User's Manual

Events and Event Logs
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When an enabled, defined event occurs in the Rack Power Manager software system, it is saved
in the event log. You may display the event log content, view details about an individual event
log entry or delete an event log entry. You may have an email notification sent to one or more
addresses when an event occurs. You may change the event log’s retention period and export the
event log’s content.
NOTE: You must be a member of the Rack Power Manager software administrator or auditor user group to access
event configuration and display windows.
Event Severity and Categories
Events are classified by severity and category.
Event severity
Table 22.1 describes the event severity levels. The icon appears in event log displays.
Table 22.1: Event Severity Levels
Severity Icon Description
Monitor Events that are periodic and expected.
Information Events that are neither periodic nor problematic.
OK
Events that are in a normal or cleared state. This value typically appears at
event start up or after leaving a previous event state.
Non-critical Abnormal events that require correcting at a later time.
Critical
Abnormal events of a more serious nature that may require quicker action,
such as the failure of a scheduled task or loss of communication
Non-recoverable
Severe abnormal events impacting your Rack Power Manager management
software session and requires immediate corrective action.