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Switch Blade Logging
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Switch Blade Logging
The Logging tab provides a complete view of the logs of active switches. The logs provide you with a system
snapshot that you can use to view error and status messages. The logs provide detailed status information that is
especially useful to Avid Customer Support personnel for monitoring system status during prolonged operations.
For more information on the Logging tab, see the following topics:
•
Using Agent Logging
• Viewing Agent Event Logs
• Clearing Agent Event Logs
Using Agent Logging
You can use the Logging tab to view event logs and to clear existing logs. The Logging tab contains two sections:
• Options area: the left area allows you to select specific logging options to display and to perform administrative
tasks relating to the Agent logs.
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The Kernel Ring Buffer displays logs maintained by the Linux kernel. These logs are used by Avid Customer
Support.
• Logs area: the right area displays different types of events and information from the network component.
To access Agent Logging functions:
1. Open the Agent. (For information on opening the Agent, see “Avid ISIS | 7500 Switch Blade Agent” on
page 155
.)
2. Click the Logging tab.
The Logging window opens.
Viewing Agent Event Logs
To view event logs:
1. Open the Agent. (For information on opening the Agent, see “Avid ISIS | 7500 Switch Blade Agent” on
page 155
.)
2. Click the Logging tab.
The Logging window opens.
3. In the “Entries to view” text box, type the number of events to display. The default is 100. To view all events,
type 0 (zero).
4. Select a log from the “Log to view” list.
5. Click View.
The event log displays in the Logs area.
Clearing Agent Event Logs
You can clear the logs in any of the logging categories. This empties the log of all event entries and resets the
logging process.