Getting Started Step 2: Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager ● 28Starting the Agent on LinuxOn systems running Linux, the Adaptec Storage Manager agent starts automatically when thesystem is powered on.To verify that the agent is running:1 Open a shell window.2 Enter this command: ps -ef | grep StorAgnt.shIf the agent is running, it’s listed as sh StorAgnt.sh.3 Manage and monitor the system by logging into it as a remote system (see page 51).The Adaptec Storage Manager agent’s default settings are suitable for most storage spaces. Tocustomize the settings for your specific requirements, see page 56.Starting the Agent on NetWareTo start the agent:1 From the NetWare console, type: LOAD RaidAgnt2 Press Enter.3 Manage and monitor the system by logging into it as a remote system (see page 51).The Adaptec Storage Manager agent’s default settings are suitable for most storage spaces. Tocustomize the settings for your specific requirements, see page 56.Understanding Permission LevelsWhen you log in to Adaptec Storage Manager, your permission level is identical to youroperating system permission level. For example, if you have Administrator permissions onyour operating system, you also have Administrator permissions in Adaptec Storage Manager.Note: NetWare users only—See Configuring NetWare User Authentication on page 29.This section describes the three different permission levels.Administrator LevelLogging in as an Administrator allows you full access to manage and modify the controllers,disk drives, and logical drives that are part of your storage space.To log in as an Administrator:● Windows—Enter a valid user name and password for the Administrator or AdministrativeUser on the system. (The Administrative User is any member of the local Administratorsgroup, which can, in a Domain configuration, include Domain Administrators.)● Linux—Enter root for the user name and enter the root password.● Netware—See page 29.
