HP XC System Software Release Notes for Version 2.1

$ and # In command examples, a dollar sign ($) represents the
system prompt for the bash shell and also shows that a
user is in non-root mode. A pound sign (#) indicates that
the user is in root or superuser mode.
[ ] In command syntax and examples, brackets ([ ]) indicate
that the contents are optional. If the contents are separated
by a pipe character ( | ), you must choose one of the items.
{ } In command syntax and examples, braces ({ }) indicate that
the contents are required. If the contents are separated by
a pipe character (|), you must choose one of the items.
...
In command syntax and examples, horizontal ellipsis
points ( … ) indicate that the preceding element can be
repeated as many times as necessary.
.
.
.
In programming examples, screen displays, and command
output, vertical ellipsis points indicate an omission of
information that does not alter the meaning or affect the
user if it is not shown.
| In command syntax and examples, a pipe character ( | )
separates items in a list of choices.
discover
(8)
A cross-reference to a manpage includes the appropriate
section number in parentheses. For example, discover
(8)
indicates that you can find information on the discover
command in Section 8 of the manpages.
Ctrl/x In interactive command examples, this symbol indicates
that you hold down the first named key while pressing the
key or button that follows the slash ( / ).
When it occurs in the body of text, the action of pressing
two or more keys is shown without the box. For example:
Press Ctrl/x to exit the application.
Enter The name of a keyboard key. Enter and Return both refer to
the same key.
Note
A note calls attention to information that is important to
understand before continuing.
Caution
A caution calls attention to important information that if
not understood or followed will result in data loss, data
corruption, or a system malfunction.
Warning
A warning calls attention to important information that if
not understood or followed will result in personal injury
or nonrecoverable system problems.
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