Alcatel-Lucent 6850-48 Network Guide

OmniSwitch AOS Release 6 Network Configuration Guide

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Switch logging is an event logging utility that is useful in maintaining and servicing the switch. Switch 
logging uses a formatted string mechanism to either record or discard event data from switch applications. 
The log records are copied to the output devices configured for the switch. Log records can be sent to a 
text file and written into the flash file system. The log records can also be scrolled to the switch’s console 
or to a remote IP address.

Switch logging information can be customized and configured through Command Line Interface (CLI) 
commands, WebView, and SNMP. Log information can be helpful in resolving configuration or 
authentication issues, as well as general switch errors.

This chapter describes the switch logging feature, how to configure it and display switch logging 
information through the Command Line Interface (CLI). CLI commands are used in the configuration 
examples. For more details about the syntax of commands, see the OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide.

The following procedures are described:

Notes. Switch logging commands are not intended for use with low-level hardware and software 
debugging. It is strongly recommended that you contact an Alcatel-Lucent Customer Service representa-
tive for assistance with debugging functions.