Dell PowerConnect 8024 User's Guide - Page 124

When you select a specific level, all of the levels above it are automatically selected. For example, if you select Error, the system automatically selects Error, Critical, Alert, and Emergency. If you deselect Error, all of the levels below (for example, Error, Warning, Notice, Informational, Debug) are deselected. • Emergency - The highest level warning level. If the device is down or not functioning properly, an emergency log is saved to the device. • Alert - The second highest warning level. An alert log is saved if there is a serious device malfunction, such as all device features being down. • Critical - The third highest warning level. A critical log is saved if a critical device malfunction occurs, for example, two device ports are not functioning, while the rest of the device ports remain functional. • Error - A device error has occurred, such as if a port is offline. • Warning - The lowest level of a device warning. • Notice - Provides the network administrators with device information. • Informational - Provides device information. • Debug - Provides detailed information about the log. Debugging should only be entered by qualified support personnel. The check boxes appear under the following three columns: • Console - Logs sent to the console. • RAM Logs - Logs sent to the (Cache) RAM. • Log File - Logs sent to the File (FLASH). Enabling Logs 1. Open the Global Settings page. 2. Select Enable in the Logging drop-down menu. 3. Use the check boxes to select log type and severity. NOTE: When you select a severity level, all higher severity levels are automatically selected. 4. Click Apply Changes. The log settings are saved, and the device is updated. Enabling Global Logs Using CLI Commands For information about the CLI commands that perform this function, see the Syslog Command chapter in the CLI Reference Guide. The following table summarizes the equivalent CLI commands you use to enable global logs. 124 Configuring System Information