Users Guide

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Managing logs
iDRAC provides Lifecycle log that contains events related to system, storage devices, network devices,
firmware updates, configuration changes, license messages, and so on. However, the system events are
also available as a separate log called System Event Log (SEL). The lifecycle log is accessible through
iDRAC Web interface, RACADM, and WS-MAN interface.
When the size of the lifecycle log reaches 800 KB, the logs are compressed and archived. You can only
view the non-archived log entries, and apply filters and comments to non-archived logs. To view the
archived logs, you must export the entire lifecycle log to a location on your system.
Related Links
Viewing System Event Log
Viewing Lifecycle log
Exporting Lifecycle Controller logs
Adding work notes
Configuring remote system logging
Viewing System Event Log
When a system event occurs on a managed system, it is recorded in the System Event Log (SEL). The
same SEL entry is also available in the LC log.
Viewing System Event Log using web interface
To view the SEL, in iDRAC Web interface, go to Overview → Server → Logs.
The System Event Log page displays a system health indicator, a time stamp, and a description for each
event logged. For more information, see the iDRAC Online Help.
Click Save As to save the SEL to a location of your choice.
NOTE: If you are using Internet Explorer and if there is a problem when saving, download the
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer. You can download it from the Microsoft Support
website at
support.microsoft.com.
To clear the logs, click Clear Log.
NOTE: Clear Log only appears if you have Clear Logs permission.
After the SEL is cleared, an entry is logged in the Lifecycle Controller log. The log entry includes the user
name and the IP address from where the SEL was cleared.
Viewing System Event Log using RACADM
To view the SEL:
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