What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 2C5EAB to Mellanox Technologies, Inc.. 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 2C:5E:AB, it is Mellanox Technologies, Inc. hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix 2C5EAB?

2C5EAB is registered to Mellanox Technologies, Inc. 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. Mellanox Technologies, Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.

What devices use 2C5EAB?

Any network device with a MAC address starting 2C:5E:AB was manufactured by or for Mellanox Technologies, Inc..