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XS712T Smart Switch
To add a remote syslog host (log server):
1. Specify the following settings in the following list.
• IP Address Type. Specify the IP Address Type of Host. It can be one of the following:
- IPv4
- IPv6
- DNS
• Host Address. Specify the hostname of the host configured for syslog.
• Port. Specify the port on the host to which syslog messages are sent. The default port
is 514.
• Severity Filter. Use the menu to select the severity of the logs to send to the logging
host. Logs with the selected severity level and all logs of greater severity are sent to
the host. For example, if you select Error, the logged messages include Error, Critical,
Alert, and Emergency. The default severity level is Alert (1). The severity can be one
of the following levels:
- Emergency (0). The highest warning level. If the device is down or not functioning
properly, an emergency log is saved to the device.
- Alert (1). The second highest warning level. An alert log is saved if there is a
serious device malfunction, such as all device features being down.
- Critical (2). The third highest warning level. A critical log is saved if a critical
device malfunction occurs, for example, two device ports are not functioning,
while the rest of the device ports remain functional.
- Error (3). A device error has occurred, such as if a port is offline.
- Warning (4). The lowest level of a device warning.
- Notice (5). Provides the network administrators with device information.
- Informational (6). Provides device information.
- Debug (7). Provides detailed information about the log. Debugging should only be
entered by qualified support personnel.
2. Click Add.
The Status field in the Server Configuration table shows whether the remote logging host
is currently active.
To delete an existing host:
1. Select the check box next to the host to remove.
2. Click Delete.
To modify the settings for an existing host:
1. Select the check box next to the host to modify.
2. Change the desired information.
3. Click Apply.