Document conventions
The term "Compute Blade" see all the models of the Compute Blade, unless
otherwise noted.
The Hitachi Virtualization Manager (HVM) name has been changed to Hitachi
logical partitioning manager (LPAR manager, or LP). If you are using HVM
based logical partitioning feature, substitute references to Hitachi logical
partitioning manager (LPAR manager, or LP) with HVM.
This document uses the following typographic conventions:
Convention Description
Regular text bold In text: keyboard key, parameter name, property name,
hardware labels, hardware button, hardware switch.
In a procedure: user interface item
Italic Variable, emphasis, reference to document title, called-out
term
screen/code Command name and option, drive name, file name, folder
name, directory name, code, file content, system and
application output, user input
< > angled brackets Variable (used when italic is not enough to identify variable).
[ ] (square bracket) Optional values
{ } braces Required or expected value
| vertical bar Choice between two or more options or arguments
This document uses the following icons to draw attention to information:
Icon Meaning Description
WARNING This indicates the presence of a potential risk that
might cause death or severe injury.
CAUTION This indicates the presence of a potential risk that
might cause relatively mild or moderate injury.
NOTICE This indicates a risk of severe damage to the
equipment or damage to nearby items.
Note This indicates notes not directly related to injury
or severe damage to equipment.
Tip This indicates advice on how to make the best use
of the equipment.
The following table shows abbreviations of logical partitioning manager and
logical partition.
Term Abbreviation
logical partitioning manager LPAR manager or LP
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Preface
Hitachi Compute Blade 500 Series Logical partitioning manager User's Guide