18.1 Rack Layout Diagrams
The diagrams in this topic show the rack layout for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 and Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8.
Note:
For ease of reading, the name "Oracle Exadata Rack" is used when information refers to both Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 and Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack.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 X4-2 Full Rack. The front is shown on the left, and the rear is shown on the right.
Figure 18-1 Rack Layout of Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full Rack
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Description of "Figure 18-1 Rack Layout of Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full Rack "
The next diagram shows the front and rear views of Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half Rack.
Figure 18-2 Rack Layout for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half Rack
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Description of "Figure 18-2 Rack Layout for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half Rack "
The next diagram shows the front and rear views of Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Quarter Rack, and Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Eighth Rack.
Figure 18-3 Rack Layout of Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Quarter Rack, and Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Eighth Rack
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The next diagram shows the front and rear views of Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8 Full Rack.
Figure 18-4 Rack Layout of Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8 Full Rack
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Description of "Figure 18-4 Rack Layout of Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8 Full Rack"