Optional Fiber Channel express modules are available to facilitate migration of data from legacy storage subsystems to the Exadata Storage Servers integrated with the SPARC SuperCluster T4-4. The optional Fiber Channel express modules are not included in standard SPARC SuperCluster T4-4 configurations and must be purchased separately.
The following options are supported:
SG-XPCIEFCGBE-E8-N Sun StorageTek Dual 8Gb FC Dual 1 GbE HBA in ExpressModule form factor, RoHS-6 compliant, Emulex X-option
SG-XPCIEFCGBE-Q8-N Sun StorageTek Dual 8Gb FC Dual 1 GbE HBA in ExpressModule form factor, RoHS-6 compliant, Qlogic. X-option
The optional Fiber Channel express modules can be installed in any or all of these remaining express module slots that are not populated by 10 GbE NICs or InfiniBand HCAs:
Slot 0
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 8
Slot 11
Slot 13
Slot 15
See Card and Port Locations (SPARC T4-4 Servers) for more information on the slot locations on the SPARC T4-4 servers.
Slots for express modules in a SPARC T4-4 server are assigned to various domains. The selection of an express module slot depends on how domains are configured on your SPARC SuperCluster T4-4. See Understanding the SPARC SuperCluster T4-4 Configurations for more information.
Note the following restrictions when using the optional Fiber Channel express modules:
When installed in slots associated with Application Domains running either Oracle Solaris 10 or Oracle Solaris 11, the Fiber Channel express modules can be used for any purpose, including database file storage for supported databases other than Oracle Database 11gR2.
When installed in slots associated with Database Domains, the Fiber Channel express modules can be used for data migration only, and not for storage of Oracle Database 11gR2 data.
Oracle discourages the use of additional network interfaces based on the GbE ports on the Fiber Channel express modules. Oracle will not support questions or issues with networks based on these ports.
For instructions for installing an express module, refer to:
The documentation provided with your express module
The SPARC T4-4 server service manual at: