What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 001738 to International Business Machines. Every network interface they manufacture under this block has a MAC address beginning with these digits, followed by a unique per-device identifier. If a device on your network shows a MAC starting 00:17:38, it is International Business Machines hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 001738?
001738 is registered to International Business Machines in the IEEE MA-L registry.
What does the MA-L registry type mean?
An MA-L assignment, the IEEE's original OUI format, gives the vendor the first three octets and 16,777,216 device addresses under them. International Business Machines's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 001738?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:17:38 was manufactured by or for International Business Machines.