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Display the operation information and the state

of each task running on the switch. It is used by

the technicians to diagnose whether the switch

operates properly.

show version

Display the version of the switch.

show temperature

Show CPU temperature of the switch.

35.6 Debug

All the protocols switch supports have their corresponding debug commands. The users can use the

information from debug commands for troubleshooting. Debug commands for their corresponding protocols

will be introduced in the later chapters.

35.7 System log

35.7.1 System Log Introduction

The system log takes all information output under it control, while making detailed catalogue, so to select the

information effectively. Combining with Debug programs, it will provide a powerful support to the network

administrator and developer in monitoring the network operation state and locating the network failures.

The switch system log has following characteristics

Log output from four directions (or log channels) of the Console, Telnet terminal and monitor, log

buffer zone, and log host.

The log information is classified to four level of severities by which the information will be filtered

According to the severity level the log information can be auto outputted to corresponding log

channel.

35.7.1.1 Log Output Channel

So far the system log can be outputted the log information through four channels:

Through Console port to the local console

Output the log information to remote Telnet terminal or monitor, this function is good for remote

maintenance

Assign a proper log buffer zone inside the switch, for record the log information permanently or

temporarily

Configure the log host, the log system will directly send the log information to the log host, and

save it in files to be viewed at any time

Among above log channels, users rarely use the console monitor, but will commonly choose the Telnet