Document conventions
This term "Compute Blade" refers to 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 text
Command name and option, drive name, file name, folder name,
directory name, code, file content, system and application output,
user input
< > (angle brackets) Variable (used when italic is not enough to identify variable)
[ ] (square brackets) Optional value
{ } (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 the presence of a potential risk that
might cause severe damage to the equipment
and/or damage to surrounding properties.
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.
Getting help
If you purchased this product from an authorized HDS reseller, contact that
reseller for support. For the name of your nearest HDS authorized reseller,
refer to the HDS support web site for locations and contact information. To
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Preface
Hitachi Compute Blade 500 Series System Service Manual