What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 002173 to Ion Torrent Systems, Inc.. 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 00:21:73, it is Ion Torrent Systems, Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 002173?
002173 is registered to Ion Torrent Systems, Inc. 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. Ion Torrent Systems, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 002173?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:21:73 was manufactured by or for Ion Torrent Systems, Inc..