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Figure 28. Datastores View Storage Array Event Log The Dell Storage vCenter Plug-in also provides the ability to view the Storage Array Event Log for a specific storage array. The event log is accessed from the View Event Log link under the Storage Array Summary screen. Although the event log output can be somewhat cryptic and many events may have duplicate entries, the details are critical in identifying storage array faults. The following figure shows the output of the Event Log. This window provides filtering for critical or all events and allows you to see details for the selected event. The Event Log will retrieve the most recent 100 events by default, but additional events may be viewed by entering a larger number and clicking the Update button. Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in 39

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Figure 28.
Datastores View
Storage Array Event Log
The Dell Storage vCenter Plug-in also provides the ability to view the Storage
Array Event Log for a specific storage array. The event log is accessed from the
View Event Log
link under the Storage Array Summary screen. Although the
event log output can be somewhat cryptic and many events may have
duplicate entries, the details are critical in identifying storage array faults.
The following figure shows the output of the Event Log. This window
provides filtering for critical or all events and allows you to see details for the
selected event. The Event Log will retrieve the most recent 100 events by
default, but additional events may be viewed by entering a larger number and
clicking the
Update
button.