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Network and Communication Solutions
Network Security Appliance
NSA 5181
User Manual
NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.
Published December 2019
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  • Page 1 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. Network and Communication Solutions Network Security Appliance NSA 5181 User Manual NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. www.nexcom.com Published December 2019...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Hardware Specifications ................2 GPIO Pin Header ................15 Knowing Your NSA 5181 ................3 TPM Header ...................16 Front Panel ..................3 PMBUS ...................16 Rear Panel ...................4 CPLD JTAG Pin Header ..............17 Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 3 Entering Setup ..................28 Legends ....................28 BIOS Setup Utility ..................30 Main ....................30 Advanced ..................31 Chipset ....................40 Security .....................44 Boot ....................45 Save & Exit ..................46 Server Mgmt ..................47 Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 4: Preface

    Acknowledgements The product(s) described in this manual complies with all applicable NSA 5181 is a trademark of NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All other product European Union (CE) directives if it has a CE marking. For computer systems names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 5: Rohs Compliance

    0.1% or 1,000ppm, and Polybrominated diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) < 0.1% or 1,000ppm. In order to meet the RoHS compliant directives, NEXCOM has established an engineering and manufacturing task force in to implement the introduction of green products. The task force will ensure that we follow the standard...
  • Page 6: Warranty And Rma

    (manuals, cable, etc.) and any components from the card, such as CPU and RAM. If the components were suspected as part of the problems, ▪ If RMA goods can not be repaired, NEXCOM will return it to the customer please note clearly which components are included. Otherwise, NEXCOM without any charge.
  • Page 7 ESD workstation. If no such station is available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 8: Safety Information

    There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. viii Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS. 10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 10: Technical Support And Assistance

    Preface Technical Support and Assistance Conventions Used in this Manual 1. For the most updated information of NEXCOM products, visit NEXCOM’s Warning: website at www.nexcom.com. Information about certain situations, which if not observed, can cause personal injury. This will prevent injury to yourself 2.
  • Page 11: Global Service Contact Information

    16F, No.250, Sec. 2, Chongde Rd., Beijing, 100094, China Beitun Dist., Tel: +86-10-5704-2680 Taichung City 406, R.O.C. Fax: +86-10-5704-2681 Tel: +886-4-2249-1179 Email: sales@nexcom.cn Fax: +886-4-2249-1172 www.nexcom.cn Email: sales@nexcom.com.tw www.nexcom.com.tw Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 12 Tokyo, 108-0014, Japan No. 609, Yunlin East Rd., Tel: +81-3-5419-7830 Shanghai, 200062, China Fax: +81-3-5419-7832 Tel: +86-21-5278-5868 Email: sales@nexcom-jp.com Fax: +86-21-3251-6358 www.nexcom-jp.com Email: renwang@nexcom.com.tw www.nexcom.cn Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 13: Package Contents

    Preface Package Contents Before continuing, verify that the NSA 5181 package that you received is complete. Your package should have all the items listed in the following table. Item Part Number Name Description 19S00518100X0 NSA 5181 ASSY 50311F0206X00 P Head Screw M2x5L Long Fei Head DIA5.4 w/Washer Nylok NI...
  • Page 14: Ordering Information

    Preface Ordering Information The following below provides ordering information for NSA 5181. Barebone NSA 5181 (P/N: TBC) Supports 8th generation Intel ® Xeon ® /Core™/Pentium ® processors, 4 DDR4 memory slots, M.2/mSATA socket, USB ports, HDMI port, 4 PCIe x8 LAN...
  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    ▪ Support IPMI 2.0 ▪ 8th generation Intel Xeon /Core™/Pentium ® ® ® ▪ Support Intel ready ® ® ▪ Support up to four LAN modules Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 16: Hardware Specifications

    ▪ 4 x PCIe Gen.3 LAN module slots (x8, x8 or x4x4, x4, x4) I/O Interface-Rear ▪ 1 x HDMI port ▪ 1 x Power button switch ▪ 1 x USB 2.0 port Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 17: Knowing Your Nsa 5181

    Management LAN port used for managing the system. LAN Modules Four LAN module bays to install add-on network modules. LAN Modules LED Indicators RJ45 Type Management Console Port Ports Reset Button Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    Used to plug an AC power cord to power the system. Default configuration is a single ATX power supply unit (PSU). Dual redundant PSU is optional. USB Ports Power Switch AC Power Sockets (Optional Dual PSU) Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Jumpers And Connectors

    Static electricity can damage many of the electronic ▪ Use correct screws and do not over tighten screws. components. Humid environments tend to have less static electricity than Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 20: Jumper Settings

    (on) and open (off). Two-Pin Jumpers: Open (Left) and Short (Right) Three-Pin Jumpers: Pins 1 and 2 are Short Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 21: Locations Of The Jumpers And Connectors

    Locations of the Jumpers and Connectors The figure below shows the location of the jumpers and connectors. VGACONN1 CN2 CN3 CN10 CN11 CON1 CN14 CON2 CN21 CN20 JP10 LCM1 CN22 Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 22: Jumpers

    Connector type: 1x3 3-pin header Connector type: 1x3 3-pin header Connector location: JP6 Connector location: JP7 Settings Definition 1-2 On ATX Mode 2-3 On AT Mode SRTCRST_N Definition +3V3_CPLD AT_ATX_SEL Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 23: Cmos Clear

    Chapter 2: Jumpers and Connectors CMOS Clear Connector type: 1x3 3-pin header Connector location: JP8 Definition RTCRST_N Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 24: Connector Pin Definitions

    Connector type: 2x4 8-pin boxed header, 4.2mm pitch Connector location: CN2, CN3, CN5 and CN6 Connector location: CN10 Definition Definition Definition +P12V SYSFAN_TACH +P12V +P12V SYSFAN_CTL +P12V +P12V Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 25: Sata Connectors

    Connector location: CN11 and CN14 Connector location: CN20 Definition Definition Definition Definition +P3V3 +P3V3 Reset BTN Error LED GPIO LED HDD LED LAN 1G LED Power LED +P5V +P5V Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 26: Io Board Connector

    +P5V PHY_MXP2 +P5V +P5V PHY_MXN2 +P5V +P5V PHY_MXN3 PHY_MXP3 USB2_2P LAN ACT LED USB2_2N LAN 100M LED USB2_3P USB2_3N RJ45_CTS RJ45_DSR RJ45_DTR RJ45_RXD RJ45_RTS RJ45_TXD RJ45_DCD Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 27: 24-Pin Internal Atx Power Connector

    Connector type: 1x4 4-pin Wafer, 2.54mm pitch Connector location: CON1 Connector location: CON2 Definition Definition Definition +P3.3V +P3.3V +P12V +P5V +P5V PW-OK +P5V +P5_AUX +P12V +P12V +P3.3V +P3.3V PS-ON +P5V +P5V +P5V Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 28: Vga Connector

    Connector type: 1x6 6-pin header, 2.0mm pitch Connector location: VGACONN1 Connector location: J1 Definition Definition Definition Definition DACROA_B DACGOA_B +P5V_USB_P01 USB2N0_C DACBOA_B USB2P0_C USB2N1_C USB2P1_C VGA_5V DDC_DATAO_B AHSYNCO_B AVSYNCO_B DDC_CLKO_B Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 29: Power Button

    Connector type: 2x5 10-pin header, 2.0mm pitch Connector location: J2 Connector location: JP1 Definition Definition Definition +P3V3 FP_PWR_BTN_N SW_GPIN1 SW_GPOUT1 SW_GPIN2 SW_GPOUT2 SW_GPIN3 SW_GPOUT3 SW_GPIN4 SW_GPOUT4 Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 30: Tpm Header

    Connector type: 1x5 5-pin header, 2.54mm pitch Connector location: JP3 Connector location: JP9 Definition Definition Definition Definition CLK_LPC_TPM_R PSU_PMB_CLK PSU_PMB_DAT LPC_FRAME_R1_N LPC_AD2_R1 RST_TPM_R1_N LPC_AD1_R1 LPC_AD3_R1 LPC_AD0_R1 INT_SERIRQ_R1 +P3V3 Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 31: Cpld Jtag Pin Header

    Connector type: 1x6 6-pin header, 2.54mm pitch Connector type: 1x4 4-pin header, 2.0mm pitch Connector location: JP10 Connector location: LCM1 Definition Definition Definition +P3V3_CPLD JTAG_PLD_TCK JTAG_PLD_TDO SP_LCM_RXD SP_LCM_TXD JTAG_PLD_TDI JTAG_PLD_TMS +P5V Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 32: Mini-Pcie Connector (Msata)

    UIM_DATA USB_D- REFCLK- UIM_CLK USB_D+ REFCLK+ UIM_RESET 3.3VSB_4 UIM_VPP 3.3VSB_5 LED_WWAN# REV10/UIM_C8 LED_WLAN# REV9/UIM_C4 WDISABLE# REV4 LED_WPAN# PERST REV3 1.5V_1 mSATA_RP 3.3VSB_1 REV2 mSATA_RN REV1 3.3VSB_2 Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 33: M.2 B-Key Connector

    GPIO_7 ANTCTL1 COEX2 GPIO_10 ANTCTL2 COEX1 GPIO_8 ANTCTL3 SIM_DETECT PERn1/USB3.00-Rx-/SSIC-RxN UIM_RESET RESET# SUSCLK(32KhZ) PERp1/USB3.00-Rx+/SSIC-RxP UIM_CLK CONFIG_1 3.3V_3 UIM_DATA 3.3V_4 PERn1/USB3.00-Tx-/SSIC-TxN UIM_PWR 3.3V_5 PERp1/USB3.00-Tx+/SSIC-TxP M2_DEVSLP_R CONFIG_2 GPIO_0 Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 34: Block Diagram

    Chapter 2: Jumpers and Connectors Block Diagram Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 35: Chapter 3: System Setup

    1. With the chassis cover removed, locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard. 2. Insert the M.2 module until it is completely seated into the slot and secure the module with a screw. M.2 Slot Module Screw Here Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 36: Installing A Mini-Pcie Module

    1. With the chassis cover removed, locate the mini-PCIe slot on the 2. Insert the mini-PCIe module until it is completely seated into the slot and motherboard. secure the module with a screw. Mini-PCIe Slot Mini-PCIe Module Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 37: Installing A Cpu

    ▪ Handle the CPU by its edges and avoid touching the pins. CAUTION! CAUTION! ▪ The CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be CAUTION! inserted without exerting any force. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 38 Retention Tab Do not force the CPU into the socket. Forcing the CPU into CAUTION! CAUTION! CAUTION! the socket may bend the pins and damage the CPU. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 39: Installing Dimm Memory Modules

    2. Insert the module into the socket at an 90 degree angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips into the socket. 3. While pushing the module into position, the locks will close automatically. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 40: Installing A 2.5" Sata Storage Drive

    Connect the SATA data and power cables to the respective connectors on the motherboard and the other ends of the cables to the connectors on the storage drive. Standoff Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 41: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter describes how to use the BIOS setup program for NSA 5181. The settings made in the setup program affect how the computer performs. The BIOS screens provided in this chapter are for reference only and may It is important, therefore, first to try to understand all the setup options, and change if the BIOS is updated in the future.
  • Page 42: Default Configuration

    Powering on the computer and immediately pressing allows you to enter Setup. Load optimized default values. Saves and exits the Setup program. Press <Enter> to enter the highlighted sub-menu Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 43 When “” appears on the left of a particular field, it indicates that a submenu which contains additional options are available for that field. To display the submenu, move the highlight to that field and press Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 44: Bios Setup Utility

    +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.20.1272. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 45: Advanced

    When this field is set to Enabled, the VMM can utilize the additional ESC: Exit hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Hyper-Threading Version 2.20.1272. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Enables or disables hyper-threading technology. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 46 Enables or disables Intel SpeedStep. CPU - Power Management Control Enters the CPU - Power Management Control submenu. C States Enables or disables C-States support for power saving. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 47 Enables or disables BIOS support for security device. O.S will not show placed into ME Temporarily Disabled Mode. Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 48 Displays the Super I/O chip used on the board. Change Settings Serial Port 2 Configuration Selects an optimal setting for the Super IO device. Configuration settings for serial port 2. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 49 VT100 ASCII character set. VT100+ Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. VT-UTF8 Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters onto 1 or more bytes. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 50 Enables or disables the function to re-enable bus master attribute during PCI Enables or disables extended terminal resolution. enumeration for PCI bridges after SMM is locked. Putty Keypad Selects the Putty keyboard emulation type. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 51 Disable Keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications. XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for OSs that does not support XHCI hand-off. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by the XHCI driver. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 52 Enables or disables IPv4 PXE support. If disabled, the IPv4 boot option will not be created. Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE support. If disabled, the IPv6 boot option will not be created. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 53 OS, CSM will be enabled or disabled automatically. Boot option filter Configures which devices the system will boot from. Network Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 54: Chipset

    PCH-IO Configuration VT-d This field is used to configure PCH parameters. Enables or disables VT-d function on MCH. X2APIC Opt Out Enables or disables X2APIC mode. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Configures the DVMT 5.0 pre-allocated (fixed) graphics memory size used by the internal graphics device. DVMT Total Gfx Mem Configures the DVMT 5.0 total graphic memory size used by the IGD. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 56 Enters the network configuration sub-menu. PCIe Spread Spectrum Clocking State After G3 Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum Clocking for compliance testing. Configures the PCH state after G3. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 57 Identifies what type of SATA device is connected. Port 0, Port 2, Port 5 and Port 7 Enables or disables SATA port 0, port 2, port 5 and port 7. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 58: Security

    Enables or disables the LAN module bypass mode after the system powers on. Select this to reconfigure the administrator’s password. Power_OFF ByPass Mode Enables or disables the LAN module bypass mode after the system powers off. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 59: Boot

    NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 60: Save & Exit

    <Enter>. You may be prompted to confirm again before exiting. Restore Defaults To restore the BIOS to default settings, select this field then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Confirm by selecting Yes. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 61: Server Mgmt

    Configures the options for erasing SEL. When SEL is Full Configures the action to perform when SEL is full. Log EFI Status Codes Configures the options for logging EFI status codes. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 62 Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS Enables or disables IPv6 support for LAN channel 1. or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...
  • Page 63 Version 2.20.1275. Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Add User Option to add a user. Delete User Option to delete a user. Change User Settings Option to change user settings. Copyright © 2019 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NSA 5181 User Manual...

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