What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 8C96A5 to New H3C 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 8C:96:A5, it is New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 8C96A5?
8C96A5 is registered to New H3C 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. New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 8C96A5?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 8C:96:A5 was manufactured by or for New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.