VIAVI TestCenter: Where do I find link status events on test ports?

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VIAVI TestCenter: Where do I find link status events on test ports?
• The bll.log file will show the link up/down events. • Prior to 4.90 • You can search for these phyStatuses.​ • phyStatus(0) • = gray, link is down • phyStatus(1) • = green, good link • phyStatus(2) • = red, link fault  • 4.90 and later the phyStatus changed to more readable format as shown below.  • link status changed to Down (local fault) • = gray • seen with ports that has no transceiver • if an SFP fiber port, could be see with fiber disconnected or laser off • link status changed to Up • = green • link status changed to Error (local fault) • = red • transceiver installed but cannot get link • if an SFP fiber port, this is with fiber connected and laser on • different from link down status (gray) • link status changed to Admin Down (local fault) • = amber • seen on the port that initiated a break link