Managing Syslog Messages

You can configure the logging host (syslog server) to which syslogs are sent. Events that are logged by the device can be viewed and downloaded for debugging and troubleshooting purposes.

Complete the following steps to configure the logging host and view and download the syslog messages.

  1. Select Management > Syslog.
    The configured servers display in the Logging Host pane.

    Syslog Details

    You can perform the following actions:
    • Add a logging host: To add a logging host, continue to step 2.
    • Delete a logging host: Select to delete an existing servers.
  2. In the Logging Host pane, select to display the Add Logging Host dialog box.

    Adding a Logging Host

  3. Complete the following fields:
    • Host IP: Enter the remote host address (either an IPv4 address or IPv6 address).
    • UDP Port: Enter the UDP port number.
  4. Select Apply to add the logging host.
    The SYSLOG pane displays the log details described in the following table.

    Syslog Details

    Field Description
    Date Time Displays the date and time when the message was generated.
    Description Displays a description of the event.
    Severity Displays the severity level. The messages are listed by severity level in the following order:
    • Emergency (M)
    • Alert (A)
    • Critical (C)
    • Error (E)
    • Warning (W)
    • Notification (N)
    • Informational (I)
    • Debugging (D)
    • Others (O)
  5. Select to refresh the data in the syslog table.
  6. Select to download the logs to the local machine.
Parent topic: Management