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The Summit log tracks all configuration and fault information pertaining to the device. 
Each entry in the log contains the following information:

  — The timestamp records the month and day of the event, along with 

the time (hours, minutes, and seconds) in the form HH:MM:SS. If the event was 
caused by a user, the user name is also provided.

 describes the three levels of importance that the switch can 

assign to a fault.

 — The facility refers to the specific functional area of the switch to which 

the error refers. 

 describes the subsystems.

 — The message contains the log information with text that is specific to the 

problem.

Table 12-3: Fault Levels Assigned by the Switch

Critical

A desired switch function is inoperable. The switch may need to 
be reset.

Warning

A noncritical error that may lead to a function failure.

Informational

Actions and events that are consistent with expected behavior.

Table 12-4: Fault Log Subsystems

Syst

General system-related information. Examples include memory, 
power supply, security violations, fan failure, overheat 
condition, and configuration mode.

STP

STP information. Examples include an STP state change.

Brdg

Bridge-related functionality. Examples include low table space 
and queue overflow.

SNMP

SNMP information. Examples include community string 
violations. 

Telnet

Information related to Telnet login and configuration performed 
by way of a Telnet session.

VLAN

VLAN-related configuration information.

Port

Port management-related configuration. Examples include port 
statistics and errors.

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