Wiring Silent Brick Controller X-Series

If your Silent Brick System consists of a Controller and Silent Brick Max, you must first perform the following actions:

• ➤ Establish a SAS connection between Silent Brick Controller Pro and Silent Brick Max.

• ➤ Use the SAS connectors (17) for this.

When connecting multiple Silent Brick Max units, the SAS Switch 16+1 may need to be used. Also connect this to the SAS connectors (17) and then to the Silent Brick Max media.

• ➤ Connect the device to the management network (optional).

  • ➤ Use the Management connector (20) for this.

• ➤ Connect the IPMI port to the management network.

  • ➤ Use the IPMI connector (27) for this.

• ➤ Connect the device to the data/management network.

  • ➤ Use the data connections (21) for this purpose.

• ➤ Connect the device to the power supply.

• ➤ Use the connections on the power supplies (16) for this purpose. If possible, connect each power supply to a separate circuit.

A detailed description of all connectors can be found in the description of theSilent Brick Pro Controller.