Configuring the ACS Console Server in Wizard Mode : Step 6: System Log

Step 6: System Log
Selecting Step 6: System Log displays a form for identifying one or more syslog servers to receive syslog messages generated by the console server’s serial ports. Syslogging for IPDUs is also possible if IPDU power management is configured.
The form displays as shown in the following figure.
Wizard - Step 6: System Log
NOTE: To configure syslog with data buffering features for specific ports, switch to the Expert mode, Ports - Physical Ports - Modify Selected Ports - Data Buffering.
Before setting up syslogging, make sure a pre-configured syslog server is available on the same network as the console server. From the syslog server administrator, obtain the the IP address of the syslog server and the facility number for messages coming from the syslog server.
To add a syslog server:
This procedure assumes you have the IP address of the syslog server and the facility number for messages coming from the console server.
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Select Step 6: System Log. The System Log form displays.
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From the Facility Number pull-down menu, select the facility number.
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In the New Syslog Server field, enter the IP address of a syslog server and then click the Add button. (Repeat this step until all syslog servers are listed.)
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Click apply changes.
To delete a syslog server:
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From the Syslog Server list, select the syslog server that you wish to delete from the current facility location and then click Delete.
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Click apply changes.
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