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What a portlogdump is:
The command invoked to retrieve switch portlog information
A “recorder” inside the switch with a limited length or record time
Captures only activities that are related to the fabric and fabric services
Port states, fabric and port logins, state changes, name service queries
What a portlogdump is not:
portlogdump is not an FC analyzer trace
No “trigger” capability
Limited storage capacity
No “end-to-end” device activity
portlogdump is not an Event Log
The Event Log is separate
portlogdump does not “point out” errors
You must analyze and catch abnormal fabric activities
© 2005 Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated.
Revision CFP261-02-2005
Chapter 8 - 28
© 2005 Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated.
Revision CFP261-02-2005
Chapter 8 - 28