AXIOMTEK NA-550 Series User manual

NA-550 Series
SMB Network Appliance
User’s Manual

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Disclaimers
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without the prior written permission of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
CAUTION
If you replace wrong batteries, it causes the danger of explosion. It is recommended by the
manufacturer that you follow the manufacturer’s instructions to only replace the same or
equivalent type of battery, and dispose of used ones.
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All Rights Reserved
November 2011, Version A1
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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. If not installed and used in
accordance with proper instructions, this equipment might generate or radiate radio frequency
energy and cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measurers:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with emission limits.

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Safety Precautions
Before getting started, read the following important cautions.
1. Be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing the internal
components. Use a grounding wrist strap and place all electronic components in any
static-shielded devices. Most electronic components are sensitive to static electrical
charge.
2. Disconnect the power cords from the NA-550 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 NA-550 Series is properly grounded.
3. Do not open the system’s top cover. If opening the cover for maintenance is a must, only
a trained technician is allowed to do so. Integrated circuits on computer boards are
sensitive to static electricity. To avoid damaging chips from electrostatic discharge,
observe the following precautions:
Before handling a board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted portion of the
system unit chassis for a few seconds. This will help to discharge any static
electricity on your body.
When handling boards and components, wear a wrist-grounding strap, available
from most electronic component stores.
Trademarks Acknowledgments
Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
Windows®is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel®and Pentium®are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
AMI is trademark of American Megatrend Inc.
Other brand names and trademarks are the properties and registered brands of their
respective owners.

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Table of Contents
Disclaimers.....................................................................................................ii
Safety Approvals...........................................................................................iii
Safety Precautions........................................................................................iv
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 General Description............................................................................1
1.2 Features...............................................................................................1
1.3 Specifications......................................................................................2
1.4 Dimensions and Outlines ...................................................................4
1.5 I/O Outlets............................................................................................4
1.5.1 Front Panel.................................................................................................. 4
1.5.2 Rear Panel .................................................................................................. 6
Chapter 2 Hardware and Installation
2.1 Check List............................................................................................7
2.2 Board Layout.......................................................................................8
2.3 Jumper Settings..................................................................................9
2.3.1 Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults Jumper (JP4).......................................... 10
2.3.2 Auto Power On Jumper (JP5) ................................................................... 10
2.4 Connectors ........................................................................................11
2.4.1 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (CN1)........................................... 12
2.4.2 VGA Connector (CN2)............................................................................... 12
2.4.3 8-pin ATX 12V CPU Power Connector (CN4)........................................... 12
2.4.4 SATAPower Connector (CN6).................................................................. 13
2.4.5 USB Connector (CN7)............................................................................... 13
2.4.6 24-pin ATX Power Connector (CN10)....................................................... 13
2.4.7 Front Panel Connector (CN11).................................................................. 14
2.4.8 COM2 Connector (COM2) ........................................................................ 14
2.4.9 System Fan Connectors (FAN1 ~ FAN4).................................................. 15
2.4.10 Serial ATA Connectors (SATA1 and SATA2) ............................................. 15
2.5 Hardware Installation........................................................................16
2.5.1 Installing the CPU...................................................................................... 16
2.5.2 Installing the Memory................................................................................ 19
Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup Utility
3.1 Starting...............................................................................................21

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3.2 Navigation Keys ................................................................................21
3.3 Main Menu..........................................................................................22
3.4 Advanced Menu.................................................................................23
3.5 Chipset Menu.....................................................................................29
3.6 Boot Menu..........................................................................................32
3.7 Security Menu....................................................................................33
3.8 Save & Exit Menu ..............................................................................34
Appendix A LAN Bypass Configuration
About LAN Bypass.......................................................................................37
LAN Bypass Register Configuration ..........................................................38
Appendix B LAN Module Expansion
Configuration A............................................................................................41
Configuration B............................................................................................42
Appendix C Warning

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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the NA-550 Series
Network Appliance Server. It contains the following sections:
General Description
Features
Specifications
Dimensions and Outlines
I/O Outlets
1.1 General Description
The NA-550 is a 1U rackmountable network security hardware platform for VPN, firewall and
other network security applications. It supports 2nd generation Intel®CoreTM processor (Sandy
Bridge) with Intel®C206 chipset and four DDR3 667/800/1333 memory up to 16 GB.
For storing event log data, the NA-550 utilizes one 2.5” SATA HDD. To solve shutdown issue,
the NA-550 supports up to six groups of LAN bypass function. For greater flexibility and easier
maintenance, the NA-550 has three front-accessible expansion slots that allow developers to
configure different LAN modules based on their solution requirements.
The NA-550 is designed specially for small to medium sized business. NA-550 not only
provides high performance processor, memory, storage interface and LAN connection, but
also includes outstanding management capability.
1.2 Features
2nd generation Intel®CoreTM processor Socket LGA1155
Four DIMM sockets support up to 16GB none-buffer none-ECC/ECC memory (DDR3
1333, dual channel)
Supports LAN modules expansion
Supports BIOS redirected to COM port
Supports one 2.5” SATA HDD
Suitable for VPN, network bandwidth controller, firewall applications

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1.3 Specifications
System
System CPU
2nd generation Intel®CoreTM processor (Sandy Bridge), max. 95W
System Chipset
Intel®C206
System Memory
Four DDR3 1333 DIMM sockets support up to 16GB none-buffer none-ECC/ECC
memory (dual channel)
BIOS
AMI 64Mbit PnP Flash BIOS with function of BIOS redirected to COM port
HDD Interface
One 2.5”SATA HDD
LAN
The default is 14 10/100/1000Mbps LAN ports and four LAN bypass segments (slot 1
for AX93306-8GIL, slot 2 for AX93306-4GIL). Expandable up to 26 LAN ports via LAN
modules.
SSD
One CFast socket
Super I/O
Controller: Winbond W83627DHG
Serial Ports: Totally 2 asynchronous ports (2 x RS-232; one is 10-pin header onboard,
the other one is RJ-type connector on AX93308 module)
I/O Interface
One console RJ-type connector, 2 USB connectors and 14 RJ-45 connectors (default)
or up to 26 LAN ports (expandable).
Watchdog Timer
Up to 8 steppings for porting (Please refer to Appendix A)
USB
Two USB 2.0 ports one front side, the rest are internal pin headers
Hardware Monitoring
Controller Winbond W83627DHG
CPU temperature, system temperature, power and fan speed detection
Expansion Slot
One external PCI slot and one Mini PCI slot (32-bit/33MHz). Note that when the
NA-550 contains 26 LAN ports, both external PCI and Mini PCI slots are not
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Other Features
NA-550 provides three front-accessible expansion slots that allow developers to
configure different LAN modules based on their solution requirements.
NA-550 provides copper and fiber modules and more than 6 groups LAN bypass (for
copper only) for option.
USB controller integrated in C206 can be disabled by BIOS. It also supports boot from
USB feature.
Power Supply
300W single power supply
OS Compatibility
Linux Red Hat 2.6
Mechanical/Environmental
Form Factor
1U rackmount
LED
Power, HDD, GPIO LEDs and LAN bypass LEDs
Operation Temperature
0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)
Storage Temperature
-20°C ~ 85°C (-4°F ~ 185°F)
Humidity
10% - 95% RH, non-condensing
Chassis Material
Steel
Dimensions
44mm (1.73”) (H) x 427.8mm (16.84”) (W) x 523mm (20.59”) (D)
Certificate
FCC class A / CE class A
Note: All specifications and images are subject to change without notice.

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1.4 Dimensions and Outlines
The following diagram shows you dimensions and outlines of the NA-550 Series.
Default: 14 LAN ports Expandable up to 26 LAN ports
1.5 I/O Outlets
Locate front and rear panel I/O outlets on the NA-550 Series server to connect serial and
ethernet interface devices.
1.5.1 Front Panel

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GPIO LEDs (Yellow)
The L1 and L2 LEDs are controlled by programmable GPIO bit 0 and bit 1. Refer to
Appendix A for more information. A sample code is also provided for users to define
their own function.
HDD LED (Green)
LED flashes when HDD is transmitting or receiving data.
Power LED (Green)
LED flashes when the server is powered on to perform diagnostic tests and proper
operation checking.
Console Port
This is a RJ-type connector console port for command line interface and diagnostic
support by P.O.S.T (Power On Self Test).
USB Ports
Two USB 2.0 ports supported.
TACT Switch
Use this switch to reset the system. It reboots your computer instead of turning off
the power supply. It is a better way to reboot your system for a longer life of the
system’s power supply.
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
Amber
1000Mbps
If the LED is dark and Active/Link LED is lighting on or flashing, the transfer rate
should be 10Mbps.
When the green-color LED light is radiating, the transfer rate should be
100Mbps.
When the amber-color LED light is radiating, the transfer rate should be
1000Mbps.
When this LED and Link/Active LED both are dark, no networking devices are
attached.
Active/Link LED for LAN Port
The orange LED is on when the LAN port connection is working.
The LED flashes when transmitting or receiving any signals to or from the
appliance.
The LED is dark when the appliance is off.
LAN Bypass LED
While running the LAN Bypass function, this LED always lights up.
The LED does not light up for LAN module without bypass function. (please
refer to Appendix B LAN Module Expansion for information on which LAN
module does not support bypass function)

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1.5.2 Rear Panel
Power Supply
System power supply with on/off switch; use power cord to connect this power
supply to electrical outlet (AC).
VGA
This is a standard D-Sub connector commonly used for VGA display.
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse
This is a standard PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector.
System Fan
These are fans for cooling down system temperature.

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Chapter 2
Hardware and Installation
The NA-550 Series are convenient for your various hardware configurations. This chapter will
help you get familiar with the hardware.
2.1 Check List
The package bundled with your NA-550 Series should contain the following items:
The NA-550 Series network appliance hardware platform
Power cord x 1
Utility CD (including user’s manual and sample code)
Mounting brackets for rack installation (left/right) x 2
Plastic stand for stack–up x 4
Mounting screws for disk drive and additional screws for this appliance’s spare parts
Console cable (RJ-type connector) x 1
SATA II cable x 1, SATA power cable x 1
CPU heatsink x 1
If you can not 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.

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2.2 Board Layout

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2.3 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.
This section provides the information about jumpers and connectors of NA-550 Series.
Properly configure jumper settings on the main board in this appliance to meet your application
purpose. Below we list a summary table of all jumpers and default settings for onboard
devices.
Jumper
Description
Jumper Setting
JP4
Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults
Default: Normal Operation
1-2 close
JP5
Auto Power On
Default: Enable
1-2 open

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2.3.1 Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults Jumper (JP4)
Use this jumper to erase and restore CMOS memory and BIOS setting. Put jumper clip to
pin 2-3 for a few seconds then move it back to pin 1-2. By doing this procedure CMOS
data resets to its safe default settings.
Function
Setting
Normal (Default)
1-2 close
Restore BIOS optimal defaults
2-3 close
2.3.2 Auto Power On Jumper (JP5)
You may need this jumper to enable or disable auto power on function.
Function
Setting
Enable auto power on (Default)
1-2 open
Disable auto power on
1-2 close

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2.4 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.
Here is a summary table which shows all connectors on the hardware.
Connector
Description
BAT1
Battery Socket
BU1
Internal Buzzer
CN1
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse
CN2
VGA Connector
CN3
COM Port 2 (wafer) for LCM
CN4
8-pin ATX 12V CPU Power Connector
CN6
SATA Power Connector
CN7
USB Connector
CN9
Mini PCI Connector
CN10
24-pin ATX Power Connector
CN11
Front Panel
COM2
COM2 Connector
CFAST1
CFast Connector
DIMM1/2
240-pin DDR3 Memory Channel-A
DIMM3/4
240-pin DDR3 Memory Channel-B
J1
LGA1155 CPU Socket
FAN1~FAN4
System Fan Connectors
PCI1
PCI Slot
SATA1
SATA Port 1
SATA2
SATA Port 2
SCN1
Module Slot 1
SCN2
Module Slot 2
SCN3
Module Slot 3
SCN4
Module Slot 4
U15
SPI BIOS Socket

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2.4.1 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (CN1)
This is PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector.
12
2.4.2 VGA Connector (CN2)
This is a 16-pin connector which is commonly used for CRT VGA monitor.
1 2
2.4.3 8-pin ATX 12V CPU Power Connector (CN4)
This is an 8-pin power supply interface. External power supply plug fits into it in only one
orientation. Properly press down power supply plug until it completely and firmly fits into
this connector. Loose connection may cause system instability.
1
4
5
8
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
VCC
2
KBDATA
3
KBCLK
4
GND
5
VCC
6
VCC
7
MSDATA
8
MSCLK
9
GND
10
NC
Pin
Signal
1
VGA_R
2
CRT_DETECT
3
VGA_G
4
NC
5
VGA_B
6
GND
7
VCC +5V
8
VGADDCDATA
9
GND
10
GND
11
GND
12
DAC_L_HSYNC
13
GND
14
DAC_L_VSYNC
15
VGADDCCLK
16
NC
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
GND
5
+12V
2
GND
6
+12V
3
GND
7
+12V
4
GND
8
+12V

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2.4.4 SATA Power Connector (CN6)
Use CN6 for connecting to SATA HDD power supply.
2.4.5 USB Connector (CN7)
The 10-pin standard Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector on this board is for installing
versatile USB interface peripherals.
2
1
2.4.6 24-pin ATX Power Connector (CN10)
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.
Pin
Signal
1
+12V level
2
GND
3
GND
4
+5V level
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
VCC
2
VCC
3
USB P0-
4
USB P1-
5
USB P0+
6
USB P1+
7
GND
8
GND
9
GND
10
GND
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
3.3V
13
3.3V
2
3.3V
14
-12V
3
GND
15
GND
4
+5V
16
PS_ON
5
GND
17
GND
6
+5V
18
GND
7
GND
19
GND
8
PWR OK
20
-5V
9
5VSB
21
+5V
10
+12V
22
+5V
11
+12V
23
+5V
12
3.3V
24
GND

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2.4.7 Front Panel Connector (CN11)
13
14
11
12
9
10
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
Power LED
Pin 1 connects anode(+) of LED and pin 3 (also pin 5) connects cathode(-) of LED. The
power LED lights up when the system is powered on.
External Buzzer
Connect the external buzzer to pin 8(+) and pin 2(-).
Power Button
Pin 9 and 10 connect the power button on front panel to the CPU card, which allows
users to turn on or off power supply.
Reset Button
Pin 11 and 12 connect the case-mounted reset switch that reboots your computer without
turning off the power switch. It is a better way to reboot your system for a longer life of
system power supply.
HDD LED
This connection is linked to hard drive activity LED on the control panel. LED flashes
when HDD is being accessed. Pin 13 and 14 connect the hard disk drive to the front
panel HDD LED, pin 13 is assigned as cathode(-) and pin 14 is assigned as anode(+).
2.4.8 COM2 Connector (COM2)
The COM port pin assignments are listed on the following table.
12
Pin
Signal
1
Power LED (+)
3, 5
Power LED (-)
8
External Buzzer (+)
2
External Buzzer (-)
9, 10
Power Button
11, 12
Reset Button
14
HDD LED (+)
13
HDD LED (-)
Pin
Signal
1
Data Carrier Detect (DCD)
2
Data Set Ready (DSR)
3
Receive Data (RXD)
4
Request To Send (RTS)
5
Transmit Data (TXD)
6
Clear To Send (CTS)
7
Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
8
Ring Indicator (RI)
9
Ground (GND)
10
No Connect (NC)