The following networks are used with the Exalogic machine:
Management network
Client access network
InfiniBand private network (IPoIB)
The InfiniBand private network is a non-routable network fully contained in the Exalogic machine, and it does not connect to your existing network. This network is automatically configured during installation.
Note:
All networks must be on distinct and separate subnets from each other.
All IP addresses must be statically assigned IP addresses, not dynamically assigned (DHCP) addresses.
This section contains the following worksheets:
Table 6-5 is the general network configuration worksheet. Fill out this worksheet and provide it to the Oracle representative, or use as a reference to complete the initial configuration of your Exalogic machine. Information entered in this worksheet is used as input to Oracle Exalogic Configuration Utility. This worksheet includes fields in the Exalogic Configurator spreadsheet that typically require data.
Table 6-5 General Network Configuration Worksheet
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Domain name |
Company network domain name. Example: abc.example.com |
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Region |
Name of the country in which the Exalogic machine resides. |
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Time Zone |
Valid time zone. |
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IP address of the Domain Name Server |
IP address of one or more network name servers (up to four servers). Example: 10.25.45.123, 10.25.45.125 |
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NTP Server |
IP address of one or more Network Time Protocol servers (up to four servers). Example: 10.12.13.14, 10.12.13.15 |
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Search Domains |
A list of search domains for name lookup (up to four domains). Example: example.com, example.org |
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Default Gateway |
IP address of the default gateway in your organization. Example: 10.203.72.2 |
The management network is used for administrative work for all components of the Exalogic machine. It connects the NET0 (igb0 on Oracle Solaris) network interface on all compute nodes, Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM), server heads of the storage appliance, and InfiniBand gateways/switches to the Cisco Ethernet switch in the rack.
The Cisco Ethernet switch supplied with the Exalogic machine is minimally configured during installation. The minimal configuration disables IP routing, and sets the following:
First management IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for NET0 (igb0 for Oracle Solaris)
First IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for ILOM
Additional configuration, such as defining multiple virtual local area networks (VLANs) or enabling routing, may be required for the switch to operate properly in your environment and is beyond the scope of the installation service. If additional configuration is needed, then your network administrator must perform the necessary configuration steps during installation of the Exalogic machine.
Table 6-6 is the management network configuration worksheet. Fill out this worksheet and provide it to the Oracle representative, or use as a reference to complete the initial configuration of your Exalogic machine. Information entered in this worksheet is used as input to Oracle Exalogic Configuration Utility. This worksheet includes fields in the Exalogic Configurator spreadsheet that typically require data.
Table 6-6 Management Network Configuration Worksheet
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First Management IP address or First ILOM IP address |
First IP address in the sequential range used for management/network interfaces. This network must be distinct from all other networks on the Exalogic machine. Example: 10.204.74.100 |
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Subnet mask |
Subnet mask for the management network. Example: 255.255.248.0 |
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Gateway IP address |
Gateway IP address for the management network. Example: 10.204.72.1 |
The client access network is used for client access to the Exalogic compute nodes. Table 6-7 is the client access network configuration worksheet. Fill out this worksheet and provide it to the Oracle representative, or use as a reference to complete the initial configuration of your Exalogic machine. Information entered in this worksheet is used as input to Oracle Exalogic Configuration Utility. This worksheet includes fields in the Exalogic Configurator spreadsheet that typically require data.
Table 6-7 Client Access Network Configuration Worksheet
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First Client Access IP Address ( |
First IP address in the sequential range used for client access network interfaces. This network must be distinct from all other networks on the Exalogic machine. For information, see IP Address Requirements. |
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Subnet mask |
Subnet mask for client access network. Example: 255.255.252.0 |
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Gateway IP address |
Gateway IP address for the client access network. Example: 172.16.8.1 |
The private InfiniBand network is used for fabric consolidation of inter-processor communication, network and storage. It is optimized for cluster and storage traffic. Table 6-8 is the client access network configuration worksheet. Fill out this worksheet and provide it to the Oracle representative, or use as a reference to complete the initial configuration of your Exalogic machine. Information entered in this worksheet is used as input to Oracle Exalogic Configuration Utility. This worksheet includes fields in the Exalogic Configurator spreadsheet that typically require data.
Table 6-8 Private InfiniBand Network Configuration Worksheet
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First Private InfiniBand IP Address ( |
First IP address in the sequential range used for private InfiniBand network interfaces. This network must be distinct from all other networks on the Exalogic machine. For information, see IP Address Requirements. |
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Subnet mask |
Subnet mask for the private InfiniBand network. Example: 255.255.192.0 |
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Gateway IP address |
Gateway IP address for private InfiniBand network. Example: 172.16.8.2 |