If you have received a pre-configured CARPL server from CARING, then follow the below instructions :
1. You would have received two boxes, a larger box containing CARPL, and a smaller box, containing a NAS drive. The size of the smaller box would depend on the number of hard-disks included in your order.
2. Gently open the CARPL server box in a secure area and remove the server from the box. It would contain the following:
the server CPU itself
power cable
3. Gently open the box with the NAS drive. It would contain the following:
the NAS drive
a power adaptor for the NAS drive
a LAN cable to connect the NAS drive to the CPU
4. Physically inspect both the server and the NAS drive for any visible damage. The CARPL server has a glass side window - you can look through it and check for internal damages. Note - do not open the CPU or try to modify any of the internal components without contacting us! (you can always email us at info@carpl.ai)
5. Connect both, the CARPL server and NAS drive to power. Please ensure that there is UPS backup to the power connection.
6. Connect CARPL server to your local network using the "LAN 1" slot. Note that the CARPL server has 2 LAN slots - please refer to the image and connect the CARPL to your local network using the "LAN 1" slot. This is the slot which arises from the server's motherboard. Please note the following:
We generally pre-configure LAN IP addresses for CARPL deployments and hence connecting the correct LAN slot is very important.
Please ensure that the LAN network you connect CARPL to has internet
7. Using the provided LAN cable, connect the NAS drive to the CARPL server using "LAN 2" slot. This is the slot which arises from the dedicated LAN card installed on CARPL.
8. Turn on CARPL and the NAS.
9. As soon as CARPL is turned on, and boots, the CARPL application will automatically turn on and you will be able to access it from any computer on the network by typing http://<IP address>:9669
10. Note that upon booting, CARPL will also get connect to CARING's secure Virtual Private Network allowing us to support you on your journey of AI exploration!