Lanner NCA-1210 User manual

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NCA-1210
User Manual
Rev 1.0 September 12, 2016

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Revision History
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Electronics Inc. Lanner Electronics Inc. reserves the right to revise this document and to make
changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Lanner Electronics Inc. to
provide notification of such revision or change.
The information in this document is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change
without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Lanner Electronics Inc. Lanner
Electronics Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may
appear in this document or any software that may be provided in association with this document.
Rev Date Descriptions
0.1 2016/08/09 Preliminary
0.2 2016/08/22 Added notes about rubber pads
1.0 2016/09/12 Official release

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Online Resources
The listed websites are links to the on-line product information and technical support.
Resource Website
Lanner www.lannerinc.com
Product
Resources
www.lannerinc.com/support/download-center
RMA http://eRMA.lannerinc.com
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.
Compliances and Certification
CE Certification
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions for
passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. In order to
protect the product from being damaged by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and EMI leakage,
we strongly recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclosure products.
FCC Class A Certification
This equipment has been tested and found to comply 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
EMC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

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not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference at
their own expense.
Safety Guidelines
zFollow these guidelines to ensure general safety:
zKeep the chassis area clear and dust-free before, during and after installation.
zDo not wear loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in the chassis. Fasten your tie
or scarf and roll up your sleeves.
zWear safety glasses/goggles if you are working under any conditions that might be
hazardous to your eyes.
zDo not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the
equipment unsafe.
zDisconnect all power by turning off the power and unplugging the power cord before
installing or removing a chassis or working near power supplies
zDo not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.
zNever assume that power is disconnected from a circuit; always check the circuit.
LITHIUM BATTERY CAUTION:
Risk of explosion could occur if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Please dispose of
used batteries according to the recycling instructions of your country.
zInstallation only by a trained electrician or only by an electrically trained person who knows
all the applied or related installation and device specifications..
zDo not carry the handle of power supplies when moving to other place.
zThe machine can only be used in a fixed location such as labs or computer facilities.
Operating Safety
zElectrical equipment generates heat. Ambient air temperature may not be adequate to
cool equipment to acceptable operating temperatures without adequate circulation. Be
sure that the room in which you choose to operate your system has adequate air
circulation.
zEnsure that the chassis cover is secure. The chassis design allows cooling air to circulate
effectively. An open chassis permits air leaks, which may interrupt and redirect the flow of
cooling air from internal components.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD
damage occurs when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in

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complete or intermittent failures. Be sure to follow ESD-prevention procedures when removing
and replacing components to avoid these problems.
zWear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good skin contact. If no wrist
strap is available, ground yourself by touching the metal part of the chassis.
zPeriodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should be between 1
and 10 megohms (Mohms).
Mounting Installation Environment Precaution
1. Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the
operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient.
Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment
compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
2. Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of
air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
3. Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a
hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
4. Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to
the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on over-current
protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings
should be used when addressing this concern.
5. Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the
branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).”
Consignes de sécurité
Suivez ces consignes pour assurer la securite generale :
zLaissez la zone du chassis propre et sans poussiere pendant et apres l’installation.
zNe portez pas de vetements amples ou de bijoux qui pourraient etre pris dans le chassis.
Attachez votre cravate ou echarpe et remontez vos manches.
zPortez des lunettes de securite pour proteger vosmyeux.
zN’effectuez aucune action qui pourrait creer un dangermpour d’autres ou rendre
l’equipement dangereux.
zCoupez completement l’alimentation en eteignant l’alimentation et en debranchant le
cordon d’alimentation avant d’installer ou de retirer un chassis ou de travailler a proximite
de sources d’alimentation.
zNe travaillez pas seul si des conditions dangereuses sont presentes.

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zNe considerez jamais que l’alimentation est coupee d’un circuit, verifiez toujours le circuit.
Cet appareil genere, utilise et emet une energie radiofrequence et, s’il n’est pas installe et
utilise conformement aux instructions des fournisseurs de composants sans fil, il risque de
provoquer des interferences dans les communications radio.
Avertissement concernant la pile au lithium
zRisque d’explosion si la pile est remplacee par une autre d’un mauvais type.
zJetez les piles usagees conformement aux instructions.
zL’installation doit etre effectuee par un electricien forme ou une personne formee a
l’electricite connaissant toutes les specifications d’installation et d’appareil du produit.
zNe transportez pas l’unite en la tenant par le cable d’alimentation lorsque vous deplacez
l’appareil.
zLa machine ne peut etre utilisee qu’a un lieu fixe comme en laboratoire, salle d’ordinateurs
ou salle de classe.
Sécurité de fonctionnement
zL’equipement electrique genere de la chaleur. La temperature ambiante peut ne pas etre
adequate pour refroidir l’equipement a une temperature de fonctionnement acceptable
sans circulation adaptee. Verifiez que votre site propose une circulation d’air adequate.
zVerifiez que le couvercle du chassis est bien fixe. La conception du chassis permet a l’air
de refroidissement de bien circuler. Un chassis ouvert laisse l’air s’echapper, ce qui peut
interrompre et rediriger le flux d’air frais destine aux composants internes.
zLes decharges electrostatiques (ESD) peuvent endommager l’equipement et gener les
circuits electriques. Des degats d’ESD surviennent lorsque des composants electroniques
sont mal manipules et peuvent causer des pannes totales ou intermittentes. Suivez les
procedures de prevention d’ESD lors du retrait et du remplacement de composants.
- Portez un bracelet anti-ESD et veillez a ce qu’il soit bien au contact de la peau. Si aucun
bracelet n’est disponible, reliez votre corps a la terre en touchant la partie metallique du
chassis. Verifiez regulierement la valeur de resistance du bracelet antistatique, qui doit etre
comprise entre 1 et 10 megohms (Mohms).
Consignes de sécurité électrique
zAvant d’allumer l’appareil, reliez le cable de mise a la terre de l’equipement a la terre.
zUne bonne mise a la terre (connexion a la terre) est tres importante pour proteger l
equipement contre les effets nefastes du bruit externe et reduire les risques d’electrocution
en cas de foudre.
zPour desinstaller l’equipement, debranchez le cable de mise a la terre apres avoir eteint
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zUn cable de mise a la terre est requis et la zone reliant les sections du conducteur doit
faire plus de 4 mm2 ou 10 AWG.
Procédure de mise à la terre pour source
d’alimentation CC Procédure de mise à la terre pour
source d’alimentation CC
• Desserrez la vis du terminal de mise a la terre.
• Branchez le cable de mise a la terre a la terre.
• L’appareil de protection pour la source d’alimentation
CC doit fournir 30 A de courant. Cet appareil de protection doit etre branche a la source
d’alimentation avant l’alimentation CC.

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Table of Contents
Revision History ............................................................................................................2
Chapter 1: Introduction................................................................................................10
System Specification............................................................................................10
Ordering Information...........................................................................................12
Package Contents.................................................................................................12
Chapter 2: System Overview.......................................................................................13
Mechanical Drawing............................................................................................13
Block Diagram.....................................................................................................14
Front I/Os.............................................................................................................15
Rear I/Os..............................................................................................................16
Chapter 3: Board Layout..............................................................................................17
Jumpers and Connectors on the Motherboard .....................................................17
Jumper Setting and Connector Pin-out................................................................18
Jumper Settings............................................................................................18
Connector Pin Assignments.........................................................................19
Chapter 4: Hardware Setup..........................................................................................24
Installing the System Memory.............................................................................25
Installing Mini-PCIe Modules .............................................................................26
Installing Disk Drives..........................................................................................28
Installing SMAAntenna (optional)......................................................................30
Replacing Cooling Fans.......................................................................................31
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup (TBD).....................................................................................32
Main.......................................................................................................................33
Advanced ................................................................................................................34
F81801 Super IO Configuration ..................................................................34
HW Monitor.................................................................................................35
Serial Port Console Redirection...................................................................36
COM Console Redirection Settings.............................................................37
CPU Configurations.....................................................................................43
IDE Configuration .......................................................................................44
USB Configuration ......................................................................................45
Chipset .................................................................................................................46
North Bridge ................................................................................................46
South Bridge ................................................................................................47
PCI Express Configuration..........................................................................48
Security ..................................................................................................................49
Boot.......................................................................................................................50

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Save & Exit ..............................................................................................................51
Appendix A: Programming Watchdog Timer ..............................................................52
Appendix B: Setting up Console Redirection..............................................................53
Appendix C: Programming Generation 3 LAN Bypass ..............................................54
Appendix D: Programming the LCM..........................................................................56
Appendix E: Terms and Conditions.............................................................................61

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for choosing NCA-1210. Lanner’s NCA-1210 is a value combination of form factor
and computing processor. The compact desktop empowered by Intel Atom C2358/C2558 CPU
proves to be the cost-effective network gateway for small and medium enterprises, retail,
branch office and other edge security applications. The processor delivers ideal performance
and power balance and is programmed with Intel QuickAssist Technology for accelerated
cryptographic engine. Though in compact desktop form factor, NCA-1210 supports DDR3
1333 or 1600 MHz up to 16GB, offering high memory efficiency.
Regarding the I/O interface, NCA-1210 comes with four RJ-45 GbE LAN ports, one RJ-45
console port, two USB 2.0 Type-A ports and four SMA antenna holes. The LAN ports are
programmed with one pair of LAN bypass. Internally, the system integrates Marvell 88E1543
Quad PHY for improved networking capability. For wireless connectivity, NCA-1210 supports
dual mini-PCIe slots.
For cooling purpose, NCA-1210 supports one cooling fan.
Here is the summary of the key features:
zIntel® Atom™ processor C2358 (2-core) /C2558 (4-core)
zMarvell 88E1543 PHY integrated
z4 x RJ45 GbE LAN ports, 2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x RJ45 console port
z1 pair of LAN Bypass
z1 x DDR3L SODIMM max. up to 16GB memory
z2 x Mini-PCIe sockets with SIM readers
z4 x SMA antenna holes
z1 x SATA 2.5” SSD tray or 1 x SATADOM socket
Please refer to the following chart for a detailed description of the system's specifications.
System Specification
Processor Options Intel® Atom™ processor C2358 (2-core)
/C2558 (4-core)
Core Number 2 or 4
Chipset SoC
BIOS AMI SPI BIOS
System Memory 1 x DDR3 1333 or 1600 MHz, 204-pin,

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Non-ECC up to 16GB
USB 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
Console 1 x RJ-45 Console port
Storage 1 x 2.5” SATA SSD tray or 1 x SATADOM (the
drive nor DOM is not included)
LAN 4 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN ports
Controller Intel SoC Integrated with Marvell 88E1543 PHY
Networking
Bypass 1 pair of LAN bypass
Expansion 2x MINI-PCIe with SIM slot
Antenna 4 x SMA antenna holes
Thermal 1 x cooling fan
Form Factor Desktop
Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 185.4 mm x 44.0 mm x 137.1 mm (W x D x H)
Physical
Characteristics
Mounting
Options
Rackmount
Operating
Temperature
0 ~ 40ºC
Non-operating
Temperature
-40 ~ 70ºC
Environment
Ambient
Humidity
5~90%, non-condensing
Adapter 36W power adapter
Power
Power supply 100~240 V @50~60 Hz
Watchdog Yes
Reliability
Internal RTC
with Li-battery
Yes
Operating System Windows 7/8
Linux Kernel 2.6 or above
Certifications EMC CE/FCC Class A, RoHS

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Ordering Information
NCA-1210A Network Security Appliance with Intel® Atom™ processor C2558, 1x
DDR3 SODIMM slot, 1x RJ45 Console, 2x USB, 2x Mini PCI-E, 4x
Gbe RJ45 with 1 pair bypass, optional 1x 2.5” HDD support / SATA
DOM
NCA-1210B Network Security Appliance with Intel® Atom™ processor C2358, 1x
DDR3 SODIMM slot, 1x RJ45 Console, 2x USB, 2x Mini PCI-E, 4x
Gbe RJ45 without bypass, optional 1x 2.5” HDD support / SATA
DOM
NCA-1210C Network Security Appliance with Intel® Atom™ processor C2358, 1x
DDR3 SODIMM slot, 1x RJ45 Console, 2x USB, 2x Mini PCI-E, 4x
Gbe RJ45 with 1 pair bypass, optional 1x 2.5” HDD support / SATA
DOM
Package Contents
Please unpack your package carefully and inspect all the following items
1 – NCA-1210 NetworkAppliance
1 – Power adaptor
1 – Console cable
1 – Power cord
1 – Ethernet cable
Note：If you should find any components missing or damaged, please contact your dealer
immediately for assistance

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Chapter 2: System Overview
Mechanical Drawing
Unit: mm

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Block Diagram

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Front I/Os
F1 Power 1 x Power on/off switch
F2 DC Jack 1 x DC input jack with lock
F3 Reset 1 x reset pin
F4 Console 1 x RJ-45 console port
F5 USB 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
F6 LAN 4 x RJ-45 GbE LAN ports
F7 Antenna 2 x SMA antenna holes (antennas not included)
F1 F2
F3
F4 F5 F6
F7 F7

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Rear I/Os
R1 LAN LED 8 x LAN LED for speed and Link/ACT, 2 per RJ-45
port
R2 System LED 1 x POWER/BYPASS/SSD status LED set
R3 Antenna 2 x SMA antenna holes (antennas not included)
R1 R2
R3 R3

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Chapter 3: Board Layout
Jumpers and Connectors on the Motherboard
LPC1
PS4P1
DIMM1
SATA6G_1
J2
FAN1
SPIROM1
COM1
LAN3-6
JBAT1
USB1
JCOM1
DCIN1
MINIPCI2
J4
LPC
MINIPCI2
J3

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Jumper Setting and Connector Pin-out
Jumper Settings
J2 Reset Mode: set the Reset Mode as Hardware (HW) Reset or Software (SW)
Reset.. Default “short pins” are 2-3 as Software Reset (1x3-pin 2.54mm 3P DIP).
JBAT1: CMOS Clear. The default “Short Pins” are 1-2 as “Normal”. When pins 2-3
are short, CMOS clear will be activated. ( 1x3-pin, 2.54mm 3P DIP )
J4 SATA DOM: 3-pin jumper to enable or disable SATA DOM function. ( 1x3-pin
2.54mm 3P DIP ). The default “short pins” are Pin1-2.
Pin Description
1 HW Reset
2 Switch input (default 1-2)
3 SW Reset
Pin Description
1 VBAT
2 PCH_RTCRST_N
3 GND
Pin Description
1 P5V
2 SATA_DOM_SEL
3 GND
1 3
1 3
1 3

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Connector Pin Assignments
USB1: Dual USB 2.0 Type-A ports in double-stacked form factor
COM1: RJ-45 console port for serial console
LAN: 4 x RJ45 10/100/1000 LAN Connectors
Pin Description Pin Description
1 +P5V_USB0_L 5 +P5V_USB0_L
2 USB0_SB_L_DN 6 USB1_SB_L_DN
3 USB0_SB_L_DP 7 USB1_SB_L_DP
4 GND 8 GND
Pin Description Pin Description
1 NC 5 GND
2 NC 6 LNSINA
3 LSSOUTA 7 NC
4 GND 8 NC

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SATA6G_1: 7-pin SATA signal connector for SATA storage device
PS4P1: 4-pin SATA power connector at 2.54mm for SATA storage device
Description
Pin Fast E-Net Giga Net
1 TX+ MD0+
2 TX- MD0-
3 RX+ MD1+
4 T45 MD2+
5 T45 MD2-
6 RX- MD1-
7 T78 MD3+
8 T78 MD3-
9 10-/100-/1000+
10 10+/100+/1000-
11 Link+/ACT-
12 Link-/ACT+
Pin Description Pin Description
1 GND 5 RX-
2 TX+ 6 RX+
3 TX- 7 GND
4 GND
Pin Description
1 12V
2 GND
3 GND
4 5V
1 7