What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 002371 to SOAM Systel. 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 00:23:71, it is SOAM Systel hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 002371?
002371 is registered to SOAM Systel 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. SOAM Systel's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 002371?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:23:71 was manufactured by or for SOAM Systel.