Learn About Using the Event Log Viewer

The is a detailed record of events that occur on the . You can use the Event Log as a supplementary diagnostic tool to the Recovery Guru for tracing storage subsystem events. However, always refer to the Recovery Guru first when you attempt to recover from component failures in the storage subsystem.

Events logged to the Event Log include these examples:

The Event Log is stored in reserved areas on the disks in the storage subsystem.

The provides a way to perform these tasks:

The Event Log contains two levels of events: Critical and Informational. Critical events are sent to any network management station (through ) or email recipient. You configure SNMP traps and email recipients by selecting Edit >> Alert in the Enterprise Management Window. For more information about SNMP notification, refer to the online help topics for the Enterprise Management Window.

Viewing the Event Log

From theSubsystem Management Window (SMW), select Advanced >> Troubleshooting >> View Event Log .

Several minutes might elapse for an event to be logged and become visible in the Event Log Viewer.

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