# Configuring the system log using EDM

Use the following procedure to configure the system log.

## Prerequisites

- Open one of the supported browsers.

- Enter the IP address of the switch to open an EDM session.

## Procedure steps

1. From the navigation tree, double-click Edit.

2. In the Edit tree, double-click Diagnostics.

3. In the Diagnostics tree, double-click System Log.

4. In the System Log Settings tab, configure the required parameters.

5. On the toolbar, click Apply.

## Variable definitions

The following table describes the fields in the System Log Settings tab.

Field | Description
--- | ---
Operation | Turns the system log on or off.
BufferFullAction | Specifies whether the system log overwrites itself or discontinues the storage of messages when the buffer is full.
Volatile - CurSize | Shows the current number of messages stored in volatile memory.
Volatile - SaveTargets | Indicates the severity of system messages to save. Available options are: critical critical/serious critical/serious/inform none Default value is critical/serious/inform.
non - Volatile - CurSize | Shows the current number of messages stored in non-volatile memory.
non-Volatile - SaveTargets | Indicates the severity of system messages to save. Available options are: critical critical/serious none Default value is critical/serious.
ClearMessageBuffers | Selects the sections of the system log to delete. Available options are: volCritical volSerious volInformational nonVolCritical nonVolSerious
CLI Audit Log | Enables or disables CLI audit logging to a reserved Flash area.