Netgear RD5D (ReadyDATA Disk Packs) – ReadyDATA Disk Packs (SATA/NL-SAS/SAS/SSD) Software Guide

If a disk fails, it is shown with a cross icon in the graphical enclosure 
(see 

You can view system log messages onscreen, download the complete system logs to a local 
computer or USB drive, and receive system alerts. System logs provide information about the 
status of various system management tasks, including a time stamp. These logs are used 
primarily to troubleshoot problems. If you call NETGEAR technical support, the 
representative might ask you to send your system logs.

Depending on the settings, the system logs record events such as the following:

System events such as the creation or deletion of a share, LUN, or snapshot, or quota 
violations, or low disk space

Addition and removal of hot-swappable disks

Detection of disk types and hardware statistics

Removal and addition of SAS-attached expansion enclosures

Removal and addition of SSDs

Removal and addition of power supplies

Removal and addition of a UPS

Connection and disconnection of external USB devices

In addition to a record in the system logs, the following events also generate alerts (see 

50) and SNMP traps (see 

and are displayed onscreen:

Disk errors and failures

Changes in network connectivity

Power supply failures

UPS failures

Fan speed irregularities and fan failures

CPU and enclosure temperature violations

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Select System > Info > Logs. 

The following figure shows only the Logs section on the Info screen: