Syslog Configuration for Cisco UCS

Configuring Syslog for Cisco UCS to forward syslog events

Take the following steps to configure your Cisco UCS

Steps to Configure Syslog to a Local File

• Log in to Cisco UCS Manager.
• In the navigation pane, choose the Admin tab.
• Expand Faults, Events, and Audit Log, then choose Syslog.
• In the work pane to the right, under File, choose enabled for the Admin State.
• Choose the alarm level from the drop-down menu.
• Click Save Changes.

Steps to Configure Syslog to a Remote Syslog Server

This configuration procedure assumes that a syslog server was configured and is operating in the network.

• Log in to Cisco UCS Manager.
• In the navigation pane, select the Admin tab.
• Expand Faults, Events, and Audit Log, then choose the Syslog option.
• In the work pane to the right, enable Remote Server, enter the IP address of the forwarder, select the appropriate Level which is informational, and Facility as Local6.
• Assign port as 11676
• Click Save Changes.

You should begin to see events logged on to your syslog server and local files on Cisco UCS.

Reference:

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/servers-unified-computing/ucs-manager/110265-setup-syslog-for-ucs.html

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