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.
Any questions should be submitted by e-mail to tcadmin@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
| Date | ID | Title | Completes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFF-TA-1037 | Connectors For Pluggable Multi-Purpose Module | ||
| SFF-TA-1042 | Enterprise and Datacenter 2U Form Factor (E2) | ||
| SFF-8024 | SFF Module Management Reference Code Tables |
Completed Request for Disclosures
| ID | Title | Disclosure Request Info |
|---|---|---|
| SFF-8654 | 0.6mm 4/8X Unshielded I/O Connector | Amphenol, Lotes |
| SFF-TA-1000 | 2.5 " Form Factor Drive with High Density Connector | |
| SFF-8201 | 2.5" Form Factor Drive Dimensions | |
| SFF-8351 | 3.5 " Form Factor Drive with High Density Connector | |
| SFF-8301 | 3.5" Form Factor Drive Dimensions | |
| SFF-TA-1020 | Cables and Connector Variants Based on SFF-TA-1002 | Amphenol, Luxshare, LOTES |
| SFF-TA-1007 | Enterprise and Datacenter 1U Long Device Form Factor (E1.L) | |
| SFF-TA-1006 | Enterprise and Datacenter 1U Short Device Form Factor (E1.S) | |
| SFF-TA-1008 | Enterprise and Datacenter Standard Form Factor (E3) | |
| SFF-TA-1009 | Enterprise and Datacenter Standard Form Factor Pin and Signal Specification (EDSFF) | Seagate, Western Digital |
| SFF-TA-1014 | Fabric Attached Device Connector | Amphenol1, Amphenol2 |
| SFF-TA-1013 | Fabric Device Mechanical Specification | |
| SFF-TA-1015 | Fabric Device Pinout Specification | |
| SFF-TA-1033 | Internal High-Speed Cable / Modular Connector System | Luxshare, Luxshare |
| SFF-TA-1016 | Internal Unshielded High Speed Connector System | Amphenol, Luxshare, LOTES, Molex, Luxshare |
| SFF-8636 | Management Interface for 4-lane Modules and Cables | |
| SFF-8609 | Management Interface for Drive Conditions | |
| SFF-8449 | Management Interface for SAS Shielded Cables | |
| SFF-8472 | Management Interface for SFP+ | |
| SFF-8642 | Mini Multilane 12X 10 Gb/s Shielded Connector (CXP10) | TE |