19.1 Rack Layout Diagrams
The diagrams in this topic show the rack layout for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 and Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8.
Note:
For ease of reading, the name "Oracle Exadata Rack" is used when information refers to both Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 and Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X3-2.The following abbreviations are used in the tables:
| Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|
|
Rn |
Rack n, where n is the number of the rack, such as R1. |
|
Un |
Unit height in rack, where n is the number, such as U20. |
|
Pn |
InfiniBand port n, where n is port number, such as P8A. |
The cables used in Oracle Exadata Database Machine are color-coded as follows:
- Black: InfiniBand cables, or AC power jumper cables
- Red: Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) cables
- Blue: Gigabit Ethernet cables
The following diagram shows the front and rear views of Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full Rack. The front is shown on the left, and the rear is shown on the right.
Figure 19-1 Rack Layout of Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full Rack
Description of "Figure 19-1 Rack Layout of Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full Rack "
The next diagram shows the front and rear views of Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half Rack.
Note:
The Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 switch in rack position U1 is included in Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half Racks.Figure 19-2 Rack Layout for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half Rack
Description of "Figure 19-2 Rack Layout for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half Rack "
The next diagram shows the front and rear views of Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Quarter Rack.
Figure 19-3 Rack Layout of Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Quarter Rack
Description of "Figure 19-3 Rack Layout of Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Quarter Rack"
The next diagram shows the front and rear views of Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack.
Figure 19-4 Rack Layout of Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack
Description of "Figure 19-4 Rack Layout of Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack"
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Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Racks with Exadata Storage Server X3-2 Servers include a Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 switch in rack unit 1.