What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 2C97ED to Sony Imaging Products & Solutions 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:97:ED, it is Sony Imaging Products & Solutions Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 2C97ED?
2C97ED is registered to Sony Imaging Products & Solutions 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. Sony Imaging Products & Solutions Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 2C97ED?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 2C:97:ED was manufactured by or for Sony Imaging Products & Solutions Inc..