It is not recommended to enable logging on the default L2 Ethernet DFW rule in a Production environment for any sustained period of time.
If logging must be enabled on an L2 rule, it is advised to create a new L2 rule specific to the traffic flow in question and enable logging on that rule only.
To disable logging follow the following steps:
Login to NSX manager > Click on Security > Distributed Firewall > ETHERNET > Expand Default Layer2 Section >
Click on settings for Default Layer2 Rule:
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Disable Logging and apply: