Starting the System for the First Time
Before powering on the system please check that the following items are in place:
Connect a monitor, mouse and keyboard to the server. A minimum screen resolution of
1280x720 is required to use the Platform Manager software.
Connect all client workstations to the network cards in the back of the server using either Cat6
or Multimode Fiber. (Note that the onboard NICs (Network Interface Card) are reserved for
management and internet connections)
Connect the power cable to the power supply in the back of the server
PLEASE NOTE: You must first unplug any USB storage devices such as flash drives and external hard
drives as the system will attempt to boot from them.
You can now power on the system by pressing the "Power" button on the front control panel for 1-2
seconds.
PLEASE NOTE: All client workstations must be physically connected to the Platform Server either
directly or via a qualified switch before proceeding to Server Setup.
Logging in to the system
Once the Windows operating system has loaded you will be presented with a login screen. The default
account and password are as follows -
Username: Admin
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