User's Manual
The Export Log task exports the controller log to a text file. This log provides detailed information on the
controller activities and can be useful for troubleshooting.
On a system running Microsoft Windows, the log file is exported to the windows or winnt directory. On a
system running Linux, the log file is exported to the /var/log directory.
Depending on the controller, the log file name is afa_<mmdd>.log or lsi_<mmdd>.log, where <mmdd> is
the month and date.
NOTE: In the VMware ESXi environment, only one log file is created (lsiexport.log). If the file exists,
exporting the log file overwrites the existing log file.
NOTE: Controllers without cache cannot store logs and export log files.
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Export The Controller Log File
To Locate Export Log In Storage Management
Changing The Controller Properties
Export The Controller Log File
1. Click Export Log File when ready.
2. To exit without exporting the controller log file, click Return to Previous Page.
To Locate Export Log In Storage Management
To locate this task in storage management:
1. Expand the Storage tree object to display the controller objects.
2. Select a controller object.
3. Click Information/Configuration.
4. Select Export Log from the Available Tasks drop-down menu.
5. Click Execute.
You can also locate this task from the Change Controller Properties drop-down menu.
Foreign Configuration Operations
Does my controller support this feature? See Supported Features.
The Foreign Configuration Operations task provides a preview of the foreign configurations that you can
import.
NOTE: Foreign Configuration Operations task is available only on PERC 6 and SAS controllers with
firmware versions 6.1 and later.
A foreign configuration is data residing on physical disks that have been moved from one controller to
another. Virtual disks residing on physical disks that have been moved are considered to be a foreign
configuration.
NOTE: It is not recommended to remove an external enclosure cable while the operating system is
running on the system. Removing the cable could result in a foreign configuration when the
connection is re-established.
The Foreign Configuration Operations task is displayed only when a controller detects a foreign
configuration. Select this option and click Execute to display the Foreign Configuration Preview page.
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