What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 8850DD to Infiniband Trade Association. 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 88:50:DD, it is Infiniband Trade Association hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 8850DD?
8850DD is registered to Infiniband Trade Association 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. Infiniband Trade Association's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 8850DD?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 88:50:DD was manufactured by or for Infiniband Trade Association.