What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block D8973B to Artesyn Embedded Technologies. 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 D8:97:3B, it is Artesyn Embedded Technologies hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix D8973B?
D8973B is registered to Artesyn Embedded Technologies 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. Artesyn Embedded Technologies's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use D8973B?
Any network device with a MAC address starting D8:97:3B was manufactured by or for Artesyn Embedded Technologies.