1 remote notification configuration, 2 event logs, 3 system time – MicroNet Technology MaxNAS User Manual

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5.1 Remote Notification Configuration
The MaxNAS features an SMTP manager and can send email notifications for various
subsystem conditions in addition to the audible buzzer. The following table discuss each
attribute’s descriptions.

Enable or Disable system beeper that beeps when a problem occurs.
Enable or Disable e-mail notification of system problems.
Enter your network’s SMTP server’s network IP address and port (commonly 25)
Set SMTP Authentication type and SMTP account ID and password (in both

“Account Password” and “Confirm Account Password” fields.) This may be

required to authenticate the MaxNAS to the SMTP server. Some SMTP servers

do not require a user ID and password. Consult your network administrator for

more information.
Set the sender address for the email alert
Recipients’ (up to 4) e-mail addresses for notification of system events.

When all desired options are entered click

Apply

. To verify your SMTP settings and connectivity

functionality, click

Test

to generate a test email.

5.2 Event Logs
From the System menu, choose the Logs item and
the System Logs screen appears. This screen lets
you configure and manage system logs which
provide a history of system usage. A description
of each item follows:

I<< < > >>I

Use these buttons to browse the log pages.

INFO

Provides all log information including warning messages and error messages.

WARN

Shows all warning messages and error messages only.

ERROR

Shows only error messages.

GO

Specify the number of lines per page and click Go.

Ascending

Shows logs by date in ascending order.

Descending

Shows logs by date in descending order.

Download Logs

Download the whole system log in a .tar.gz format. This file can then be forwarded to MicroNet

Technical Support for troubleshooting.

5.3 System Time
To set the system time and date, navigate to “System” -> “Time” and the Time screen appears. Set
the desired date, time, and time zone. When all desired options are entered, click

Apply

IMPORTANT: The logs will display in a popup

window. Make sure your browser allows popup

windows for your MaxNAS session.

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