Understanding System Log Messages; System Log Message Format; Severity Levels - Cisco PIX 500 Series Configuration Manual

Configuring and Managing Logs

Understanding System Log Messages

This section describes the contents of system log messages generated by the adaptive security appliance.
It includes the following topics:
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System Log Message Format

System log messages begin with a percent sign (%) and are structured as follows:
%PIX|ASA Level Message_number: Message_text
Field descriptions are as follows:
PIX|ASA
Level
Message_number A unique six-digit number that identifies the system log message.
Message_text

Severity Levels

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Level
Number
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The adaptive security appliance does not generate system log messages with a severity level of 0
Note
(emergencies). This level is provided in the logging command for compatibility with the UNIX system
log feature, but is not used by the adaptive security appliance.
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Identifies the system log message facility code for messages generated by the
security appliance. This value is always PIX|ASA.
1-7. The level reflects the severity of the condition described by the system log
message. The lower the number, the more severe the condition. See
more information.
A text string describing the condition. This portion of the system log message
sometimes includes IP addresses, port numbers, or usernames.
lists the system log message severity levels.
System Log Message Severity Levels
Level Keyword Description
emergencies System unusable.
alert Immediate action needed.
critical Critical condition.
error Error condition.
warning Warning condition.
notification Normal but significant condition.
informational Informational message only.
debugging Appears during debugging only.
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