Users Guide

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Managing Logs
iDRAC7 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 iDRAC7 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
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 iDRAC7 Web interface, go to Overview → Server → Logs tab.
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 iDRAC7 Online Help .
Click
Save As
to save the SEL to a location of your choice.
NOTE: If you are using Internet Explorer and encounter a problem when saving, make sure to download the
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer, located on the Microsoft Support website at
support.microsoft.com.
Viewing System Event Log Using RACADM
To view the SEL:
racadm getsel <options>
If no arguments are specified, the entire log is displayed.
To display the number of SEL entries:
racadm getsel -i
For more information, see
RACADM Command Line Reference Guide for iDRAC7 and CMC available at dell.com/support/
manuals.
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