VMware
Hardware IDs from the PCI, USB and MAC registries
| PCI vendor ID | 15ad |
|---|---|
| USB vendor ID | 0e0f and 15ad |
| MAC prefixes | 4 |
| Devices with Linux driver | 6 / 29 |
Frequently asked questions
Which hardware IDs does VMware use?
VMware uses PCI vendor ID 15ad (18 devices), USB vendor ID 0e0f and 15ad (11 devices) and 4 MAC prefixes.
How many VMware devices does Linux support directly?
For 6 of 29 listed PCI and USB devices from VMware, Linux kernel 6.12 names a driver with the exact device ID. More devices often work through class drivers.
How do I recognise a network device from VMware?
By the first digits of its MAC address: prefixes of VMware include 00:05:69, 00:0C:29 and 00:1C:14.
PCI devices
- VMware
15ad– 18 Devices
USB devices
- VMware, Inc.
0e0f– 11 Devices - VMware Inc.
15ad– 0 Devices