HP StorageWorks 8/80 Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Guide v6.1.0 (53-1000 - Page 21

Command syntax conventions Command syntax in the synopsis section follows these conventions: command Commands are printed in bold. --option, option Command options are printed in bold. -argument, arg Arguments. [ ] Optional element. variable Variables are printed in italics. In the help pages, values are underlined or enclosed in angled brackets < >. ... Repeat the previous element, for example "member[;member...]" value Fixed values following arguments are printed in plain font. For example, --show WWN | Boolean. Elements are exclusive. Example: --show -mode egress | ingress Notes, cautions, and warnings The following notices and statements are used in this manual. They are listed below in order of increasing severity of potential hazards. NOTE A note provides a tip, guidance or advice, emphasizes important information, or provides a reference to related information. Regular help page notes are included under the NOTES side heading. ATTENTION An Attention statement indicates potential damage to hardware or data. CAUTION A Caution statement alerts you to situations that can be potentially hazardous to you. DANGER A Danger statement indicates conditions or situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. Safety labels are also attached directly to products to warn of these conditions or situations. Key terms For definitions of SAN-specific terms, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association online dictionary at http://www.snia.org/education/dictionary. Fabric OS Command Reference xxi 53-1000599-02