Syslog, Overview field descriptions – Perle Systems IOLAN SCS User Manual

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Syslog

Overview

The IOLAN can be configured to send system log messages to a syslog daemon running on a remote
host if the

Syslog

service is activated. You can configure a primary and secondary host for the syslog

information and specify the level for which you want syslog information sent.

Field Descriptions

Configure the following parameters:

Note:

You must ensure that the

Syslog Client

service in the

Security

,

Services

window is enabled

(by default it is enabled) for these settings to work.

Primary Host

The first preconfigured host that the IOLAN will attempt to send system log
messages to; messages will be displayed on the host’s monitor.

Default: None

Secondary Host

If the IOLAN cannot communicate with the primary host, then the IOLAN will
attempt to send system log messages to this preconfigured host; messages will
be displayed on the host’s monitor.

Default: None

Level

Choose the event level that triggers a syslog entry.

Data Options: Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notice, Info,
Debug

Default: Emergency

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