What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 1C8C6E to Arista Networks. 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 1C:8C:6E, it is Arista Networks hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 1C8C6E?
1C8C6E is registered to Arista Networks 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. Arista Networks's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 1C8C6E?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 1C:8C:6E was manufactured by or for Arista Networks.