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Updated: May 2016
Oracle
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SuperCluster T5-8 Owner's Guide
Document Information
Using This Documentation
Product Documentation Library
Feedback
Understanding the System
Understanding Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
Spares Kit Components
Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 Restrictions
Identifying Hardware Components
Full Rack Components
Half Rack Components
Understanding the Hardware Components and Connections
Understanding the Hardware Components
SPARC T5-8 Servers
Exadata Storage Servers
ZFS Storage Appliance
Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 Switches
Cisco Catalyst 4948 Ethernet Management Switch
Power Distribution Units
Understanding the Physical Connections
Understanding the SPARC T5-8 Server Physical Connections
PCIe Slots (SPARC T5-8 Servers)
Card Locations (SPARC T5-8 Servers)
NET MGT and NET0-3 Port Locations (SPARC T5-8 Servers)
InfiniBand Private Network Physical Connections (SPARC T5-8 Servers)
Oracle ILOM Management Network Physical Connections (SPARC T5-8 Servers)
1-GbE Host Management Network Physical Connections (SPARC T5-8 Servers)
10-GbE Client Access Network Physical Connections (SPARC T5-8 Servers)
Understanding the Exadata Storage Server Physical Connections
InfiniBand Private Network Physical Connections (Exadata Storage Servers)
Oracle ILOM Management Network Physical Connections (Exadata Storage Servers)
1-GbE Host Management Network Physical Connections (Exadata Storage Servers)
Understanding the ZFS Storage Appliance Physical Connections
InfiniBand Private Network Physical Connections (ZFS Storage Appliance)
Oracle ILOM Management Network Physical Connections (ZFS Storage Appliance)
1-GbE Host Management Network Physical Connections (ZFS Storage Appliance)
SAS Physical Connections (ZFS Storage Appliance)
Cluster Physical Connections (ZFS Storage Appliance)
Power Distribution Units Physical Connections
Understanding the Software Configurations
Understanding Domains
Dedicated Domains
Understanding SR-IOV Domain Types
Root Domains
I/O Domains
Understanding General Configuration Information
Logical Domains and the PCIe Slots Overview
Management Network Overview
10-GbE Client Access Network Overview
InfiniBand Network Overview
InfiniBand Network Data Paths for a Database Domain
InfiniBand Network Data Paths for an Application Domain
Understanding Half Rack Configurations
Logical Domain Configurations and PCIe Slot Mapping (Half Rack)
Understanding Large Domains (Half Rack)
Percentage of CPU and Memory Resource Allocation
Management Network
10-GbE Client Access Network
InfiniBand Network
Understanding Medium Domains (Half Rack)
Percentage of CPU and Memory Resource Allocation
Management Network
10-GbE Client Access Network
InfiniBand Network
Understanding Small Domains (Half Rack)
Percentage of CPU and Memory Resource Allocation
Management Network
10-GbE Client Access Network
InfiniBand Network
Understanding Full Rack Configurations
Logical Domain Configurations and PCIe Slot Mapping (Full Rack)
Understanding Giant Domains (Full Rack)
Percentage of CPU and Memory Resource Allocation
Management Network
10-GbE Client Access Network
InfiniBand Network
Understanding Large Domains (Full Rack)
Percentage of CPU and Memory Resource Allocation
Management Network
10-GbE Client Access Network
InfiniBand Network
Understanding Medium Domains (Full Rack)
Percentage of CPU and Memory Resource Allocation
Management Network
10-GbE Client Access Network
InfiniBand Network
Understanding Small Domains (Full Rack)
Percentage of CPU and Memory Resource Allocation
Management Network
10-GbE Client Access Network
InfiniBand Network
Understanding Clustering Software
Cluster Software for the Database Domain
Cluster Software for the Oracle Solaris Application Domains
Understanding the Network Requirements
Network Requirements Overview
Network Connection Requirements for Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
Understanding Default IP Addresses
Default IP Addresses
Default Host Names and IP Addresses
Default Host Names and IP Addresses for the Oracle ILOM and Host Management Networks
Default Host Names and IP Addresses for the InfiniBand and 10-GbE Client Access Networks
Preparing the Site
Cautions and Considerations
Reviewing System Specifications
Physical Specifications
Installation and Service Area
Rack and Floor Cutout Dimensions
Reviewing Power Requirements
Power Consumption
Facility Power Requirements
Grounding Requirements
PDU Power Requirements
PDU Thresholds
PDU Thresholds (Quarter-Populated Racks)
PDU Thresholds (Half-Populated Racks)
PDU Thresholds (Fully-Populated Racks)
Preparing for Cooling
Environmental Requirements
Heat Dissipation and Airflow Requirements
Perforated Floor Tiles
Preparing the Unloading Route and Unpacking Area
Shipping Package Dimensions
Loading Dock and Receiving Area Requirements
Access Route Guidelines
Unpacking Area
Preparing the Network
Network Connection Requirements
Network IP Address Requirements
Prepare DNS for the System
Installing the System
Installation Overview
Oracle Safety Information
Unpacking the System
Tools for Installation
Find the Unpacking Instructions
Unpack and Inspect the System
Moving the Rack Into Place
Move Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
Install a Ground Cable (Optional)
Adjust the Leveling Feet
Powering on the System for the First Time
Connect Power Cords to the Rack
Power On the System
Connect a Laptop to the System
Connect to a 10-GbE Client Access Network
Using an Optional Fibre Channel PCIe Card
Maintaining the System
Cautions and Warnings
Powering Off the System
Graceful Power Off Sequence
Shut Down the Exadata Storage Servers
Power Off the Exadata Storage Servers
Gracefully Shut Down LDoms
Emergency Power Off
Power On the System
Identify the Version of SuperCluster Software
SuperCluster Tools
Managing Oracle Solaris 11 Boot Environments
Advantages to Maintaining Multiple Boot Environments
Create a Boot Environment
Mount to a Different Build Environment
Reboot to the Original Boot Environment
Remove Unwanted Boot Environments
Using Dynamic Intimate Shared Memory
DISM Restrictions
Disable DISM
Component-Specific Service Procedures
Maintaining Exadata Storage Servers
Monitor Write-through Caching Mode
Shut Down or Reboot an Exadata Storage Server
Drop an Exadata Storage Server
Tuning the System (ssctuner)
ssctuner Overview
Monitor ssctuner Activity
View Log Files
Configure the EMAIL_ADDRESS Property
Change ssctuner Properties and Disable Features
Configure ssctuner to Run compliance(1M) Benchmarks
Monitor and View the Compliance Benchmark
Install ssctuner
Enable ssctuner
Configuring CPU and Memory Resources (osc-setcoremem)
osc-setcoremem Overview
Minimum and Maximum Resources (Dedicated Domains)
Supported Domain Configurations
Plan CPU and Memory Allocations
Display the Current Domain Configuration (osc-setcoremem)
Display the Current Domain Configuration (ldm)
Change CPU/Memory Allocations (Socket Granularity)
Change CPU/Memory Allocations (Core Granularity)
Park Cores and Memory
Access osc-setcoremem Log Files
View the SP Configuration
Revert to a Previous CPU/Memory Configuration
Remove a CPU/Memory Configuration
Monitoring the System
Monitoring the System Using Auto Service Request
ASR Overview
ASR Resources
ASR Installation Overview
Configure SNMP Trap Destinations for Exadata Storage Servers
Configure ASR on the ZFS Storage Appliance
Configure ASR on SPARC T5-8 Servers (Oracle ILOM)
Configuring ASR on the SPARC T5-8 Servers (Oracle Solaris 11)
Enable the HTTP Receiver on the ASR Manager
Enable HTTPS on ASR Manager (Optional)
Register SPARC T5-8 Servers With Oracle Solaris 11 or Database Domains to ASR Manager
Approve and Verify ASR Asset Activation
Monitoring the System Using OCM
OCM Overview
Install Oracle Configuration Manager on SPARC T5-8 Servers
Monitoring the System Using EM Exadata Plug-in
System Requirements
Known Issues With EM Exadata Plug-in
Configuring Exalogic Software
Exalogic Software Overview
Exalogic Software Prerequisites
Enable Domain-Level Enhancements
Enable Cluster-Level Session Replication Enhancements
Configuring Grid Link Data Source for Dept1_Cluster1
Grid Link Data Source
Fast Connection Failover
Runtime Connection Load Balancing
XA Affinity
SCAN Addresses
Secure Communication using Oracle Wallet
Create a GridLink Data Source on Dept1_Cluster1
Configuring SDP-Enabled JDBC Drivers for Dept1_Cluster1
Configure the Database to Support Infiniband
Enable SDP Support for JDBC
Monitor SDP Sockets Using netstat on Oracle Solaris
Configuring SDP InfiniBand Listener for Exalogic Connections
Create an SDP Listener on the InfiniBand Network
Understanding Internal Cabling
Connector Locations
Identifying InfiniBand Fabric Connections
IB Spine Switch
IB Leaf Switch No. 1
IB Leaf Switch No. 2
Ethernet Management Switch Connections
ZFS Storage Appliance Connections
Single-Phase PDU Cabling
Three-Phase PDU Cabling
Connecting Multiple Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 Systems
Multi-Rack Cabling Overview
Two-Rack Cabling
Three-Rack Cabling
Four-Rack Cabling
Five-Rack Cabling
Six-Rack Cabling
Seven-Rack Cabling
Eight-Rack Cabling
Connecting Expansion Racks
Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack Components
Preparing for Installation
Reviewing System Specifications
Physical Specifications
Reviewing Power Requirements
System Power Consumption
PDU Power Requirements
Preparing for Cooling
Environmental Requirements
Heat Dissipation and Airflow Requirements
Perforated Floor Tiles
Preparing the Unloading Route and Unpacking Area
Shipping Package Dimensions
Preparing the Network
Network Requirements Overview
Network Connection and IP Address Requirements
Installing the Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack
Expansion Rack Default IP Addresses
Understanding Expansion Rack Internal Cabling
Front and Rear Expansion Rack Layout
Oracle ILOM Cabling
Administrative Gigabit Ethernet Port Cabling Tables
Single-Phase PDU Cabling
Three-Phase Power Distribution Unit Cabling
InfiniBand Network Cabling
Connecting an Expansion Rack to Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
InfiniBand Switch Information for Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
InfiniBand Switch Information for the Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack
Connecting an Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Quarter Rack to Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
Connecting an Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half Rack or Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Full Rack to Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
Two-Rack Cabling
Three-Rack Cabling
Four-Rack Cabling
Five-Rack Cabling
Six-Rack Cabling
Seven-Rack Cabling
Eight-Rack Cabling
Nine-Rack Cabling
Ten-Rack Cabling
Eleven-Rack Cabling
Twelve-Rack Cabling
Thirteen-Rack Cabling
Fourteen-Rack Cabling
Fifteen-Rack Cabling
Sixteen-Rack Cabling
Seventeen-Rack Cabling
Eighteen-Rack Cabling
Index
Index A
Index B
Index C
Index D
Index E
Index G
Index H
Index I
Index L
Index M
Index N
Index O
Index P
Index R
Index S
Index T
Index U
Index V
Index W
Index Z
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Index
A
alert messages
battery learn cycle
Monitor Write-through Caching Mode
Application Domain
clustering software
Cluster Software for the Oracle Solaris Application Domains
InfiniBand network
InfiniBand Network Data Paths for an Application Domain
ASR
Monitoring the System Using Auto Service Request
configure SNMP traps
Configure SNMP Trap Destinations for Exadata Storage Servers
configure SPARC T5-8 servers ILOM
Configure ASR on SPARC T5-8 Servers (Oracle ILOM)
configure SPARC T5-8 servers Solaris OS
Configuring ASR on the SPARC T5-8 Servers (Oracle Solaris 11)
configure storage appliance
Configure ASR on the ZFS Storage Appliance
enable HTTPS on ASR Manager
Enable HTTPS on ASR Manager (Optional)
register SPARC T5-8 domains
Register SPARC T5-8 Servers With Oracle Solaris 11 or Database Domains to ASR Manager
verify assets
Approve and Verify ASR Asset Activation
Auto Service Request
Monitoring the System Using Auto Service Request
B
batteries
learn cycle
Monitor Write-through Caching Mode
boot environments, managing
Managing Oracle Solaris 11 Boot Environments
C
cabling tables for the Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
Understanding Internal Cabling
cautions
Cautions and Warnings
changing
ssctuner
properties
Change ssctuner Properties and Disable Features
Cisco Catalyst 4948 Ethernet management switch
description
Cisco Catalyst 4948 Ethernet Management Switch
client access connections
SPARC T5-8 servers
10-GbE Client Access Network Physical Connections (SPARC T5-8 Servers)
cluster connections
ZFS storage appliance
Cluster Physical Connections (ZFS Storage Appliance)
clustering software
Understanding Clustering Software
core granularity
Change CPU/Memory Allocations (Core Granularity)
osc-setcoremem Overview
CPU and memory
changing allocations
Change CPU/Memory Allocations (Core Granularity)
Change CPU/Memory Allocations (Socket Granularity)
configuring
Configuring CPU and Memory Resources (osc-setcoremem)
displaying configurations
Display the Current Domain Configuration (osc-setcoremem)
parking
Park Cores and Memory
planning allocations
Plan CPU and Memory Allocations
removing a resource configuration
Remove a CPU/Memory Configuration
reverting to a previous configuration
Revert to a Previous CPU/Memory Configuration
supported domain configurations
Supported Domain Configurations
tool overview
osc-setcoremem Overview
D
Database Domain
clustering software
Cluster Software for the Database Domain
InfiniBand network
InfiniBand Network Data Paths for a Database Domain
dedicated domains
Supported Domain Configurations
DISM
disabling
Disable DISM
restrictions
DISM Restrictions
displaying CPU and memory allocations
Display the Current Domain Configuration (osc-setcoremem)
dynamic intimate shared memory
Using Dynamic Intimate Shared Memory
E
emergency power off
Emergency Power Off
enabling
ssctuner
Enable ssctuner
Exadata Storage Servers
description
Exadata Storage Servers
host management connections
1-GbE Host Management Network Physical Connections (Exadata Storage Servers)
InfiniBand connections
InfiniBand Private Network Physical Connections (Exadata Storage Servers)
Oracle ILOM connections
Oracle ILOM Management Network Physical Connections (Exadata Storage Servers)
physical connections
Understanding the Exadata Storage Server Physical Connections
powering off
Power Off the Exadata Storage Servers
shutting down
Shut Down the Exadata Storage Servers
G
ground cable, attaching
Install a Ground Cable (Optional)
H
host management connections
Exadata Storage Servers
1-GbE Host Management Network Physical Connections (Exadata Storage Servers)
SPARC T5-8 servers
1-GbE Host Management Network Physical Connections (SPARC T5-8 Servers)
ZFS storage appliance
1-GbE Host Management Network Physical Connections (ZFS Storage Appliance)
humidity requirements
Exadata X5-2 Expansion Rack Specifications
I
InfiniBand connections
Exadata Storage Servers
InfiniBand Private Network Physical Connections (Exadata Storage Servers)
SPARC T5-8 servers
InfiniBand Private Network Physical Connections (SPARC T5-8 Servers)
ZFS storage appliance
InfiniBand Private Network Physical Connections (ZFS Storage Appliance)
installation workflow
Installation Overview
installing
ssctuner
Install ssctuner
IP addresses
default for Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
Understanding Default IP Addresses
L
laptop, connecting
Connect a Laptop to the System
ldm
command
Display the Current Domain Configuration (ldm)
leaf switches
InfiniBand Switch Information for the Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack
InfiniBand Switch Information for Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
Multi-Rack Cabling Overview
leveling feet, adjusting
Adjust the Leveling Feet
logical domains
host management network
Management Network Overview
InfiniBand network
InfiniBand Network Overview
M
maintenance access requirements
Installation and Service Area
managing boot environments
Managing Oracle Solaris 11 Boot Environments
mixed domains
Supported Domain Configurations
monitoring
ssctuner
activity
Monitor ssctuner Activity
moving the Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
Move Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
N
network diagram for Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
Network Requirements Overview
network requirements
Network Requirements Overview
Network Requirements Overview
O
OCM
OCM Overview
install
Install Oracle Configuration Manager on SPARC T5-8 Servers
Oracle Configuration Manager
OCM Overview
OCM Overview
Oracle Exadata Storage HC Expansion Rack
components
Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack Components
Oracle ILOM connections
Exadata Storage Servers
Oracle ILOM Management Network Physical Connections (Exadata Storage Servers)
SPARC T5-8 servers
Oracle ILOM Management Network Physical Connections (SPARC T5-8 Servers)
ZFS storage appliance
Oracle ILOM Management Network Physical Connections (ZFS Storage Appliance)
Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
cabling tables
Understanding Internal Cabling
default IP addresses
Understanding Default IP Addresses
description
Understanding Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
hardware components
Identifying Hardware Components
monitoring using Auto Service Request
Monitoring the System Using Auto Service Request
monitoring using Oracle Configuration Manager
OCM Overview
moving
Move Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
network diagram
Network Requirements Overview
physical connections
Understanding the Physical Connections
power distribution units
description
Power Distribution Units
understanding components
Understanding the Hardware Components
osc-setcoremem
command
core granularity
Change CPU/Memory Allocations (Core Granularity)
displaying resource configuration
Display the Current Domain Configuration (osc-setcoremem)
for configuring resources
Configuring CPU and Memory Resources (osc-setcoremem)
log files
Access osc-setcoremem Log Files
overview
osc-setcoremem Overview
parking resources
Park Cores and Memory
socket granularity
Change CPU/Memory Allocations (Socket Granularity)
P
parking cores and memory
Park Cores and Memory
PCIe slots, SPARC T5-8 servers
PCIe Slots (SPARC T5-8 Servers)
physical connections
Exadata Storage Servers
Understanding the Exadata Storage Server Physical Connections
Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
Understanding the Physical Connections
power distribution units
Power Distribution Units Physical Connections
SPARC T5-8 servers
Understanding the SPARC T5-8 Server Physical Connections
ZFS storage appliance
Understanding the ZFS Storage Appliance Physical Connections
planning CPU and memory allocations
Plan CPU and Memory Allocations
power cords, connecting
Connect Power Cords to the Rack
power distribution units
physical connections
Power Distribution Units Physical Connections
power switches
Power Switches on PDU
powering off the system
Powering Off the System
gracefully
Graceful Power Off Sequence
powering on the system
Power On the System
R
raised floor, preparing
Rack and Floor Cutout Dimensions
receiving requirements
Shipping Package Dimensions
requirements
humidity
Exadata X5-2 Expansion Rack Specifications
maintenance access
Installation and Service Area
receiving
Shipping Package Dimensions
space
Physical Specifications
temperature
Exadata X5-2 Expansion Rack Specifications
unpacking
Shipping Package Dimensions
Root Domains
Supported Domain Configurations
S
SAS connections, ZFS storage appliance
SAS Physical Connections (ZFS Storage Appliance)
setcoremem
deprecated command
Configuring CPU and Memory Resources (osc-setcoremem)
setting
battery learn cycle
Monitor Write-through Caching Mode
shutting down
domains
Gracefully Shut Down LDoms
storage servers
Shut Down the Exadata Storage Servers
socket granularity
Change CPU/Memory Allocations (Socket Granularity)
osc-setcoremem Overview
SP configuration files
View the SP Configuration
space requirements
Physical Specifications
SPARC T5-8 servers
client access connections
10-GbE Client Access Network Physical Connections (SPARC T5-8 Servers)
description
SPARC T5-8 Servers
host management connections
1-GbE Host Management Network Physical Connections (SPARC T5-8 Servers)
InfiniBand connections
InfiniBand Private Network Physical Connections (SPARC T5-8 Servers)
Oracle ILOM connections
Oracle ILOM Management Network Physical Connections (SPARC T5-8 Servers)
PCIe slots
PCIe Slots (SPARC T5-8 Servers)
physical connections
Understanding the SPARC T5-8 Server Physical Connections
spares kit
Spares Kit Components
spine switches
InfiniBand Switch Information for the Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack
InfiniBand Switch Information for Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
Multi-Rack Cabling Overview
ssctuner
command
enabling
Enable ssctuner
installing
Install ssctuner
log files
View Log Files
monitoring
Monitor ssctuner Activity
overview
ssctuner Overview
properties
Change ssctuner Properties and Disable Features
Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 switches
description
Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 Switches
supported domain configurations
Supported Domain Configurations
T
temperature requirements
Exadata X5-2 Expansion Rack Specifications
tools need for installation
Tools for Installation
tuning the system
Tuning the System (ssctuner)
U
unpacking requirements
Shipping Package Dimensions
V
viewing
ssctuner
log files
View Log Files
W
warnings
Cautions and Warnings
Z
ZFS storage appliance
cluster connections
Cluster Physical Connections (ZFS Storage Appliance)
description
ZFS Storage Appliance
host management connections
1-GbE Host Management Network Physical Connections (ZFS Storage Appliance)
InfiniBand connections
InfiniBand Private Network Physical Connections (ZFS Storage Appliance)
Oracle ILOM connections
Oracle ILOM Management Network Physical Connections (ZFS Storage Appliance)
physical connections
Understanding the ZFS Storage Appliance Physical Connections
SAS connections
SAS Physical Connections (ZFS Storage Appliance)
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