Using X-Link Service Options; Connecting The Xls To A Computer - Qualstar XLS Series Technical & Service Manual

5

Using X-Link Service Options

This chapter describes how to access and use the service and diagnostic options available
in X-Link. It includes instructions for the following tasks:
• Connecting the XLS to a computer (see
• Logging into X-Link (see
• Accessing the Service portlet (see
• Changing the operating mode (see
• Performing library diagnostics (see
• Changing the library's configuration (see
5.1

Connecting the XLS to a Computer

This section describes how to connect the XLS to a standalone or networked computer.
You can skip these instructions if the XLS has already been connected and configured to
communicate across your network.
Note: Although you can use the touch screen to perform service and diagnostic
procedures, it is typically much faster using a standard computer keyboard.
When connecting the XLS to a network, you can use either of the Ethernet ports, as
follows:
• The primary Ethernet connector (ENET 0), located on the back of the power/PC
bay, is intended for remote operations across a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet network.
See
Figure 5-1 Location of the primary Ethernet connector
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