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italic text Provides emphasis
Identifies variables
Identifies class properties
Identifies paths and Internet addresses
Identifies document titles
code
text Identifies CLI output
Identifies command syntax examples
For readability, command names in the narrative portions of this guide are presented in mixed
lettercase: for example, switchShow. In actual examples, command lettercase is often all
lowercase. Otherwise, this manual specifically notes those cases in which a command is case
sensitive.
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.
ATTENTION
An Attention statement indicates potential damage to hardware or data.
Key terms
For definitions specific to Brocade and Fibre Channel, see the technical glossaries on Brocade
Connect. See
“Brocade resources” on page xiii for instructions on accessing Brocade Connect.
For definitions of SAN-specific terms, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association online
dictionary at:
http://www.snia.org/education/dictionary
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