Perle Systems SCS8C DC User Manual

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Alerts
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 configured, the IOLAN will attempt to send system log messages to this 
syslog host as well as the primary syslog host defined.  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