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 Utilities -> System
- System Time-outs Change the default settings for system time-outs
- Erase Cache Erase cache and regenerate discovery events
- RUN Agent Manually run the rasagent program, rather than execute from the cron facility
- Email-Configuration Email a detailed report of the Agent configuration
- Recover Configuration Recover the configuration from a different host.
- Ras Password Change the security password for the Admin GUI
- User / Roles Maintain users and roles
- Clear Login Clear the Login
 

 
Change System Time-outs [ Top ]

System time-outs are the values the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment Agent uses to ensure it does not spend too much time waiting on a response for commands to return.

To change system time-out settings:

  • Click [System Time-Out] from the System page.
  • Change the default settings for scheduled time-outs and click Submit.
  • To return to the default settings, click Defaults.
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    Erase Device Cache [ Top ]

    When you select an existing device, the last report in the cache for that device is erased. This forces the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment Agent to regenerate discovery events.

    To erase a device's cache:

    1. Select a host from the [Select Slave Host] menu and click GO.
    2. Click the device to erase its cache.

    Caution: There are no safeguard questions for this function. Once you have selected a device, the instrumentation report for that device is immediately erased.

    The [Erase All Files] function erases the cache of all the devices in the list. The list is removed once the erase has successfully completed. Although the device's cache is erased, the device will still be monitored.  

     

     
    Manually Run the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment Agent[ Top ]

    Although the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment Agent is normally executed from the cron facility, the RUN option enables you to run the agent manually.

    To run the agent manually, select from the [Select Host] menu and click RUN.

    Note: On some devices, such as the Sun StorEdge A5000 array, the agent automatically extracts revision information once a week. If you click Audit All Devices, you manually force the agent to run an extensive probe of all devices, rather than having to wait until the next run.  

     

     
    Email Configuration [ Top ]

    You can forward a detailed report of the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment Configuration via email that includes a list of all devices being monitored and the last instrumentation report available for each host. You can also forward topology information.

    To forward a Configuration Report, type an email address into the Email Address text box and click EMAIL.

    Note: The Email Configuration function enables personnel to view cofiguration information. Note, however, that in order to view the topology in an emailed configuration report, the browser must have access to the SWAN.  

     

     
    Recover Configuration [ Top ]

    The Recover Configuration function enables you to recover the agent configuration from the alternate master. The agent configuration includes identification information related to devices and hosts. The recovered configuration lists all devices being monitored and the last instrumentation report available for each host.  

     

     
    Change Password [ Top ]

    Use the Password Maintenance window to change the security password for the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment.

    To change the security password, you must know the current password. If you do not the current password, use the save_password utility to create a new one.

    Note: The default login and password after inititial installation are ras / agent (all lowercase).  

     

     
    Update User Roles [ Top ]

    The Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment administrator can assign permission privileges for the categories listed below. In addition to assigning privileges, the administrator can add a new user, maintain passwords, and update or remove existing users.
    PrivilegeDescription
    userCannot make changes in the maintenance functions
    adminRequired to add, delete, or update in the Maintenance section
    testRequired to run tests
    scriptRequired to run scripts
    expertRequired to use the FC analysis section

    Note: To remove a user, the administrator must delete the encrypted password and click [Add/Update].  

     

     
    Clear Login [ Top ]

    Clears the current login and allows the user to login as a different user without having to exit from the browser.

    Note User must press [Cancel] on the "Question Authorization failed retry?" and Reload the browser page to return to the login screen.