VxAdmin Hardware Setup

Part of the Central System, VxAdmin is used by local election administrators to program elections, print ballots, and tabulate results on election night.

Hardware Overview

VxAdmin is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) laptop pre-installed with VotingWorks software and an HP printer. All USB drives, cords, adapters, and programmable smartcards needed to operate the system are included and stored in an orange case.

VxAdmin Setup

VxAdmin can be set up through the following steps:

1. Unbox and Setup Printer:

   • remove the printer and power cord from the case

   • plug the power cord into the back of the printer

   • plug the power cord into an outlet

   • press the power button to turn the printer on

   • load paper into the paper tray

Remove printer and power cord

Plug the power cord into the back of the printer and into an outlet

Press the power button to turn on

2. Setup VxAdmin laptop:

• remove and document seals as necessary

Remove and document seals as necessary

• open the case by lifting the latches on the front

Open the case by lifting the latches

• prepare the components:

  • remove the laptop

  • pull the power cord (a) out and plug into the laptop and an outlet

  • pull the USB hub (b) out and plug into the laptop

  • pull the card reader (c) out and plug into the USB hub (b)

  • pull the printer cord (d) out and plug into the printer

  • turn the laptop on

Remove laptop

Remove components

Plug components in

VxAdmin hardware setup is complete.

Packing Up VxAdmin

To pack up the VxAdmin, simply place all of the components back into the case as displayed above. Secure the case as required by placing at least one seal through the eyelets highlighted below.