Alert Log
The Alert Log displays switch problems that happened since the log was last cleared. The problems should be or have already been solved.

Click the Clear Log button to acknowledge that you have read the alerts.

Tips on Using this Window:

  • Use the Alert Log with the Status field on the Front Panel view.
  • Click the column headings to sort information.
  • Click Refresh to update the information. The information on this window is automatically updated at each system refresh (every 60 seconds).
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Alert Log

The Alert Log includes this information:

Column Explanation
Severity Level

A single-digit code (0 to 5) that reflects the severity of the problem. The lower the number, the more serious the condition and the need to take action.

Icon Severity Level

Emergency (0): The switch is unusable.
Alert (1): The switch requires immediate action.

Critical (2): The switch has a critical condition.
Error (3): The switch has an error condition.

Warning (4): The switch has a warning condition.
Notifications (5): The switch is operating normally but has a significant condition.
Description The description of the problem, including the ports on which the problem was detected.
Time Stamp

The date and time of the refresh cycle during which the problem was last detected.

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Clear Log

Until you click the Clear Log button, the problem remains listed in the Alert Log. Click Clear Log to acknowledge that you have read the alerts. The Clear Log button does not solve the problem. Generate a diagnostics report to help solve problems detected by the switch.

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