Server & Storage Log Collection

Collecting the right system / hardware logs by device type before opening a case or remote session helps Dell Technical Support pinpoint issues much faster. Below are the official log-collection guides for each platform.

Server Log Collection

PowerEdge servers typically export logs via iDRAC / SupportAssist.

iDRAC9 Log Collection

For PowerEdge servers with iDRAC9 — export a SupportAssist collection using the iDRAC UI or the racadm command.

iDRAC7 / 8 Log Collection

For PowerEdge servers with iDRAC7 or iDRAC8 — export a SupportAssist collection.

Storage / Data Protection Log Collection

Pick the official log-collection guide for your storage or data-protection (backup) product.

PowerVault Series

How to collect logs for Dell PowerVault storage systems.

PowerVault ML3

Dell EMC PowerVault ML3 tape library reference articles.

PowerStore

Collect support materials via PowerStore Manager or the svc_dc service script.

Unity

Collect Service Data (Data Collect) via Unisphere "Collect Service Information" or the svc_dc service command.

PowerScale (Isilon)

Collect node logs and configuration files via the OneFS web admin interface or the isi_gather_info command.

PowerFlex

Collect logs from PowerFlex Manager, iDRAC, MDM/SDS and the gateway across platforms.

DD Backup Storage

Data Domain / PowerProtect DD — manually collect and upload logs via AutoSupport.

PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance

For DM5500 / PowerProtect One DM5510 appliances — collect an administrative log bundle via Web UI or command line.

Avamar

Download a client support bundle from Avamar Administrator / AUI, or collect manually from the client log directory.

NetWorker

Use the NSRGET utility to collect logs and configuration from NetWorker servers, storage nodes, and clients.

PowerProtect Cyber Recovery

Generate a log bundle (Support Bundles) in the Cyber Recovery UI and download it to upload to Dell Support.