You can view system log messages onscreen, download the complete system logs to a local computer or USB drive, and receive system alerts. System logs provide information about the status of various system management tasks, including a time stamp. These logs are used primarily to troubleshoot problems. If you call NETGEAR technical support, the representative might ask you to send your system logs.
Depending on the settings, the system logs record events such as the following:
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System events such as the creation or deletion of a share, LUN, or snapshot, or quota violations, or low disk space
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Addition and removal of hot-swappable disks
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Detection of disk types and hardware statistics
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Removal and addition of SAS-attached expansion enclosures
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Removal and addition of SSDs
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Removal and addition of power supplies
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Removal and addition of a UPS
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Connection and disconnection of external USB devices
In addition to a record in the system logs, the following events also generate alerts and SNMP traps and are displayed onscreen:
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Disk errors and failures
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Changes in network connectivity
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Power supply failures
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UPS failures
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Fan speed irregularities and fan failures
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CPU and enclosure temperature violations
For more information on system alerts and SNMP monitoring, see the following support articles:
For more information on how to display and manage the system logs, see the How do I display and manage the system logs on my ReadyDATA storage system?