What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 6C9CE9 to Nimble Storage. 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 6C:9C:E9, it is Nimble Storage hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 6C9CE9?
6C9CE9 is registered to Nimble Storage 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. Nimble Storage's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 6C9CE9?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 6C:9C:E9 was manufactured by or for Nimble Storage.