What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block A8BD27 to Hewlett Packard Enterprise. 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 A8:BD:27, it is Hewlett Packard Enterprise hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix A8BD27?
A8BD27 is registered to Hewlett Packard Enterprise 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. Hewlett Packard Enterprise's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use A8BD27?
Any network device with a MAC address starting A8:BD:27 was manufactured by or for Hewlett Packard Enterprise.