What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 005072 to CORVIS CORPORATION. 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 00:50:72, it is CORVIS CORPORATION hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 005072?
005072 is registered to CORVIS CORPORATION 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. CORVIS CORPORATION's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 005072?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:50:72 was manufactured by or for CORVIS CORPORATION.