axel command in solaris

HI guys,

I am using axel command in soalris environment. but it is not returning any output
when i gave below command

#/usr/local/bin/axel -a  -n 10 ftp:<ip>/directory/path
Initializing download: ftp:<ip>/directory/path

what can i do to know whether this is running or not (background)

Thanks &Regards

---------- Post updated 03-14-12 at 10:34 AM ---------- Previous update was 03-13-12 at 05:18 PM ----------

every thing is okey. i.e download is initiating but dont know whether it is running backround or not . (or) am i missing any syntax .

please send you suggestion AEAP.

Thanks & Regards,

Here is a Linux manpage for axel which might help you: : man axel