2.3 Server Minimum Hardware and Memory Requirements
Each system must meet certain minimum hardware and memory requirements.
Table 2-1 Minimum Hardware and Memory Requirements for Oracle Grid Infrastructure Installation
| Hardware Component | Requirements |
|---|---|
|
Memory (RAM) |
Oracle Grid Infrastructure installations: At least 4 gigabyte (GB) of physical RAM for Oracle Grid Infrastructure for a cluster installations, including installations where you plan to install Oracle RAC |
|
Virtual memory (swap) |
If your server has between 4 GB and 16 GB of RAM, then you should configure a paging file of at least the same size as the RAM. If your server has more than 16 GB of RAM, then the paging file should be 16 GB. |
|
Video adapter |
256 color and at least 1024 x 768 display resolution, so that OUI displays correctly while performing a system console-based installation |
|
Processor |
x64: Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) or AMD 64 |
Note:
32-bit systems are no longer supported for Oracle Grid Infrastructure and Oracle RAC.