What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 848A59 to Hisilicon Technologies Co., Ltd. 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 84:8A:59, it is Hisilicon Technologies Co., Ltd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 848A59?
848A59 is registered to Hisilicon Technologies Co., Ltd 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. Hisilicon Technologies Co., Ltd's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 848A59?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 84:8A:59 was manufactured by or for Hisilicon Technologies Co., Ltd.