Extreme Networks Summit1 - Manual (Page 186)

12-10 S UMMIT S WITCH I NSTALLATION AND U SER G UIDE
S TATUS M ONITORING AND S TATISTICS
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WITCH
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OGGING
The Summit log tracks all configuration and fault information pertaining to the device.
Each entry in the log contains the following information:
• Timestamp — The timestamp records the month and day of the event, along with
the time (hours, minutes, and seconds) in the form HH:MM:SS. If the event was
caused by a user, the user name is also provided.
• Fault level — Table 12-3 describes the three levels of importance that the switch can
assign to a fault.
• Subsystem — The facility refers to the specific functional area of the switch to which
the error refers. Table 12-4 describes the subsystems.
• Message — The message contains the log information with text that is specific to the
problem.
Table 12-3: Fault Levels Assigned by the Switch
Level Description
Critical A desired switch function is inoperable. The switch may need to
be reset.
Warning A noncritical error that may lead to a function failure.
Informational Actions and events that are consistent with expected behavior.
Table 12-4: Fault Log Subsystems
Subsystem Description
Syst General system-related information. Examples include memory,
power supply, security violations, fan failure, overheat
condition, and configuration mode.
STP STP information. Examples include an STP state change.
Brdg Bridge-related functionality. Examples include low table space
and queue overflow.
SNMP SNMP information. Examples include community string
violations.
Telnet Information related to Telnet login and configuration performed
by way of a Telnet session.
VLAN VLAN-related configuration information.
Port Port management-related configuration. Examples include port
statistics and errors.
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