The Silent Brick Extension Shelf
The device may only be opened by specialized personnel.
The device must be connected to a socket with earth contact.
Ensure easy access to the power outlets.
Caution, risk of electric shock: To disconnect the power supply, all power sources must be disconnected to avoid the risk of electric shock.
Caution, risk of electric shock
The Shelf is the expansion unit of the Silent Brick Library. The Shelf includes fourteen slots (13) for Silent Brick Storage Containers, as well as two power supplies (16) for energy supply.
On the front side of the device, in the upper left corner, there are three light emitting diodes (10). These indicate the status of the device as follows:
Green: The system is active.
Yellow: The system is in standby mode.
Red: The system has detected an error (This LED lights up in addition to the operating state).
At the lower corners of the front side of the device, there are the locking levers (14). With these levers, the anchoring between the device and the rack rails can be released.
Fig.: Shelf Overview
Fig.: Shelf Front Side
No. | Designation |
10 | Operating State Display |
13 | Slots for Silent Bricks |
14 | Locking Lever |
Fig.: Extension Shelf Revision 1 Back Side
Fig.: Extension Shelf Revision 2 Back Side
No. | Designation |
15 | Bracket |
16 | Power Supply |
17 | SAS connectors (SFF-8644) |
18 | Shelf communication ports (100Mbit Ethernet RJ45) |
22 | Rack rails |
28 | Fan |