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Syslog, Overview field descriptions – Perle Systems 5500161-40 User Manual

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Alerts

Syslog

Overview

The IOLAN can be configured to send system log messages to a syslog daemon running on a remote
host if the

Syslog

service is activated. You can configure a primary and secondary host for the syslog

information and specify the level for which you want syslog information sent.

Note:

You must ensure that the

Syslog Client

service in the

Security

,

Services

window is enabled

(by default it is enabled) for these settings to work.

Field Descriptions

Configure the following parameters:

Primary Host

Secondary Host

Level

The first preconfigured host that the IOLAN will attempt to send system log
messages to; messages will be displayed on the host’s monitor.

Default: None

If the IOLAN cannot communicate with the primary host, then the IOLAN will
attempt to send system log messages to this preconfigured host; messages will
be displayed on the host’s monitor.

Default: None

Choose the event level that triggers a syslog entry.

Data Options: Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notice, Info, Debug

Default: Emergency