Configuring a Cisco Nexus Switch to Send Syslogs

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Overview

Syslog traffic must be configured to arrive to the TOS cluster that monitors the device - see Sending Additional Information via Syslog.

Syslog proxy is supported for specific devices. For more information on syslog proxy support for supported devices, see Configuring Devices to Send Logs.

Only rules that are marked for logging in the device are included in the syslogs.

Configure Sending Syslogs from a Cisco Nexus Switch (for Full Accountability)

  • Open a command line to the device, and run the these commands: 
    configure terminal
    logging server <ST_IP>                
    configure terminal
    logging server <ST_IP>

    where <ST_IP> is the destination as described in Sending Additional Information via Syslog.

    If you need to use a non-default facility, you can, in which case you'll also need to configure SecureTrack as described in this tech note.