B.4 Using System Logs

If a fault does occur, refer to the other manuals for the system chassis to ensure that the problem you encountered is actually caused by the switch. If the problem appears to be caused by the switch, follow these steps:

1.Enable logging.

2.Set the error messages reported to include all categories.

3.Designate the SNMP host that is to receive the error messages.

4.Repeat the sequence of commands or other actions that lead up to the error.

5.Make a list of the commands or circumstances that led to the fault. Also make a list of any error messages displayed.

6.Contact customer service.

Example

Console(config)#logging on

Console(config)#logging history flash 7

Console(config)#snmp-server host 10.1.0.23

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B.4.1 Log Messages

Log messages generated by this switch are listed in the following table:

TABLE B-1Log Messages

Message

Description

Level3

System coldStart notification System warmStart notification Unit 1 Port YY1 link-up notification Unit 1 Port YY link-down notification Trunk 1 link-up notification

Switch cold boot

5

Switch warm boot

5

Port link up

6

Port link down

6

Aggregated link up

6

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