3 Readying Oracle Database Appliance for Deployment

This chapter describes tasks that you must complete before deploying Oracle Database Appliance.

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Attaching Network Cables to Oracle Database Appliance

You can connect Oracle Database Appliance X6-2S and Oracle Database Appliance X6-2M to 10GBase-T (copper) or 10GbE SFP+ (fiber) networks.

Use standard Cat-6 network cables to connect to the on-board 10GBase-T (copper) network ports. The following section sections show the cabling options for 10GbE SFP+ (fiber) network ports. In the figure, callouts 4 and 5 identify the ports for the 10GBase-T (copper) network. Callout 6 identifies the ports for the 10GbE SFP+ (fiber) network.

Figure 3-1 Connect the Fiber and Copper Network Cables

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Table 3-1 Location of Network Ports and Power Cabling for Oracle Database Appliance

Callout Number Description

1

Power cables

2

ILOM NET MGT port. Service processor 10/100/1000Base-T network interface

3

(Optional) ILOM SER MGT port. Service processor RJ-45 serial port

4

10 GbE network interface port with RJ-45 connector (btbond1)

5

10 GbE network interface port with RJ-45 connector (btbond2)

This port is only available on Oracle Database Appliance X6-2M

6

10 GbE dual-rate SFP+ (fiber network) ports (sfpbond1).

The following sections show the cabling options for 10 GbE SFP+ PCI cards.

Fiber Cables

For optical cables, you must purchase either Short Range (SR) or Long Range (LR) SFP+ transceivers for each of the network ports, and then plug in the appropriate optical cable. Currently, Oracle sells both the SR and LR SFP+ transceivers. In addition to these transceivers, you must purchase the appropriate LC-LC terminated fiber optic cables from a third-party vendor.

Name Oracle Sun Part Number

10 GbE Transceiver SR (SFP+)

X2129A-N

10 GbE Transceiver LR (SFP+)

X5562A-Z

Copper Cables

You can purchase the following copper cables from Oracle Sun. These cables have built-in SFP+ connectors:

Name Length Oracle Sun Part Number

TwinAx 1m

1m

X2130-1M-N

TwinAx 3m

3m

X2130-3M-N

TwinAx 5m

5m

X2130-3M-N
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Attaching Peripheral Devices

Complete this task if you have direct access to Oracle Database Appliance, and you intend to use a locally connected monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Oracle Database Appliance is not equipped with human-computer interface devices, such as a monitor or keyboard. If you want to log in locally, instead of through a network, then you must attach interface devices.

Attach a monitor to the graphics card port, and attach a keyboard and a mouse to the USB ports. Refer to the figure and table to identify the ports.

Figure 3-2 Peripheral Device Connections for Oracle Database Appliance

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Description of "Figure 3-2 Peripheral Device Connections for Oracle Database Appliance"

In the figure, callout 1 identifies the ports for the keyboard and mouse. Callout 2 identifies the monitor port.

Table 3-2 Peripheral Device Connections for Oracle Database Appliance

Callout Number Description

1

USB ports for the keyboard and mouse

2

Graphics card port for the monitor

First Startup of Oracle Database Appliance

Use this procedure to start up either a newly-installed Oracle Database Appliance, or to start up the appliance after you power it down.

To ready Oracle Database Appliance for the powering on the first time, you need to attach all of the required power cords and confirm that initialization completes successfully. You can then start up the system by switching on the process server.

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Attaching Power Cords and Initializing Components

Attach power cords for Oracle Database Appliance.

Caution:

When you plug in power cords, ensure that the electrical outlets providing the power are grounded before plugging in the power cords.

If you use only a single AC circuit, then connect both power cords for each component to that circuit. If you want to maintain N+1 power supply redundancy, then use two separate AC circuits. Connect one power cord from each AC circuit into each component.

For more information about cabling with the supplied Cable Management Arm, refer to Oracle Database Appliance Owner’s Guide.

Powering On Oracle Database Appliance the First Time

Use this procedure to power on Oracle Database Appliance.

Note:

After you connect power cords, the green SP OK light-emitting diode (LED) lights blink for a few minutes, and then turn to steady ON. The cooling fans also may turn on. However, these events do not indicate that the system is started. You must complete all of the steps in this section to turn on the appliance properly. Read through the entire section to understand the sequence required for initial system startup.

  1. Push the recessed power button to turn on the appliance.

    Note:

    The fully-initialized state is indicated by the green SP OK LEDs staying steadily lit. If any of the green LED lights on the server are still blinking, then wait for them to complete their initialization steps.

    Refer to the figures and to the following callout table to identify the power button and the system initialization status indicator lights.

    Figure 3-3 Front of Oracle Database Appliance Power Panel

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    Table 3-3 Description of Callouts for Powering On Oracle Database Appliance

    Callout Function
    1 Recessed On/Off power button, which is located on the front panel of the appliance. Push this button only once. Do not repeatedly push the power button.
    2 SP OK LED light, located on the front panel of the appliance.
    3 Green Power OK LED, located on the front panel. These lights must be in the steady ON position (Green light does not blink) before you log on to the system.
  2. Wait for Oracle Database Appliance to complete startup.

    Note:

    Do not repeatedly push the power buttons. Startup can take several minutes to complete.

    Oracle Database Appliance is ready for use when the green Power OK LEDs (callout 3) on the front of the system remains steadily on.

Configuring Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager

Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) provides alternate ways to restart and troubleshoot Oracle Database Appliance.

Configure Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (Oracle ILOM) to manage Oracle Database Appliance independently of the operating system.

Although not required, Oracle ILOM provides alternate ways to restart and troubleshoot Oracle Database Appliance.

You must set up the following items first to configure Oracle ILOM:

  • A name and IP address

  • A password to replace the default Oracle ILOM password

  • Access to a management network, using an assigned netmask

  • An Ethernet cable connected from the NET MGT port to the management network

In the default configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is enabled in Oracle ILOM and the DHCP server automatically assigns network settings. To determine the IP address or host name assigned by the DHCP server, use the network tools provided with the DHCP server.

If you do not use DHCP, then use the custom option in Oracle Database Appliance Manager configurator to assign IP addresses and host names to Oracle ILOM when you deploy your database.

Refer to Chapter 2, "Overview of Oracle Database Appliance" in Oracle Database Appliance Owner's Guide for details about the port used for ILOM on your platform. Also refer to the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager Documentation Library to obtain additional information about Oracle ILOM.

Note:

If you have not enabled DHCP, then you must complete Oracle Database Appliance configuration to access Oracle ILOM

To connect to the Oracle ILOM, use one of the following two methods:

  1. Log in using a web interface by completing these steps:

    1. Using a client system's browser, enter the IP address or host name assigned by DHCP into the browser address field and press Enter.

    2. At the login page, enter the default user name, root and the default password, changeme.

      The Oracle ILOM web interface appears.

  2. Log in using a command line interface (CLI) by completing these steps:

    1. Using a client system, establish a secure shell (SSH) connection by entering the following on the command line:

      ssh -l root sp_ip_address

      where sp_ip_address is the IP address assigned by DHCP.

    2. Enter the default user name, root, and the default password, changeme.

      The Oracle ILOM CLI prompt appears.

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Configuring an Initial Network Connection

Configure a temporary network configuration framework to build your network information during deployment.

Oracle Database Appliance X6-2S has two highly available networks and Oracle Database Appliance X6-2M has three available networks. Use either the 10GBase-T or the 10GbE SFP+ network interface. Use the initial network connection to transfer deployment software to Oracle Database Appliance and deploy the appliance with the Web Console.

Note:

The initial network configuration is temporary. It is replaced during the final image deployment.

Caution:

Oracle recommends using the configure-firstnet command only one time on Oracle Database Appliance. Subsequent use after configuring the initial network can cause unpredictable changes to your network settings.

  1. Log in to Oracle Database Appliance as root, using the password welcome1.
  2. Run the command configure-firstnet to configure the initial network.
  3. Complete the network information, as prompted. Refer to the network configuration information that you collected in preparation for deployment.
    See configure-firstnet for more information on the configure-firstnet command and an example.

Downloading Oracle Database Appliance Software

Before deploying Oracle Database Appliance, you must download the software.

Perform the following steps to download the software:

  1. Go to https://support.oracle.com/CSP/main/article?cmd=show&type=NOT&id=888888.1.

  2. Follow the instructions to download the Oracle Database Appliance Single Instance software bundle (SIB) files to a local computer on the network.