Event log

The event log contains all system-generated events and user-generated events. To view and manage audit and system generated line items on the event log, complete the following steps.

1. Select Settings; then select Logs. The summary view shows information about the events. You can also select a line to view detailed information.
   
2. View the following information:
   • Severity
     An indication of the level of concern for the event. The following severities can be displayed:

     • Critical: The event is a failure or critical condition that impairs service or an expected function.
     • Warning: The event is not as severe as an error, but if possible, the condition should be corrected before it becomes an error.
     • Informational: The event was recorded for audit purposes.
   • Source
     This value is in one of the following categories:

     • Audit: The event is the result of a user activity.
     • System: The event is the result of any system-generated event.
   • Sequence

     The order in which the events are created.

   • Date

     The time and date the event was generated.

   • Event ID

     A hexadecimal identifier that uniquely identifies an event. You can also select an event ID to view detailed information.

   • Message

     The logged message string that appears for an event.

3. Select an action from the following choices:
   • Clear Logs

     Select this choice to clear the summary view of all events. The sequence number is not affected.

   • Filter Options

     Select this choice to customize the summary view. You can select the information for the events to display.