Users Guide
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 WSMAN 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 concepts
Viewing System Event Log on page 160
Viewing Lifecycle log on page 161
Exporting Lifecycle Controller logs on page 162
Adding work notes on page 163
Configuring remote system logging on page 163
Topics:
• 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:
racadm getsel <options>
If no arguments are specified, the entire log is displayed.
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