What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 888B5D to Storage Appliance 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 88:8B:5D, it is Storage Appliance Corporation hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 888B5D?
888B5D is registered to Storage Appliance 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. Storage Appliance Corporation's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 888B5D?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 88:8B:5D was manufactured by or for Storage Appliance Corporation.