Orion XC Installation and Operations Manual
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Syslog Monitoring
Logging of the Orion XC matrix activities, including switching operations and the performance of function
critical components like fans or power supply units, is done with this menu. It can only be accessed from
the Java Tool.
To start Syslog Monitoring proceed as follows:
Select the symbol
Monitoring
in the symbol bar.
Figure 84. Syslog Monitoring on the Java Tool
The logging of system activities starts when the
Monitoring
menu is opened, and remains active until the
appropriate tab is closed. During logging the activities are written continuously into logging files and stored
locally. This logging process includes a number of options as described below.
Options
Select
Extras > Options
in the menu bar and open the
Syslog
tab.
The following options are available:
Option
Description
Log File Directory
Default directory to store the log files
Log File Name
Default name of the log file that has to be saved
Log File Extension
Default extension for the log file
Maximum Log File Size (KB)
Allowed maximum size of log file
Maximum Number of Log Files
Allowed maximum number of log files
Note:
When reaching the maximum log file size, a new log file will be created. When reaching the
maximum number of log files, the oldest one will be overwritten with the new information.
