Learn what’s new and known issues with Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA.
Release 12.2.1.2.0 includes new features, the latest Oracle Database release updates, and Oracle Linux security updates for Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA systems.
The following features are available for Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA:
Supported Oracle Database Releases:
Oracle Database 12.2.0.1 12.2.0.1.170814 Release Update (RU)
Oracle Database 12.1.0.2.170814 Bundle Patch (BP)
Oracle Database 11.2.0.4.170814 Patch Set Update (PSU)
Integrated Backup and Recovery through the command-line interface
Ability to use the Web Console to apply Oracle Database Appliance patch bundles efficiently.
After you upgrade to 12.2.1.2 DCS Server (GI), you will no longer need to copy a patch to both nodes. When the DCS Server version is 12.2.1.2, you only needed to run the command odacli update-repository from the first node. The patch bundle files are copied from one node to another and updates the repository on all nodes.
New commands:
odacli list-osconfigurations: displays the current HugePage and memlock values and suggests values based on the total available space
odacli update-osconfigurations: updates the HugePage and memlock values with the suggested values.
Backup and recovery commands
Integrated VLAN capability on Oracle Database Appliance X7-2 bare metal models
Supported Virtualization Options:
Support for Oracle Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) virtualization on Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA bare metal platform. KVM virtualization does not offer hard partitioning.
Support for Oracle VM Server (OVM or Xen) virtualization on Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA Virtualized Platform. You must reimage the system to deploy the virtualized platform. The Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA virtualized platform uses the oakcli command-line interface.
GI Clone, Database RDBMS Clone, and ISO Image Patches
Oracle Database Appliance patches are available in My Oracle Support. When selecting a patch, ensure that you select the 12.2.1.2.0 release from the drop down box.
Oracle Database Appliance 12.2.1.1.0 GI Clone for ODACLI/DCS stack: Use to perform an initial deployment of Oracle Database Appliance. The bundle contains the latest Grid Infrastructure components for deployment on an Oracle Database Appliance in the "shipped from factory" state, or an Oracle Database Appliance that has been re-imaged using the OS ISO Image. This patch is for Oracle Database Appliance X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA Bare Metal platforms.
12.2.0.1 Database: Use the Oracle 12.2.0.1.170814 RDBMS Software Clone file to create new 12.2.0.1 database homes.
12.1.0.2 Database: Use the Oracle 12.1.0.2.171017 RDBMS Software Clone file to create new 12.1.0.2 database homes.
11.2.0.4 Database: Use the Oracle 11.2.0.4.170814 RDBMS Software Clone file to create new 11.2.0.4 database homes.
(Optional) ISO Image: Use to perform a bare metal restore (re-image) of the operating system. Bare metal is a non-virtualized Oracle Database Appliance configuration. Use only when you must re-image the operating system.
Note:
Re-imaging a server using the Oracle Database Appliance ISO image installs the new OS on the local disks on that server. After re-imaging, use the Oracle Database Appliance GI Clone for ODACLI/DCS stack to deploy Oracle Database Appliance (bare metal platform.) The bundle contains the latest Grid Infrastructure components (ILOM, BIOS, Controller, Expander, disk firmware, and other components.)
GI Clone, Database RDBMS Clone, and ISO Image Patches for a Virtualized Platform
To deploy a virtualized platform on Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA, use the VM ISO Image (DOM0) patch to re-image the server with an OS that includes virtualization capabilities. After re-imaging, use the VM Template (ODA_BASE) to deploy ODA_Base for the virtualized platform.
Note:
When you re-image using the VM ISO Image, the system uses the oakcli stack, including the Configurator to deploy the appliance and the command-line interface to manage the appliance.Oracle Database Appliance patches are available in My Oracle Support. When selecting a patch, ensure that you select the 12.2.1.2.0 release from the drop down box.
VM Template (ODA_BASE): Use to deploy ODA_Base for the virtualized platform. The bundle contains the latest Grid Infrastructure components for deployment.
12.2.0.1 Database: Use the Oracle 12.2.0.1.170814 RDBMS Software Clone file to create new 12.2.0.1 database homes.
12.1.0.2 Database: Use the Oracle 12.1.0.2.171017 RDBMS Software Clone file to create new 12.1.0.2 database homes.
11.2.0.4 Database: Use the Oracle 11.2.0.4.170814 RDBMS Software Clone file to create new 11.2.0.4 database homes.
VM ISO Image (DOM0): Use to reimage Oracle Database Appliance as a Virtualized Platform.
The matrix displays the component versions available for Oracle Database Appliance for X7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA in release 12.2.1.2.0.
Table 1-1 Component Versions for X7-2-HA, X7-2M, and X7-2S in 12.2.1.2.0
| Component Name | X7-2-HA | X7-2S and X7-2M | X7-2-HA Virtualized Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Controller |
13.00.00.00 |
QDV1RD09 |
13.00.00.00 |
|
Expander |
304 |
Not applicable |
306 |
|
SSD |
A087 For the HDD/SSD option: A374/A087 |
A087 |
A087 For the HDD/SSD option: A374/A122 |
|
NVMe (firmware version) |
Not applicable |
QDV1RD09 |
Not applicable |
|
OS Disk (SSD firmware version) |
0112 |
0112 |
0112 |
|
ILOM (Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager) |
4.0.0.22.r120818 |
4.0.0.22.r120818 |
4.0.0.22.r120818 |
|
BIOS |
41017100 |
41017100 |
41017100 |
|
IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) |
1.8.12.4 |
1.8.12.4 |
1.8.12.4 |
|
HMP (Oracle Hardware Management Pack) |
2.4.1.0.4-1.el6.x86_64 |
2.4.1.0.4-1.el6.x86_64 |
2.4.1.0.4-1.el6.x86_64 |
|
OAK |
12.2.1.2.0 |
12.2.1.2.0 |
12.2.1.2.0 |
|
Oracle Linux |
6.8 |
6.8 |
6.8 |
|
Kernel |
4.1.12-94.4.1.el6uek.x86_64 |
4.1.12-94.4.1.el6uek.x86_64 |
4.1.12-94.4.1.el6uek.x86_64 |
|
OVM (Oracle VM Server) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
3.4.3 |
|
GI_HOME |
12.1.0.2.171017 |
12.1.0.2.171017 |
12.1.0.2.171017 |
|
DB_HOME |
12.1.0.2.171017 |
12.1.0.2.171017 |
12.1.0.2.171017 |
|
Oracle Auto Service Request (Oracle ASR) |
5.7.6 |
5.7.6 |
5.7.6 |
Review the following known issues before deploying Oracle Database Appliance 7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA bare metal platforms:
Note:
An Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA Virtualized Platform uses the oakcli stack. See Issues with Oracle Database Appliance X6-2-HA, X5-2, X4-2, X3-2, and V1 for other issues deploying, updating, and managing a virtualized platform.The following are known issues updating Oracle Database Appliance 7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA bare metal platforms:
GI upgrade to 12.2.1.2 fails due to incorrect permissions in the config.sh file
Do not use the local patching option on a virtualized platform
Note:
An Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA Virtualized Platform uses the oakcli stack. See Issues with Oracle Database Appliance X6-2-HA, X5-2, X4-2, X3-2, and V1 for issues updating a virtualized platform.The following are known issues managing Oracle Database Appliance 7-2S, X7-2M, and X7-2-HA bare metal platforms:
Upgrading an SE database results in an error: Fail to run datapatch
The DB Console option is disabled when creating an 11.2.0.4 database
Note:
An Oracle Database Appliance X7-2-HA Virtualized Platform uses the oakcli stack. See Issues with Oracle Database Appliance X6-2-HA, X5-2, X4-2, X3-2, and V1 for issues that impact a virtualized platform.