User Guide
x Preface
Hitachi USP V Cross-OS File Exchange 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.