The controller of the X series
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 Silent Brick Controller X series is the base unit. The controller includes the control unit for the Silent Brick System, up to 8 slots (13) for Silent Brick Pro Storage Containers, as well as two power supplies (16) for power supply.
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.: Silent Brick Controller X series, front view
No. | Designation |
9 | Operating status indicator for Silent Brick slot |
13 | Slots for Silent Bricks |
14 | Locking lever |

No. | Designation |
16 | Power Supply |
17 | SAS Ports for Expansion Connection (SFF-8644) |
20 | Management port (1 Gbit Ethernet RJ45) |
21a | Data port Data1 |
21b | Data port Data2 |
22 | Rack rails |
27 | IPMI Port (1GB Ethernet RJ45, independent web interface for hardware monitoring) |
29 | Power |
31 | Last Resort Interface |
33 | Optional Fibre Channel port (2x 32 Gbit) |