What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 2C8D37 to Virtium. 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:8D:37, it is Virtium hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 2C8D37?
2C8D37 is registered to Virtium 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. Virtium's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 2C8D37?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 2C:8D:37 was manufactured by or for Virtium.