Description: This persistent variable indicates the maximum size of the system event log. Some Western Multiplex platforms allow this variable to be modified, such that the new size will be used either immediately or when the system next resets. Other platforms do not allow this variable to be set, and return 'ReadOnly' to SNMP set operations.

The non-persistent system event log is a circular history or log of system events. Events are added to the log depending upon replacement rules and controlling filter variables.

New log entries may replace existing log entries when the log contains 'logMaxSize' records. In some cases, the new entry will not be added, because the governing rules require more important log events to be retained.