Hitachi MK-96RD621-08 - Manual (Page 11)

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Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V/VM Hitachi Storage Navigator 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.
The terms “Universal Storage Platform VM” and “USP VM” refer to all models of
the Hitachi Universal Storage Platform VM, unless otherwise noted.
This document uses the following typographic conventions:
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
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>
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).