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NCA-4010 User Manual Acknowledgement Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corp. Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
NCA-4010 User Manual Safety Guidelines Follow these guidelines to ensure general safety: Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free during and after installation. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in the chassis. Fasten your tie or scarf and roll up your sleeves.
The installation of this product must be performed by trained specialists; otherwise, a non-specialist might create the risk of the system’s falling to the ground or other damages. Lanner Electronics Inc. shall not be held liable for any losses resulting from insufficient strength for supporting the system or use of inappropriate installation components.
RJ45 GBE, 2x 10G SFP+ ports (optional), 1x NIC module, 1x 3.5” / 2 x 2.5” SATA disk drive kit, 1x OPMA socket for IPMI and 1x mSATA socket. For network reliability, NCA-4010 supports 3 or 7 pairs of LAN bypass depending on the SKU selection.
NCA-4010 User Manual Ordering Information SKU No. Main Features 1U x86 Rackmount Network Appliance with Intel® Xeon® D-1548 (Codenamed NCA-4010A Broadwell-DE) Processor, 16x GbE RJ45 with 2x 10GbE SFP+ Ports, and 1x NIC Module Slot, 7 Pairs of Bypass 1U x86 Rackmount Network Appliance with Intel® Xeon® D-1518 (Codenamed...
NCA-4010 User Manual Block Diagram NOTE: TPM is optional. The diagram is based on 8 x RJ-45 GbE design. The number of LAN ports is 16 for model-A. The 2 x 10G SFP+ ports are only available in model A.
NCA-4010 User Manual Front I/Os Description LED Indicators Power/Status/Storage Status LCM Display 2x20 Character LCM, 4x Keypads Console Port 1x RJ45 Console Port USB Port 2x USB 2.0 Type A Ports LAN Ports 8x or 16x RJ45 GbE Ports (By SKU)
NCA-4010 User Manual Rear I/Os Description PCIe Expansion 1x PCIe *8 FH/HL Single-Slot Bracket (Optional) Fans 2x Smart Cooling Fans Power Switch 1x Power ON/OFF Switch Power Input 1x Power jack for Connection w/ Power Adapter...
NCA-4010 User Manual JSPIRO JTPM1 JCMOS1 Jumper Setting and Connector Pin-out ATX1: 24-pin ATX power connector DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V -12V PSON# ATXPWGD 5VSB 3.3V...
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NCA-4010 User Manual ATX2: 4-pin ATX power connector DESCRIPTION COMA1: internal serial COM pin header DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NDCD2- NDSR2- NRXD2 NRTS2- NTXD2 NCTS2- NDTR2- NRI2- CONN2: 2-pin power connector for the power button on the panel DESCRIPTION POWER ON# FAN1/2: 2 x 5-pin cooling fan connectors...
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NCA-4010 User Manual J1/2 : 2 x 50-pin I/O board connectors. NCA-4010 can be accompanied by I/O board NM-4010IG401. DESCRITION DESCRIPTION P3V3 P12V P3V3 P12V P3V3 PCH_SLOT3_A8 PCIESLOT3_I350A_RST# P3V3 PHY_WAKE# SLT3A_SCLK2 CLK100_PCIE_SOLT3_1P SLT3A_SDAT2 CLK100_PCIE_SOLT3_1N IO_LAN12GND IO_LAN34GND IO_P0_S0_1 IO_P1_S0_1 IO_P0_S0_2 IO_P1_S0_2...
Please wear ESD protected gloves before conducting the following steps. 1. Power off NCA-4010 completely. 2. Remove the two screws at the rear, as circled in the figures below. 3. Slide and pull the top compartment as the arrow of direction below.
NCA-4010 User Manual About the CPU, Heatsink and Heat-Radiation Bracket Since the CPU is soldered onboard, the heatsink and the heat radiation brackets are pre-installed before shipment. In normal circumstances, no installation nor replacement is required. If there is any issue related to CPU overheat or damage, please contact the dealership or distributor where you purchase this appliance.
NCA-4010 User Manual Installing the System Memory The motherboard supports DDR4 RDIMM/ECC/UDIMM up to 2,400MHz memory at max. 16GB per socket. Please follow the steps below to install the DIMM memory modules. 1. Power off the system and locate the DDR DIMM slot.
NCA-4010 User Manual Installing Disk Drives (Optional) The system supports 1 x 3.5” or 2 x 2.5” SATA HDDs or SSDs as data storage. Please follow the steps below for installation. (Note: the following steps are based on 2 x 2.5” SATA disk drives installation).
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NCA-4010 User Manual 4. Place the disk drive as shown in the image below. Apply 2 screws for each side of the disk drive. SATA connector this way 5. Place the tray with HDD/SSD installed back to its original spot inside the system. Remember to aim the two latching holes.
NCA-4010 User Manual Installing a mSATA Module (Optional) The motherboard provides one mSATA slot. Follow the procedures below for installing a mSATA card. 1. Locate the mSATA socket. 2. Insert a mSATA module as shown in the image below card.
2. Insert an IPMI card into the socket and then press it down. 3. Apply a screw to secure the IPMI card. Notes: The remake about the IPMI support requires changes in BOM and it is based on custom projects. For requirements about IPMI support, please consult with Lanner representatives.
NCA-4010 User Manual Replacing Cooling Fans NCA-4010 supports 2 cooling fans. To replace a worn-down fan, please follow the steps below. 1. Remove the screws circled below. 2. Apply some force and pull the fan out of its original place, as shown in the image below.
NCA-4010 User Manual Installing Ethernet NIC Modules (Optional) NCA-4010 supports one Ethernet NIC module space to expand its network throughput. Please follow the instructions below. NOTE: For information about compatible modules, please refer to the “Ordering Information” and “Optional Accessories” sections, or contact Lanner for more details.
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NCA-4010 User Manual 3. Slide your Ethernet NIC module into the space, until it is firmly attached. 4. Secure the module with two captive screws on the bezel.
NCA-4010 User Manual Rackmount Installation Attach the Inner Rails 1. Check the package contents. 2x 438mm Slide-Rails 1 x pack of screws 2. Turn a slide rail upside down and release the inner bracket. 4. Slide the inner bracket all the way up to end of the slide-rail assembly. You may hear a “click” sound.
NCA-4010 User Manual 8. Repeat Steps 2 to 7 for another slide-rail and attach its inner bracket onto another side of the chassis. Installing Slide Rails 1. In the previous section, you have already detached the inner brackets and attached them onto the chassis of your purchased model.
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NCA-4010 User Manual 3. Repeat Step 1 and 2 for another slide-rail assembly in order to install in onto the rack. Installing NCA-4010 onto the Rack Reminder: it is strongly recommended to carry out this procedure with two or three persons.
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NCA-4010 User Manual 2. Simultaneously push the release tabs on both sides in the arrow of direction below, while pushing the appliance into the end of the rack. Caution: the appliance will be locked during the half way of sliding-in if the release tabs are not pushed.
NCA-4010 User Manual Chapter 5: BIOS Setup To enter the BIOS setup utility, simply follow the steps below: 1. Boot up the system. 2. Press <Delete> during the boot-up. Your system should be running POST (Power-On-Self-Test) upon booting up. 3. Then you will be directed to the BIOS main screen.
NCA-4010 User Manual Main The [Main] is the first setup screen when you enter BIOS. The [Main] displays general system and BIOS information and you may configure the “System Language”, “System Date”, and “System Time”. BIOS Information BIOS Vendor: displays BIOS vendor information...
NCA-4010 User Manual Advanced Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Advanced] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you wish to configure.
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NCA-4010 User Manual PXE Function This option allows users to set PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) functions. Users may enable LAN2 to LANX depending on their applications.
NCA-4010 User Manual Trusted Computing This option enables users to configure “Trusted Computing” settings. Please be noted that TPM module shall have been installed first in order to make any configuration. Security Device Support: this enables or disables BIOS support for security device. Please be noted that the operating system will not show Security Device.
NCA-4010 User Manual NCT6776 Super IO Configuration Press “Enter” to access configuration sub-menu for super IO chip (NCT6776) parameters. You may access settings for Serial Port 1 or 2 or the Parallel port. NCT6776 Super IO Configuration - Serial Port 1 Configuration...
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NCA-4010 User Manual Press “Enter” to enable or disable the Serial Port 1 (COMA). Device setting is fixed as default. NCT6776 Super IO Configuration - Serial Port 2 Configuration Once Serial Port 2 is accessed, you may press “Enter” to enable or disable the Serial Port 2 (COM). Device...
NCA-4010 User Manual Parallel Port Configuration This option allows you to set parameters for parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Once Parallel Port is accessed, you may press “Enter” to enable or disable the Parallel Port. Device setting is fixed as default.
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NCA-4010 User Manual NCT76776 HW Monitor This option allows you to view hardware health status.
NCA-4010 User Manual Serial Port Console Redirection This option allows you to configure parameters about serial port console redirection. Press “Enter” to access the submenu. Console Redirection: select “Enabled” or “Disable” for COM port console redirection. The default is “Enabled”.
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NCA-4010 User Manual Console Redirection Settings: select this item to enter the setting sub-menu.
NCA-4010 User Manual COM Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type: the emulation configuration. Select “VT100”, “VT100+”, “VT-UTF8” or “ANSI”. VT100: ASCII character set VT100+: extends VT100 to support color function keys VT-UTF8: uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters onto 1 or more ANSI: Extended ASCII character set Bits per second: select “9600”, “19200”, “38400”, “57600”, or “115200”...
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NCA-4010 User Manual Data Bits: select the value for data bits. In this case, “7” or “8”. Parity Bits: a parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. Select “None”, “Even”, “Odd”, “Mark” or “Space”.
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NCA-4010 User Manual Stop Bits: stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. The standard is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1. Flow Control: flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop”...
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NCA-4010 User Manual VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support: this option enables/disables VT-UTF8 combination key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Recorder Mode: on this mode, when “Enabled”, only text will be sent. This is to capture terminal data.
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NCA-4010 User Manual Resolution 100 x 31: select “Enable” or “Disable” for extended terminal resolution. Legacy OS Redirection Resolution: select “80x24” or “80x25”. The default for this case is “80x24”.
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NCA-4010 User Manual Putty KeyPad: select Function Key and Key Pad on Putty. You may select “VT100”, “LINUX”, “XTERMR6”, “SCO”, “ESCN”, or “VT400”. Redirection After BIOS POST: The settings specify if BootLoader is selected than Legacy console redirection is disabled before booting to Legacy OS. Default value is “Always Enable” which means Legacy OS console...
NCA-4010 User Manual USB Configuration This option allows you to configure USB device Settings. USB Module Version: displays USB module version USB Devices: displays USB devices USB Controllers: displays USB controller information Legacy USB Support: this function enables or disables legacy USB support. Auto option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
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NCA-4010 User Manual EHCI Hand-off: enables or disables EHCI Hand-off function. This is a workaround for operating systems without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver. USB Mass Storage Driv: this option allows you to enable or disable USB mass storage driver. The default is...
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NCA-4010 User Manual Port 60/64 Emulation: this option enables I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware operating systems. USB transfer time-out: set USB time-out value (1, 5, 10 or 20 seconds) for Control, Bulk and Interrupt...
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NCA-4010 User Manual Device reset time-out: set USB mass storage device Start Unit command time-out (10, 20, 30 or 40 seconds). Device power-up delay: set the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. “Auto” uses default value. For example, it is 100ms as a root port.
NCA-4010 User Manual IntelRCSetup Use [<--] / [-->] to select [IntelRCSetup] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select “Processor Configuration”, “Memory Configuration”, “PCH Configuration” or “PCH State after G3” to change the settings of CPU, memory and PCH functions.
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NCA-4010 User Manual AES-NI: enables or disables AES-NI (Advanced Encryption Standard - New Instruction) support. Memory Configuration Memory Configuration displays and provides options to change the memory settings. You may press “Enter” to access the sub-menu.
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NCA-4010 User Manual Memory Topology: this option displays memory topology with DIMM population information. Each socket has 2 nodes/iMC’s (numbered from 0 to 7). Each node supports up to 2 channels (0 and 1).
NCA-4010 User Manual PCH SATA Configuration Press Enter to access items for SATA devices and settings. SATA Controller: enables or disables SATA controller...
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NCA-4010 User Manual Configure SATA as: this item identifies whether the SATA port is connected to a SSD and HDD. Select IDE, AHCI or RAID. The default is “AHCI”. mSATA: displays status of mSATA storage device Software Preserve: displays information of Software Preserve...
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NCA-4010 User Manual Hot Plug: designates this port as hot pluggable Configure as eSATA: configures the port as External SATA (eSATA)
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NCA-4010 User Manual Spin Up Device: if enabled for any of ports, Staggered Spin Up will be performed and only the drives which have this option enabled will spin up at boot. Otherwise all drives spin up at boot. SATA Device Type: identifies the SATA port is connected to SSD (Solid State Drive) or HDD (Hard Disk...
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NCA-4010 User Manual SATA1: enable or disable the SATA port SATA1 DevSlp: enable or disable the SATA port Device Sleep. Board rework for LP is needed before enabling this power-saving function.
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NCA-4010 User Manual Hot Plug: designates this port as hot pluggable Configure as eSATA: configures the port as External SATA (eSATA)
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NCA-4010 User Manual Spin Up Device: if enabled for any of ports, Staggered Spin Up will be performed and only the drives which have this option enabled will spin up at boot. Otherwise all drives spin up at boot. SATA Device Type: identifies the SATA port is connected to SSD (Solid State Drive) or HDD (Hard Disk...
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NCA-4010 User Manual SATA2: enable or disable the SATA port Hot Plug: designates this port as hot pluggable...
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NCA-4010 User Manual Configure as eSATA: configures the port as External SATA (eSATA) Spin Up Device: if enabled for any of ports, Staggered Spin Up will be performed and only the drives which have this option enabled will spin up at boot. Otherwise all drives spin up at boot.
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NCA-4010 User Manual SATA Device Type: identifies the SATA port is connected to SSD (Solid State Drive) or HDD (Hard Disk Drive). PCH State after G3: Select S0/S5 for ACPI state after a G3. The choices are “S0”, “S5” or “Last State”.
NCA-4010 User Manual Security Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Security] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you want to configure. Administrator Password: set administrator password. Once set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.
NCA-4010 User Manual Boot Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Boot] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you want to configure. Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout: number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. “65535 (0xFFFF)” means indefinite waiting.
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NCA-4010 User Manual Quiet Boot: this option allows you to enable or disable “Quiet Boot”. The default is “Disabled” based on Intel’s server environment setting. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1/2: set devices as boot option #1/2 for the system boot order...
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NCA-4010 User Manual USB Device BBS Priorities: set the order of the legacy devices in this group...
NCA-4010 User Manual Save & Exit Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Save & Exit] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you want to configure. Save Changes and Exit: exit system setup after saving the configuration changes...
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NCA-4010 User Manual Save Changes and Exit: exit system setup after saving the configuration changes Discard Changes and Exit: exit system setup without saving the configuration changes...
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NCA-4010 User Manual Save Changes and Reset: reset the system after saving the configuration changes Discard Changes and Reset: reset the system without saving the configuration changes...
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NCA-4010 User Manual Save Changes: save the configuration changes done so far Discard Changes: discard all the configuration changes...
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NCA-4010 User Manual Restore Defaults: restore/load factory default setting for all setup parameters. Save as User Defaults: save changes done so far as user default...
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NCA-4010 User Manual Restore User Defaults: restore the user default...
NCA-4010 User Manual Appendix A: Programming Watchdog Timer A watchdog timer is a piece of hardware that can be used to automatically detect system anomalies and reset the processor in case there are any problems. Generally speaking, a watchdog timer is based on a counter that counts down from an initial value to zero.
NCA-4010 User Manual Appendix B: Setting up Console Redirection Console redirection lets you monitor and configure a system from a remote terminal computer by re- directing keyboard input and text output through the serial port. These following steps illustrate how to use this feature.
“Normal” and another is “Bypass” status. Furthermore, the Lanner Bypass software is capable to control the bypass status in the following 3 instances. 1. When the system powers off, it can be forced to enable the LAN Bypass function.
2 lines, 16 (or 20) characters per line. • USB and Serial Text or Graphic-based LCM: Our next generation LCM. Lanner engineers design a common source code to be deployed on these two differently interfaced LCM modules. Jumpers are used to select between text and graphic types.
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Display Off turning off the LCM display Cursor Off/On NOT showing/showing the cursor on the LCM display Blinking off/On turning off/on the cursor blinking Writing “Lanner@Taiwan” displaying the specific sentences Reading “Lanner@Taiwan” reading the specific sentence CGram Test displaying the user-stored characters...
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NCA-4010 User Manual — Writing “2013-11-05” in line 2. — To execute, please type: #./plcm_test -LCM2 Keypad — Get the keypad input: the 1st button is read in as Left, the 2nd button is read in as Up, the 3rd button is read in as Right, and the 4th button is read in as Down.
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NCA-4010 User Manual In case of QEMU/KVM or Xen, please use the following steps as a guideline to implement the virtualization : (1) Make sure that the Guest OS has been installed. (2) Add the following 4 lines into the xml file (for example, add to /etc/libvirt/qemu/<yourvirtualmachine>.xml in linux KVM):...
NCA-4010 User Manual Appendix E: Terms and Conditions Warranty Policy 1. All products are under warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. 2. The buyer will bear the return freight charges for goods returned for repair within the warranty period;...
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