Specifications

• Event logs are the equivalent of the old chassis logs for status or error information output.

• Symbolic names are used in the source code; for example, MC_CACHE_CHECK.

• The hex code for each event log is 128 bits long with an architected format:

— Some enumerated fields can be mapped to defined text strings.

— All can be displayed in hex, keyword, or text mode.

• Events are created by firmware or the OS and are stored in either or both of the SEL and

forward progress event logs.

• The iLO MP displays the SEL event logs.

Event log usage

To consult the event logs:

1. Connect to the system console.

2. Enter Ctrl+B to access the MP Main Menu.

3. To view event logs, enter the sl command:

[kauai20c] MFG! hpiLO-> sl

Event Log Viewer Menu:

Log Name Entries % Full Latest Timestamped Entry

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

E - System Event 206 40 % 04 Dec 2009 20:30:31

F - Forward Progress 4096 100 %

I - iLO Event 500 100 % 04 Dec 2009 20:50:57

C - Clear All Logs

L - Live Events

Enter menu item or [Ctrl-B] to Quit:

System Event (E) and Forward Progress (F) logs are useful to determine the context of an

error.

iLO MP event logs

The iLO MP provides diagnostic and configuration capabilities. For details on the iLO MP

commands, see the HP Integrity and HP 9000 Integrated Lights-Out Management Processor Operations

Guide To access the MP:

NOTE: The iLO MP must be accessed from a terminal console which has access to the MP.

1. Log in with the proper username and password.

NOTE: Default operator login and password:

password = Oper.

You are now at the MP Main Menu.

2. Enter cl to display the console history log. This log displays console history from oldest

to newest.

3. Enter Ctrl–B to return to the MP Main Menu.

4. Enter sl to display the status logs. The status logs consist of:

• System Event

• Forward Progress

• Current Boot

• Previous Boot

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