Exxact Workstation Quick-Start Guide

Thank you for choosing an Exxact Corporation HPC system. We have created this document to help you get started with your new Exxact system quickly and efficiently. Exxact Corporation specializes in developing and manufacturing high-performance computing platforms, including enterprise-grade workstations designed for demanding workloads.

This quick start guide will walk you through the essential steps to set up, configure, and begin using your Exxact workstation. Whether you've purchased a workstation for AI and deep learning, high-performance computing (HPC), big data analytics, cloud applications, or visualization workloads, this guide provides the fundamental information you need to get your system operational.

Note

Before starting the setup process, make sure to check for any physical damage or loose screws inside the system. Make sure to save the system’s box and packaging materials for at least 30 days.

Please be aware that the product images are intended as a guide. The actual item you receive may have slight differences in appearance or features from what is depicted.

Connecting the system to Power

Once you have finished inspecting the system for damage, connect the system’s PSU to an electrical outlet. Some systems may have more than one PSU, please be sure to connect all PSUs to an outlet. We recommend connecting our systems to 240v outlets.

Your workstation’s PSUs will have either a C13 or C19 power inlet. Use a power cable with a matching C14 or C20 plug, respectively. While both types of connectors are capable of providing 240v to the PSU, the C13/C14 connectors are rated for 10A while the C19/C20 cables are rated to 16A. Using an incompatible connector may void your warranty and poses a fire hazard.

This is an example of a C13 inlet and a C14 plug. 

This is an example of a C19 inlet and a C20 plug. 

This workstation for example uses a C19 inlet and a C20 plug

Connecting Display and Peripheral

Connect the monitor to the GPU next to the “Video Output” sticker. Most GPUs will require a Display Port cable to connect to a monitor. You can connect USB peripherals like the mouse and keyboard to the USB ports on the rear I/O panel.

Picture of video output sticker next to GPU display ports

Example of USB ports located on the rear I/O panel

Network

The onboard LAN interface will be adjacent to the USB ports in the rear I/O panel. Please connect a network cable to one of the LAN interfaces.

Example of ethernet ports located on the rear I/O panel

Powering on the System

The power button is located on the system’s front panel. One you’re ready to power on the system, please press the power button. Make sure to watch for any blinking LEDs or beeps as the system powers on. Blinking LEDs are normal and are a sign that the system is receiving power. If you hear a repeating beep, there may be an issue with the system. Please reach out to Exxact support if you hear repeating beeps while the system is powering on.

Example of power button location

Login

The system will automatically boot to the OS. After a few minutes, you will see a login prompt. Log in using the credentials found on the included system info flyer.

Your system info flyer contains credentials for your IPMI, OS, and any additional installed software.

Important documents included with your system will be found in a clear zip lock bag

IPMI/ System Info, OS Login, Software Credentials

Next Steps

Now that your Exxact server is up and running, consider these next steps to maximize your investment:

1. Explore Additional Documentation: Visit our online knowledge base for comprehensive guides on advanced configuration, optimization, and management of your server.
2. Confirm System Configuration: We recommend running our support tool to  ensure that the system’s configuration is correct. 
3. Software Updates: Update your OS, driver, and software updates to ensure optimal performance and security. Please note that Linux updates will break your Nvidia drivers. This article will walk you through updating the Nvidia drivers.

Getting Help

If you encounter any issues not covered in this guide or our documentation:

Contact Technical Support: Our expert support team is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST.

Technical Documentation: Please visit our knowledge base for documentation pertaining to your system as well as guides to solve common issues. 

Thank you for choosing Exxact for your high-performance computing needs. We're committed to your success and helping you achieve breakthrough results with our technology.