Intel® Gigabit Ethernet Switch AXXSW1GB User Guide 129
11 Managing System Logs
This section provides information for managing system logs. The system logs enable
viewing device events in real time, and recording the events for later usage. System Logs
record and manage events and report errors and informational messages.
Event messages have a unique format, as per the Syslog protocols recommended message
format for all error reporting. For example, Syslog and local device reporting messages
are assigned a severity code, and include a message mnemonic, which identifies the
source application generating the message. It allows messages to be filtered based on their
urgency or relevancy. Each message severity determines the set of event logging devices
that are sent per each event message.
The following table lists the log severity levels:
This section includes the following topics:
• Enabling System Logs
• Viewing the FLASH Logs
• Viewing the Device Memory Logs
System Log Severity Levels
Severity Level Message
Emergency Highest (0) The system is not functioning.
Alert 1 The system needs immediate attention.
Critical 2 The system is in a critical state.
Error 3 A system error has occurred.
Warning 4 A system warning has occurred.
Notice 5 The system is functioning properly, but a
system notice has occurred.
Informational 6 Provides device information.
Debug 7 Provides detailed information about the log. If
a Debug error occurs, contact Customer Tech
Support.