2 Introduction

This chapter describes the features and hardware components of an Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine.

It contains the following topics:

2.1 About Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine

Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine is an engineered solution that includes a memory-centric hardware platform, proven in-memory technology from Oracle TimesTen, and the breadth of Oracle Business Intelligence Foundation Suite functionality. Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine enables Oracle Business Intelligence software users to gain quick insight, make better decisions, and take immediate actions. For system administrators, the pre-engineered system simplifies the process of setting up and maintaining an enterprise-level, high-performance Business Intelligence implementation. It eliminates the risk associated with procuring the system infrastructure from multiple vendors. Oracle's technology is designed to scale seamlessly from small departmental installations to large scale enterprise Business Intelligence deployments.

2.2 Hardware Configuration

Table 2-1 describes the configuration for each of the hardware components of the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine.

Table 2-1 Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Hardware

Component Description

Core Components

Compute Server

For X5-4: Oracle Server X5-4

For X4-4: Sun Server X4-4

For X3-4 and earlier: One Sun Fire X4470 M2 server

Power Supply

Two power supply units: 1U A239A 2000-watt AC power supply

System Processor

For X5-4: Four CPUs: E7-8895v3, 18C, 2.6 GHz, 155W, 44MB Cache, 8 GT/s QPI, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel HT Technology Processor with Heatsink. X-Option. RoHS

For X4-4: Four CPUs: E7-8895v2, 10C, 2.8 GHz, 155W, 37.5MB Cache, 8 GT/s QPI, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel HT Technology Processor with Heatsink. X-Option. RoHS

For X3-4 and earlier: Four CPUs: E7-4870, 10C, 2.4 GHz, 130W, 30MB Cache, 6.4 GT/s QPI, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel HT Technology Processor with Heatsink. X-Option. RoHS

System Memory

For X5-4: Sixty-four dual in-line memory modules: 32 GB, DDR3 LRDIMM-1600 (total system memory: 2 TB per server, upgradable to 3 TB)

For X4-4: Sixty-four dual in-line memory modules: 32 GB, DDR3 LRDIMM-1600 (total system memory: 2 TB per server)

For X3-4: Sixty-four dual in-line memory modules: 32 GB, DDR3 RDIMM-1066 (total system memory: 2 TB per server)

For X2-4: Sixty-four dual in-line memory modules: LV DIMM, 16 GB, DDR3-1066, 1.35V (total system memory: 1 TB per server)

SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

For X5-4 and X4-4: One Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID host bus adapter

For X3-4 and earlier: One SAS-2 8-port internal (2x4), 6 Gb, RAID PCIe Gen 2 host bus adapter

InfiniBandHost Channel Adapter (HCA)

For X5-4 and X4-4: One Sun Dual Port QDR Infiniband host channel adapter for PCI Express Gen 3; Infiniband CX3

For X3-4 and earlier: One 2-port QDR InfiniBand host channel adapter

Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC)

For X5-4: Four 10Gbps Ethernet ports based on two Intel 82599 10GbE controllers

For X4-4: None

For X3-4 and earlier: One Dual-Port 10 Gigabit-Ethernet PCIe 2.0 Copper/Fiber SFP+ card

Fiberchannel Card

For X5-4 and X4-4: Sun Storage 16 Gb Fiber Channel PCIe Universal HBA, QLogic

For X3-4 and earlier: One 8Gb Dual-Port Fiber Channel PCI-Express card

Hard Disk Drives (HDD)

For X5-4: Six 2.5 inch 1.2 TB 10K RPM SAS3 front-accessible, hot-swappable, drive bays (total HDD memory: 7.2 TB per server)

For X4-4: Six 2.5 inch 1.2 TB 10K RPM SAS2 hard disk drives (total HDD memory: 7.2 TB per server)

For X3-4: Six 2.5 inch 900 GB 10K RPM SAS2 hard disk drives (total HDD memory: 5.4 TB per server)

For X2-4: Six 2.5 inch 600 GB 10K RPM SAS2 hard disk drives (total HDD memory: 3.6 TB per server)

Cooling Fans

Six hot-swappable, redundant fans at chassis front (top-loading); redundant fans in each power supply

Flash cards

For X5-4: Three 1.6 TB NVMe PCIe Cards (4.8 TB total)

For X4-4: Three 800 GB Sun FlashAccelerator F80 PCIe cards

For X3-4: Six 400 GB Sun FlashAccelerator F40 PCIe cards

Accessories

Rack Mount Slide Rail Kit

One tool-less rack-mount slide-rail kit

Cable Management Arm (CMA)

One cable management arm

Ports and I/O Slots on the Server

USB 2.0 Ports

Two front, two rear, and one internal

VGA Ports

One front and one rear high-density DB-15 video port

The rear VGA port supports VESA Device Data Channel for monitor identification.

PCI Express 2.0 I/O Slots

Ten PCI Express 2.0 slots that accommodate low-profile PCIe cards.

  • Slots 0 and 9: x4 electrical interface

  • Slots 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8: x8 electrical interface

  • Slots 3 and 5: x8 or x16 electrical interface (x16 connector)

Ethernet Ports

For X5-4 and X4-4: The four ports that can be used for either 10GbE or for slower 1GbE connections

Intel Ethernet Controller X540

For X3-4 and earlier: Four 10/100/1000 RJ-45 GbE ports on rear panel

Each Network Interface Controller (NIC) supports Intel QuickData Technology, Intel I/OAT, VMDq, PCI-SIG SR-IOV, IPSec offload, and LinkSec.

2.3 Assigning PCIe Slots

Table 2-2 describes the assignment of PCIe cards in the slots on the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X4-4.

Table 2-2 Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine PCIe Card Slots in Exalytics X5-4

PCIe Card Slot Number for X5-4

Sun Flash Accelerator F80 800GB eMLC PCI-E 2.0 Low Profile Adapter

10,7,6

Aspen-INT: Sun Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe HBA; Internal

8

Sun Dual Port QDR Infiniband Host Channel Adapter for PCI-Express Gen 3; Infiniband CX3

4

Sun Storage 16 GB Fiber Channel PCIe Universal HBA, QLogic

11

Table 2-3 describes the assignment of PCIe cards in the slots on the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X4-4.

Table 2-3 Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine PCIe Card Slots in Exalytics X4-4

PCIe Card Slot Number for X4-4

Sun Flash Accelerator F80 800GB eMLC PCI-E 2.0 Low Profile Adapter

10,7,6

Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID HBA; Internal

2

Sun Dual Port QDR Infiniband Host Channel Adapter for PCI-Express Gen 3; Infiniband CX3

4

Sun Storage 16 GB Fiber Channel PCIe Universal HBA, QLogic

11,8

Table 2-4 describes the assignment of PCIe cards in the slots on the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X2-4 and X3-4.

Table 2-4 Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine PCIe Card Slots in Exalytics X3-4 and X2-4

PCIe Card Slot Number for X2-4 Slot Number for X3-4

8Gb Dual-Port Fiber Channel PCI-Express Card

0

0

Dual-Port 10 Gigabit-Ethernet PCIe 2.0 Copper/Fiber SFP+

2

9

SAS-2 8-port internal (2x4), 6Gb, RAID PCIe Gen 2 HBA

4

4

2-port QDR InfiniBand HCA

6

6

Sun FlashAccelerator F40 PCIe Card, 400GB eMLC

NA

Slots: 1,2,3,5,7,8

2.4 Key Features

Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine includes the following features:

  • Complete, pre-assembled, and certified system for maximum performance

  • Best platform for end-to-end consolidation of large-scale application deployments

  • Ready to deploy

  • Linearly scalable

  • Enterprise-ready

  • Enterprise-level software and hardware support

2.5 Environmental Specifications

Table 2-5 describes the environmental specifications for the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine.

Table 2-5 Environmental Specifications for Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine

Component Description

Environment

  • Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) at sea level; 5°C to 31°C (41°F to 88°F) at altitude

  • Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 68°C (-40°F to 154°F)

  • Operating relative humidity: 10% - 90% relative humidity, non-condensing

  • Acoustic noise: LwAd: 8.9 B (idle and operating, room temperature), 8.9 B (maximum ambient); LpAm: 75 dBA (bystander position, maximum ambient)

Power

  • AC power: 200 - 240 VAC (2 or 4 CPUs)

  • Power consumption measurements with CPUs at maximum utilization:

    • For X5-4 and X4-4: 1600W

    • For X3-4: 1467W

    • For X2-4: 1317W

  • Active Idle (operating systems booted and stabilized, yet running at minimal utilization):

    • For X5-4 and X4-4: 723W

    • For X3-4: 723W

    • For X2-4: 663W

Regulations

  • Safety: IEC 60950, UL/CSA 60950. CB Scheme with all country differences

  • RFI/EMI: FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 300 386

  • Immunity: EN 55024, EN 300 386

Certifications

  • Safety: UL/cUL, UL DEMKO, CE, BSMI, CCC, GOST-R, S-Mark

  • EMC: CE, FCC, VCCI, ICES, C-Tick, MIC, CCC, GOST-R, BSMI Class A

  • Other: Complies with WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)

Physical Specifications

  • Weight:

    For X5-4 and X4-4: 40 kg (88 lb.) maximum

    For X3-4: 44 kg (97 lb.) maximum

    For X2-4: 38.5 kg (85 lb.) maximum

  • Height: 129.85 mm (5.1 in.)

  • Width: 436.5 mm (17.2 in.)

  • Depth: 732 mm (28.8 in.)

Mounting Option

  • Tool-less rack-mounting slide-rail kit

  • Cable management arm

  • Two 5m InfiniBand cables

2.6 Safety and Compliance Information

For safety and compliance information about your Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X4-4, see Table 2-6, Table 2-7, and Table 2-8.

Table 2-6 Product Safety Specifications Data Sheet Content

RegulationsFoot 1 Foot 2 

  • Product Safety: UL/CSA 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1 CB Scheme with all country differences

  • RFI/EMC:

  • Immunity:

CertificationsFoot 3 

North America (NRTL), European Union (EU), International CB Scheme

European Union Directives

2006/95/EC (73/23/EEC) Low Voltage Directive,

Footnote 1 For additional information to the latest standard, contact your sales representative.

Footnote 2 Other country regulations may apply.

Footnote 3 Other country certifications may apply.

Table 2-7 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standards/Regulations

EN55022

CNS-13438 Class A (Taiwan)

FCC CFR 47 CFR 15B Class A (Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Part 15, Subpart B Class A (United States)

ICES-003 (A) NMB-3 (A) Class A (Canada)

ETSI EN300386 (V1.6.1)

VCCI: 2008 Class A (Japan)

KN 22 RRL Public Notice 2009-9 (Dec. 21, 2009

EN55024 (Immunity)

EN61000-3-2

EN61000-3-3

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Table 2-8 Certification Markings on product

Safety Marks: UL

Regulatory Marks: CE, FCC, EAC, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, MSIP, ICES-003 (A) NMB-3 (A), WEEE symbol, China RoHS Symbol, India BIS Registration Declaration.

For safety and compliance information about your Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X2-4 and X3-4, see the following documents:

  • Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems – Printed document included in the ship kit.

  • Sun Fire X4470 M2 Server Safety and Compliance Guide – Online at Oracle's Sun documentation site.