Extreme Networks Summit1 Switch Logging, 3Fault Levels Assigned by the Switch, Level Description

STATUS MONITORING AND STATISTICS

SWITCH LOGGING

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

•Timestamp — 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.

•Fault level — Table 12-3describes the three levels of importance that the switch can assign to a fault.

Table 12-3:Fault Levels Assigned by the Switch

Level	Description
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.

•Subsystem — The facility refers to the specific functional area of the switch to which the error refers. Table 12-4describes the subsystems.

Table 12-4:Fault Log Subsystems

Subsystem	Description
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.

•Message — The message contains the log information with text that is specific to the problem.

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