Lanner NCA-1515 User manual

NCA-1515
User Manual
Version: 0.5
Date of Release: 2019-01-30
Network Appliance Platform

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to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means
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use, nor for any infringements upon the rights of third parties that may result from such use.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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 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.
Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.
This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your
body.
Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model.
Per FCC regulation, all WiFi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only.

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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.
Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
Installation only by a trained electrician or only by an electrically trained person who knows all English
Installation and Device Specifications which are to be applied.
Do not carry the handle of power supplies when moving to another place.
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.
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).
Environment:
Do not install and/or operate this unit in any place that flammable objects are stored or used in.

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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.
Installation of the equipment (especially in a rack) should consider the ventilation of the system’s intake
(for taking chilled air) and exhaust (for emitting hot air) openings so that the amount of air flow required
for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
To avoid a hazardous load condition, be sure the mechanical loading is even when mounting.
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.
Reliable earthing 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).
Installation & Operation:
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.
Suivez ces consignes pour assurer la sécurité générale :
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
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Risque d’explosion si la batterie est remplacée par un type incorrect. Mettre au rebus les batteries
usagées selon les instuctions.
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.
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 à la 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).
Lithium Battery Caution: There is danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type. Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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 surrounding 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.
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 à une
prise de terre correctement câblée.

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Package Content........................................................................................................................... 8
Ordering Information ................................................................................................................... 8
Optional Accessory....................................................................................................................... 8
System Specifications ................................................................................................................... 9
Front Panel ................................................................................................................................. 10
Rear Panel................................................................................................................................... 11
Block Diagram............................................................................................................................. 12
Installing Nano SIM Card ............................................................................................................ 13
Rack-mounting the System ........................................................................................................ 14
Wall-mounting the System......................................................................................................... 15
Warranty Policy .......................................................................................................................... 18
RMA Service................................................................................................................................ 18
RMA Service Request Form ........................................................................................................ 19

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The NCA-1515, a desktop network appliance powered by Intel® Atom® C3000 (codenamed Denverton)
CPU, features robust performance and Intel’s QuickAssist Technology, offering cryptographic acceleration
and commercial-grade LAN functions in a 231mm x 200mm x 44mm (WxDxH) form factor.
Intel® Atom® C3000 (Denverton)
Max. 4x GbE RJ45 w/ 1 Pair of Gen3 Bypass, 2x GbE SFP w/ LED & 2x GbE RJ45 (See SKU)
2x 260-pin SODIMM (by SKU), DDR4 2400/2133/1866MHz ECC SODIMM, Max. 32GB
1x RJ45 Console, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Onboard EMMC 8G, 2x Nano SIM for M.2
2x Mini-PCIe (PCIe / USB 2.0), 1x M.2 2242 B Key (USB 3.0)
Your package contains the following items:
1x NCA-1515 Network Appliance
1x Power Adapter
1x Power Cable (the provided plug type will vary by region)
4x Rubber Pads
Note:
(1) If any component is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately for
assistance. (2) The supplied power adapter and power cable are dedicated to this product only;
do not use them with devices other than this model.
SKU No.
Specification
NCA-1515A
C3758, 2x DDR4 ECC SODIMM, 4x GbE RJ45 w/ 1 Pair of Gen3 Bypass, 2x GbE SFP w/ LED
& 2x GbE RJ45, w/BMC, 60W Adapter
NCA-1515B
C3558, 2x DDR4 ECC SODIMM, 4x GbE RJ45 w/ 1 Pair of Gen3 Bypass & 2x GbE SFP w/
LED, w/ BMC, 60W Adapter
NCA-1515C
C3308, 1x DDR4 ECC SODIMM, 4x GbE RJ45 w/o Bypass, 36W Adapter
Note: Intel® Atom® C3000 processor supports only 2400Mhz RAM. (To use memory with lower
frequencies, please check with your sales representative)
1U Rack-mount kit (Ear Bracket)
HDD Kit
Wall Mount Kit

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Form Factor
Desktop
Platform
Processor Options
Intel® Atom® C3000 (Denverton)
CPU Socket
Onboard
Chipset
SoC
Security Acceleration
Intel® QuickAssist Technology
BIOS
AMI SPI Flash BIOS
System Memory
Technology
DDR4 2400/2133MHz ECC DIMM
Max. Capacity
32GB
Socket
2x 260-pin SODIMM
Networking
Ethernet Ports
4x GbE RJ45 Intel® SoC Integrated MAC
2x GbE RJ45 Intel® i350 and (by SKU)
2x GbE SFP Intel® i350 (by SKU)
Bypass
1 Pair of Gen3 (by SKU)
NIC Module Slot
N/A
LOM
IO Interface
1x RJ45 (By SKU)
OPMA slot
Yes
I/O Interface
Reset Button
1
LED
Power/Status/Storage
Power Button
1x ATX Power Switch
Console
1x RJ45
USB
2x USB 2.0
LCD Module
N/A
Display
N/A
Power input
1x DC Jack
Storage
HDD/SSD Support
1x 2.5” Bay (Optional)
Onboard Slots
1x EMMC 8GB
Expansion
PCIe
N/A
mini-PCIe
2x Mini-PCIe (PCIe/USB2.0),
1x M.2 2242 B Key (USB3.0)
SIM Card Slot
2x Nano SIM for M.2
Miscellaneous
Watchdog
Yes
Internal RTC with Li-Battery
Yes
TPM
TPM 2.0
Cooling
Processor
Passive CPU heatsink
System
1x Cooling Fan w/ Smart Fan
Environmental Parameters
Temperature
0~40ºC Operating
-20~70ºC Non-Operating
Humidity (RH)
5 to 90% Operating
5 to 95% Non-Operating
System Dimensions
(WxDxH)
231 x 200 x 44 mm
Weight
1.2 kg
Package Dimensions
(WxDxH)
358 x 135 x 290 mm
Weight
2.75 kg
Power
Type/Watts
36W or 60W Power Adapter (By SKU)
Input
AC 100~240V @50~60 Hz
Approvals and Compliance
RoHS, CE/FCC Class A, UL

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No.
Description
F1
SIM Card Slot
Insert 1x SIM card for LTE module here
F2
LED Indicators
System Power
System Status
HDD Activity
SFP1
SFP2
LOM
LAN 3~8
R1
R1

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No.
Description
R1
Antenna Port
SMA connector for the Wifi or LTE module
R2
Reset Button
Press to perform a reset
R3
DC-Jack
Power Supply
R4
Power Button
Press to power on/off the system
R5
LOM Port
1x dedicated management channel for device maintenance
R6
Console Port
1x GbE RJ45 console port
R7
USB Ports
2x Type A USB 2.0 port
R8
SFP Port
2x 1G SFP port
R9
GbE Ports
6x GbE RJ45 Ports
R1
R1
R1
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
R8
R9

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The block diagram indicates how data flows among components on the motherboard. Please refer to the
following figure for your motherboard’s layout design.

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The SIM slot on front panel supports a dual-SIM LTE module, with the primary SIM socket on the left and
the secondary SIM socket on the right. The SIM sockets support push-push mechanism, allowing inserting
and ejecting the SIM card to be as easy as one push.
1. Loosen the two screws that secure the SIM slot cover and remove the slot cover. With the angled
corner facing inward, push the SIM card all the way in until it clicks into place.
2. To remove the SIM card, use your fingertip to push it a little to have the card automatically ejected.
P
Pr ri im ma ar ry y S Se ec co on nd da ar ry y
Click

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With the Rack-mount Kit, this system can be fixed onto rack posts. Please contact Lanner‘s sales
representative for purchasing this kit.
What’s in the Rack-mount Kit
Check the kit contents for the following items:
1x pair of Ear Brackets
6x Screws for the fixture of the ear brackets
4x Screws for securing the system on the rack
Attaching the Assembly to the Chassis
1. On one side of the system, align the ear bracket
to the screw holes on the side panel and fix it
using three screws.
2. Secure the other ear bracket to the other side of
the system.
Installing the System to the Rack
3. In the rack, install a shelf to support the system (recommended). Hold the system with its front facing
you, lift and carefully insert the system into the rack. Attach the brackets to the rail rack using screws
and/or retainer nuts.
Ear
Bracket
Screws

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With the Wall-mount Kit, this system can be fixed on the wall surface. Please contact Lanner‘s sales
representative for purchasing this kit.
What’s in the Wall-mount Kit?
Check the kit contents for the following items:
1x pair of Wall Brackets
1x Screw Pack
1. Flip over the system; fix both wall brackets
onto the bottom with four screws as shown in
the picture.
2. On the wall, measure the exact place where
you want to hang the system and drill four
holes.
3. Insert the wall plugs into the holes, and then
insert the long screws into the wall screws.
Wall Brackets
1
2
3
Screws
M3 x 19.5mm
(The demonstrated screw type can fit in general
drywall or shelves. Please identify the wall type
and select the suitable fixing approach to fix this
system to the wall, and consult a qualified trained
person if you are unsure.)
M4 x 2mm

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4. Align the four screw holes on the system’s wall
brackets with the four long screws you just
installed on the wall.
Engage the four screws in the bracket holes, and
push the system downwards to lock the screws
into position.
Make sure you make enough room for airflow
ventilation of the system’s intake and exhaust
openings by removing as many obstructions as
possible or through proper cable management.
Locked
Hot air is exhausted out
of the side panel.
4
Chilled air enters the
enclosure through
the fan(s).

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The status explanations of LED indicators on Front Panel are as follows:
System Power
Solid Green
The system is powered on
Off
The system is powered off
System Status
This LED indicator is programmable. You could program it to display the operating status of the
behaviors described below:
Solid Green
Defined by GPIO
Solid Red
Defined by GPIO
Off
Defined by GPIO
HDD Activity Status
Blinking Amber
Data access activities
Off
No data access activities
RJ45 LAN Status
Upper LED
(Speed)
Solid Green
Operating as a 100 Mbps connection
Solid Amber
Operating as a Gigabit connection (1000 Mbps)
Off
No link has been established
Lower LED
(Link Status)
Solid Amber
Link has been established and there is no activity on this port
Blinking Amber
Link has been established and there is activity on this port
Off
No link has been established
SFP Port
Solid Amber
Link has been established and there is no activity on this port
Blinking Amber
Link has been established and there is activity on this port
Off
No link has been established
System Power
System Status
HDD Activity

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1. All products are under warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year
from the date of purchase.
2. The buyer will bear the return freight charges for goods returned for repair within the warranty period;
whereas the manufacturer will bear the after service freight charges for goods returned to the user.
3. The buyer will pay for the repair (for replaced components plus service time) and transportation charges
(both ways) for items after the expiration of the warranty period.
4. If the RMA Service Request Form does not meet the stated requirement as listed on “RMA Service”, RMA
goods will be returned at customer’s expense.
5. The following conditions are excluded from this warranty:
Improper or inadequate maintenance by the customer
Unauthorized modification, misuse, or reversed engineering of the product
Operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product.
1. To obtain an RMA number, simply fill out and fax the “RMA Request Form“to your supplier.
2. The customer is required to fill out the problem code as listed. If your problem is not among the codes
listed, please write the symptom description in the remarks box.
3. Ship the defective unit(s) on freight prepaid terms. Use the original packing materials when possible.
4. Mark the RMA# clearly on the box.
Note: Customer is responsible for shipping damage(s) resulting from inadequate/loose packing
of the defective unit(s). All RMA# are valid for 30 days only; RMA goods received after the
effective RMA# period will be rejected.

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When requesting RMA service, please fill out the following form. Without this form enclosed, your RMA
cannot be processed.