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9. The Syslog Feature
The Syslog feature can create time-stamped log records of each buffer event. As these
event records are created, they are sent to a Syslog Daemon, located at an IP address
defined via the Network Parameters menu.
Note:
• The Syslog Function is only available to Buffer Mode ports.
• This option is not available to RS232 Port 1, which is reserved as a System
SetUp Port, and therefore cannot be configured as a Buffer Mode Port.
9.1. Configuration
The Syslog function is individually configured for each RSM RS232 Port. If you wish to
employ this feature, it must be enabled at each desired port using the Port Parameters
menus. You must also set the real-time clock and calendar via the System Parameters
Menu, and define the IP address for the Syslog Daemon via the Network Port
Configuration menu.
To configure the Syslog function, please proceed as follows:
1. Access command mode. Note that the following configuration menus are only
available to accounts and ports that permit Supervisor commands.
2. System Parameters Menu: Type /F [Enter] to access the System Parameters
Menu. Set the following parameters:
a) Set Clock and Calendar: Use the Systems Parameters menu to set the Real
Time Clock and Calendar and/or configure and enable the NTP server feature.
If desired, the RSM can time stamp each Syslog message that is sent, as
described in Step 4.
3. Port Parameters Menu: Access the Port Parameters Menu for the desired port as
described in Section 5.7.2, and then set the following parameters:
a) Port Mode: Set the Port Mode to "Buffer."
b) Syslog Function: Enable the Syslog Function. The Syslog Function allows
you to select either "On - Not Connected" (messages are only sent when a user
is not connected to the Buffer port) or "On - Always" (all captured data is sent,
whether a user is connected to the Buffer port or not.)
c) Syslog Facility and Level: If desired, set the Facility and Level (priority) for
messages sent by this port.