Allied Telesis at-8700xl series switch manual Configure logging, FLASH compaction

76 AT-8700XL Series Switch User Guide

Configure logging

The logging facility stores log messages for events with a specified severity in a log file. You can change the size of the log file, and the kind of messages recorded. You can configure the switch to output log messages in several ways, including to a remote switch with a specified IP address, or as an email to a particular email address. The switch can also receive log messages from another switch. Set the Logging Facility to log and forward the log messages you need to monitor your network (see the Logging Facility chapter in the AT- 8700XL Series Software Reference). Inspect the log file from time to time, and if difficulties arise.

FLASH compaction

If the FLASH memory gets filled beyond a certain level, it will automatically activate FLASH compaction to recover any space that is made available from deleted files. You can also activate FLASH compaction manually if required.

While FLASH is compacting, do not restart the switch or use any commands that affect the FLASH file subsystem. Do not restart the switch, or create, edit, load, rename or delete any files until a message confirms that FLASH file compaction is completed. Interrupting flash compaction may result in damage to files. Damaged files are likely to prevent the switch from operating correctly.

Watch for software updates

From time to time patches may be released to improve the function of your switch software, and new software releases make new features available. Watch for patches and new software releases on the website at http://www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz/support/at8700xl.

Software Release 2.6.1 C613-02030-00 REV B