1 Site Requirements for Oracle Exadata and Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack
This chapter describes the site requirements for Oracle Exadata and Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack.
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For ease of reading, the name "Oracle Exadata Rack" is used when information refers to both Oracle Exadata and Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack.- Ensuring That the Site is Ready
- General Environmental Requirements
- Space Requirements
- Receiving, Unpacking, and Access Route Requirements
Before your Oracle Exadata Rack arrives, ensure that the receiving area is large enough for the package. - Maintenance Access Requirements
The maintenance area must be large enough for Oracle Exadata Rack, and have the required access space. - Flooring Requirements
Oracle Exadata Rack may be installed on raised floor or solid floor environments. - Electrical Power Requirements
The Oracle Exadata Rack can operate effectively over a wide range of voltages and frequencies. However, each rack must have a reliable power source. - Temperature and Humidity Requirements
Excessive internal temperatures may result in full or partial shut down of Oracle Exadata. - Ventilation and Cooling Requirements
Always provide adequate space in front and behind the rack to allow for proper ventilation. - Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack
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1.1 Ensuring That the Site is Ready
Before Oracle Exadata Rack is delivered to the site, the following tasks must be performed to ensure the site is ready:
- Task 1 Review Site Requirements
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Review the site requirements in this chapter and use the checklists in Site Checklists to understand the requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack.
- Task 2 Understand the Networking Requirements and Options
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Review Understanding the Network Requirements for Oracle Exadata to discern the networking requirements and configuration decisions that you must make.
- Task 3 Run Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA)
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Run OEDA to create the necessary configuration files. See Using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant.
- Task 4 Configure the Network
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Configure the network using the files from OEDA. This includes registering the networks in the Domain Name System (DNS), assigning IP addresses, and configuring data center switches and firewalls.
- Task 5 Prepare the Site Based on Requirements
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Prepare the site based on the requirements, such as, install the network cables and power supplies, prior to the arrival of Oracle Exadata Rack. Review the procedures in Installing Oracle Exadata or Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack at the Site.
1.2 General Environmental Requirements
The following sections describe the general environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Racks.
- General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack X6 and Later
- General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata X5-2
- General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X5-8
- General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2
- General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8 with Exadata Storage Server X5-2 Servers
- General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8 Full Rack
- General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2
- General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X4-2L Servers
- General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X3-2 Servers
- General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2
- General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full Rack
- General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X5-2
- General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X4-2
- General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X3-2
- General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers
- General Environmental Requirements for Single Servers
1.2.1 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack X6 and Later
Starting with X6 models of Oracle Exadata and Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack, use Oracle Exadata Configuration Assistant (OECA) to determine environmental requirements, such as size, weight, acoustic level, power, cooling, and airflow. This includes all X6, X7, X8, X8M, X9M, and later models.
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Parent topic: General Environmental Requirements
1.2.2 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata X5-2
The environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata X5-2 depend on the size of the system. The following table shows the general environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata X5-2.
Table 1-1 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata X5-2
Environmental Component | Oracle Exadata X5-2 Full Rack | Oracle Exadata X5-2 Half Rack | Oracle Exadata X5-2 Quarter Rack | Oracle Exadata X5-2 Eighth Rack |
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Weight See Also: Flooring Requirements |
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Acoustic levels |
86 db(A) |
85 db(A) |
83 db(A) |
83 db(A) |
Power See Also: Electrical Power Requirements |
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Cooling See Also: Temperature and Humidity Requirements, and Ventilation and Cooling Requirements |
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Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) See Also: Temperature and Humidity Requirements, and Ventilation and Cooling Requirements |
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IP Addresses See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
68 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster Up to 36 for RDMA Network Fabric |
38 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster Up to 18 for RDMA Network Fabric |
22 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster Up to 8 for RDMA Network Fabric |
22 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster Up to 8 for RDMA Network Fabric |
Network drops See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
Minimum of 11 network drops |
Minimum of 7 network drops |
Minimum of 5 network drops |
Minimum of 5 network drops |
External connectivity See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
18 x 1 GbE/10 GbE Ethernet ports 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports At least 12 RDMA Network Fabric ports |
12 x 1 GbE/10 GbE Ethernet ports 8 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports At least 12 RDMA Network Fabric ports |
6 x 1 GbE/10 GbE Ethernet ports 4 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports At least 12 RDMA Network Fabric ports |
6 x 1 GbE/10 GbE Ethernet ports 4 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports At least 12 RDMA Network Fabric ports |
Parent topic: General Environmental Requirements
1.2.3 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X5-8
Table 1-2 shows the general environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X5-8. Other sections in this chapter provide detailed information.
Table 1-2 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X5-8
Environmental Component | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X5-8 Full Rack | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X5-8 Half Rack |
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Weight See Also: "Flooring Requirements" |
Extreme Flash drives: 1826.5 lbs (828.1 kg) High capacity drives: 1980.5 lbs (898.3 kg) |
Extreme Flash drives: 1160.1 lbs (526.2 kg) High capacity drives: 1193.1 lbs (541.2 kg) |
Acoustic levels |
8.68 |
8.58 |
Power See Also: "Electrical Power Requirements" |
Extreme Flash drives:
High capacity drives:
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Extreme Flash drives:
High capacity drives:
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Cooling See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling Requirements" |
Extreme Flash drives:
High capacity drives:
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Extreme Flash drives:
High capacity drives:
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Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling Requirements" |
Extreme Flash drives:
High capacity drives:
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Extreme Flash drives:
High capacity drives:
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Parent topic: General Environmental Requirements
1.2.4 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2
The environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 depend on the size of the system. Table 1-3 shows the general environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2. The other sections in this chapter provide detailed information.
Table 1-3 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2
Environmental Component | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full Rack | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half Rack | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Quarter Rack | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Eighth Rack |
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Weight See Also: "Flooring Requirements" |
852.8 kg (1880 lbs) |
525.3 kg (1158 lbs) |
365.6 kg (806 lbs) |
365.6 kg (806 lbs) |
Acoustic levels |
93 db(A) |
89 db(A) |
85 db(A) |
85 db(A) |
Power See Also: "Electrical Power Requirements" |
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Cooling See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling Requirements" |
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Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling Requirements" |
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See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
68 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster Up to 36 for InfiniBand network |
38 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster Up to 18 for InfiniBand network |
22 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster Up to 8 for InfiniBand network |
22 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster Up to 8 for InfiniBand network |
Network drops See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
Minimum of 11 network drops |
Minimum of 7 network drops |
Minimum of 5 network drops |
Minimum of 5 network drops |
External connectivity See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
18 x 1 GbE/10 GbE Ethernet ports 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports At least 12 InfiniBand ports |
12 x 1 GbE/10 GbE Ethernet ports 8 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports At least 12 InfiniBand ports |
6 x 1 GbE/10 GbE Ethernet ports 4 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports At least 12 InfiniBand ports |
6 x 1 GbE/10 GbE Ethernet ports 4 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports At least 12 InfiniBand ports |
Parent topic: General Environmental Requirements
1.2.5 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8 with Exadata Storage Server X5-2 Servers
Table 1-4 shows the general environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8 with Exadata Storage Server X5-2 Servers. The other sections in this chapter provide detailed information.
Table 1-4 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8 Racks with Exadata Storage Server X5-2 Servers
Environmental Component | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X5-2 Servers | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8 Half Rack with Exadata Storage Server X5-2 Servers |
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Weight See Also: "Flooring Requirements" |
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Acoustic levels |
86 db(A) |
85 db(A) |
Power See Also: "Electrical Power Requirements" |
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Cooling See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling Requirements" |
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Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling Requirements" |
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See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
44 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster Up to 44 for InfiniBand network |
22 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster Up to 22 for InfiniBand network |
Network drops See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
Minimum of 5 network drops |
Minimum of 5 network drops |
External connectivity See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
16 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet SFP+ ports At least 12 InfiniBand ports |
16 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet SFP+ ports At least 12 InfiniBand ports |
Parent topic: General Environmental Requirements
1.2.6 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8 Full Rack
Table 1-5 shows the general environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8 Full Rack. The other sections in this chapter provide detailed information.
Table 1-5 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8 Full Rack
Environmental Component | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8 Full Rack |
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Weight See Also: "Flooring Requirements" |
867.3 kg (1912 lbs) |
Acoustic levels |
93 db(A) |
Power See Also: "Electrical Power Requirements" |
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Cooling See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling Requirements" |
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Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling Requirements" |
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See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
44 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster Up to 36 for InfiniBand network |
Network drops See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
Minimum of 5 network drops |
External connectivity See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
16 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet SFP+ ports 12 InfiniBand ports |
Parent topic: General Environmental Requirements
1.2.7 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2
The environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 depend on the size of the system. Table 1-6 shows the general environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2. The other sections in this chapter provide detailed information.
Table 1-6 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2
Environmental Component | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full Rack | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half Rack | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Quarter Rack | Oracle Exadata Database Machine Eighth Rack |
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Weight See Also: "Flooring Requirements" |
871.4 kg (1921 lbs) |
543.9 kg (1199 lbs) |
368.8 kg (813 lbs) |
368.8 kg (813 lbs) |
Acoustic levels |
87 db(A) |
84 db(A) |
81 db(A) |
81 db(A) |
Power See Also: "Electrical Power Requirements" |
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Cooling See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling Requirements" |
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Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling Requirements" |
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See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
69 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 22 for InfiniBand network |
39 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster (39 IP addresses are needed for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 and X4275 servers)) 11 for InfiniBand network |
22 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 5 for InfiniBand network |
22 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 5 for InfiniBand network |
Network drops See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
Minimum of 11 network drops |
Minimum of 7 network drops |
Minimum of 5 network drops |
Minimum of 5 network drops |
External connectivity See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
24 x 1 GbE/10 GbE Ethernet ports 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports At least 12 InfiniBand ports |
12 x 1 GbE/10 GbE Ethernet ports 8 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports At least 12 InfiniBand ports |
6 x 1 GbE/10 GbE Ethernet ports 4 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports At least 12 InfiniBand ports |
6 x 1 GbE/10 GbE Ethernet ports 4 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports At least 12 InfiniBand ports |
Parent topic: General Environmental Requirements
1.2.8 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X4-2L Servers
Table 1-7 shows the general environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X4-2L Servers. The other sections in this chapter provide detailed information.
Table 1-7 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X4-2L Servers
Environmental Component | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X4-2L Servers |
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Weight See Also: "Flooring Requirements" |
911.27 kg (2009 lbs) |
Acoustic levels |
84 db(A) |
Power See Also: "Electrical Power Requirements" |
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Cooling See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling Requirements" |
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Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling Requirements" |
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See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
45 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster Up to 36 for InfiniBand network |
Network drops See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
Minimum of 5 network drops |
External connectivity See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
16 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet SFP+ ports 12 InfiniBand ports |
Parent topic: General Environmental Requirements
1.2.9 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X3-2 Servers
Table 1-8 shows the general environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X3-2 Servers. The other sections in this chapter provide detailed information.
Table 1-8 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X3-2 Servers
Environmental Component | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X3-2 Servers |
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Weight See Also: "Flooring Requirements" |
929.9 kg (2050 lbs) |
Acoustic levels |
84 db(A) |
Power See Also: "Electrical Power Requirements" |
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Cooling See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling Requirements" |
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Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling Requirements" |
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See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
45 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 22 for InfiniBand network |
Network drops See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
Minimum of 5 network drops |
External connectivity See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
16 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet SFP+ ports 12 InfiniBand ports |
Parent topic: General Environmental Requirements
1.2.10 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2
The environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 depend on the size of the system. Table 1-9 shows the general environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2. The other sections in this chapter provide detailed information.
Table 1-9 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2
Environmental Component | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 Full Rack | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 Half Rack | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 Quarter Rack |
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Weight See Also: "Flooring Requirements" |
966.6 kg (2131 lbs) |
602.8 kg (1329 lbs) |
409.1kg (902 lbs) |
Acoustic levels |
89 db(A) |
86 db(A) |
83 db(A) |
Power See Also: "Electrical Power Requirements" |
Maximum: 14.0 kW (14.3 kVA) Typical: 9.8 kW (10.0 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 7.2 kW (7.3 kVA) Typical: 5.1 kW (5.2 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 3.6 kW (3.7 kVA) Typical: 2.7 kW (2.75kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Cooling See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling Requirements" |
Maximum: 47,800 BTU/hour (50,400 kJ/hour) Typical: 33,400 BTU/hour (35,300 kJ/hour) |
Maximum: 26,400 BTU/hour (25,950 kJ/hour) Typical: 17,400 BTU/hour (35,300 kJ/hour) |
Maximum: 12,300 BTU/hour (13,000 kJ/hour) Typical: 9,200 BTU/hour (9,700 kJ/hour) |
Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling Requirements" |
Maximum: Approximately 2,200 CFM Typical: Approximately 1,560 CFM |
Maximum: Approximately 1,130 CFM Typical: Approximately 840 CFM |
Maximum: Approximately 550 CFM Typical: Approximately 410 CFM |
See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
70 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 22 for InfiniBand network |
40 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster (39 IP addresses are needed for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 and X4275 servers)) 11 for InfiniBand network |
23 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 5 for InfiniBand network |
Network drops See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
Minimum of 12 network drops |
Minimum of 8 network drops |
Minimum of 6 network drops |
External connectivity See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
24 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports (valid for M2 servers only) At least 12 InfiniBand ports |
12 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports 8 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports (valid for M2 servers only) At least 12 InfiniBand ports |
6 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports 4 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports (valid for M2 servers only) At least 12 InfiniBand ports |
Parent topic: General Environmental Requirements
1.2.11 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full Rack
Table 1-10 shows the general environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full Rack. The other sections in this chapter provide detailed information.
Table 1-10 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full Rack
Environmental Component | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full Rack (Sun Fire X4800 Oracle Database Servers) | Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full Rack (Sun Server X2-8 Oracle Database Servers) |
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Weight See Also: "Flooring Requirements" |
943.5 kg (2080 lbs) |
980.7 kg (2162 lbs) |
Acoustic levels |
85 db(A) |
85 db(A) |
Power See Also: "Electrical Power Requirements" |
Maximum: 17.0 kW (17.4 kVA) Typical: 11.9 kW (12.2 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 17.7 kW (18.1 kVA) Typical: 12.4 kW (112.7 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Cooling See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling Requirements" |
Maximum: 58,050 BTU/hour (61,200 kJ/hour) Typical: 40,630 BTU/hour (42,840 kJ/hour) |
Maximum: 60,350 BTU/hour (63,630 kJ/hour) Typical: 42,280 BTU/hour (44,580 kJ/hour) |
Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling Requirements" |
Maximum: Approximately 2,690 CFM Typical: Approximately 1,880 CFM |
Maximum: Approximately 2,781CFM Typical: Approximately 1,950 CFM |
See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
45 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 22 for InfiniBand network |
45 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 22 for InfiniBand network |
Network drops See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
Minimum of 5 network drops |
Minimum of 5 network drops |
External connectivity See Also: "Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine" |
16 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet SFP+ ports 12 InfiniBand ports |
16 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet SFP+ ports 12 InfiniBand ports |
Parent topic: General Environmental Requirements
1.2.12 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X5-2
The environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X5-2 depend on the size of the system. Table 1-11 shows the general environmental requirements for each type of Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X5-2.
Table 1-11 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X5-2
Environmental Component | Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion X5-2 Full Rack | Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion X5-2 Half Rack | Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion X5-2 Quarter Rack |
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Weight |
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Acoustic levels |
82 db(A) |
79 db(A) |
76 db(A) |
Power |
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Cooling |
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Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) |
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44 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 38 for InfiniBand network |
24 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 18 for InfiniBand network |
13 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 8 for InfiniBand network |
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Network drops |
Minimum of 1 network drop |
Minimum of 1 network drop |
Minimum of 1 network drop |
External connectivity |
12 InfiniBand ports |
12 InfiniBand ports |
12 InfiniBand ports |
Parent topic: General Environmental Requirements
1.2.13 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X4-2
The environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X4-2 depend on the size of the system. Table 1-12 shows the general environmental requirements for each type of Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X4-2.
Table 1-12 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X4-2
Environmental Component | Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion X4-2 Full Rack | Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion X4-2 Half Rack | Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion X4-2 Quarter Rack |
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Weight |
824.2 kg (1817 lbs) |
513.0 kg (1131 lbs) |
346.5 kg (764 lbs) |
Acoustic levels |
82 db(A) |
79 db(A) |
76 db(A) |
Power |
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Cooling |
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Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) |
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42 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 36 for InfiniBand network |
24 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 18 for InfiniBand network |
13 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 8 for InfiniBand network |
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Network drops |
Minimum of 1 network drop |
Minimum of 1 network drop |
Minimum of 1 network drop |
External connectivity |
12 InfiniBand ports |
12 InfiniBand ports |
12 InfiniBand ports |
Parent topic: General Environmental Requirements
1.2.14 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X3-2
The environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X3-2 depend on the size of the system. Table 1-13 shows the general environmental requirements for each type of Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X3-2.
Table 1-13 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X3-2
Environmental Component | Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion X3-2 Full Rack | Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion X3-2 Half Rack | Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion X3-2 Quarter Rack |
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Weight |
827.4 kg (1824 lbs) |
516.2 kg (1138 lbs) |
349.7 kg (771 lbs) |
Acoustic levels |
82 db(A) |
79 db(A) |
76 db(A) |
Power |
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Cooling |
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Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) |
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42 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 18 for InfiniBand network |
24 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 9 for InfiniBand network |
13 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 4 for InfiniBand network |
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Network drops |
Minimum of 1 network drop |
Minimum of 1 network drop |
Minimum of 1 network drop |
External connectivity |
12 InfiniBand ports |
12 InfiniBand ports |
12 InfiniBand ports |
Parent topic: General Environmental Requirements
1.2.15 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers
The environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers depend on the size of the system. Table 1-14 shows the general environmental requirements for each type of Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers.
Table 1-14 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers
Environmental Component | Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Full Rack | Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half Rack | Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Quarter Rack |
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Weight |
917.6 kg (2023 lbs) |
578.3 kg (1275 lbs) |
396.8 kg (875 lbs) |
Acoustic levels |
83 db(A) |
82 db(A) |
81 db(A) |
Power |
Maximum: 12.6 kW (12.9 kVA) Typical: 8.8 kW (9.0 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 6.9 kW (7.1 kVA) Typical: 4.8 kW (5.0 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 3.4 kW (3.5 kVA) Typical: 2.4 kW (2.5kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Cooling |
Maximum: 43,000 BTU/hour (45,400 kJ/hour) Typical: 30,100 BTU/hour (31,800 kJ/hour) |
Maximum: 23,600 BTU/hour (24,900 kJ/hour) Typical: 16,500 BTU/hour (17,400 kJ/hour) |
Maximum: 11,600 BTU/hour (12,250 kJ/hour) Typical: 8,100 BTU/hour (8,600 kJ/hour) |
Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) |
Maximum: Approximately 1,980 CFM Typical: Approximately 1,390 CFM |
Maximum: Approximately 1,090 CFM Typical: Approximately 760 CFM |
Maximum: Approximately 530 CFM Typical: Approximately 375 CFM |
43 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 18 for InfiniBand network |
25 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 9 for InfiniBand network |
14 for Ethernet network, assuming single cluster 4 for InfiniBand network |
|
Network drops |
Minimum of 2 network drops |
Minimum of 2 network drops |
Minimum of 2 network drops |
External connectivity |
12 InfiniBand ports |
12 InfiniBand ports |
12 InfiniBand ports |
Parent topic: General Environmental Requirements
1.2.16 General Environmental Requirements for Single Servers
The environmental requirements for single servers are shown in the following tables.
Table 1-15 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata X10M Single Servers
Environmental Component | Database Server X10M | Database Server X10M - 3 TB RAM Configuration | Exadata Storage Server X10M - High Capacity | Exadata Storage Server X10M - Extreme Flash | Exadata Storage Server X10M XT Server |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weight |
23.6 kg (52 lbs) |
24 kg (53 lbs) |
33.6 kg (74 lbs) |
27.2 kg (60 lbs) |
30.8 kg (68 lbs) |
Acoustic Noise |
84 dB |
86 dB |
84 dB |
82 dB |
81 dB |
Power |
Maximum: 1.3 kW (1.3 kVA) Typical: 0.9 kW (0.9 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 1.5 kW (1.5 kVA) Typical: 1 kW (1.1 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 1 kW (1.1 kVA) Typical: 0.7 kW (0.7 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 1 kW (1 kVA) Typical: 0.7 kW (0.7 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.4 kW (0.5 kVA) Typical: 0.3 kW (0.3 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Cooling |
At max usage: 4,299 BTU/hour (4,536 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 3,010 BTU/hour (3,175 kJ/hour |
At max usage: 5,050 BTU/hour (5,328 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 3,535 BTU/hour (3,729 kJ/hour |
At max usage: 3,559 BTU/hour (3,755 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 2,491 BTU/hour (2,628 kJ/hour) |
At max usage: 3,337 BTU/hour (3,521 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 2,336 BTU/hour (2,464 kJ/hour) |
At max usage: 1,512 BTU/hour (1,595 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 1,058 BTU/hour (1,116 kJ/hour) |
Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) |
At max usage: Approximately 199 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 139 CFM |
At max usage: Approximately 234 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 164 CFM |
At max usage: Approximately 165 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 115 CFM |
At max usage: Approximately 154 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 108 CFM |
At max usage: Approximately 70 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 49 CFM |
Table 1-16 Environmental Requirements for X9M-2 Single Servers
Environmental Component | Database Server X9M-2 | Exadata Storage Server X9M-2 - High Capacity | Exadata Storage Server X9M-2 Eighth Rack - High Capacity | Exadata Storage Server X9M-2 - Extreme Flash | Exadata Storage Server X9M-2 XT Server |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weight |
20.7 kg (45.6 lbs) |
34.8 kg (76.7 lbs) |
30.6 kg (67.5 lbs) |
27.5 kg (60.6 lbs) |
30.2 kg (66.7 lbs) |
Acoustic Noise |
79 dB |
80 dB |
80 dB |
80 dB |
80 dB |
Power |
Maximum: 0.9 kW (0.9 kVA) Typical: 0.7 kW (0.7 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.9 kW (0.9 kVA) Typical: 0.5 kW (0.6 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.6 kW (0.6 kVA) Typical: 0.4 kW (0.4 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.9 kW (0.9 kVA) Typical: 0.6 kW (0.6 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.5 kW (0.5 kVA) Typical: 0.4 kW (0.4 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Cooling |
At max usage: 3,153 BTU/hour (3,326 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 2,207 BTU/hour (2,328 kJ/hour |
At max usage: 2,883 BTU/hour (3,042 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 2,018 BTU/hour (2,129 kJ/hour) |
At max usage: 2,134 BTU/hour (2,251 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 1,494 BTU/hour (1,576 kJ/hour) |
At max usage: 2,907 BTU/hour (3,067 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 2,035 BTU/hour (2,147 kJ/hour) |
At max usage: 1,720 BTU/hour (1,814 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 1,204 BTU/hour (1,270 kJ/hour) |
Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) |
At max usage: Approximately 146 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 102 CFM |
At max usage: Approximately 133 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 93 CFM |
At max usage: Approximately 99 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 69 CFM |
At max usage: Approximately 135 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 94 CFM |
At max usage: Approximately 80 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 56 CFM |
Table 1-17 Environmental Requirements for X8M-2 Single Servers
Environmental Component | Database Server X8M-2 | Exadata Storage Server X8M-2 - High Capacity | Exadata Storage Server X8M-2 Eighth Rack - High Capacity | Exadata Storage Server X8M-2 - Extreme Flash | Exadata Storage Server X8M-2 XT Server |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weight |
20.7 kg (45.6 lbs) |
34.8 kg (76.7 lbs) |
30.6 kg (67.5 lbs) |
27.5 kg (60.6 lbs) |
30.2 kg (66.7 lbs) |
Acoustic Noise |
77 dB |
82 dB |
82 dB |
82 dB |
82 dB |
Power |
Maximum: 0.7 kW (0.7 kVA) Typical: 0.5 kW (0.5 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.8 kW (0.8 kVA) Typical: 0.5 kW (0.6 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.6 kW (0.6 kVA) Typical: 0.4 kW (0.4 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.8 kW (0.8 kVA) Typical: 0.6 kW (0.6 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.5 kW (0.5 kVA) Typical: 0.3 kW (0.3 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Cooling |
At max usage: 2,409 BTU/hour (2,541 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 1,686 BTU/hour (1,779 kJ/hour |
At max usage: 2,631 BTU/hour (2,775 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 1,842 BTU/hour (1,943 kJ/hour) |
At max usage: 1,947 BTU/hour (2,054 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 1,363 BTU/hour (1,438 kJ/hour) |
At max usage: 2,730 BTU/hour (2,880 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 1,911 BTU/hour (2,016 kJ/hour) |
At max usage: 1570 BTU/hour (1,656 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 1,099 BTU/hour (1,159 kJ/hour) |
Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) |
At max usage: Approximately 112 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 78 CFM |
At max usage: Approximately 122 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 85 CFM |
At max usage: Approximately 90 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 63 CFM |
At max usage: Approximately 126 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 88 CFM |
At max usage: Approximately 73 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 51 CFM |
Table 1-18 Environmental Requirements for X8-2 Single Servers
Environmental Component | Database Server X8-2 | Exadata Storage Server X8-2 - High Capacity | Exadata Storage Server X8-2 Eighth Rack - High Capacity | Exadata Storage Server X8-2 - Extreme Flash | Exadata Storage Server X8-2 XT Server |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weight |
20.7 kg (45.6 lbs) |
34.8 kg (76.7 lbs) |
30.6 kg (67.5 lbs) |
27.5 kg (60.6 lbs) |
30.2 kg (66.7 lbs) |
Acoustic Noise |
77 dB |
82 dB |
82 dB |
82 dB |
82 dB |
Power |
Maximum: 0.7 kW (0.7 kVA) Typical: 0.5 kW (0.5 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.7 kW (0.7 kVA) Typical: 0.5 kW (0.5 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.5 kW (0.5 kVA) Typical: 0.4 kW (0.4 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.7 kW (0.7 kVA) Typical: 0.5 kW (0.5 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.5 kW (0.5 kVA) Typical: 0.3 kW (0.3 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Cooling |
At max usage: 2,409 BTU/hour (2,541 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 1,686 BTU/hour (1,779 kJ/hour |
At max usage: 2,317 BTU/hour (2,444 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 1,622 BTU/hour (1,711 kJ/hour) |
At max usage: 1,714 BTU/hour (1,809 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 1,200 BTU/hour (1,266 kJ/hour) |
At max usage: 2,283 BTU/hour (2,408 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 1,598 BTU/hour (1,686 kJ/hour) |
At max usage: 1570 BTU/hour (1,656 kJ/hour) At typical usage: 1,099 BTU/hour (1,159 kJ/hour) |
Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) |
At max usage: Approximately 112 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 78 CFM |
At max usage: Approximately 107 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 75 CFM |
At max usage: Approximately 79 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 56 CFM |
At max usage: Approximately 106 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 74 CFM |
At max usage: Approximately 73 CFM At typical usage: Approximately 51 CFM |
Table 1-19 Environmental Requirements for X7-2 Single Servers
Environmental Component | Exadata Storage Server X7-2 - Extreme Flash | Exadata Storage Server X7-2 Eighth Rack - High Capacity | Exadata Storage Server X7-2 - High Capacity | Database Server X7-2 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Weight |
27.5 kg (61 lbs) |
30.1 kg (66.3 lbs) |
34.4 kg (76 lbs) |
20.7 kg (46 lbs) |
Acoustic Noise |
82 dB(A) |
79 dB(A) |
82 dB(A) |
77 dB(A) |
Power |
Maximum: 0.6 kW (0.6 kVA) Typical: 0.4 kW (0.5 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.5 kW (0.5 kVA) Typical: 0.3 kW (0.3 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.6 kW (0.6 kVA) Typical: 0.4 kW (0.4 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.8 kW (0.8 kVA) Typical: 0.5 kW (0.6 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Cooling |
Maximum: 2,167 BTU/hour (2,286 kJ/hour) Typical: 1,600 BTU/hour (1,378 kJ/hour) |
Maximum: 1,588 BTU/hour (1,676 kJ/hour) Typical: 1,112 BTU/hour (1,173 kJ/hour) |
Maximum: 2,146 BTU/hour (2,264 kJ/hour) Typical: 1,502 BTU/hour (1,585 kJ/hour) |
Maximum: 2,631 BTU/hour (2,775 kJ/hour) Typical: 1,842 BTU/hour (1,943 kJ/hour |
Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) |
Maximum: Approximately 100 CFM Typical: Approximately 70 CFM |
Maximum: Approximately 74 CFM Typical: Approximately 51 CFM |
Maximum: Approximately 99 CFM Typical: Approximately 70 CFM |
Maximum: Approximately 122 CFM Typical: Approximately 85 CFM |
Table 1-20 Environmental Requirements for X6-2 Single Servers
Environmental Component | Exadata Storage Server X6-2 - Extreme Flash | Exadata Storage Server X6-2 - High Capacity | Database Server X6-2 |
---|---|---|---|
Weight |
28.1 kg (62 lbs) |
33.1 kg (73 lbs) |
20.4 kg (45 lbs) |
Acoustic Noise |
78 dB(A) |
78 dB(A) |
78 dB(A) |
Power |
Maximum: 0.6 kVA Typical: 0.4 kVA (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.6 kVA Typical: 0.4 kVA (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.665 kW (0.678 kVA) Typical: 0.466 kW (0.475 kVA) (varies based on application load) |
Cooling |
Maximum: 1,866 BTU/hour (1,969 kJ/hour) Typical: 1,307 BTU/hour (1,378 kJ/hour) |
Maximum: 2,006 BTU/hour (2,117 kJ/hour) Typical: 1,404 BTU/hour (1,482 kJ/hour) |
Maximum: 2,269 BTU/hour (2,394 kJ/hour) Typical: 1,588 BTU/hour (1,676 kJ/hour |
Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) |
Maximum: Approximately 86 CFM Typical: Approximately 60 CFM |
Maximum: Approximately 93 CFM Typical: Approximately 65 CFM |
Maximum: Approximately 105 CFM Typical: Approximately 74 CFM |
Table 1-21 Environmental Requirements for X5-2 Single Servers
Environmental Component | Exadata Storage Server X5-2 - Extreme Flash | Exadata Storage Server X5-2 - High Capacity | Database Server X5-2 |
---|---|---|---|
Weight |
28.1 kg (62 lbs) |
33.1 kg (73 lbs) |
20.4 kg (45 lbs) |
Acoustic Noise |
78 dB(A) |
78 dB(A) |
78 dB(A) |
Power |
Maximum: 0.6 kVA Typical: 0.4 kVA (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.6 kVA Typical: 0.4 kVA (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 0.7 kVA Typical: 0.5 kVA (varies based on application load) |
Cooling |
Maximum: 2,037 BTU/hour (2,149 kJ/hour) Typical: 1,426 BTU/hour (1,504 kJ/hour) |
Maximum: 2,000 BTU/hour (2,109 kJ/hour) Typical: 1,400 BTU/hour (1,477 kJ/hour) |
Maximum: 2,481 BTU/hour (2,617 kJ/hour) Typical: 1,736 BTU/hour (1,832 kJ/hour |
Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) |
Maximum: Approximately 94 CFM Typical: Approximately 66 CFM |
Maximum: Approximately 93 CFM Typical: Approximately 65 CFM |
Maximum: Approximately 115 CFM Typical: Approximately 80 CFM |
Table 1-22 Environmental Requirements for 8-Socket Servers, Model X4-8 and Later
Environmental Component | Database Server X8M-8 and X9M-8 | Database Server X7-8 and X8-8 | Database Server X5-8 and X6-8 | Database Server X4-8 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Weight |
90.2 kg (198.8 lbs) | 90.2 kg (198.8 lbs) |
93.4 kg (206 lbs) |
93.4 kg (206 lbs) |
Acoustic Noise |
87 dB | 87 dB |
81 dB(A) |
81 dB(A) |
Power |
Maximum: 3.6 kVA Typical: 2.5 kVA (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 3.6 kVA Typical: 2.5 kVA (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 3.5 kVA Typical: 2.4 kVA (varies based on application load) |
Maximum: 3.7 kVA Typical: 2.6 kVA (varies based on application load) |
Cooling |
Maximum: 11,953 BTU/hour (12,610 kJ/hour) Typical: 8,367 BTU/hour (8,827 kJ/hour) |
Maximum: 11,942 BTU/hour (12,599 kJ/hour) Typical: 8,360 BTU/hour (8,820 kJ/hour) |
Maximum: 11,601 BTU/hour (12,239 kJ/hour) Typical: 8,121 BTU/hour (8,568 kJ/hour) |
Maximum: 12,284 BTU/hour (12,959 kJ/hour) Typical: 8,599 BTU/hour (9,072 kJ/hour) |
Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data center environment) |
Maximum: Approximately 553 CFM Typical: Approximately 387 CFM |
Maximum: Approximately 553 CFM Typical: Approximately 387 CFM |
Maximum: Approximately 537 CFM Typical: Approximately 376 CFM |
Maximum: Approximately 569 CFM Typical: Approximately 398 CFM |
Parent topic: General Environmental Requirements
1.3 Space Requirements
For all Oracle Exadata X7, X8, X8M, X9M, and later models, use Oracle Exadata Configuration Assistant (OECA) to determine the size of each rack.
In addition to the rack height, 914 mm (36 inches) of space is required above the rack height for maintenance access, as described in Table 1-24.
The space surrounding the cabinet must not restrict the movement of cool air between the air conditioner and the front of the systems within the cabinet, or the movement of hot air coming out of the rear of the cabinet.
- Space Requirements for Racks up to Oracle Exadata X6
All racks up to Oracle Exadata X6-2 and X6-8 use the same hardware rack, and have the same space requirements.
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1.3.1 Space Requirements for Racks up to Oracle Exadata X6
All racks up to Oracle Exadata X6-2 and X6-8 use the same hardware rack, and have the same space requirements.
The space requirements are as follows:
- Height: 1998 mm (78.66 inches)
- Width: 600 mm with side panels (23.62 inches)
- Depth: 1200 mm (47.24 inches)
The minimum ceiling height for the cabinet is 2912 mm (114.65 inches), measured from the true floor or raised floor, whichever is higher. This includes an additional 914 mm (36 inches) of space required above the rack height for maintenance access, as described in Table 1-24. The space surrounding the cabinet must not restrict the movement of cool air between the air conditioner and the front of the systems within the cabinet, or the movement of hot air coming out of the rear of the cabinet.
Parent topic: Space Requirements
1.4 Receiving, Unpacking, and Access Route Requirements
Before your Oracle Exadata Rack arrives, ensure that the receiving area is large enough for the package.
Use the following package dimensions for Oracle Exadata Rack:
- Shipping height: 2159 mm (85 inches)
- Shipping width: 1219 mm (48 inches)
- Shipping depth: 1575 mm (62 inches)
If your loading dock meets the height and ramp requirements for a standard freight carrier truck, then you can use a pallet jack to unload the rack. If the loading dock does not meet the requirements, then you must provide a standard forklift or other means to unload the rack. You can also request that the rack be shipped in a truck with a lift gate.
When Oracle Exadata Rack arrives, leave the rack in its shipping packaging until it arrives at its installation site. Use a conditioned space to remove the packaging material to reduce particles before entering the data center. The entire access route to the installation site should be free of raised-pattern flooring that can cause vibration.
Allow enough space for unpacking it from its shipping cartons. Ensure that there is enough clearance and clear pathways for moving Oracle Exadata Rack from the unpacking location to the installation location.
Caution:
Prior to moving the rack, always make sure that all four leveling and stabilizing feet are raised and out of the way.Table 1-23 Access Route Requirements
Access Route Item | With Shipping Pallet | Without Shipping Pallet |
---|---|---|
Minimum door height |
2184 mm (86 inches) |
2040 mm (80.32 inches) |
Minimum door width |
1270 (50 inches) |
640 mm (25.19 inches) |
Minimum elevator depth |
1625.6 mm (64 inches) |
1240 mm (48.82 inches) |
Maximum incline |
6 degrees |
6 degrees |
Minimum elevator, pallet jack, and floor loading capacity |
1134 kg (2500 lbs) |
1134 kg (2500 lbs) |
- Rack Weights for Oracle Exadata
Review the weight of your Oracle Exadata Rack to ensure that it can be delivered and located safely. - Rack Weights for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack
1.4.1 Rack Weights for Oracle Exadata
Review the weight of your Oracle Exadata Rack to ensure that it can be delivered and located safely.
For all Oracle Exadata X6, X7, X8, X8M, X9M, and later models, use Oracle Exadata Configuration Assistant (OECA) to determine the net rack weight. In addition to the net rack weight, allow approximately 180 kg (400 lbs) for packaging materials.
For earlier models, use the following table to determine the rack weight:
Type of Rack | Shipping Weight | Net Weight |
---|---|---|
Oracle Exadata X5-2 Full Rack |
984.8 kg (2171 lbs) |
901.3 kg (1987 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X5-2 Half Rack |
639.6 kg (1410 lbs) |
587.4 kg (1295 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X5-2 Quarter Rack |
453.1 kg (999 lbs) |
418.2 kg (922 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X5-2 Eighth Rack |
453.1 kg (999 lbs) |
418.2 kg (922 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X5-8 Full Rack |
Extreme Flash drives: 894.7 kg (1972.5 lbs) High capacity drives: 964.6 kg (2126.5 lbs) |
Extreme Flash drives: 828.5 kg (1826.5 lbs) High capacity drives: 898.3 kg (1980.5 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X5-8 Half Rack |
Extreme Flash drives: 592.4 kg (1306.1 lbs) High capacity drives: 607.4 kg (1339.1 lbs) |
Extreme Flash drives: 526.2 kg (1160.1 lbs) High capacity drives: 541.2 kg (1193.1 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X4-2 Full Rack |
936 kg (2064 lbs) |
852.8 kg (1880 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X4-2 Half Rack |
577 kg (1273 lbs) |
525.3 kg (1158 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X4-2 Quarter Rack |
401 kg (883 lbs) |
365.6 kg (806 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X4-2 Eighth Rack |
401 kg (883 lbs) |
365.6 kg (806 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X4-8 Full Rack |
High performance drives: 951 kg (2097 lbs) High capacity drives: 1019 kg (2247 lbs) |
High performance drives: 867 kg (1912 lbs) High capacity drives: 936 kg (2063 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X3-2 Full Rack |
954.8 kg (2105 lbs) |
871.4 kg (1921 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X3-2 Half Rack |
596.0 kg (1314 lbs) |
543.9 kg (1199 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X3-2 Quarter Rack |
403.7 kg (890 lbs) |
368.8 kg (813 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X3-2 Eighth Rack |
403.7 kg (890 lbs) |
368.8 kg (813 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X3-8 Full Racks with Exadata Storage Server X4-2L Servers |
994.7 kg (2193 lbs) |
911.3 kg (2009 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X3-8 Full Racks |
1013.3 kg (2234 lbs) |
929.9 kg (2050 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X2-2 Full Rack |
1050.1 kg (2315 lbs) |
966.61 kg (2131 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X2-2 Half Rack |
684.1 kg (1508 lbs) |
602.8 kg (1329 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X2-2 Quarter Rack |
487.6 kg (1075 lbs) |
409.1 kg (902 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X2-8 Full Rack with Sun Fire X4800 Oracle Database Servers |
1026.9 kg (2264 lbs) |
943.8 kg (2080 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata X2-8 Full Rack with Sun Server X2-8 Oracle Database Servers |
1036.0 kg (2284 lbs) |
980.7 kg (2162 lbs) |
Related Topics
Parent topic: Receiving, Unpacking, and Access Route Requirements
1.4.2 Rack Weights for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack
For all Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X6-2, X7-2, X8-2, X8M-2, and later models, use Oracle Exadata Configuration Assistant (OECA) to determine the net rack weight. In addition to the net rack weight, allow approximately 180 kg (400 lbs) for packaging materials.
For earlier models, use the following table to determine the rack weight:
Type of Rack | Shipping Weight | Net Weight |
---|---|---|
Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X5-2 Full Rack |
994.7 kg (2193 lbs) |
915.8 kg (2019 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X5-2 Half Rack |
640.9 kg (1413 lbs) |
591.5 kg (1304 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X5-2 Quarter Rack |
444.5 kg (980 lbs) |
411 kg (906.1 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X4-2 Full Rack |
903.1 kg (1991 lbs) |
824.2 kg (1817.1 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X4-2 Half Rack |
562.4 kg (1239.9 lbs) |
513.0 kg (1131 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X4-2 Quarter Rack |
380.1 kg (838 lbs) |
346.5 kg (764 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X3-2 Full Rack |
906.3 kg (1998 lbs) |
827.4 kg (1824.1 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X3-2 Half Rack |
565.6 kg (1247 lbs) |
516.2 kg (1138 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X3-2 Quarter Rack |
383.3 kg (845 lbs) |
349.7 kg (771 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers |
1001.1 kg (2207 lbs) |
917.6 kg (2023 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack Half Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers |
659.6 kg (1454.2 lbs) |
578.3 kg (1275 lbs) |
Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack Quarter Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers |
475.3 kg (1047.9 lbs) |
396.8 kg (874.8 lbs) |
Related Topics
Parent topic: Receiving, Unpacking, and Access Route Requirements
1.5 Maintenance Access Requirements
The maintenance area must be large enough for Oracle Exadata Rack, and have the required access space.
The required space to remove the side panels is 675.64 mm (26.6 inches). Side panel access is not required for normal maintenance.
Front access space requirement is typically the length of the longest chassis supported in the rack, plus the distance the rails need to travel out to install and remove equipment from the front.
Rear access space requirement is the space needed for a person working behind the Oracle Exadata Rack.
Top access space requirement is for a person standing on a ladder to be able service components installed in the top of the rack.
Table 1-24 Maintenance Access Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack (All Models)
Location | Maintenance Access Requirement |
---|---|
Rear maintenance |
914 mm (36 inches) |
Front maintenance |
1232 (48.5 inches) |
Top maintenance |
914 mm (36 inches) |
Note:
- In raised floor data centers, an adjacent tile at the rear of the rack must be able to be opened to access any cabling going under the floor.
- Oracle Exadata Racks can be placed side-by-side when interconnecting the racks.
1.6 Flooring Requirements
Oracle Exadata Rack may be installed on raised floor or solid floor environments.
The site floor or the raised flooring must be able to support the total weight of Oracle Exadata Rack.
Table 1-25 Floor Load Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack
Description | Requirement |
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Maximum allowable weight of installed rack equipment |
952.5 kg (2100 lbs) |
Maximum allowable weight of installed power distribution units |
52.16 kg (115 lbs) |
Maximum dynamic load (maximum allowable weight of installed equipment including PDUs) |
1004.66 kg (2215 lbs) |
Note:
If you want to route data or power cables through the bottom of the rack, you can cut out a rectangular hole in the floor below the rear portion of the rack. However, avoid creating a hole that impacts the rack casters or leveling feet. For details, see Floor Cutout Dimensions in Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide.
1.7 Electrical Power Requirements
The Oracle Exadata Rack can operate effectively over a wide range of voltages and frequencies. However, each rack must have a reliable power source.
Damage may occur if the ranges are exceeded. Electrical disturbances such as the following may damage Oracle Exadata Rack:
- Fluctuations caused by brownouts
- Wide and rapid variations in input voltage levels or in input power frequency
- Electrical storms
- Faults in the distribution system, such as defective wiring
To protect Oracle Exadata Rack from such disturbances, you should have a dedicated power distribution system, power-conditioning equipment, as well as lightning arresters or power cables to protect from electrical storms.
- PDU Power Requirements
Each Oracle Exadata Rack configuration contains two power distribution units (PDUs). Various PDUs are available to cater for different circumstances. Select the correct PDU for your data center and Oracle Exadata Rack configuration. - Facility Power Requirements
To prevent catastrophic failures, design the input power sources to ensure adequate power is provided to the PDUs. - Circuit Breaker Requirements
If computer equipment is subjected to repeated power interruptions and fluctuations, then it is susceptible to a higher rate of component failure. - Electrical Grounding Guidelines
The cabinets for Oracle Exadata Rack are shipped with grounding-type power cords.
1.7.1 PDU Power Requirements
Each Oracle Exadata Rack configuration contains two power distribution units (PDUs). Various PDUs are available to cater for different circumstances. Select the correct PDU for your data center and Oracle Exadata Rack configuration.
The following are the PDUs used in Oracle Exadata:
- Low-Voltage 15 kVA Single Phase PDU for North America, South America, Japan and Taiwan
- Low-Voltage 22 kVA Single Phase PDU for North America, South America, Japan and Taiwan
- Low-Voltage 15 kVA Three Phase PDU for North America, South America, Japan and Taiwan
- Low-Voltage 24 kVA Three Phase PDU for North America, South America, Japan and Taiwan
- High-Voltage 15 kVA Single Phase PDU for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
- High-Voltage 22 kVA Single Phase PDU for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
- High-Voltage 15 kVA Three Phase PDU for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
- High-Voltage 24 kVA Three Phase PDU for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
Parent topic: Electrical Power Requirements
1.7.1.1 Low-Voltage 15 kVA Single Phase PDU for North America, South America, Japan and Taiwan
Note:
The following specifications are for a single PDU. Every Oracle Exadata Rack configuration contains two PDUs.Table 1-26 Specifications for each Low-Voltage 15 kVA Single Phase PDU for North America, South America, Japan and Taiwan
Specification | Value |
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Number of Inputs | 3 |
Source Voltage | 200-240V |
Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Max Line Current | 24A |
Phase Current | N/A |
Nominal Power Rating | 15kVA |
Recommended Circuit Breaker | 30A |
Outlets | 42 x C13, 6 x C19 |
Outlet Groups | 6 |
Max Group Current | 20A |
Output Voltage | 200-240V |
Data Center Receptacle | 1ph 2W + ground 30A NEMA L6-30 |
Parent topic: PDU Power Requirements
1.7.1.2 Low-Voltage 22 kVA Single Phase PDU for North America, South America, Japan and Taiwan
Note:
The following specifications are for a single PDU. Every Oracle Exadata Rack configuration contains two PDUs.Table 1-27 Specifications for each Low-Voltage 22 kVA Single Phase PDU for North America, South America, Japan and Taiwan
Specification | Value |
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Number of Inputs | 3 |
Source Voltage | 200-240V |
Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Max Line Current | 36.8A |
Phase Current | N/A |
Nominal Power Rating | 22kVA |
Recommended Circuit Breaker | 50A |
Outlets | 42 x C13, 6 x C19 |
Outlet Groups | 6 |
Max Group Current | 20A |
Output Voltage | 200-240V |
Data Center Receptacle | 1ph 2W + ground 30A NEMA L6-30 |
Parent topic: PDU Power Requirements
1.7.1.3 Low-Voltage 15 kVA Three Phase PDU for North America, South America, Japan and Taiwan
Note:
The following specifications are for a single PDU. Every Oracle Exadata Rack configuration contains two PDUs.Table 1-28 Specifications for each Low-Voltage 15 kVA Three Phase PDU for North America, South America, Japan and Taiwan
Specification | Value |
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Number of Inputs | 1 |
Source Voltage | 200-220V |
Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Max Line Current | 40A |
Phase Current | 23A |
Nominal Power Rating | 15kVA |
Recommended Circuit Breaker | 50A |
Outlets | 42 x C13, 6 x C19 |
Outlet Groups | 6 |
Max Group Current | 20A |
Output Voltage | 200-240V |
Data Center Receptacle | 3ph 3W + ground 60A IEC60309 |
Parent topic: PDU Power Requirements
1.7.1.4 Low-Voltage 24 kVA Three Phase PDU for North America, South America, Japan and Taiwan
Note:
The following specifications are for a single PDU. Every Oracle Exadata Rack configuration contains two PDUs.Table 1-29 Specifications for each Low-Voltage 24 kVA Three Phase PDU for North America, South America, Japan and Taiwan
Specification | Value |
---|---|
Number of Inputs | 2 |
Source Voltage | 200-220V |
Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Max Line Current | 34.6A |
Phase Current | 20A |
Nominal Power Rating | 24kVA |
Recommended Circuit Breaker | 50A |
Outlets | 42 x C13, 6 x C19 |
Outlet Groups | 6 |
Max Group Current | 20A |
Output Voltage | 200-240V |
Data Center Receptacle | 3ph 3W + ground 60A IEC60309 |
Parent topic: PDU Power Requirements
1.7.1.5 High-Voltage 15 kVA Single Phase PDU for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
Note:
The following specifications are for a single PDU. Every Oracle Exadata Rack configuration contains two PDUs.Table 1-30 Specifications for each High-Voltage 15 kVA Single Phase PDU for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
Specification | Value |
---|---|
Number of Inputs | 3 x 25A 1ph |
Voltage | 220 - 240 VAC |
Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Current | 25A maximum (per input) |
Power Rating | 15 kVA |
Output Current | 72A (3 x 24A) |
Outlets | 42 x C13, 6 x C19 |
Outlet Groups | 6 |
Group Protection (UL489 1-pole circuit breaker) | 20A |
Data Center Receptacle | IEC309 32A 3 PIN 250 VAC IP44 |
Note:
The high-voltage 15 kVA single phase PDU is no longer available. The high-voltage 22kVA single phase PDU is the recommended replacement.Parent topic: PDU Power Requirements
1.7.1.6 High-Voltage 22 kVA Single Phase PDU for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
Note:
The following specifications are for a single PDU. Every Oracle Exadata Rack configuration contains two PDUs.Table 1-31 Specifications for each High-Voltage 22 kVA Single Phase PDUs for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
Specification | Value |
---|---|
Number of Inputs | 3 |
Source Voltage | 200-240V |
Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Max Line Current | 32A |
Phase Current | N/A |
Nominal Power Rating | 22kVA |
Recommended Circuit Breaker | 30A |
Outlets | 42 x C13, 6 x C19 |
Outlet Groups | 6 |
Max Group Current | 20A |
Output Voltage | 200-240V |
Data Center Receptacle | 1ph 2W + ground 32A IEC60309 3P 6H 230V |
Parent topic: PDU Power Requirements
1.7.1.7 High-Voltage 15 kVA Three Phase PDU for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
Note:
The following specifications are for a single PDU. Every Oracle Exadata Rack configuration contains two PDUs.Table 1-32 Specifications for each High-Voltage 15 kVA Three Phase PDU for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
Specification | Value |
---|---|
Number of Inputs | 1 |
Source Voltage | 220/380 - 240/415VAC 3Ø |
Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Max Line Current | 21A |
Phase Current | 21A |
Nominal Power Rating | 15kVA |
Recommended Circuit Breaker | 25A |
Outlets | 42 x C13, 6 x C19 |
Outlet Groups | 6 |
Max Group Current | 20A |
Output Voltage | 220-240V |
Data Center Receptacle | 3ph 4W + ground 32A IEC60309 5P 6h 400V |
Parent topic: PDU Power Requirements
1.7.1.8 High-Voltage 24 kVA Three Phase PDU for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
Note:
The following specifications are for a single PDU. Every Oracle Exadata Rack configuration contains two PDUs.Table 1-33 Specifications for each High-Voltage 24 kVA Three Phase PDU for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
Specification | Value |
---|---|
Number of Inputs | 2 |
Source Voltage | 220/380 - 240/415VAC 3Ø |
Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Max Line Current | 16A |
Phase Current | 16A |
Nominal Power Rating | 24kVA |
Recommended Circuit Breaker | 25A |
Outlets | 42 x C13, 6 x C19 |
Outlet Groups | 6 |
Max Group Current | 18A |
Output Voltage | 220-240V |
Data Center Receptacle | 3ph 4W + ground 32A IEC60309 5P 6h 400V |
Parent topic: PDU Power Requirements
1.7.2 Facility Power Requirements
To prevent catastrophic failures, design the input power sources to ensure adequate power is provided to the PDUs.
Use dedicated AC breaker panels for all power circuits that supply power to the PDU. When planning for power distribution requirements, balance the power load between available AC supply branch circuits. In the United States of America and Canada, ensure that the overall system AC input current load does not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit AC current rating.
Note:
Electrical work and installations must comply with applicable local, state, or national electrical codes. Contact your facilities manager or qualified electrician to determine what type of power is supplied to the building.PDU power cords are 4 meters (13.12 feet) long, and 1 to 1.5 meters (3.3 to 4.9 feet) of the cord is routed within the rack cabinet. The installation site AC power receptacle must be within 2 meters (6.6 feet) of the rack.
Parent topic: Electrical Power Requirements
1.7.3 Circuit Breaker Requirements
If computer equipment is subjected to repeated power interruptions and fluctuations, then it is susceptible to a higher rate of component failure.
You are responsible for supplying the circuit breakers. One circuit breaker is required for each power cord. In addition to circuit breakers, provide a stable power source, such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to reduce the possibility of component failures.
Use dedicated AC breaker panels for all power circuits that supply power to the server. Servers require electrical circuits be grounded to the Earth.
Note:
Electrical work and installations must comply with applicable local, state, or national electrical codes.Parent topic: Electrical Power Requirements
1.7.4 Electrical Grounding Guidelines
The cabinets for Oracle Exadata Rack are shipped with grounding-type power cords.
- Always connect the cords to grounded power outlets.
- Check the grounding type, because different grounding methods are used depending on your location.
- Refer to documentation such as IEC documents for the correct grounding method.
- Ensure that the facility administrator or qualified electrical engineer verifies the grounding method for the building, and performs the grounding work.
Parent topic: Electrical Power Requirements
1.8 Temperature and Humidity Requirements
Excessive internal temperatures may result in full or partial shut down of Oracle Exadata.
Airflow through Oracle Exadata Rack is from front to back. Refer to General Environmental Requirements for information on cooling and airflow.
Note:
Studies have shown that temperature increases of 10 degrees Celsius (15 degrees Fahrenheit) above 20 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) reduce long-term electronics reliability by 50 percent.The following table lists the temperature, humidity and altitude requirements for operating and non-operating machines.
Table 1-34 Temperature, Humidity and Altitude Requirements
Condition | Operating Requirement | Non-operating Requirement | Optimum |
---|---|---|---|
Temperature |
5 to 32 degrees Celsius (41 to 89.6 degrees Fahrenheit) |
-40 to 70 degrees Celsius (-40 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit). |
For optimal rack cooling, data center temperatures from 21 to 23 degrees Celsius (70 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit) |
Relative humidity |
10 to 90 percent relative humidity, non-condensing |
Up to 93 percent relative humidity. |
For optimal data center rack cooling, 45 to 50 percent, non-condensing |
Altitude |
3048 meters (10000 feet) maximum |
12000 meters (40000 feet). |
Ambient temperature is reduced by 1 degree Celsius per 300 m above 900 m altitude above sea level |
Set conditions to the optimal temperature and humidity ranges to minimize the chance of downtime due to component failure. Operating Oracle Exadata Rack for extended periods at or near the operating range limits, or installing it in an environment where it remains at or near non-operating range limits could significantly increase hardware component failure.
The ambient temperature range of 21 to 23 degrees Celsius (70 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit) is optimal for server reliability and operator comfort. Most computer equipment can operate in a wide temperature range, but near 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit) is desirable because it is easier to maintain safe humidity levels. Operating in this temperature range provides a safety buffer in the event that the air conditioning system goes down for a period of time.
The ambient relative humidity range of 45 to 50 percent is suitable for safe data processing operations. Most computer equipment can operate in a wide range (20 to 80 percent), but the range of 45 to 50 percent is recommended for the following reasons:
- Optimal range helps protect computer systems from corrosion problems associated with high humidity levels.
- Optimal range provides the greatest operating time buffer in the event of air conditioner control failure.
- This range helps avoid failures or temporary malfunctions caused by intermittent interference from static discharges that may occur when relative humidity is too low.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is easily generated, and hard to dissipate in areas of low relative humidity, such as below 35 percent. ESD becomes critical when humidity drops below 30 percent. It is not difficult to maintain humidity in a data center because of the high-efficiency vapor barrier and low rate of air changes normally present.
1.9 Ventilation and Cooling Requirements
Always provide adequate space in front and behind the rack to allow for proper ventilation.
Do not obstruct the front or rear of the rack with equipment or objects that might prevent air from flowing through the rack. Rack-mountable servers and equipment typically draw cool air in through the front of the rack and let out warm air out the rear of the rack. There is no air flow requirement for the left and right sides due to front-to-back cooling.
If the rack is not completely filled with components, then cover the empty sections with filler panels. Gaps between components can adversely affect air flow and cooling within the rack.
Relative humidity is the percentage of the total water vapor that can exist in the air without condensing, and is inversely proportional to air temperature. Humidity goes down when the temperature rises, and goes up when the temperature drops. For example, air with a relative humidity of 45 percent at a temperature of 24 degrees Celsius (75 degrees Fahrenheit) has a relative humidity of 65 percent at a temperature of 18 degrees Celsius (64 degrees Fahrenheit). As the temperature drops, the relative humidity rises to more than 65 percent, and water droplets are formed.
Air conditioning facilities usually do not precisely monitor or control temperature and humidity throughout an entire computer room. Generally, monitoring is done at individual points corresponding to multiple exhaust vents in the main unit, and other units in the room. Special consideration should be paid to humidity when using underfloor ventilation. When underfloor ventilation is used, monitoring is done at each point close to an exhaust vent. Distribution of the temperature and humidity across the entire room is uneven.
Oracle Exadata Racks have been designed to function while mounted in a natural convection air flow. The following requirements must be followed to meet the environmental specification:
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Ensure there is adequate air flow through the server.
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Ensure the server has front-to-back cooling. The air inlet is at the front of the server, and the air is let out the rear.
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Allow a minimum clearance of 1219.2 mm (48 inches) at the front of the server, and 914 mm (36 inches) at the rear of the server for ventilation.
Use perforated tiles, approximately 400 CFM/tile, in front of the rack for cold air intake. The tiles can be arranged in any order in front of the rack, as long as cold air from the tiles can flow into the rack. Inadequate cold air flow could result in a higher inlet temperature in the servers due to exhaust air recirculation. The following table describes the recommended number of floor tiles:
Type of Oracle Exadata Database Machine or Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack | Recommended Number of Floor Tiles |
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Oracle Exadata full rack systems |
4 |
Oracle Exadata half rack systems |
3 |
Oracle Exadata quarter and eighth rack systems |
1 |
Figure 1-1 shows a typical installation of the floor tiles for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Full Rack in a typical data center.
Figure 1-1 Typical Data Center Configuration for Perforated Floor Tiles

Description of "Figure 1-1 Typical Data Center Configuration for Perforated Floor Tiles"
1.10 Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack
This section describes the requirements to connect Oracle Exadata Database Machine or Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack to your existing network infrastructure.
1.10.1 Network Connection Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack
Prior to installation, network cables must be run from your existing network infrastructure to the installation site. The requirements to connect Oracle Exadata to your existing network infrastructure are as follows:
Network | Connection Requirements |
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Administration Network |
|
Client Network |
|
Additional Network(s) |
|
RDMA Network Fabric (Private Network) |
No uplinks are required. The RDMA Network Fabric is completely self-contained within Oracle Exadata. |
The same requirements apply to Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack. However, since Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack contains no database servers, there are no corresponding database server uplink requirements.
1.10.2 DNS Configuration for Oracle Exadata Rack
Prior to receiving your Oracle Exadata Rack, you must use Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA) to generate files that drive the configuration of the system. The system configuration files contain network host names and IP addresses for the management network, client network, and additional public networks, which should be registered in Domain Name System (DNS) prior to initial configuration. In particular, all public addresses, single client access name (SCAN) addresses, and VIP addresses should be registered in DNS prior to installation.
The assistant-generated file defines the SCAN as a single name with three IP addresses on the client access network. The three SCAN addresses provide service access for clients to Oracle Exadata Database Machine. Configure DNS for round robin resolution for the SCAN name to these three SCAN addresses.
All addresses registered in DNS must be configured for both forward resolution and reverse resolution. Reverse resolution must be forward confirmed (forward-confirmed reverse DNS) such that both the forward and reverse DNS entries match each other.
Note:
During configuration using OEDA, Grid Naming Service (GNS) is not configured on Oracle Exadata Database Machine.
See Also:
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Oracle Grid Infrastructure Installation and Upgrade Guide for Linux for additional information about SCAN addresses
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Your DNS vendor documentation for additional information about configuring round robin name resolution
1.10.3 IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack
Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack require a dedicated allocation of host names and IP addresses. The number of required IP addresses primarily depends on the size of the system and whether it is configured to use virtual machines (VMs).
The detailed network configuration, including host names and IP addresses, is generated from information supplied to Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA).
You should configure the IP addresses in your existing networks after you run OEDA. All IP addresses in the configuration file must be unassigned at the time of initial configuration. In addition, all IP addresses must be statically-assigned IP addresses, not dynamically-assigned (DHCP) addresses.
All RDMA Network Fabric IP addresses must be in the same subnet, with a minimum subnet mask of 255.255.240.0 (or /20). The subnet mask chosen should be wide enough to accommodate possible future expansion of the Oracle Exadata and the internal network.
You can use the information in the following sections to calculate the IP address requirement for Oracle Exadata. However, ensure that you use the configuration information generated in OEDA as your authoritative guide.
Rack-Level IP Address Requirements
The following table outlines the rack-level IP address requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine. These addresses are required regardless of the configuration options that are selected for the system. For Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack, no further IP addresses are required beyond these rack-level IP addresses.
Network | IP Address Requirements |
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Administration Network |
|
RDMA Network Fabric (Private Network) |
2 IP addresses for each database server or storage server. Note: Older configurations (typically X3 and prior) may be configured with Linux Ethernet bonding, which uses 1 IP address for each database server or storage server. |
Bare-Metal IP Address Requirements
When Oracle Exadata Database Machine is configured without VMs (otherwise known as a bare-metal configuration), one additional set of cluster-level IP addresses is required in addition to the rack-level addresses outlined in the previous table. Use the following table to determine the additional IP addresses required for a bare-metal configuration.
Network | IP Address Requirements |
---|---|
Client Network |
|
Additional Network(s) |
1 IP address for each additional network interface on each database server. |
VM Cluster IP Address Requirements
When Oracle Exadata Database Machine is configured with virtual machines (VMs), each VM cluster requires a separate set of IP addresses, which are in addition to the system-level addresses outlined previously. Use the following table to determine the additional IP addresses required for each VM cluster.
Network | IP Address Requirements |
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Administration Network |
1 IP address for the administration network interface on each database server VM. |
Client Network |
|
Additional Network(s) |
1 IP address for each additional network interface on each database server VM. |
RDMA Network Fabric (Private Network) |
2 IP addresses for each database server VM. |