AXIOMTEK NA590 Series User manual

NA590 Series
SMB Network Appliance
User’s Manual

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Disclaimers
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manufacturer that you follow the manufacturer’s instructions to only replace the same or
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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 NA590 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 NA590 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
1.1 General Description............................................................................1
1.2 Features...............................................................................................1
1.3 Specifications......................................................................................2
1.4 Dimensions and Outlines ...................................................................5
1.5 I/O Outlets............................................................................................6
1.5.1 Front Panel.................................................................................................. 6
1.5.2 Rear Panel .................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 2 Hardware and Installation .................... 9
2.1 Check List............................................................................................9
2.2 Board Layout.....................................................................................10
2.3 Jumper Settings................................................................................12
2.3.1 CMOS Clear Jumper (JP3)....................................................................... 13
2.3.2 LAN Bypass Control Selection Jumper (JP6, JP7, JP8)........................... 13
2.3.3 TACT SW1 Function Selection Jumper (JP10)......................................... 14
2.3.4Auto Power Button Model Jumper (JP12)................................................. 14
2.4 Connectors........................................................................................15
2.4.1 ATX Power Connector (CN2).................................................................... 16
2.4.2 Mini Card Connector for mSATA (CN3)................................................... 17
2.4.3 LCM Connector (CN4) .............................................................................. 18
2.4.4 1X2 SFP Connector for optional (CN5)..................................................... 18
2.4.5 1X2 RJ45 Connector(CN6~CN10)............................................................ 19
2.4.6 Console & USB3.0 Port0 ~ Port1 Connector (CN11)................................ 19
2.4.7 ATX +12V CPU Power Connector (ATX1) ................................................ 19
2.4.8 USB Port Connectors (USB1~2)............................................................... 20
2.4.9FAN Connectors (FAN1~3) ....................................................................... 20
2.4.10 Serial Port 2 Connector (COM2)............................................................... 20
2.4.11 Serial ATA Connectors (SATA1.2.3.4) ....................................................... 21
2.4.12 Front Panel Bezel Connector (JP5) .......................................................... 21
2.4.13 VGA Connector (VGA1) ............................................................................ 22
2.4.14 Digital I/O Port Connector (DIO1) ............................................................. 22
2.5 Hardware Installation........................................................................23

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2.5.1 Installing the CPU...................................................................................... 23
2.5.2 Installing the Memory................................................................................ 26
2.5.3 Installing the Hard Disks............................................................................ 27
Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup Utility........................ 29
3.1 Starting...............................................................................................29
3.2 Navigation Keys ................................................................................29
3.3 Main Menu..........................................................................................30
3.4 Advanced Menu.................................................................................31
3.5 Chipset Menu.....................................................................................46
3.6 Security Menu....................................................................................50
3.7 Boot Menu..........................................................................................51
3.8 Save & Exit Menu ..............................................................................52
Appendix A LAN Bypass Configuration .................. 57
About LAN Bypass.......................................................................................57
LAN Bypass Register Configuration..........................................................58
Appendix B WDT Timer for System Reset.............. 61
Appendix C LAN Module Expansion ....................... 63
LAN Bypass Control Jumper (JP2/JP3).....................................................63
Appendix D Warning ............................................... 71

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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the NA590 Series
Network Appliance Server. It contains the following sections:
General Description
Features
Specifications
Dimensions and Outlines
I/O Outlets
1.1 General Description
The NA590 is a 1U rackmount network appliance based on Intel® Xeon E3/ the 8th Generation
Core i Processors with Intel® C246 / H310 Chipset (Coffee lake), The appliance sets the target
at greatly improved CPU performance and reduced power consumption based on Intel’s new
architecture. It provides greater performance and power efficiency to equipment providers.
For greater flexibility, the NA590 has two front-accessible expansion slots that allow
developers to expand two different LAN modules based on their solution requirements. This
expansions need to be requested before production. The two expandable LAN modules via the
PCIe 3.0 interface, support max up to 26 LAN ports. To avoid the influences of shutdown by
the environment, the NA590’s motherboard supports data protection via 2 pairs of latch-type
LAN bypass for fail-over option.
For storing event log data, the NA590 utilizes two 2.5” SATA HDDs or one 3.5”SATA
HDD(optional). And NA590 supports four dual channel up to 64GB DDR4-2400 non-ECC/ECC
memory and one standard PCIe x8 expansion slot for optional network security card.
The NA590 is designed for network enterprise business. NA590 not only provides high
performance processor, memory, storage interface and LAN connection, but also includes
outstanding management capability.
1.2 Features
LGA 1151 Intel® Coffee Lake-S Xeon® Processor E Family and 8th Core i7/i5/i3
processors
Two UDIMM sockets for H310 chipset, up to 32GB none-buffer none-ECC (DDR4 2400)
Four UDIMM sockets for C246 chipset, up to 64GB none-buffer none-ECC / ECC memory
(DDR4 2400)
Supports two LAN modules expansion (NA590 optional)
Supports BIOS redirected to COM port
Supports two 2.5” SATA HDDs or one 3.5”SATA HDD (optional)
Suitable for VPN, network bandwidth controller, firewall applications

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1.3 Specifications
System
System CPU
LGA1151 Intel® Coffee Lake-S Xeon® Processor E Family and 8th Core i7/i5/i3
processors
System Chipset
Intel® C246 / H310
System Memory
NA590 (PCH: C246):4 x DDR4 2400 DIMM sockets, up to 64GB none-buffer
none-ECC / ECC memory
NA590 (PCH: H310):2 x DDR4 2400 DIMM sockets, up to 32GB none-buffer
none-ECC memory
BIOS
AMI 256Mbit PnP Flash BIOS with function of BIOS redirected to COM port
Storage
Two 2.5”SATA HDDs or one 3.5”SATA HDD (optional)
One mSATA
LAN
The default is 8 x 10/100/1000Mbps LAN ports and 2 pairs LAN bypass(C246)
The default is 6 x 10/100/1000Mbps LAN ports and 2 pairs LAN bypass(H310)
NA590: Expandable up to 26 LAN ports via LAN modules.
Note: On board LAN Bypass feature for LAN 3/LAN4 and LAN5/LAN6 , Lan 9 & Lan10 Colay
fiber for optional (C246 only)

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LAN Modules
Slim Module
Ports
Chipset
Bypass
NA590
GbE Copper Modules
AX93316-8GI
8
Intel 82580EB
0
v
AX93316-8GIL
8
Intel 82580EB
4
v
AX93326-8GIL
8
Intel 210AT
4
v
AX93336-4GI
4
Intel i211AT
0
v
AX93336-4GIL
4
Intel i350
2
v
GbE Fiber Modules
AX93322-8FI
8
Intel 82580EB
0
v
AX93322-8MIL
4+4
Intel 82580EB
2
v
AX93336-4FI
4
Intel i350
0
v
10GbE Copper Modules
AX93317-2GIL
2
Intel X540
1
v
10GbE Fiber Modules
AX93307-2FI
2
Intel 82599ES
0
v
AX93307-2FIL
2
Intel 82599ES
1
v
AX93327-4FI
4
Intel XL710
0
v
25GbE Fiber Modules
AX93332-25FI
2
Intel XXV710
0
V
40GbE Fiber Modules
AX93331-2QFI
2
Intel XL710
0
V
Super I/O
Controller: Winbond NCT6102D
Serial Ports: Total 2 asynchronous ports (2 x RS-232; one is 10-pin header onboard
but RX/TX signal is co-lay used for LCM module connector, the other one is RJ-type
connector with Cisco define)
I/O Interface
One console RJ-type connector, 2 x USB 3.0 connectors and 8 x RJ-45 connectors
(default) or up to 26 LAN ports (expandable).
LED: 1x4 LED for LAN bypass 1~2, Power and HDD
1x2 LED for GPO 1~2
2 x LAN modules (optional)
Tact switch x2 (up : GPI button)、(down: hardware system reset button)
Watchdog Timer
One for System Reset: 255 levels, 1-255 sec
One for LAN bypass: 7 levels, 1-64 sec
USB
Two USB 3.0 ports one front side, four USB 2.0 are internal pin headers
Hardware Monitoring
Controller Winbond NCT6102D
CPU temperature, system temperature, power and fan speed detection
Expansion Slot
NA590(C246) support two LAN modules through AX98621 with two front slots or
support one module & one PCIex8 slot through AX98621with one front slot &
AX96708 Riser card.
NA590(H310) support one LAN modules through AX98621

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Power Supply
300W single power supply
300W 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
Form Factor
1U rackmount
Operation Temperature
0°C ~ 45°C
Storage Temperature
-20°C ~ 70°C
Humidity
10% - 95% RH, non-condensing
Chassis Material
Steel
Dimensions
44mm (1.73”) (H) x 430mm (16.84”) (W) x 450mm (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 NA590 Series.
Default: 8 LAN ports max up to 26 LAN ports

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1.5 I/O Outlets
Locate front and rear panel I/O outlets on the NA590 Series server to connect serial and
ethernet interface devices.
1.5.1 Front Panel
Power LED (Green)
LED light up when the server is powered on to perform diagnostic tests and proper
operation checking.
HDD LED (Green)
LED flashes when HDD is transmitting or receiving data.
Programmable LED GPIO1, GPIO2 (Green)
The GPIO1 and GPIO2 LEDs are controlled by programmable GPIO. A sample
code will be provided that allow users to define their own function.
“Default” Tact Switch
The sample code will be provided that allows users to define their own function. For
example, when the system has any problems, this switch can support to reset it to
the customer’s OS default settings if our customer’s OS supports this application.
“Reset” Tact Switch
It is for reset the system to reboot your computer instead of turning OFF the power
switch. It is a better way to reboot your system for a longer life of the system’s
power supply.
Console Port
This is a Cisco RJ-type connector console port for command line interface and
diagnostic support by P.O.S.T (Power On Self Test).
USB3.0 Ports
Two USB 3.0 ports supported.
LAN bypass LED(BP1/BP2)
While running the LAN By-Pass function, the LED always lights up.

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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.
When the green-color LED light is radiating, the transfer rate should be
100Mbps.
When the orange-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.
Note: Optional LAN module LED definition in Appendix C.

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1.5.2 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.

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Chapter 2
Hardware and Installation
The NA590 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 NA590 Series should contain the following items:
The NA590 Series network appliance hardware platform
Power cord x 1
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
SATA cable x 2 for 2.5”SATA HDDs
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 NA590 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
Definition
Jumper Setting
JP1
reserve
No Jumper：Normal (default)
JP3
Clear CMOS Setting
1-2：Normal (Default)
2-3：Clear CMOS
JP6
JP7
JP8
LAN Bypass Trigger When
Power On
(1-2)/(1-2)/(1-2)：
Mother board/SEGN1 ~2 Bypass as same as Power Off status
(1-2)/(1-2)/(2-3)：
Mother board/SEGN1~2 Bypass Disable(Default)
(1-2)/(2-3)/(2-3)：
Mother board/SEGN1 ~2 Bypass Enable
JP9
Case Open Setting
1-2：case open
No Jumper：Normal (default)
JP10
TACT SW1 Selection
1-2：Power button On/Off
2-3：Reset (Default)
4-5：GPI
JP11
reserve
No Jumper：Normal (default)
JP12
Auto Power Button Mode
Selection
1-2：Always Power Off
No Jumper：Always Power On (Default)

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2.3.1 CMOS Clear Jumper (JP3)
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.
Description
Function
Jumper Setting
COMS Clear
Normal (Default)
JP3
Clear CMOS
JP3
2.3.2 LAN Bypass Control Selection Jumper (JP6, JP7, JP8)
Description
Function
Jumper Setting
LAN Bypass Trigger
when Power On
Mother board/SEGN1 ~2
Bypass as same as Power Off status
JP6
JP7
JP8
Mother board/SEGN1 ~2
Bypass Disable(Default)
JP6
JP7
JP8
Mother board/SEGN1 ~2
Bypass Enable
JP6
JP7
JP8
Note: When the system is turned on, you can select LAN bypass function by Jumper and
Bios when power on state, when enter the OS, you can select LAN bypass function at
power on/ off state by software.

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2.3.3 TACT SW1 Function Selection Jumper (JP10)
Description
Function
Jumper Setting
TACT SW1 Function
Selection
GPIO
Lower Button
Power On/Off
JP10
Reset (Default)
JP10
GPI
JP10
2.3.4 Auto Power Button Model Jumper (JP12)
Description
Function
Jumper Setting
Auto Power Button
Mode Selection
Always Power Off
ATX Mode
JP12
Always Power On
(Default)
JP12