Remote Library Command Mode; Xmodem Firmware Download <Xdl - Qualstar RLS-4470 Technical & Service Manual

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8.5.5 Remote Library Command Mode

To access the Remote Library Command Mode, press the
lowed by the <
Figure 8-11 followed by a DOS-like command prompt ">". Commands may now be en-
tered in lower case text. All commands must end with the <
nal emulators support the backspace key for correcting typing errors. Quotation
marks are shown for clarity and are not to be typed in the actual command line.
Figure 8-11 Remote Library Commands
8.5.6 Xmodem Firmware Download <xdl>
The "
" command instructs the library to receive new RLS firmware via an object
xdl
file on the remoter terminal computer using the XMODEM communications protocol.
If the transmission is terminated at the terminal emulator, the RLS will ignore the
partial download. Do not turn off RLS power while the update is on progress. If the
entire firmware object file is successfully downloaded, the RLS will reprogram itself
and then restart automatically.
Once the library restarts, the user will see the Qualstar Remote Library Control Panel.
8.5.6.1
Example of a download session
Enter the command "
", to indicate it is waiting for the user's xmodem data.
ware
501510 Rev. S
> key. This will display the Command Help screen depicted in
Enter
". The application will respond "
xdl
Firmware Updating
key and type "
" fol-
ESC
cmd
> key. Most termi-
Enter
Receiving RLS Firm-
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