What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 405CFD to Dell 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 40:5C:FD, it is Dell Inc. hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix 405CFD?

405CFD is registered to Dell 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. Dell Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.

What devices use 405CFD?

Any network device with a MAC address starting 40:5C:FD was manufactured by or for Dell Inc..