What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 002146 to Sanmina-SCI. 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 00:21:46, it is Sanmina-SCI hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix 002146?

002146 is registered to Sanmina-SCI 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. Sanmina-SCI's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.

What devices use 002146?

Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:21:46 was manufactured by or for Sanmina-SCI.