Hitachi Universal Storage Platform VM, Installation Planning Manual

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Preface
Hitachi Universal Storage Platform VM Installation Planning Guide
Referenced Document
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Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V/VM User and Reference Guide
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MK-96RD635
Document Conventions
The term “Universal Storage Platform VM” refers to all models of the
Universal Storage Platform VM storage system, unless otherwise noted.
This document uses the following icons to draw attention to information:
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Convention for Storage Capacity Values
Physical storage capacity values (e.g., disk drive capacity) are calculated
based on the following values:
1 KB = 1,000 bytes
1 MB = 1,000
2
bytes
1 GB = 1,000
3
bytes
1 TB = 1,000
4
bytes
1 PB = 1,000
5
bytes
Logical storage capacity values (e.g., logical device capacity) are calculated
based on the following values:
1 KB = 1,024 bytes
1 MB = 1,024 KB or 1,024
2
bytes
1 GB = 1,024 MB or 1,024
3
bytes
1 TB = 1,024 GB or 1,024
4
bytes
1 PB = 1,024 TB or 1,024
5
bytes
1 block = 512 bytes
Acronyms and
Abbreviations
Defines the acronyms and abbreviations used in this
document.
Chapter Description
Icon Meaning Description
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Note Calls attention to important and/or additional information.
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Tip Provides helpful information, guidelines, or suggestions for
performing tasks more effectively.
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Caution Warns the user of adverse conditions and/or consequences
(e.g., disruptive operations).
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WARNING Warns the user of severe conditions and/or consequences
(e.g., destructive operations).