Document conventions – HP XP Array Manager Software User Manual

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viii Preface

Hitachi Cache Manager User’s Guide

Document Conventions

The terms “Universal Storage Platform V” and “USP V” refer to all models of
the Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V, unless otherwise noted.

This document uses the following typographic conventions:

Typographic Convention

Description

Bold

Indicates text on a window, other than the window title, including menus, menu
options, buttons, fields, and labels. Example: Click OK.

Italic

Indicates a variable, which is a placeholder for actual text provided by the user or
system. Example: copy source-file target-file
Note:
Angled brackets (< >) are also used to indicate variables.

screen/code

Indicates text that is displayed on screen or entered by the user.
Example:

# pairdisplay -g oradb

< > angled brackets

Indicates a variable, which is a placeholder for actual text provided by the user or
system. Example:

# pairdisplay -g <group>

Note: Italic font is also used to indicate variables.

[ ] square brackets

Indicates optional values. Example: [ a | b ] indicates that you can choose a, b, or
nothing.

{ } braces

Indicates required or expected values. Example: { a | b } indicates that you must
choose either a or b.

| vertical bar

Indicates that you have a choice between two or more options or arguments.
Examples:

[ a | b ] indicates that you can choose a, b, or nothing.
{ a | b } indicates that you must choose either a or b.

underline

Indicates the default value. Example: [ a | b ]

This document uses the following icons to draw attention to information:

Icon

Meaning

Description

Note

Calls attention to important and/or additional information.

Tip

Provides helpful information, guidelines, or suggestions for performing tasks more
effectively.

Caution

Warns the user of adverse conditions and/or consequences (e.g., disruptive
operations).

WARNING

Warns the user of severe conditions and/or consequences (e.g., destructive
operations).

DANGER

Dangers provide information about how to avoid physical injury to yourself and
others.

ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD!

Warns the user of electric shock hazard. Failure to take appropriate precautions
(e.g., do not touch) could result in serious injury.

ESD Sensitive

Warns the user that the hardware is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Failure to take appropriate precautions (e.g., grounded wriststrap) could result in
damage to the hardware.

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