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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.

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 Ultra Multi-Definition Live Production Switcher. The Ultra 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.

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.

Note: Ross Platform Manager does not apply to operation of the switcher from a control panel.

Tip: For information on setting up a Ross Platform Manager server and creating user accounts, refer to the documentation that came with your Ross Platform Manager.