Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Configuration Guide (Supporting R2.2.0.0) - Manual (Page 140)

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Event Logging
logging facility
This command sets the facility type for remote logging of syslog messages. Use the no form to
return the type to the default.
Syntax
logging facility type
no logging facility
type - A number that indicates the facility used by the syslog server to dispatch log
messages to an appropriate service. (Range: 16-23)
Default Setting
23
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
The command specifies the facility type tag sent in syslog messages. (See RFC 3164.) This type
has no effect on the kind of messages reported by the switch. However, it may be used by the
syslog server to sort messages or to store messages in the corresponding database.
Example
Console(config)#logging facility 19
Console(config)#
logging history
This command limits syslog messages saved to switch memory based on severity. The no form
returns the logging of syslog messages to the default level.
Syntax
logging history {flash | ram} level
no logging history {flash | ram}
flash - Event history stored in flash memory (i.e., permanent memory).
ram - Event history stored in temporary RAM (i.e., memory flushed on power reset).
level - One of the levels listed below. Messages sent include the selected level down to
level 0. (Range: 0-7)
logging on Controls logging of error messages GC
logging trap Limits syslog messages saved to a remote server based on severity GC
clear log Clears messages from the logging buffer PE
show log Displays log messages PE
show logging Displays the state of logging PE
TABLE 18 Event Logging Commands (Continued)
Command Function Mode