What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block B88584 to Dell Inc.. 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 B8:85:84, it is Dell Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix B88584?
B88584 is registered to Dell Inc. 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. Dell Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use B88584?
Any network device with a MAC address starting B8:85:84 was manufactured by or for Dell Inc..