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Getting Started
Connecting to the switcher from DashBoard and an overview of the DashBoard interface and some basic terms.
Role Based Access Control
The Ross Platform Manager allows for user authentication and role based access through DashBoard. Once set up in DashBoard, Ross Platform Manager allows for control over who can control Ultra based on the roles individual users are assigned to.
To Turn on Role Based Access Control for Ross Platform Manager
From DashBoard you can select whether the Role Based Access Control (RBAC) of Ross Platform Manager is applied to Ultra.

Getting Started
Connecting to the switcher from DashBoard and an overview of the DashBoard interface and some basic terms.
- Ultra Hardware QuickStart
  A PDF showing the ports and cabling of your switcher.
- Features
  Thank you for buying a Ross Video Carbonite Ultra Series Multi-Definition Live Production Switcher. The Ultra series builds on the Ross Video reputation for designing switchers that fit the needs of any production environment.
- DashBoard
  DashBoard provides the main menu system to the switcher.
- Role Based Access Control
  The Ross Platform Manager allows for user authentication and role based access through DashBoard. Once set up in DashBoard, Ross Platform Manager allows for control over who can control Ultra based on the roles individual users are assigned to.
  - To Turn on Role Based Access Control for Ross Platform Manager
    From DashBoard you can select whether the Role Based Access Control (RBAC) of Ross Platform Manager is applied to Ultra.
- SoftPanel
  SoftPanel provides you with a graphical interface to the menu system and control surfaces of the switcher. This allows you to setup and control the switcher without a control panel.
- Ultritouch
  The 2RU rack mountable Ultritouch adaptable system control panel allows you to control some aspects of switcher operation using a DashBoard interface.

To Turn on Role Based Access Control for Ross Platform Manager

From DashBoard you can select whether the Role Based Access Control (RBAC) of Ross Platform Manager is applied to Ultra.

Important: Changing the RBAC mode may restrict access to the switcher if your account is not assigned to a role that has the required permission.

Note: RBAC settings are not stored in switcher sets or changed with a factory default.

Click Navigation Menu > Configuration > System > Global
Click the Authorized Connections button and enter the IP address of any trusted DashBoard systems that you want to allow access to the switcher without RBAC permissions.

Tip: A common trusted system would be a TouchDrive control panel. This allows the control panel with a DashBoard interface to continue to control the switcher without the need for a user to log in.
Click a Role Based Access Control button to apply access control to the switcher.
- Authorization not Required — RBAC is applied to the switcher, but not enforced. Anyone can control the switcher through DashBoard.
- Authorization Required — RBAC is applied to the switcher and enforced. Only users with permission can control the switcher through DashBoard.
Click OK to reboot the switcher using RBAC permissions from Ross Platform Manager.

Tip: You may have to close and re-launch DashBoard to apply the access control.