Syslog Configuration for Cisco UCS

This article covers how to configure Syslog for Cisco UCS to forward syslog events.

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 514 (default port no#)
• 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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