Configuring the system log using EDM

Use the following procedure to configure the system log.

Prerequisites

  • Open one of the supported browsers.

  • Enter the IP address of the switch to open an EDM session.

Procedure steps

  1. From the navigation tree, double-click Edit.

  2. In the Edit tree, double-click Diagnostics.

  3. In the Diagnostics tree, double-click System Log.

  4. In the System Log Settings tab, configure the required parameters.

  5. On the toolbar, click Apply.

Variable definitions

The following table describes the fields in the System Log Settings tab.

Field Description
Operation Turns the system log on or off.
BufferFullAction Specifies whether the system log overwrites itself or discontinues the storage of messages when the buffer is full.
Volatile - CurSize Shows the current number of messages stored in volatile memory.
Volatile - SaveTargets
Indicates the severity of system messages to save. Available options are:
  • critical

  • critical/serious

  • critical/serious/inform

  • none

Default value is critical/serious/inform.
non - Volatile - CurSize Shows the current number of messages stored in non-volatile memory.
non-Volatile - SaveTargets
Indicates the severity of system messages to save. Available options are:
  • critical

  • critical/serious

  • none

Default value is critical/serious.
ClearMessageBuffers
Selects the sections of the system log to delete. Available options are:
  • volCritical

  • volSerious

  • volInformational

  • nonVolCritical

  • nonVolSerious

CLI Audit Log Enables or disables CLI audit logging to a reserved Flash area.