What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 00A016 to MICROPOLIS CORP.. 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:A0:16, it is MICROPOLIS CORP. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 00A016?
00A016 is registered to MICROPOLIS CORP. 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. MICROPOLIS CORP.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 00A016?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:A0:16 was manufactured by or for MICROPOLIS CORP..