Acrosser Technology ANR-C246E1 User manual

ANR-C246E1
User Manual
Acrosser Technology Co., Ltd.
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ANR-C246E1
1U Rackmount Network Platform
• Intel®Xeon®E-2100 family (C246 Chipset)
Intel®CoreTM Celeron®
• Intel®C426

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Date: Dec. 21, 2021
Disclaimer
For the purpose of improving reliability, design and function, the information in
this document is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of Acrosser Technology Co., Ltd.
In no event will Acrosser Technology Co., Ltd. be liable for direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the
product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Copyright
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are
reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic,
or other means in any form without prior written permission of Acrosser Technology
Co., Ltd.
Trademarks
The product names appear in this manual are for identication purpose only. The
trademarks and product names or brand names appear in this manual are the
property of their respective owners.
Purpose
This document is intended to provide the information about the features and use of
the product.
Audience
The intended audiences are technical personnel, not for general audiences.
WARNING
Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Always replace the
battery with the same specications. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Before running the system, make sure the power cord is rmly plugged into the
socket.
CAUTION
IEC 60417-6042 (2010-11) IEC 60417-6172 (2012-09)
All power cords must be disconnected during product repair.

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Table of Contents
1. Product Specications .................................................................. 5
1.1. Specications ............................................................................................................. 5
1.2. Package Contents ...................................................................................................... 7
2. Hardware Information ................................................................... 8
2.1. Dimensions................................................................................................................. 8
2.2. Jumpers and Connectors ..........................................................................................11
2.3. List of Jumpers ......................................................................................................... 13
2.3.1. RTC Reset (JP1)........................................................................................... 13
2.3.2. Auto Power Button (JP2)............................................................................... 13
2.4. List of Connectors..................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1. HDD Power Connector (CN4 & CN5) ........................................................... 14
2.4.2. Digital I/O (CN17).......................................................................................... 14
2.4.3. LCM Connector (CN18) ................................................................................ 14
2.4.4. Key PAD Connector (CN19).......................................................................... 15
2.4.5. COM Port (COM2) ........................................................................................ 15
2.4.6. Front Panel Pin Header (FP1)....................................................................... 15
2.4.7. USB 3.0 Port (USB1) .................................................................................... 16
2.5. 2.5” Hard Drive Installation....................................................................................... 17
2.6. CPU and Heat Sink Installation ................................................................................ 21
3. AMI BIOS Setup ........................................................................... 25
3.1. System Test and Initialization ................................................................................... 25
3.2. AMI BIOS Setup ....................................................................................................... 25
3.3. Setup Submenu: Main.............................................................................................. 26
3.4. Setup Submenu: Advanced...................................................................................... 26
3.4.1. Advanced: CPU Conguration ...................................................................... 27
3.4.2. Advanced: PCH-FW Conguration ............................................................... 28
3.4.2.1. Firmware Update Conguration .................................................... 28
3.4.3. Advanced: Trusted Computing...................................................................... 29
3.4.4. Advanced: SATA And RST Conguration...................................................... 30
3.4.5. Advanced: Hardware Monitor........................................................................ 31
3.4.5.1. Smart Fan Function........................................................................ 31
3.4.6. Advanced: SIO Conguration........................................................................ 33
3.4.6.1. Serial Port Conguration ................................................................ 33
3.4.6.2. Parallel Port Conguration ............................................................. 35
3.4.7. Advanced: Serial Port Console Redirection .................................................. 36
3.4.7.1. COM0 Console Redirection............................................................ 37
3.4.7.2. Legacy Console Redirection Settings ............................................ 38
3.4.8. Advanced: Power Management .................................................................... 39

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3.4.9. Advanced: Digital IO Port Conguration ....................................................... 40
3.4.10. Advanced: LAN Bypass Conguration .......................................................... 41
3.4.11. Advanced: Network Stack Conguration....................................................... 42
3.5. Setup submenu: Chipset .......................................................................................... 43
3.5.1. Chipset: System Agent (SA) Conguration ................................................... 43
3.6. Setup submenu: Security ......................................................................................... 44
3.6.1. Security: Secure Boot ................................................................................... 45
3.6.1.1. Secure Boot: Key Management ..................................................... 46
3.7. Setup submenu: Boot............................................................................................... 47
3.8. Setup submenu: Save & Exit.................................................................................... 48
4. FAQ ............................................................................................... 49
Q 1. Where is the serial number located on my system?................................................. 49

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1. Product Specifications
ANR-C246E1 rackmount network appliances provides exible network solutions
with the power of the 8th Generation Intel Core and Xeon processors, formerly
Coffee Lake. With a range of processors to choose from, from the i3 up to Xeon E-2
processors, this network appliance is built for UTM, SD-WAN, web monitoring, load
balancing, and Network Virtualization.
The system offers unmatched exibility in their class, and are designed to be easy to
use for small to mid-range network needs.
In addition, it is a user friendly and budget friendly solution for small to mid-level
network solutions. With a shorter chassis, it can be deployed almost anywhere
without need of a dedicated rack, perfect for small businesses or remote ofces.
1.1. Specifications
(Specications are subject to change without notice.)
Platform
Form Factor • 1U Rackmount Network Platform
Processor • Intel®Xeon®E-2100 family (C246 Chipset)
• Intel®Core™/ Celeron®
Chipset • Intel®C246
System Memory • 2x DDR4 SO DIMM Up to 32GB
• DDR4 SO DIMM 260-pin DIMM x 2
Network
Ethernet • Intel®i211 Gigabit Ethernet x 8
Bypass • 2 Pairs
NIM Slot • 1 (Optional)
Display
Graphic Controller • Intel®UHD Graphics 630
Storage
HDDs • Internal 2.5” HDD bay x 2
CF/CFast/mSATA • mSATA

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Expansion / Internal Interface
PCIe slot • NIM Slot x 1 (Optional)
Mini-PCIe slot • Mini-Card x 1 (PCIe[x1]+mSATA)
Keyboard and Mouse • N/A
Universal Serial Bus • USB 3.0 x 2
Miscellaneous
RTC • Internal RTC
Watchdog Timer • 1~255 steps by software programmable
Software Button • GPIO Programmable push button x 1
GPIO • 4 bits input, 4bits output
FAN • 2
Color • Black
Environmental Parameters and Dimension
Power Requirement • 220W ATX PSU
Operation Temp. • 32°F ~ 104°F (0°C ~ 40°C)
Storage Temp. • -4°F ~ 140°F (-20°C ~ 60°C)
Operating Humidity • 10%~80% relative humidity, non-condensing
Storage Humidity • 10%~80% @40°C; non-condensing
Vibration • 0.5 g rms/ 5 ~ 500Hz / operation (2.5” Hard Disk Drive)
• 1.5 g rms/ 5 ~ 500Hz / non operation
Chassis Dimension • 16.93” x 7.87” x 1.73” (430mm x 200mm x 44mm)
(W x D x H)
I/O Interface
Front Panel • Power LED x 1
• Status LED x 1
• HDD Active LED x 1
• USB 3.0 Ports x 2
• RJ-45 Console x 1
Rear Panel • AC Power Input x 1
• Power Switch x 1
• Rear Expansion Slot x 1 (Optional)

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1.2. Package Contents
Check if the following items are included in the package.
Item Q’ty Remark
�ANR-C246E1 System 1
�SATA Cable 2
�SATA Power Cable 2
�Console Cable 1
�Ear Bracket Kit 1
�CPU Heatsink 1

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2. Hardware Information
2.1. Dimensions
(Unit: mm)
System:
Chapter 2 –Hardware Information 6
Network Appliance FWS-7831
2.1 Dimensions
System

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Component Side:
Chapter 2 –Hardware Information 7
Network Appliance FWS-7831
Component Side

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Solder Side:
Chapter 2 –Hardware Information 8
Network Appliance FWS-7831
Solder Side

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2.2. Jumpers and Connectors
Component Side:
Chapter 2 –Hardware Information 9
Network Appliance FWS-7831
2.2 Jumpers and Connectors
Component Side

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Solder Side:
Chapter 2 –Hardware Information 10
Network Appliance FWS-7831
Solder Side

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2.3. List of Jumpers
The ANR-C246E1 system board is congured with a number of jumpers which
can be congured for your application. This section details those jumpers and their
settings.
Label Function
JP1 RTC Reset
JP2 Auto Power Button
2.3.1. RTC Reset (JP1)
Normal (Default) 1-2
Clear CMOS 2-3
2.3.2. Auto Power Button (JP2)
Don’t use Auto PWRBTN (Default) 1-2
Use Auto PWRBTN 2-3
2.4. List of Connectors
The ANR-C246E1 system board is congured with a number of connectors which
can be used for conguring your system and connecting with external modules. This
section details those connectors and settings.
Label Function
CN4 & CN5 HDD Power Connector
CN9 mSATA SOCKET
CN17 Digital I/O
CN18 LCM Connector
CN19 Key PAD Connector
CN20 SYS_FAN1
CN21 SYS_FAN2
CN22 24-Pin ATX Power Connector
CN23 8-Pin 12V Power Connector
CN25 HDMI Connector
COM2 COM Port
FP1 Front Panel Pin Header

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SATA1 & SATA2 SATA Port Connector
USB1 USB3.0 Port
2.4.1. HDD Power Connector (CN4 & CN5)
Pin Signal Signal Type
1 +12V PWR
2 GND GND
3 GND GND
4 +5V PWR
2.4.2. Digital I/O (CN17)
Pin Signal Signal Type
1 DIO0 Input / Output
2 DIO1 Input / Output
3 DIO2 Input / Output
4 DIO3 Input / Output
5 DIO4 Input / Output
6 DIO5 Input / Output
7 DIO6 Input / Output
8 DIO7 Input / Output
9 +3.3V PWR
10 GND GND
2.4.3. LCM Connector (CN18)
Pin Signal Signal Type
1 LCMGND GND
2 LCMVCC PWR
3 VEE PWR
4 SLIN# Output
5 INIT# Output
6 AFD# Output
7DATA0 Input / Output
8DATA1 Input / Output
9DATA2 Input / Output

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10 DATA3 Input / Output
11 DATA4 Input / Output
12 DATA5 Input / Output
13 DATA6 Input / Output
14 DATA7 Input / Output
15 +5V PWR
16 LCD# Output
2.4.4. Key PAD Connector (CN19)
Pin Signal Signal Type
1 KEY PAD Down Input
2 KEY PAD Up Input
3 KEY PAD Right Input
4 KEY PAD Left Input
2.4.5. COM Port (COM2)
RS-232
Pin Signal Signal Type
1 DCD Input
2 RXD Input
3 TXD Output
4 DTR Output
5 GND GND
6 DSR Input
7RTS Output
8 CTS Input
9 RI Input
10 N.C.
2.4.6. Front Panel Pin Header (FP1)
Pin Signal Signal Type
1 Power On Button(+) Input
2 Power On Button(-) GND

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3 Reset Switch (+) Input
4 Reset Switch (-) GND
5 Power LED(+) POWER
6 Power LED(-) GND
7 HDD LED (+ Output
8 HDD LED (-) Output
2.4.7. USB 3.0 Port (USB1)
Pin Signal Signal Type
1 +5V_USB PWR
2 USB3_RX1_DN DIFF
3 USB3_RX1_DP DIFF
4 GND GND
5 USB3_TX1_DN DIFF
6 USB3_TX1_DP DIFF
7 GND GND
8 USBP_0N DIFF
9 USBP_0P DIFF
10 NC
11 USBP_1P DIFF
12 USBP_1N DIFF
13 GND GND
14 USB3_TX2_DP DIFF
15 USB3_TX2_DN DIFF
16 GND GND
17 USB3_RX2_DP DIFF
18 USB3_RX2_DN DIFF
19 +5V_USB PWR

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2.5. 2.5” Hard Drive Installation
This section details the steps of how to install a 2.5” hard drive for the ANR-C246E1.
This section includes steps for installing one or two 2.5” hard drives.
Step 1: Remove the screws securing the top cover, then remove the cover.
Step 2: Install the bracket cushions on the hard drive brackets as shown.
Step 3: Install brackets onto hard drive with screws. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 with the
second set of brackets if you are installing two hard drives.

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Step 4: Attach SATA and power cables to system board as shown for the rst hard
drive.
Step 5: Attach SATA and power cables to system board as shown for the second
hard drive (skip this step if only installing one hard drive).

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Step 6: Place rst hard drive assembly onto installation brackets as shown.
Note: Make sure that SATA and power cables are under the hard drive.
Step 7: Connect SATA and power cable to rst hard drive as shown.

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Step 8: Place the second hard drive onto installation brackets as shown.
Note: Make sure that SATA and power cables are under the hard drive.
Step 9: Connect SATA and power cable to the second hard drive as shown.