Description
Overview
The NCA-4242 is powered by the latest Intel® Core™ processor (Barrett Lake-S) with up to 12 Performance cores, 24 threads, and 96GB DDR5 memory—delivering the performance needed for NGFW, SD-WAN, and SASE workloads. For high-throughput networking, it features 8× 2.5G RJ45 ports, 2× 10G SFP+ ports, and a flexible NIC module slot supporting Lanner’s F.A.S.T. Kit Solutions for Ethernet expansion up to 200G. Storage options include dual 2.5” drive bays and M.2 slots with NVMe/SATA support, while expansion is enabled by a PCIe Gen4 x8 slot and optional Wi-Fi module. Power choices include a 220W single PSU or 450W redundant PSU for added reliability.
Specifications
| Platform | |
| Form Factor | 1U 19” Rackmount |
| Processor Options | Intel® 12th/13th/14th Gen Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3, Pentium® Or Celeron® Processor (Codenamed Alder Lake S/Raptor Lake S/ Raptor Lake Refresh/Bartlett Lake S) |
| CPU Socket | 1 x LGA1700 |
| Chipset | Intel® R680E |
| Security Acceleration | N/A |
| BIOS | AMI SPI Flash BIOS |
| System Memory | |
| Technology | DDR5 5600MT/s Non-ECC UDIMM |
| Max. Capacity | 96GB |
| Socket | 2 x 288-pin DIMM |
| Networking | |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 x 10GbE SFP+ 8 x 2.5GbE RJ45 Intel® i226-LM 1 x GbE RJ45 MGMT Intel® i210 |
| Bypass | N/A |
| NIC Module Slot | 1 |
| LOM | |
| IO Interface | N/A |
| OPMA Slot | Yes |
| I/O Interface | |
| Reset Button | 1 |
| LED | Power/Status/Storage |
| Power Button | 1 x ATX Power Switch |
| Console | 1 x RJ45 |
| USB | 2 x USB 3.0 |
| LCD Module | 2 x 20 Character LCM |
| 4 x Keypads | |
| Display | N/A |
| Power Input | AC Power Inlet On PSU |
| Storage | |
| HDD/SSD Support | 1 x 2.5” Internal (Optional) |
| Onboard Slots | 1 x M.2 2242 (SATA) 1 x M.2 2280 (NVMe) |
| Expansion | |
| PCIe | 1 x PCIe*8 FHHL (Optional) |
| mini-PCIe | 1 x M.2 2230 (CNVIO/ PCIE) For Wifi (BT) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Watchdog | Yes |
| Internal RTC with Li Battery | Yes |
| TPM | Optional |
| Cooling | |
| Processor | Passive CPU Heatsink |
| System | 3 x Smart Fans |
| Environmental Parameters | |
| Temperature | 0~40ºC Operating -40~70ºC Non-Operating |
| Humidity (RH) | 5~90% Operating 5~95% Non-Operating |
| System Dimensions | |
| (WxDxH) | 438 x 350 x 44 mm |
| Weight | 5 kg |
| Package Dimensions | |
| (WxDxH) | 588 x 579 x 227 mm |
| Weight | 8.9 kg |
| Power | |
| Type / Watts | SKU A: 450W Redundant PSU SKU B: 220W Single PSU |
| Input | By SKU (See Ordering Information) |
| Certification | |
| Approvals and Compliance | RoHS, CE/FCC Class A, UKCA |
Order Information
| NCA-4242A | Intel® 14th Gen Core™ i9-14900 Processor With R680E, 2x DDR5 UDIMM 5600MHz, 8x 2.5GbE RJ45, 1x 1GbE RJ45 MGMT i210, 2x 10GbE SFP+ (Intel Fortville XL710), TPM2.0 Optional, 1x NCS2 Slot, 450W Redundant PSU (100-120V 6A 50-60Hz/200-240V 6A 50-60Hz) |
| NCA-4242B | Intel® 14th Gen Core™ i9-14900 Processor With R680E, 2x DDR5 UDIMM 5600MHz, 8x 2.5GbE RJ45, 1x 1GbE RJ45 MGMT i210, 2x 10GbE SFP+ (Intel Fortville XL710), TPM2.0 Optional, 1x NCS2 Slot, 220W Single PSU (100-240V @60-50Hz) |
All product specifications are subject to change without prior notice









