[ale] [OT] SGI Mac addresses....

[Dow Hurst]

No, IRIX doesn't manipulate the MAC address.  It is hardcoded into a 
module on the motherboard.  0800690xxxxx is the SGI range of addresses 
I've seen so far.  They use them as the serial numbers as well.
Dow


Dan Man wrote:

>So, I've had the soon to go away SGI Indigo 2 on the network again since
>yesterday. Weird thing is that ARP Watch is telling me that the Indigo's
>Mac address is changing. In 18 hours I've got several 'flip flop' emails
>with 3 different Mac addresses. Does Irix control the Mac address?
>
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>Dan Mount
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