viii  Preface 
Hitachi Compute Blade Embedded 10G DCB Switch Module License Installation Guide 
Document Conventions 
This document uses the following typographic conventions: 
 
In text: keyboard key, parameter name, property name, hardware labels, 
hardware button, hardware switch. 
In a procedure: user interface item 
Variable, emphasis, reference to document title, called-out term 
Command name and option, drive name, file name, folder name, directory 
name, code, file content, system and application output, user input 
Variable (used when italic is not enough to identify variable). 
Required or expected value 
Choice between two or more options or arguments 
 
Default value, for example, [a | b] 
 
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or severe injury. 
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relatively mild or moderate injury. 
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damage to the equipment and/or damage to surrounding properties. 
This indicates notes not directly related to injury or severe damage to 
equipment. 
This indicates advice on how to make the best use of the equipment.