Lanner NCA-5530 User manual

NCA-5530
User Manual
Version: 1.1
Date of Release:2021-11-17
Network Appliance Platforms

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This manual describes the overview of the various functionalities of this product, and the information you
need to get it ready for operation. It is intended for those who are:
-responsible for installing, administering and troubleshooting this system or Information Technology
professionals.
-assumed to be qualified in the servicing of computer equipment, such as professional system
integrators, or service personnel and technicians.
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For troubleshooting the issues with your system, please check the Lanner Q&A page for a diagnostic
procedure and troubleshooting steps.
In addition to contacting your distributor or sales representative, you could use other available methods to
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Visit the Lanner Technical Support page at http://www.lannerinc.com/technical-support where you can fill
in a support ticket to our technical support department.
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Taiwan Corporate Headquarters
Lanner Electronics Inc.
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Xizhi District, New Taipei City 22184,
Taiwan
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China
Beijing L&S Lancom Platform Tech. Co., Ltd.
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Huilongguan Town, Changping District, Beijing
102208 China
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USA
Lanner Electronics Inc.
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Lanner Electronics Canada Ltd
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Intel® and Intel® Celeron® are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction, may 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 measures:
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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Note
1. An unshielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference
to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used.
2. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Important
1. Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.
2. This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.

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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.
Wear safety glasses if you are working under any conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
Disconnect all power by turning off the power and unplugging the power cord before installing or removing a
chassis or working near power supplies
Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.
Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit; always check the circuit.
Suivez ces consignes pour assurer la sécuritégénérale :
Laissez la zone du châssis propre et sans poussière pendant et après l’installation.
Ne portez pas de vêtements amples ou de bijoux qui pourraient être pris dans le châssis. Attachez votre cravate ou
écharpe et remontez vos manches.
Portez des lunettes de sécurité pour protéger vos yeux.
N’effectuez aucune action qui pourrait créer un danger pour d’autres ou rendre l’équipement dangereux.
Coupez complètement l’alimentation en éteignant l’alimentation et en débranchant le cordon d’alimentation avant
d’installer ou de retirer un châssis ou de travailler à proximité de sources d’alimentation.
Ne travaillez pas seul si des conditions dangereuses sont présentes.
Ne considérez jamais que l’alimentation est coupée d’un circuit, vérifiez toujours le circuit. Cet appareil génère,
utilise et émet une énergie radiofréquence et, s’il n’est pas installé et utilisé conformément aux instructions des
fournisseurs de composants sans fil, il risque de provoquer des interférences dans les communications radio.
There is risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Installation should be conducted only by a trained electrician or only by an electrically trained person who knows all
installation procedures and device specifications which are to be applied.
Do not carry the handle of power supplies when moving to another place.
Please conform to your local laws and regulations regarding safe disposal of lithium battery.
Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery can result in an
explosion.
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature environment can result in an explosion or the leakage of
flammable liquid or gas.
A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or
gas.
Risque d’explosion si la pile est remplacée par une autre d’un mauvais type.
Jetez les piles usagées conformément aux instructions.
L’installation doit être effectuée par un électricien formé ou une personne formée à l’électricité connaissant toutes
les spécifications d’installation et d’appareil du produit.
Ne transportez pas l’unité en la tenant par le câble d’alimentation lorsque vous déplacez l’appareil.
Electrical 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.
Ensure 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.

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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD damage occurs when
electronic components are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent failures. Be sure to follow
ESD-prevention procedures when removing and replacing components to avoid these problems.
Wear 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.
Periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should be between 1 and 10 megohms (Mohms).
L’équipement électrique génère de la chaleur. La température ambiante peut ne pas être adéquate pour refroidir
l’équipement à une température de fonctionnement acceptable sans circulation adaptée. Vérifiez que votre site
propose une circulation d’air adéquate.
Vérifiez que le couvercle du châssis est bien fixé. La conception du châssis permet à l’air de refroidissement de bien
circuler. Un châssis ouvert laisse l’air s’échapper, ce qui peut interrompre et rediriger le flux d’air frais destiné aux
composants internes.
Les décharges électrostatiques (ESD) peuvent endommager l’équipement et gêner les circuits électriques. Des
dégâts d’ESD surviennent lorsque des composants électroniques sont mal manipulés et peuvent causer des pannes
totales ou intermittentes. Suivez les procédures de prévention d’ESD lors du retrait et du remplacement de
composants.
Portez un bracelet anti-ESD et veillez à ce qu’il soit bien au contact de la peau. Si aucun bracelet n’est disponible,
reliez votre corps àla terre en touchant la partie métallique du châssis.
Vérifiez régulièrement la valeur de résistance du bracelet antistatique, qui doit être comprise entre 1 et 10 mégohms
(Mohms).
Mounting Installation Precautions
The following should be put into consideration for rack-mount or similar mounting installations:
Do not install and/or operate this unit in any place that flammable objects are stored or used in.
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.
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.
Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow required for
safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not
achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
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 overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate
consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Grounding - Reliable grounding 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).
Warning
Class I Equipment. This equipment must be earthed. The power plug must be connected to a properly wired earth ground
socket outlet. An improperly wired socket outlet could place hazardous voltages on accessible metal parts.
“Product shall be used with Class 1 laser device modules.”
Avertissement
Équipement de classe I. Ce matériel doit être relié à la terre. La fiche d’alimentation doit être raccordée à une prise de
terre correctement câblée. Une prise de courant mal câblée pourrait induire des tensions dangereuses sur des parties
métalliques accessibles.
“Le produit doit être utilisé avec des modules de dispositifs laser de classe 1.”

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Before turning on the device, ground the grounding cable of the equipment. Proper grounding (grounding) is very
important to protect the equipment against the harmful effects of external noise and to reduce the risk of electrocution
in the event of a lightning strike. To uninstall the equipment, disconnect the ground wire after turning off the
power. A ground wire (green-and-yellow) is required and the part connecting the conductor must be greater than 4
mm2 or 10 AWG.
Avant d’allumer l’appareil, reliez le câble de mise à la terre de l’équipement àla terre.
Une bonne mise à la terre (connexion à la terre) est très importante pour protéger l’équipement contre les effets
néfastes du bruit externe et réduire les risques d’électrocution en cas de foudre.
Pour désinstaller l’équipement, débranchez le câble de mise à la terre après avoir éteint l’appareil.
Un câble de mise à la terre est requis et la zone reliant les sections du conducteur doit faire plus de 4 mm2 ou 10
AWG.
Connect the grounding cable to the ground.
The protection device for the DC power source must provide 30 A current.
This protection device must be connected to the power source before DC
power.
Branchez le câble de mise à la terre àla terre.
L’appareil de protection pour la source d’alimentation CC doit fournir 30 A
de courant.
Cet appareil de protection doit être branché à la source d’alimentation avant
l’alimentation CC.
This equipment must be grounded. The power cord for product should be
connected to a socket-outlet with earthing connection.
Cet équipement doit être mis à la terre. La fiche d'alimentation doit être
connectée àune prise de terre correctement câblée
Suitable for installation in Information Technology Rooms in accordance with Article 645 of the National Electrical
Code and NFPA 75.
Peut être installé dans des salles de matériel de traitement de l'information conformément à l'article 645 du National
Electrical Code et àla NFPA 75.
The machine can only be used in a restricted access location and must be installed by a skilled person.
Les matériels sont destinés àêtre installés dans des EMPLACEMENTS À ACCÈS RESTREINT.

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Package Content...........................................................................................................................11
Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................11
Ordering Information ...................................................................................................................11
System Specifications...................................................................................................................12
Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................14
Rear Panel.....................................................................................................................................15
Motherboard Information............................................................................................................16
Opening the Chassis .....................................................................................................................27
Installing the CPU .........................................................................................................................28
Installing the System Memory......................................................................................................34
Installing TPM Module (Optional)................................................................................................37
Installing the M.2 SSD memory card (Optional)...........................................................................38
Installing the Disk Drive(s)............................................................................................................39
Installing the LCM Module (Optional)..........................................................................................41
Installing the NIC Modules ...........................................................................................................43
Installing the IPMI card.................................................................................................................45
Replacing the Cooling Fans...........................................................................................................46
Mounting the System...................................................................................................................48
Entering Setup..............................................................................................................................52
Main..............................................................................................................................................53
Advanced......................................................................................................................................54

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Platform Configuration.................................................................................................................75
Socket Configuration....................................................................................................................81
Server Mgmt.................................................................................................................................95
Security.......................................................................................................................................100
Boot Menu..................................................................................................................................103
Save and Exit Menu....................................................................................................................104
Why Dual BIOS?..........................................................................................................................112
Addressing BIOS Start-up Failure with Dual BIOS ......................................................................113
Warranty Policy ..........................................................................................................................119
RMA Service................................................................................................................................119

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NCA-5530 is a high performance 1U rackmount network security system utilizing the cutting-edge
capabilities of the Intel Whitley platform and with its I/O versatility and scalability, it is the perfect hardware
platform for enhancing network traffic management and virtualized network security. The appliance aims to
maximize packet processing efficiency for virtual network functions, cryptography acceleration for deep
packet inspection and next-generation firewall and UTM/IPS/IDS applications. NCA-5530 supports
difference SKUs up to 4x NCS2 modules or 2x N2S module.
Your package contains the following items:
1x NCA-5530 Network Security Platform
2x Power cable
1x Short Ear Rack mount kit with screws
1x RJ45 Console cable
1x RJ45 LAN Cable (Grey)
8x HDD screws
1x Processor Carrier
1x CPU Heatsink
Model No.
Description
NCS2-LCM6210A
LCM Module for NCS2 (By ODM/OEM)
IAC-TPM04A
TPM Module (SPI)
Power Module
550W AC Redundant Power Module
PCIe Cable
Gen4 Slim SAS to PCIe Cable, for extend front NIC (requires installation by
manufacturer)
Slide Rail Kit
Slide Kit for 1U chassis (438mm wide)
IAC-AST2500E
IPMI Card
Fan Kit
Hot swap Fan kit
SKU No.
Main Features
NCA-5530A
Ice Lake-SP (205W), PCH C627A, 4x NIC module slots, 1x GbE RJ45 MGMT share with LOM
with 550W 1+1 redundancy PSU, 5x Hot-swappable Cooling Fans
NCA-5530B
Ice Lake-SP (205W), PCH C621A, 4x NIC module slots, 1x GbE RJ45 MGMT share with LOM
with 550W 1+1 redundancy PSU, 5x Hot-swappable Cooling Fans
NCA-5530C
Ice Lake-SP (165W), PCH C621A, 2x NIC module slots, 1x GbE RJ45 MGMT share with LOM
with 550W 1+1 redundancy PSU, 4x Hot-swappable Cooling Fans

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Form Factor
1U 19” Rackmount
Platform
Processor Options
Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family (Ice Lake SP)
CPU Socket
1x LGA4189
Chipset
Intel® C627A / C621A
Security Acceleration
QuickAssist Technology (NCA-5530A only)
BIOS
AMI SPI Flash BIOS
System Memory
Technology
DDR4 2133/2400/2666/2933/3200MHz RDIMM / LRDIMM
Max. Capacity
512GB
Socket
8x 288-pin DIMM Socket (8 channels; 1DPC)
Networking
Ethernet Ports
1x GbE RJ45 w/LED MGT by Intel® i210 (support PXE; default
Disable)
Bypass
N/A
NIC Module Slot
NCA-5530A & NCA-5530B: 4x NIC module slots
NCA-5530C: 2x NIC module slots
LOM
I/O Interface
Yes, share with MGT RJ-45 port
(LOM function only when IAC-AST2500E install)
OPMA slot
Socket type
I/O Interface
Reset Button
1x Reset Button (Default software reset control by GPIO)
LED
Power/Status/Storage , refer to Appendix A
Power Button
1x ATX Power Switch
Console
1x RJ45 Console
USB
2x USB 3.0
LCD Module
N/A (Default); LCM (Optional)
Display
N/A
Storage
HDD/SSD Support
2x 2.5” Internal HDD/SSD
Onboard Slots
1x M.2-2280 M Key (SATA III)
Expansion
PCIe
1x PCIE x16 Gen4 for FH/HL Size Card (By project)
Miscellaneous
Watchdog
Yes
Internal RTC with Li
Battery
Yes
TPM
N/A (Default); Yes (Optional)
Cooling
Processor
Passive CPU Heatsink
System
NCA-5530A & NCA-5530B: 5x Hot-swappable Cooling Fans
NCA-5530C: 4x Hot-swappable Cooling Fans
Environmental
Parameters
Temperature
0~40ºC Operating
-20~70ºC Non-Operating
Humidity (RH)
5~90% Operating
5~95% Non-Operating
System
Dimensions
Size (WxDxH)
438 x 610 x 44 mm
Weight
10.5kg

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Package
Dimensions
Size (WxDxH)
739 x 215 x 582 mm
Weight
18.5kg
Power
Type/Watts
550W AC 1+1 Redundant PSU
Input
AC 100V~240V @47~63Hz
Approvals and Compliance
RoHS Directive (EU) 2015/863, CE/FCC Class A, UL, VCCI, UKCA

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No.
Description
F1
Reset button
1x Reset Button
F2
LED Indicators
F3
USB Ports
2x USB 3.0
F4
RJ45 Port
1x RJ45 port
F5
Console Port
1x Console port
F6
NIC Module Slot
4x or 2x NCS2 Slim Type Module (By SKU); or
1x or 2x N2S NIC Module (By Project)
System Power
System Status
HDD Activity
F4
F5
F3
F2
F1
F6
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6

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No.
Description
R1
Power Supply
2x 550W AC 1+1 Redundant CRPS Power Supply
R2
Fans
5x or 4x Hot-swappable Cooling Fans (By SKU)
R3
Power Switch
1x Power Switch I/O Button
R4
Alarm Reset
1x Alarm Reset Button
R5
ESD Jack
1x ESD screw hole
R6
Ground Hole
1x Ground screw hole
R3
R2
R1
R6
R5
R4
R1
R3
R4
R5
R6
R2

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The block diagram indicates how data flows among components on the motherboard.

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The motherboard layout shows the connectors and jumpers on the board. Refer to the following picture as a
reference of the pin assignments and the internal connectors.
JSATAPW1
JSATAPW2
JFAN5
JFAN4
JFAN3
OPMA1
JMERCVR1
JOPEN1
JPMB1
JIOB1
JCLRPAS1
JCOM2
JUSB1
JPCIESL1
JPCIESL2
JSLOT3
JNGFF3
JRAID CON1
JGP1
JLPC_80P
JLCM1
JSLOT4
JFAN2
JFAN1
SW2
ATX4
JRISER1A
JRISER1B
BAT1
JCMOS1
J13
J12
JSPI_TPM1
4 3 2 1
B0 D0
A0 C0
G0 E0
H0 F0
JSATA
SW1
JPLD1

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The pin headers on the motherboard are often associated with important functions. With the shunt (Jumper)
pushed down on the designated pins (the pin numbers are printed on the circuit board, surrounding the pin
header), certain feature can be enabled or disabled. While changing the jumpers, make sure your system is
turned off.
JUSB1: USB2.0
Pin No.
Description
Pin No.
Description
1
+P5V_USB2
2
+P5V_USB2
3
USB20_L_N3
4
USB20_L_N4
5
USB20_L_P3
6
USB20_L_P4
7
USBGND1
8
USBGND1
9
USBGND1
10
USBGND1
PLD1
JGP1: EXT GPIO header
Pin No.
Description
Pin No.
Description
1
GPO_B_1
2
GPI_B_1
3
GPO_B_2
4
GPI_B_2
5
GPO_B_3
6
GPI_B_3
7
GPO_B_4
8
GPI_B_4
9
GND
10
GND
2
10
9
1
2
10
9
1

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JLPC_80P
Pin No.
Description
Pin No.
Description
1
LPC_80PORT_CLK
2
LPC_80PORT_LAD1
3
LPC_80PORT_RST
4
LPC_80PORT_LAD0
5
LPC_80PORT_LFRAME
6
+P3V3
7
LPC_80PORT_LAD3
8
NA
9
LPC_80PORT_LAD2
10
GND
JSPI_TPM1:
Pin No.
Description
Pin No.
Description
1
SPI_HD1#
2
SPI_CS1#
3
SPI_CS0#
4
+P3V3_SPI_PCH_AUX
5
SPI_MISO_TPM
6
HEADER_SPI_PCH_IO3
7
8
SPI_CLK_TPM
9
GND
10
SPI_MOSI_TPM
11
IRQ_TPM_SPI#_R
12
13
SPI_TPM_CS0#
14
RST_PLTRST_PLD_B_N
JSATAPW1 & 2:
Pin No.
Description
1
+P12V
2
GND
3
GND
4
+P5V
JRAID_CON1:
Pin No.
Description
1
GND
2
+P3V3_AUX
3
GND
4
FM_PCH_STORAGE_KEY_R
JLCM1:
Pin No.
Description
1
BMC_LCM_TX
2
BMC_LCM_RX
3
GND
4
+P5V
2
10
9
1

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JPWR1:
Pin No.
Description
1
PWRON#
2
GND
JOPEN1:
Pin No.
Description
1
FM_INTRUDER#
2
GND
JFAN1~5: FAN Connector
Pin No.
Description
1
Ground
2
+P12V
3
FAN_TECH_IN Sense 2
4
FAN_TECH_IN Sense 1
5
FAN_PWM_OUT
SW1: Front Panel RST Button
SW2: Power ON Button
JSATA1~4: SATA
Pin No.
Description
1
GND
2
TX_P
3
TX_N
4
GND
5
RX_N
6
RX_P
7
GND
1
2
1
2
1
5