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119Rack ATS AP44xx User Manual
Path: Logs > Data > Size
Data Log Size: specify the maximum number of log entries.
NOTE: When you change the maximum log size, all existing entries are deleted. When the log
subsequently reaches the maximum size, the older entries are deleted.
Firewall log
Path: Logs > Firewall
If you create a firewall policy (see “Firewall menus” on page 93), firewall events will be logged here. The
information in the log can be useful to help the technical support team solve problems. Log entries
contain information about the traffic and the rules action (allowed or discarded). When logged here,
these events are not logged in the main Event Log (see “View and configure the Event Log” on
page 117).
A firewall log contains up to 50 of the most recent events. The firewall log is cleared when the
management interface reboots.
Use FTP or SCP to retrieve log files
An Administrator or Device User can use FTP or SCP to retrieve a tab-delineated event log file
(event.txt) or data log file (data.txt) and import it into a spreadsheet.
• The file reports all recent stored events. If the log has been deleted or truncated because it
reached maximum size, the deleted or truncated information will not be included in the file.
• The file includes information that the event log or data log does not display.
– The version of the file format (first field)
– The date and time the file was retrieved
–The Name, Contact, and Location values and IP address of the ATS
– The unique Event Code for each recorded event (event.txt file only)
NOTE: The ATS uses a four-digit year for log entries. You may need to select a four-digit date
format in your spreadsheet application to display all four digits.
If you are using the encryption-based security protocols for your system, use SCP to retrieve the log file.
If you are using unencrypted authentication methods for the security of your system, use FTP to retrieve
the log file.
NOTE: By default, FTP is disabled and SCP (via SSH) is enabled.
See the Security Handbook on www.apc.com for information on available security protocols and
methods.
Use SCP to retrieve the files
To retrieve the event.txt file, use the following command:
scp -c <cipher> username@hostname_or_ip_address:event.txt ./event.txt
To use SCP to retrieve the data.txt file, use the following command:
scp -c <cipher> username@hostname_or_ip_address:data.txt ./data.txt
NOTEs:
• This SCP command is for OpenSSH. The command may differ depending on the SSH tool used.
• When using OpenSSH, <cipher> can be either aes256-cbc or 3des-cbc.