Simcenter X Understanding the Xcelerator Admin Console for Simcenter X

Introduction

The Xcelerator Admin Console is a crucial component of the Siemens SaaS portfolio, particularly for managing Simcenter X, Teamcenter Share, NX Mold Connect, and Zel X. This article provides an in-depth look at its functionality and usage, with a focus on Simcenter X management.

Figure 1: Xcelerator Admin Console interface

Purpose of the Xcelerator Admin Console

The Xcelerator Admin Console serves several key purposes:

• Manage access to cloud resources
• Assign credits to users
• Monitor usage of SaaS products

Access and Administration

Enterprise Cloud Account (ECA) Administrator

• The ECA admin is designated during the purchase or renewal of Siemens cloud products
• Only the ECA admin and additional authorized users can access the Xcelerator Admin Console
• The ECA admin receives all correspondence regarding credit transactions
• The admin manages all Simcenter cloud products and decides how purchased licenses (credit tokens) are used within the account

Initial Setup

• The ECA admin receives login information via email
• First-time setup involves accepting terms & conditions and providing personal contact information
• For multi-region access (APAC, AMS, EMEA), the admin can select the region to manage after login

Figure 2: Account Administrators

Delegating Administrator Privileges

• Additional account administrators can be added through the "Account Administrator" section
• The "Add Admin" button allows input of name and email for new administrators
• It's recommended to limit admin access within the customer account

Security Features

• Multi-factor authentication can be enabled for added security

Managing Simcenter X

User Management

• The primary view lists the license expiration date and the number of assigned users
• Two user roles: "application owner" and "member" (currently with identical functionality)
• New users can be assigned via the "Assign User" button, triggering an email with setup instructions

Figure 3: Simcenter X - Main View

License Details

• Provides information on license start and expiration dates
• Shows the official price book product name
• Displays the maximum number of allowed users (if applicable)

Credit Management

• Accessed via the "credit" button
• Displays available credits and average daily consumption rate (over the last 30 days)
• Two credit management options: a) Allow users to use credits from a combined pool, b) Allocate credits to individual users

Figure 4: Simcenter X - Assign User

Credit Allocation Process

• Activate the "allocate credits to individual users" slider to set individual balances
• Use the "Add" button to assign credit to specific users
• The "Remove" button clears existing credit for a user
• The credit balance is checked only when launching new jobs, not during execution
• Negative credit balances are possible and accounted for in future purchases

Figure 5: Credit management console with expanded "Add credit" menu

Usage Monitoring

• The "Summary" tab shows the total credits consumed by each user in a selected time period
• "Purchase history" displays credit token additions to the account
• The "Activity" tab shows consumption for each Simcenter X job, including running jobs
• Note: Data may take up to 24 hours to update

Figure 6: Activity: Overview of consumed credit per job

Support and Troubleshooting

For issues related to the Xcelerator Admin Console, including user assignment, credit allocation, and usage review, you can contact the Cloud support team by opening a support case using the Teamcenter Share product portal.

Conclusion

The Xcelerator Admin Console is a powerful tool for managing Siemens SaaS products, particularly Simcenter X. By understanding its features and functionalities, administrators can effectively manage user access, allocate resources, and monitor usage across their organization.