Setting The Repeat Interval For Error Messages; The Log File - Adaptec AHA-3980 User Manual

Note:
The locations you select (everyone, no one, or speci-
fied locations) apply to all arrays, even if you selected a spe-
cific array from the System menu.

Setting the Repeat Interval for Error Messages

Error messages repeat onscreen every 15 minutes by default. Several
beeps call your attention to the message. To change the interval at
which the messages repeat, follow these steps:
1
From the System menu or the Main menu, select Change
Array Configuration.
2
Select Change Message Repeat Cycle. A prompt appears, indi-
cating the current repeat interval and prompting you to enter
the new one.
3
Type the new repeat interval (in minutes) and press Enter. To
specify no repeats, enter 0.
This changes the interval for all error messages on all arrays, even if
you selected a specific array from the System menu. You cannot select
different intervals for different error messages or for different arrays.

The Log File

The aru.log file provides an audit trail of events and error messages.
It is stored in the sys:system directory. If you receive an error mes-
sage or have a problem with the arrays, check the log file to deter-
mine the sequence of events that led to the problem. This will help
you troubleshoot the problem. Periodically you should back up the
log file and then delete it.
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