Viewing And Setting Log And Trace Settings; Viewing Log Settings; Changing Log Settings - 3Com WX4400 Reference Manual

Viewing and
Setting Log and
Trace Settings

Viewing Log Settings

Changing Log
Settings
System logs provide information about system events that you can use to
monitor and troubleshoot MSS. Event messages for the WX switch and its
attached MAPs can be stored or sent to the following destinations:
Stored in a local buffer on the WX
Displayed on the WX console port
Displayed in an active Telnet session
Sent to one or more syslog servers, as specified in RFC 3164
The system log is a file in which the newest record replaces the oldest.
These entries are preserved in nonvolatile memory through system
reboots.
Traces enable you to perform diagnostic routines. You can set a trace
with a keyword, such as authentication or sm, to trace activity for a
particular feature, such as authentication or the session manager.
CAUTION: Setting traces can have adverse effects on system
performance. 3Com recommends that you use the lowest levels possible
for initial trace commands, and slowly increase the levels to get the data
you need.
To view log settings:
1 Select the Configuration tool bar option.
2 In the Organizer panel, click the plus sign next to the WX switch.
3 Click the plus sign next to System.
4 Select Log.
The log and trace settings appear in the Content panel.
To change log settings:
1 To enable logging to the local buffer on the WX, select Enabled. To
disable the option, clear Enabled.
2 In the Severity Filter list, select the lowest level of severity to be logged:
Emergency—The WX is unusable.
Alert—Action must be taken immediately.

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