Document Conventions - Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V Configuration Manual

Document Conventions

The terms "Universal Storage Platform V" and "USP V" refer to all models of
the Universal Storage Platform V, unless otherwise noted.
This document uses the following typographic conventions:
Convention
Bold
Italic
screen/code
boldface screen font
< italic screen >
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This document uses icons to draw your attention to certain information. In
order of how critical the information is to your system, these items will be
marked as note, tip, caution, WARNING, or DANGER.
Icon
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Indicates text on a window, other than the window title, including
menus, menu options, buttons, and labels.
Indicates a variable.
Indicates text displayed or entered on screen or at the command
prompt.
Information you must enter is in boldface screen font.
Variables appear in italic screen font between angle brackets.
Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets.
A pound sign at the beginning of a line indicates an operating
system command line prompt.
Meaning
Note Notes call attention to important and/or additional
information.
Tip Tips provide helpful information, guidelines, or suggestions for
performing tasks more effectively.
Caution Cautions notify the user of adverse conditions and/or
consequences (e.g., disruptive operations).
WARNING Warnings notify 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 This symbol warns the user of the possibility of electric shock.
HAZARD! Failure to take appropriate precautions (e.g., do not touch)
could result in serious injury.
ESD Sensitive This symbol indicates 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.
Description
Description
Preface
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