104 Configuring System Informationw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mManaging LogsThe Logs page contains links to various log pages. To open the Logs page, click System →Logs inthe tree view.The Logs page contains links to various log pages.Defining Global Log ParametersThe System Logs enable viewing device events in real time, and recording the events for laterusage. System Logs record and manage events and report errors or informational messages.Event messages have a unique format, as per the SYSLOG RFC recommended message format forall error reporting. For example, Syslog and local device reporting messages are assigned a severitycode, and include a message mnemonic, which identifies the source application generating themessage. It allows messages to be filtered based on their urgency or relevancy. Each messageseverity determines the set of event logging devices that are sent per each event logging.The following table contains the Log Severity Levels:Table 6-21. Log Severity LevelsThe Global Log Parameters page contains fields for defining which events are recorded to whichlogs. It contains fields for enabling logs globally, and parameters for defining log parameters. TheSeverity log messages are listed from the highest severity to the lowest. To open the Global LogParameters page, click System→Logs→Global Parameters in the tree view.Severity Type Severity Level DescriptionEmergency 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 systemnotice has occurred.Informational 6 Provides device information.Debug 7 Provides detailed information about the log. If aDebug error occurs, contact Dell OnlineTechnical Support
