Parameter | Description |
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Delay X hours | The number of hours between uploads of data to the file. |
between uploads. |
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Upload every X | The number of minutes between attempts to upload data to the file after an upload |
minutes | failure. |
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Up to X times | The maximum number of times the upload will be attempted after an initial failure. |
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Until Upload | Attempt to upload the file until the transfer is completed. |
Succeeds |
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To resize the data log (Logs > Data > size):
By default, the data log stores 400 events. You can change the number of data points the log stores. When you resize the data log, all existing log entries are deleted. To avoid losing log data, use FTP or SCP to retrieve the log before you enter a new value in the Data Log Size field.
See “How to use FTP or SCP to retrieve log files” on page 47.
When the log is full, older entries are deleted.
How to use FTP or SCP to retrieve log files
An Administrator or Device User can use FTP or SCP to retrieve a
•The file reports all events or data recorded since the log was last deleted or (for the data log) truncated because it reached maximum size.
•The file includes information that the event log or data log does not display.
–The version of the file format (first field)
–The date and time the file was retrieved
–The Name, Contact, and Location values and IP address of the Management Card
–The unique Event Code for each recorded event (event.csv file only)
Note: The Management Card uses a
If you are using the
If you are using unencrypted authentication methods for the security of your system, use FTP to retrieve the log file.
See the Security Handbook, available on the Network Management Card Utility CD and on the APC Web site (www.apc.com) for information on available protocols and methods for setting up the type of security you need.
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