The search utility highlights the first event that matches the case within the current page. If the query has more than one page, the search utility will search only the active page. When you click on a specific entry (row) in the Event list, an Event Details window opens providing you with more information about this entry.

6Click the Find Next button to find the next item in the Event Viewer list, or click Cancel to exit the search utility.

Defining Queries

You can define several queries and search the PowerVault NX3500 log database according to these queries to monitor your PowerVault NX3500 system.

To define queries, in the Action bar of the Event Viewer page click Filter. You can modify, rename, or delete existing queries by selecting the specific query and clicking the right mouse button.

The Create Query page includes the following tabs:

Display: Provides filtering capabilities. For more information, see the Online Help.

Sort: Enables you to sort the fields you previously selected in the Display tab. For more information, see the Online Help.

Filter: Enables you to choose the fields for your query.

Follow the steps below to define a query:

1Click Run Query to run the query.

A pop-up window prompts you to define the query name.

2Click Close to close the Create Query window.

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NX3500 specifications

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