Using System Logs

If a fault does occur, refer to the Installation Guide to ensure that the problem yo u
encountered is actually caused by the switch. If the problem appear s to be caused
by the switch, follow these steps:
1. Enable logging.
2. Set the error messages reported to include all cat egories.
3. Designate the SNMP host that is to receive th e error m essa ges.
4. Repeat the sequence of commands or o ther act ions tha t lead up to the error.
5. Make a list of the com m an ds or circ umstances that led to the fault. Also m ak e a
list of any error messages displayed.
6. Contact your distributor’s service engineer.
For example:
Console(config)#logging on
Console(config)#logging history flash 7
Console(config)#snmp-server host 192.168.1.23
Troubleshooting
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