NAR-5050/5070 Series User
’
s Manual
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 About This Manual
This manual contains all required information for setting up and using the NAR-5050 series.
NAR-5050 series provides the essential platform for delivering optimal performance and
functionality in the value communications appliance market segment. This manual should
familiarize you with NAR-5050 series operations and functions. NAR-5050 series has up to
seven on-board Ethernet ports to serve communication appliances like Firewall, requiring three
Ethernet ports to connect external network (internet), demilitarized zone and internal network.
Feature of NAR-5050 series includes:
Versatile networking and I/O capabilities: 3 or 5 Ethernet ports (NAR-5050-310 and NAR-5050-510)
Two 64bit/133MHz Gigabits Ethernet (Broadcom BCM5704 (CIOB-E))
Two 64bit/66MHz Gigabits Ethernet (National Semiconductor NS83820) for NAR-5050-510 only
One 32bit/33MHz 10/100 Fast Ethernet (Intel 82551)
Up to 4GB 2.5V 200/266MHz registered DDR on 2 x 184-pin DIMM sockets, with ECC.
One on-board IDE channel (40pin or 44pin) to support up to two IDE devices
One PCI slot for ease of connectivity to the PCI bus
One PCI-X slot for ease of connectivity to the PCI-X bus
User-friendly LCD control panel
1.2 Manual Organization
This manual describes how to configure your NAR-5050 series system to meet various
operating requirements. It is divided into three chapters, with each chapter addressing the basic
concept and operation of this system.
Chapter 1: Introduction. This section describes how this document is organized. It includes brief
guidelines and overview to help find necessary information.
Chapter 2: Hardware Configuration Setting and Installation. This chapter demonstrated the
hardware assembly procedure, including detailed information. It shows the definitions
and locations of Jumpers and Connectors that can be used to configure the system.
Descriptions on how to properly mount the CPU and main memory are also included to
help perform a safe installation. This chapter will provide detailed instruction on how to
set up NAR-5050 series.
Chapter 3: Operation Information. This section provides illustrations and information on the
system architecture and how to optimize its performance.
Any updates to this manual, technical clarification and answers to frequently asked questions
would be posted on the web site:
http://isc.portwell.com.tw
1.3 Technical Support Information
Users may find helpful tips or related information on Portwell's web site:
http://www.portwell.com.tw.
A direct contact to Portwell's technical person is also available. For further support, users may
also contact Portwell
’
s headquarter in Taipei or local distributors.