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  • Page 1 NA591 Series SMB Network Appliance User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Disclaimers

    Axiomtek does not make any commitment to update the information in this manual. Axiomtek reserves the right to change or revise this document and/or product at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.

  • Page 3: Safety Approvals

    Safety Approvals  CE Marking  FCC Class A  FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Most electronic components are sensitive to static electrical charge. Disconnect the power cords from the NA591 Series before making any installation. Be sure both the system and the external devices are turned OFF. Sudden surge of power could ruin sensitive components. Make sure the NA591 Series is properly grounded.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Disclaimers ..................... ii Safety Approvals ................... iii Safety Precautions ..................iv Chapter 1 Introduction .......... 1 General Description ................1 Features ....................1 Specifications ..................2 Block Diagram ..................5 Dimensions and Outlines ..............5 I/O Outlets .................... 6 1.6.1 Front Panel ....................
  • Page 6 2.5.2 Installing the Memory ................24 2.5.3 Installing the Hard Disks................25 Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup Utility ......27 Starting ....................27 Navigation Keys ................27 Main Menu ..................28 Advanced Menu ................. 29 Chipset Menu ..................50 Security Menu ..................54 Boot Menu ..................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    NA591 Series User’s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the NA591 Series Network Appliance Server. It contains the following sections:  General Description  Features  Specifications  Dimensions and Outlines  I/O Outlets General Description The NA591 is a 1U rackmount network appliance based on Intel®...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    NA591 Series User’s Manual Specifications System  System CPU  LGA1151 Intel® Coffee Lake-S Xeon® Processor E Family and 8 Core i Series processors  System Chipset  Intel® C246  System Memory  NA591 (PCH: C246): 4 x DDR4 2666 DIMM sockets, up to 128GB none-buffer none-ECC / ECC memory by CPU SKU ...
  • Page 9 NA591 Series User’s Manual  LAN Modules Slim Module Ports Chipset Bypass NA591 GbE Copper Modules AX93316-8GI Intel 82580EB AX93316-8GIL Intel 82580EB AX93326-8GIL Intel 210AT AX93336-4GI Intel i211AT AX93336-4GIL Intel i350 GbE Fiber Modules AX93322-8FI Intel 82580EB AX93322-8MIL Intel 82580EB...
  • Page 10 NA591 Series User’s Manual  Power Supply  400W single power supply  400W redundant power supply (1+1) (optional) Note: Indicates to unplug all AC power cord(s) to disconnect AC Power  OS Compatibility  Linux kernel 4.14 above Mechanical/Environmental ...

  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    NA591 Series User’s Manual Block Diagram Dimensions and Outlines The following diagram shows you dimensions and outlines of the NA591 Series. Default: 2 LAN ports max up to 34 LAN ports Introduction...

  • Page 12: I/O Outlets

    NA591 Series User’s Manual I/O Outlets Locate front and rear panel I/O outlets on the NA591 Series server to connect serial and Ethernet interface devices. 1.6.1 Front Panel  Power LED (Green) LED light up when the server is powered on to perform diagnostic tests and proper operation checking.
  • Page 13 NA591 Series User’s Manual  Transfer Rate for LAN port The double-color LED light indicates 10/100/1000Mbps transfer rate. LED Light Color Transfer Rate Dark 10Mbps Green 100Mbps Orange 1000Mbps  If the LED is dark and Active/Link LED is lighting on flashing, the transfer rate should be 10Mbps.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    NA591 Series User’s Manual 1.6.2 Rear Panel  Power Supply System power use power cord to connect the power supply to electrical outlet (AC).  System Fans These are fans for cooling down system temperature. Introduction...

  • Page 15: Hardware And Installation

    Mounting screws for disk drive and additional screws for this appliance’s spare  parts If you cannot find this package or any items are missing, please contact Axiomtek distributors immediately. If you order any optional components, the package might contain those additional hardware or documents accordingly.

  • Page 16: Board Layout

    NA591 Series User’s Manual Board Layout Hardware and Installation...
  • Page 17 NA591 Series User’s Manual BOTTOM Hardware and Installation...

  • Page 18: Jumper Settings

    NA591 Series User’s Manual Jumper Settings Jumper is a small component consists of jumper clip and jumper pins. Install jumper clip on 2 jumper pins to close. And remove jumper clip from 2 jumper pins to open. Below illustration shows how to set up jumper.

  • Page 19: Auto Power Button Model Jumper (Jp3)

    NA591 Series User’s Manual 2.3.2 Auto Power Button Model Jumper (JP3) Description Function Jumper Setting Always Power Off ATX Mode Auto Power Button Mode Selection Always Power On (Default) Connectors Signals go to other parts of the system through connectors. Loose or improper connection might cause problems, please make sure all connectors are properly and firmly connected.

  • Page 20: Mini Card Connector For Msata (Cn1)

    NA591 Series User’s Manual 2.4.1 Mini Card Connector for mSATA (CN1) This is a 52-pin connector which is commonly used for SATA device. Signal Signal No use +3.3VSB No use Ground (GND) No use +1.5V No use No use Ground (GND)

  • Page 21: 2280 Connector For Pciex4(Cn2)

    NA591 Series User’s Manual 2.4.2 M.2 2280 Connector for PCIeX4(CN2) This is a 75-pin connector which is commonly used for PCIe device. Pins Signals Pins Signals +3.3V +3.3V PCIE_RXN_3 PCIE_RXP_3 LED1# PCIE_TXN_3 +3.3V PCIE_TXP_3 +3.3V +3.3V PCIE_RXN_2_ +3.3V PCIE_RXP_2 PCIE_TXN_2_...

  • Page 22: Atx Power Connector (Cn3)

    NA591 Series User’s Manual 2.4.3 ATX Power Connector (CN3) Steady and sufficient power can be supplied to all components on the board by connecting the power connector. Please make sure all components and devices are properly installed before connecting the power connector.

  • Page 23: Internal Usb 3.1 Gen1 Connector (Cn8)

    NA591 Series User’s Manual 2.4.5 Internal USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector (CN8) The CN8 is a 19-pin internal connector for installing versatile USB 3.1 compliant peripherals. Signal Signal VBUS0 SSRX0- VBUS1 SSRX0+ SSRX1- SSRX1+ SSTX0- SSTX0+ SSTX1- SSTX1+ USB0- USB0+ USB1- USB1+ ®...

  • Page 24: Usb Port Connectors (Usb1~2)

    NA591 Series User’s Manual 2.4.8 USB Port Connectors (USB1~2) The 10-pin standard Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector on this board is for installing versatile USB interface peripherals. Signal Signal USB1~2 USB_POWER USB_POWER USB_PN1 USB_PN2 USB_PP1 USB_PP2 2.4.9 FAN Connectors (FAN1~3) System fans are always needed to cool down CPU and system temperature.

  • Page 25: Serial Ata Connectors (Sata1~4)

    NA591 Series User’s Manual 2.4.11 Serial ATA Connectors (SATA1~4) These Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) connectors are for high-speed SATA interface ports. They are computer bus interfaces for connecting to devices such as serial ATA hard disk drives. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.

  • Page 26: Vga Connector (Vga1)

    NA591 Series User’s Manual 2.4.13 VGA Connector (VGA1) This is a 16-pin connector which is commonly used for CRT VGA monitor. Signal VGA1 VGA_R CRT_DETECT VGA_G VGA_B VCC +5V VGADDCDATA DAC_L_HSYNC DAC_L_VSYNC VGADDCCLK 2.4.14 Digital I/O Port Connector (DIO1) The board is equipped with an 8-channel (4 inputs and 4 outputs) digital I/O connector that meets requirements for a system customary automation control.

  • Page 27: Hardware Installation

    NA591 Series User’s Manual Hardware Installation This section provides information of how to install the NA591 Series. 2.5.1 Installing the CPU ® Before installing the processor, please access Intel website for more detail information of Processor Integration Video (LGA1151): http://www.intel.com/support/tw/processors/sb/CS-030860.htm The LGA1151 processor socket comes with a cover to protect the processor.
  • Page 28 NA591 Series User’s Manual Note: Vertical removal is NOT recommended, as it requires higher force and can lead to socket contact damage. Caution: Never touch fragile socket contacts to avoid damage and do not touch processor sensitive contacts at any time during installation.
  • Page 29 NA591 Series User’s Manual  Grasp the processor with thumb and index finger along the top and bottom edges. (Do not touch the orientation notches.) The socket will have cutouts for your fingers to fit into (see image below). ...

  • Page 30: Installing The Memory

    NA591 Series User’s Manual 2.5.2 Installing the Memory The board supports four 240-pin DDR4 UDIMM memory sockets with maximum memory capacity up to 32GB. Please follow steps below to install the memory modules: Push down latches on each side of the DIMM socket.

  • Page 31: Installing The Hard Disks

    NA591 Series User’s Manual 2.5.3 Installing the Hard Disks The system supports two 2.5” HDDs Two 2.5” HDD  Hardware and Installation...
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  • Page 33: Ami Bios Setup Utility

    NA591 Series User’s Manual Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup Utility The AMI BIOS provides users with a built-in setup program to modify basic system configuration. All configured parameters are stored in a battery-backed-up RAM (CMOS RAM) to save the setup information whenever the power is turned off. This chapter provides users with detailed description about how to set up basic system configuration through the AMI BIOS setup utility.

  • Page 34: Main Menu

    NA591 Series User’s Manual Main Menu When you first enter the setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. System Time/Date can be set up as described below.

  • Page 35: Advanced Menu

    NA591 Series User’s Manual Advanced Menu The Advanced menu also allows users to set configuration of the CPU and other system devices. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: ►...
  • Page 36 NA591 Series User’s Manual  CPU Configuration This screen shows the CPU Configuration, and you can change the value of the selected option. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 37 NA591 Series User’s Manual  PCH-FW Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the PCH-FW Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 38 NA591 Series User’s Manual  Trusted Computing This item supports security devices. “Enable” or “Disable” BIOS support for security devices. If you installed the Security device, such as TPM, you could see the following information for the TPM device and status.
  • Page 39 NA591 Series User’s Manual  NCT6102D Super IO Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the NCT6102D Super IO Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 40 NA591 Series User’s Manual  Serial Port 2 Configuration This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of serial port 2. The Optimal setting is 2E8h/IRQ3. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 41 NA591 Series User’s Manual  Chassis Opened Warning Select to enable or disable chassis intrusion detection. Chassis intrusion detection is a utility that can tell whether someone has opened the case and trigger the buzzer on board. Remark: Pin harder design has reserved for customized chassis.
  • Page 42 NA591 Series User’s Manual  NCT6102D H/W Monitor This screen monitors is hardware health. This screen displays the temperature of system and CPU, cooling fan speed in RPM and system voltages (VCORE and +12V). AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 43 NA591 Series User’s Manual  AST2500SEC Super IO Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the Super IO Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 44 NA591 Series User’s Manual  Serial Port 2 Configuration This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of serial port 2. The Optimal setting is 248h/IRQ4 AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 45 NA591 Series User’s Manual  Serial Port Console Redirection  Console Redirection Use this item to enable or disable console redirection. The settings specify how the host computer and remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible setting.
  • Page 46 NA591 Series User’s Manual Terminal Type This item allows you to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: ANSI, VT100, VT100+ and VT-UTF8. Bits per second This item allows you to setup the data transfer rate for the console port. The default value is 115200.
  • Page 47 NA591 Series User’s Manual Parity This item allows you to select flow control for console redirection. The configuration options: None, Even, Odd, Mark and Space. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 48 NA591 Series User’s Manual Stop Bits This item allows you to select the data bits. The configuration options: 1 and 2. Flow Control This item allows you to select flow control for console redirection. The configuration options: None and Hardware RTS/CTS.
  • Page 49 NA591 Series User’s Manual VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Use this item to Enabled and Disabled VT-UTF8 combination key supports for ANSI / VT100 terminals. Recorder Mode This item allows you to select the recorder mode. The configuration options: Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 50 NA591 Series User’s Manual Resolution 100x31 This item allows you to select the extended terminal. The configuration options: Enabled and Disabled. Putty Keypad This item allows you to select the putty keypad. The configuration options: VT100, LINUX,XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN and VT400.
  • Page 51 NA591 Series User’s Manual  USB Configuration Use this item for further setting USB port configuration. Legacy USB Support Enable this field when using operating systems without the XHCI hand-off support. USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enable this field USB can be storage. This should be enabled this field.
  • Page 52 NA591 Series User’s Manual  CSM Configuration This screen shows the CSM Configuration, and you can enable/disable option ROM execution settings.  LBP @PowerOn (All SEG) For Power On LAN Bypass setting, use LBP @PowerOn item to “Disabled” ,“Enabled” or “Last State”...
  • Page 53 NA591 Series User’s Manual  LBP @Power Off (All SEG) For Power off LAN Bypass setting, use LBP @PowerOff item to “Disabled” ,“Enabled” or “Last State” for LAN Bypass all segments.  LBP @PowerOn (All SEG) For Power On LAN Bypass setting, use LBP @PowerOn item to “Disabled” ,“Enabled” or “Last State”...
  • Page 54 NA591 Series User’s Manual  LBP @Power Off (All SEG) For Power off LAN Bypass setting, use LBP @PowerOff item to “Disabled” ,“Enabled” or “Last State” for LAN Bypass all segments.  Network For Network setting, use Network item to “Do not launch” or “UEFI” or ”Legacy” mode.
  • Page 55 NA591 Series User’s Manual  Storage/Video/AST2500 VBIOS For Storage/Video/AST2500 VBIOS setting, use item to controls the execution of “UEFI” or “Legacy” mode.  Network Stack Configuration For Network stack, use Network item to “Disabled” or “Enabled” mode. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...

  • Page 56: Chipset Menu

    NA591 Series User’s Manual Chipset Menu The Chipset menu allows users to change the advanced chipset settings. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: ► System Agent (SA) Configuration ►...
  • Page 57 NA591 Series User’s Manual  System Agent (SA) Configuration  Memory Configuration This screen allows users to configure parameters of North Bridge Chipset. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 58 NA591 Series User’s Manual  PCH-IO Configuration  You can select any of the items in the screen: ► PCH SATA Configuration  SATA Controller This item allows you to select the SATA controller. Configuration options: “Enabled” or “Disabled”. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 59 NA591 Series User’s Manual  SATA Mode Selection The item allows you to select the configure SATA. Configuration options: AHCI. & RAID mode. AHCI mode allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced SATA features that increases storage performance or workloads where multiple simultaneous read/ write requests are outstanding, most often occurring in server-type applications.\...

  • Page 60: Security Menu

    NA591 Series User’s Manual Security Menu The Security menu allows users to change the security settings for the system.  Administrator Password This item indicates whether an administrator password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.

  • Page 61: Boot Menu

    NA591 Series User’s Manual Boot Menu The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system.  Setup Prompt Timeout AMI BIOS Setup Utility...

  • Page 62: Save & Exit Menu

    NA591 Series User’s Manual Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit menu allows users to load your system configuration with optimal or fail-safe default values.  Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave Setup and return to Main Menu.
  • Page 63 NA591 Series User’s Manual  Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and return to Main Menu. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes and exit.
  • Page 64 NA591 Series User’s Manual  Discard Changes and Reset Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Reset from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes and reset.
  • Page 65 NA591 Series User’s Manual  Discard Changes Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration. Select Discard Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes. ...
  • Page 66 NA591 Series User’s Manual  Save as User Defaults Select this option to save system configuration changes done so far as User Defaults. Select Save as User Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.  Restore User Defaults It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of User Defaults when you select this option.

  • Page 67: 3.9 Server Management

    NA591 Series User’s Manual 3.9 Server Management  BMC Network Configuration  Configuration Address Source elect the configure LAN channel 1 parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase.
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  • Page 69: Appendix Alan Bypass Configuration

    The NA591 series LAN bypass function is very flexible. It can be selected at any time and any stage. You can enable LAN bypass for power on state by BIOS, or by software program when entering into the OS.

  • Page 70: Lan Bypass Register Configuration

    NA591 Series User’s Manual LAN Bypass Register Configuration  Power ON Bypass Control Register Address: LAN module /Slot1 LAN module/Slot2 LAN module/Slot3 LAN module/Slot4 0x8E0 0x8E4 0x8E8 0x8EC BYM1 BYM0 SEGN4 SEGN3 SEGN2 SEGN1 Default value: 00000000 Bit 7~6 BYM1~0 These bits are used to set bypass mode.
  • Page 71 NA591 Series User’s Manual Timer enable When power on, the selected segments are controlled by the setting of LAN bypass Timer Control register. Bit 5~4 Not used. Bits 3~0 SEGN4~1 Select each segment by setting the corresponding bit to 1. When the bit is set to 0, no action happens upon the segment.
  • Page 72 NA591 Series User’s Manual Bit 7 TEXP (Read Only) This bit indicates status of hardware timer. Timer has not expired Timer has expired Bits 6~3 Not used. Bits 2~0 TVAL2~0 These bits determine the amount of count value in second(s).

  • Page 73: Appendix Bwdt Timer For System Reset

    NA591 Series User’s Manual Appendix B WDT Timer for System Reset WDT (Watchdog Timer) The hardware supports the WDT (Watchdog Timer) function. While time-out happens after a defaulted period, the WDT will reset the system. Note: The sample codes for the above features can be found in the CD, and they are only for customers’...
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  • Page 75: Appendix Clan Module Expansion

    NA591 Series User’s Manual Appendix C LAN Module Expansion You can install LAN module(s) into NA591’s front-accessible expansion slots to meet your application requirement. Here are some LAN module configurations for your selection:  LAN Modules Slim Module Ports Chipset...

  • Page 76: Lan Bypass Control Jumper (Jp2/Jp3)

    NA591 Series User’s Manual LAN Bypass Control Jumper (JP2/JP3) Use this jumper to select the LAN Bypass Function. Description Function Jumper Setting All SEG. Bypass as same as Power Off status LAN Bypass Trigger when All SEG Bypass Disable(Default) Power On...
  • Page 77 NA591 Series User’s Manual  Link LED for LAN port #1, port#2, port#3, port#4, port#5 and port#6, port#7, port#8  The double-color LED light indicates 10/100/1000Mbps transfer rate.  When the orange-color LED light is radiating, it should be 1000Mbps transfer rate.
  • Page 78 NA591 Series User’s Manual AX93336-4FI Transfer Rate LED Light Color Fiber port Active: Orange Fiber port Link: Orange LAN Module Expansion...
  • Page 79 NA591 Series User’s Manual AX93322-8FI Transfer Rate LED Light Color Down Fiber port Active: Orange Up Fiber port Active: Orange Down Fiber port Link: Orange Up Fiber port Link: Orange LAN Module Expansion...
  • Page 80 NA591 Series User’s Manual AX93322-8MIL LAN bypass LED FIBER: Transfer Rate LED Light Color Down Fiber port Active: Orange Up Fiber port Active: Orange Down Fiber port Link: Orange Up Fiber port Link: Orange Copper:  LAN bypass LED While running the LAN By-Pass function, the LED always lights up.
  • Page 81 NA591 Series User’s Manual When this LED and Link / Active LED both are dark. No networking devices are attached Transfer Rate LED Light Color 10Mbps Dark 100Mbps Green 1000Mbps Orange AX93317 LAN bypass LED  LAN bypass LED While running the LAN By-Pass function, the LED always lights up.
  • Page 82 NA591 Series User’s Manual AX93307 LAN bypass LED  LAN bypass LED While running the LAN By-Pass function, the LED always lights up.  Active LED (Single color)for LAN port #1, port#2  The orange LED is on when the LAN port connection is working.

  • Page 83: Appendix D Warning

    NA591 Series User’s Manual Appendix D Warning  This is a class A Product. In a domestic Environment this Product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.  It will be danger if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replacing only with the same or equivalent type is highly recommended by the manufacturer.
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