What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0080BC to HITACHI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. 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 00:80:BC, it is HITACHI ENGINEERING CO., LTD hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0080BC?
0080BC is registered to HITACHI ENGINEERING CO., LTD 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. HITACHI ENGINEERING CO., LTD's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0080BC?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:80:BC was manufactured by or for HITACHI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.