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ID Title Disclosure Request Info
SFF-8636 Management Interface for 4-lane Modules and Cables
SFF-8631 Serial Attachment X8/X16Unshielded Device Connector
SFF-8630 Serial Attachment 4X Unshielded Connector
SFF-8617 Mini Multilane 12X Shielded Cage/Connector (CXP)
SFF-8612 MiniLink 4/8X Shielded Connector Molex
SFF-8611 MiniLink 4/8X I/O Cable Assemblies Molex
SFF-8609 Management Interface for Drive Conditions
SFF-8486 Serial Attachment 4X Unshielded Connector
SFF-8482 Serial Attachment 2X Unshielded Connector
SFF-8432 SFP+ Module and Cage TE
SFF-8351 3.5 " Form Factor Drive with High Density Connector
SFF-8301 3.5" Form Factor Drive Dimensions
SFF-8201 2.5" Form Factor Drive Dimensions
SFF-8088 Mini Multilane 4X Shielded Connector Shell and Plug
SFF-8087 Mini Multilane 4X Unshielded Connector Shell and Plug
SFF-8086 Mini Multilane 4X 10 Gb/s Common Elements Connector