What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0027F8 to Brocade Communications Systems LLC. 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 00:27:F8, it is Brocade Communications Systems LLC hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0027F8?
0027F8 is registered to Brocade Communications Systems LLC 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. Brocade Communications Systems LLC's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0027F8?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:27:F8 was manufactured by or for Brocade Communications Systems LLC.