diff --git a/xCAT/postscripts/syslog b/xCAT/postscripts/syslog
index 2f4c56bee..91a3bd040 100755
--- a/xCAT/postscripts/syslog
+++ b/xCAT/postscripts/syslog
@@ -313,5 +313,5 @@ else
 fi
 
 #keep a record
-logger -t xCAT "Install: syslog setup"
+logger -t xCAT -p local4.info "Install: syslog setup"
 exit 0