SFF IP Disclosures
When implementing a SFF TA TWG specification it is important to note the possibility that it may require the use of an invention covered by patent rights. By SNIA distribution of SFF TA TWG specifications, no position is taken with respect to the validity of a claim or claims or of any patent rights in connection therewith. All SFF TA TWG published specifications are considered SNIA Architecture and are covered by the SNIA IP Policy and as a result goes through a request for disclosure process. The following information provides the status and results of the request for disclosures. If a specification is not listed below then it has not been through the request for disclosure process. Any questions should be addressed to the SNIA Technical Council Managing Director at tcmd@snia.org.
See the letter from the SNIA Secretary for additional details on this request for disclosure, including how to make a disclosure.
Active Request for Disclosures
| Specification | Title | Revision | Completes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFF-8024 | SFF Module Management Reference Code Tables | 4.7 | June 1, 2020 |
| SFF-8071 | SFP+ 1X 0.8mm Card Edge Connector | 1.1 | June 1, 2020 |
| SFF-8636 | Management Interface for 4-lane Modules and Cables | 2.10a | June 1, 2020 |
| SFF-9402 | Multi-Protocol Internal Cables for SAS and/or PCIe | 1.1 | June 1, 2020 |
| SFF-9639 | Multifunction 6X Unshielded Connector Pinouts | 2.1 | June 1, 2020 |
| SFF-TA-1002 | Protocol Agnostic Multi-Lane High Speed Connector | 1.2.3 | June 1, 2020 |
| SFF-TA-1005 | Universal Backplane Management (UBM) | 1.3 | June 1, 2020 |
| SFF-TA-1006 | Enterprise and Datacenter 1U Short SSD Form Factor (E1.S) | 1.3.1 | June 1, 2020 |
| SFF-TA-1014 | Fabric Attached Device Connector | 1 | June 1, 2020 |
| SFF-TA-1017 | Test Board Specification for SFF-TA-1002 Straight Connector | 0.8.2 | June 1, 2020 |
| SFF-TA-1018 | Test Board Specification for SFF-TA-1002 Right Angle Connector | 0.8.2 | June 1, 2020 |
| SFF-TA-1019 | Test Board Specification for SFF-TA-1002 Straddle Mount Connector | 0.8.2 | June 1, 2020 |
| SFF-TA-1020 | Cables and Connector Variants Based on SFF-TA-1002 | 0.8.3 | June 1, 2020 |
| SFF-TA-1021 | PCIe Enclosure Compatible Form Factor Specification (PECFF) | 0.8.3 | June 1, 2020 |
| SFF-TA-1022 | PCIe Enclosure Compatible Form Factor Specification (PECFF) Thermal Reporting Specification | 0.8.3 | June 1, 2020 |
Completed Request for Disclosures
| Specification | Title | Revision | Disclosure |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFF-8301 | 3.5" Form Factor Drive Dimensions | 1.9 | None |
| SFF-8609 | Management Interface for Drive Conditions | 1.0 | None |
| SFF-8617 | Mini Multilane 12X Shielded Cage/Connector (CXP) | 1.7 | None |
| SFF-8630 | Serial Attachment 4X Unshielded Connector | 1.5 | None |
| SFF-8636 | Management Interface for 4-lane Modules and Cables | 2.9.5 | None |
| SFF-8639 | Multifunction 6X Unshielded Connector | 2.1 | Foxconn |
| SFF-8663 | QSFP+ 28 Gb/s Cage (Style A) | 1.7 | None |
| SFF-8683 | QSFP+ Cage | 1.3 | None |
| SFF-TA-1005 | Universal Backplane Management (UBM) | 1.1.1 | None |
| SFF-TA-1006 | Enterprise and Datacenter 1U Short SSD Form Factor (E1.S) | 1.2.2 | None |
| SFF-TA-1007 | Enterprise and Datacenter 1U Long SSD Form Factor (E1.L) | 1.1 | None |
| SFF-8024 | SFF Module Management Reference Code Tables | 4.5.2 | None |
| SFF-8071 | SFP+ 1X 0.8mm Card Edge Connector | 1.8.1 | None |
| SFF-8086 | Mini Multilane 4X 10 Gb/s Common Elements Connector | 2.6 | None |
| SFF-8087 | Mini Multilane 4X Unshielded Connector Shell and Plug | 2.6 | None |
| SFF-8088 | Mini Multilane 4X Shielded Connector Shell and Plug | 3.4 | None |
| SFF-8432 | SFP+ Module and Cage | 5.2a | TE |
| SFF-8436 | QSFP+ 4X 10 Gb/s Pluggable Transceiver | 4.9 | TE |
| SFF-8482 | Serial Attachment 2X Unshielded Connector | 2.5 | None |
| SFF-8486 | Serial Attachment 4X Unshielded Connector | 1.3 | None |
| SFF-8642 | Mini Multilane 12X 10 Gb/s Shielded Connector (CXP10) | 3.3 | TE |
| SFF-TA-1002 | Protocol Agnostic Multi-Lane High Speed Connector | 1.1.6 | Amphenol, TE |
| SFF-TA-1005 | Universal Backplane Management (UBM) | 1.1 | None |
| SFF-TA-1007 | Enterprise and Datacenter 1U Long SSD Form Factor (E1.L) | 1.0.2 | None |
| SFF-TA-1013 | Fabric Device Mechanical Specification | 0.0.1 | None |
| SFF-TA-1014 | Fabric Attached Device Connector | 0.0.2 | Amphenol |
| SFF-TA-1015 | Fabric Device Pinout Specification | 0.0.5 | None |
| SFF-8024 | SFF Cross Reference to Industry Products | 4.5 | None |
| SFF-8472 | Management Interface for SFP+ | 12.3 | None |
| SFF-8611 | MiniLink 4/8X I/O Cable Assemblies | 1.0 | Molex |
| SFF-8612 | MiniLink 4/8X Shielded Connector | 0.9.2 | Molex |
| SFF-8631 | Serial Attachment X8/X16Unshielded Device Connector | 1.4 | None |
| SFF-8654 | 0.6mm 4/8X Unshielded I/O Connector | 1.2 | Amphenol, Lotes |
| SFF-8662 | QSFP+ 4X 28 Gb/s Connector (Style A) | 2.9 | None |
| SFF-8667 | Module with High Density Connector for Enclosure Applications | 1.0 | None |
| SFF-8672 | QSFP+ 4X 28 Gb/s Connector (Style B) | 1.2 | None |
| SFF-8679 | QSFP+ 4X Hardware and Electrical Specification | 1.8 | None |
| SFF-8682 | QSFP+ 4X Connector | 1.1 | None |
| SFF-TA-1001 | Universal x4 Link Definition for SFF-8639 | 1.1 | None |
| SFF-TA-1005 | Universal Backplane Management (UBM) | 1.0.1 | None |
| SFF-TA-1006 | Enterprise and Datacenter 1U Short SSD Form Factor | 1.1 | None |
| SFF-TA-1008 | Enterprise and Datacenter SSD 3" Form Factor | 1.0 | None |
| SFF-TA-1009 | Enterprise and Datacenter SSD Pin and Signal Specification | 2.0 | None |
| SFF-8201 | Specification for 2.5" Form Factor Drive Dimensions | 3.4 | None |
| SFF-8301 | Specification for 3.5" Form Factor Drive Dimensions | 1.9 | None |
| SFF-8351 | Specification for 3.5" Form Factor Drive with High Density Connector | 2.0 | None |
| SFF-TA-1000 | Specification for 2.5" Form Factor Drive with High Density Connector | 1.0 | None |
| SFF-TA-1007 | Specification for Enterprise and Datacenter 1U Long SSD Form Factor | 1.0 | None |