Preface
Intended Audience
Target readers in this document are the people who configure and operate Hitachi storage using the
Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S).
About Hitachi Data Systems
Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) provides best-in-class information technologies, services and solutions
that deliver compelling customer ROI, unmatched return on assets (ROA) and demonstrable
business impact. With a vision that IT must be virtualized, automated, cloud-ready and sustainable,
Hitachi Data Systems offers solutions that improve IT costs and agility. With more than 6,300
employees worldwide, Hitachi Data Systems does business in more than 100 countries and regions.
The world's leading enterprises, including more than 70 percent of the Fortune 100 and more than 80
percent of the Fortune Global 100, trust Hitachi Data Systems products, services, and solutions.
Hitachi Data Systems believes that data drives our world—and information is the new currency.
To learn more, visit http://www.hds.com.
Getting Help
For help with using SMI-S with Hitachi storage or this users guide please visit the Hitachi Data
Systems developer network community at
https://community.hds.com/community/developer-network.
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