What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 6CAE8B to IBM Corporation. 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:AE:8B, it is IBM Corporation hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 6CAE8B?
6CAE8B is registered to IBM Corporation 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. IBM Corporation's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 6CAE8B?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 6C:AE:8B was manufactured by or for IBM Corporation.