The drive
The device may only be opened by qualified 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 prevent the risk of electric shock.
Caution, risk of electric shock
The Drive is the entry-level or satellite system. It includes a control unit for the Silent Brick Library, two slots (13) for Silent Brick storage containers, as well as two power supplies (16) for energy provision, and is not expandable via Shelf.
On the front of the device, to the left of the display, there are three light-emitting diodes (10). These indicate the device status as follows:
Green: The system is active.
Yellow: The system is in standby mode.
Red: The system has detected an error (This LED illuminates in addition to the operating status).
An ePaper Display (11) is located in the center of the drive. It contains the following information about the Silent Brick Library:
IPv4 address,
IPv6 address or IPv4 address of the data network in case of network separation,
Name,
Version,
Storage capacity,
Status,
Locking levers (14) are located at the lower corners of the front side of the device. These levers allow the anchoring between the device and the rack rails to be released.
Fig.: Drive front side
No. | Designation |
10 | Operating status indicator |
11 | ePaper Display |
13 | Slots for Silent Bricks |
14 | Locking lever |

Fig.: Drive Rear
No. | Designation |
16 | Power supply |
20 | Management port (1GB Ethernet RJ45) |
21 | Data port Data1 (1GB Ethernet) |
28 | Fan |
29 | Power |
32 | Emergency release of the slots for Silent Bricks |