What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0817F4 to IBM 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 08:17:F4, it is IBM Corp hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0817F4?
0817F4 is registered to IBM 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. IBM Corp's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0817F4?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 08:17:F4 was manufactured by or for IBM Corp.