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4 Installing Oracle Database Appliance Into a Rack

Complete the following procedures to install the Oracle Database Appliance into a rack.

Task Overview

Tasks to perform when installing various models of Oracle Database Appliance into a rack.

Follow the appropriate procedures to rack mount your system.

Note:

These procedures describe how to install the appliance into a rack. For cabling instructions, refer to the Deployment and User's Guide.

Oracle Database Appliance X9-2S/X9-2L Oracle Database Appliance X9-2-HA

Parent topic: Installing Oracle Database Appliance Into a Rack

Optional Component Installation

Learn about the optional components supported for the various Oracle Database Appliance models.

Optional memory can be purchased independent of the standard configuration and is shipped separately. Where possible, optional memory should be installed before you install the server in a rack.

  • DIMM memory kits:

    • For Oracle Database Appliance X9-2S, you have the option of ordering memory expansion to 512 GB. Memory kits come in sets of 8 x 32 GB DIMMs.

    • For Oracle Database Appliance X9-2L with 512 GB of base memory:

      • You have the option of ordering memory expansion to 1 TB. Memory kits come in sets of 8 x 32 GB DIMMs, which means you need two kits (one for each processor).

      • Or, if you need 2 TB of memory, you can replace your 32 GB DIMMs with 64 GB DIMMs. Memory kits come in sets of 16 x 64 GB DIMMs, which means you need two kits (one for each processor).

    • For Oracle Database Appliance X9-2-HA with 512 GB of base memory:

      • You have the option of ordering memory expansion to 1 TB per server node. Memory kits come in sets of 8 x 32 GB DIMMs, which means you need four kits (two for each server node) for 1 TB. Both server nodes must have the same amount of memory. Thus, the total memory for the appliance becomes 2 TB.

      • Or, if you need 2 TB of memory per server node, you can replace your 32 GB DIMMs with 64 GB DIMMs. Memory kits come in sets of 16 x 64 GB DIMMs, which means you need four kits (two for each server node).

    Refer to the Service Manual for instructions on installing memory.

  • Storage drives:

    • For Oracle Database Appliance X9-2L with the default configuration of two NVMe drives, you have the option of ordering up to ten additional 2.5-inch 6.8 TB NVMe SSDs for front drive slots 2-11. Drives must be installed in pairs.

    • For Oracle Database Appliance X9-2-HA, you have the following options:

      • If your base configuration includes a partially populated storage shelf, you can upgrade it as follows:

        • For a high performance shelf, you can add up to eighteen 7.68 TB SSDs (available in six-packs). You can add storage with the system running and use the appliance CLI software commands to expand the storage configuration.

        • For a high capacity shelf, you can add eighteen 18 TB HDDs (available in an eighteen-pack). You must power off the appliance, add storage, then re-image and redeploy the appliance software. This is required to reconfigure the appliance from the default high performance mode to high capacity mode.

      • An additional storage shelf can be added if your existing appliance storage shelf came fully populated, or you expanded your partially populated base storage shelf configuration of six 7.68 TB SSDs with either eighteen 7.68 TB SSDs or eighteen 18 TB HDDs. You can add a storage expansion shelf with the system running and use the appliance CLI software commands to expand the storage configuration.

        Note:

        You cannot add a storage expansion shelf (which comes fully populated) unless your existing storage shelf is fully populated and the storage shelf you purchase is configured identically (same drives in same slots) to your existing storage shelf.

    Refer to the Service Manual for instructions on installing storage drives.

  • Optional Network cards:

    For Oracle Database Appliance X9-2 series, you have the option of ordering up to two additional public network PCIe cards per system (or per node for the X9-2-HA). Supported network cards include the Oracle Dual Port 25Gb Ethernet Adapter, Oracle Dual Port 100Gb Ethernet Adapter, and the Oracle Quad Port 10GBase-T Adapter. Additional public network cards do not need to match public network cards (type and model) already installed..

    Note:

    If you intend on replacing public network cards already in the system, you need to follow the instructions in the Deyployment and User's Guide to delete the existing network card and interface via software. You cannot replace the factory installed public network card in PCIe slot 6 or the cluster interconnect card in PCIe slot 1.

    Refer to the Service Manual for instructions on installing PCIe cards. After the card is replaced, refer to the Deployment and User's Guide for instructions on cabling and software configuration.

Parent topic: Installing Oracle Database Appliance Into a Rack

Safety Precautions When Rackmounting

Learn about safety precautions during rack installation for Oracle Database Appliance.

This section describes safety precautions you must follow when installing the server into a rack.

Caution:

Personal injury or equipment damage. Prevent the rack from tipping over. 1) Deploy the anti-tilt bar or legs on the equipment rack before beginning an installation. 2) Always load equipment into a rack from the bottom up so that the rack will not become top-heavy and tip over. 3) Mount equipment in the rack such that it does not create uneven or dangerous mechanical loading. 4) Do not use slide-rail mounted equipment as a shelf or workspace.

Caution:

Equipment damage caused by elevated temperature. 1) If you install the equipment in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, ensure that the operating ambient temperature inside the rack does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature specified for the server. For server environmental requirements, see Environmental Specifications. 2) Install the equipment in the rack such that airflow is not restricted or impeded.

Caution:

Supply circuit damage and data loss. The AC circuits used to supply power to the system must be rated for the maximum amount of power that the system requires. See Electrical Specifications for input power requirements.

Caution:

Equipment damage. Maintain reliable earthing. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).

Caution:

Equipment damage. The shipping brackets used to secure the rack cabinet to the shipping pallet are not for use in the data center for bracing or anchoring the rack cabinet during seismic events.

Parent topic: Installing Oracle Database Appliance Into a Rack

ESD Precautions

Learn about electrostatic discharge precautions during rack installation for Oracle Database Appliance.

Caution:

Equipment damage. To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, use the following precautions when installing or servicing components.

  • Place components on an antistatic surface, such as an antistatic discharge mat, an antistatic bag, or a disposable antistatic mat.

  • Wear an antistatic grounding strap connected to a metal surface on the chassis when you work on system components.

Parent topic: Installing Oracle Database Appliance Into a Rack

Rack Compatibility Requirements

Learn about the basic racking requirements for installing Oracle Database Appliance.

The rack-mounting hardware can be used only in specialized racks that meet the requirements in the following table.

Feature Oracle Database Appliance X9-2S/X9-2L Oracle Database Appliance X9-2-HA

Rack structure

Four-post rack (mounting at both front and back). Supported rack types: square hole (9.5 mm) and round hole (M6 or 1/4-20 threaded only). Two-post racks are not compatible.

Four-post rack (mounting at both front and back). Supported rack types: square hole (9.5 mm) and round hole (M6 or 1/4-20 threaded only). Two-post racks are not compatible.

Space available

Must have 2RU (rack units) of space available.

8RU without optional storage expansion shelf.

12RU with optional storage expansion shelf.

Rack horizontal opening and unit vertical pitch

Conforms to ANSI/EIA 310-D-1992 or IEC 60927 standards.

Conforms to ANSI/EIA 310-D-1992 or IEC 60927 standards.

Distance between front and rear mounting planes

Minimum 610 mm and maximum 915 mm (24 in to 36 in).

Minimum 610 mm and maximum 915 mm (24 in to 36 in).

Clearance depth in front of front mounting plane

Distance to front cabinet door is at least 25.4 mm (1 in).

Distance to front cabinet door is at least 25.4 mm (1 in).

Clearance depth behind front mounting plane

Distance to rear cabinet door is at least 900 mm (35.43 in) with the cable management arm, or 800 mm (31.5 in) without the cable management arm.

Distance to rear cabinet door is at least 900 mm (35.43 in) with the cable management arm, or 800 mm (31.5 in) without the cable management arm.

Clearance width between front and rear mounting planes

Distance between structural supports and cable troughs is at least 456 mm (18 in).

Distance between structural supports and cable troughs is at least 456 mm (18 in).

Minimum clearance for service access

Front clearance: 123.2 cm (48.5 in)

Rear clearance: 91 cm (36 in)

Front clearance: 123.2 cm (48.5 in)

Rear clearance: 91 cm (36 in)

Server node dimensions

Physical Specifications for Oracle Database Appliance X9-2 Series

Physical Specifications for Oracle Database Appliance X9-2 Series

Storage shelf dimensions

N/A

Physical Specifications for Oracle Database Appliance X9-2 Series

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Installing the System Into a Rack

Procedures describing how to install the various Oracle Database Appliance models into a rack.

Caution:

Personal injury or equipment damage. Always load equipment into a rack from the bottom up so that it will not become top-heavy and tip over. Deploy your rack's anti-tilt bar to prevent the rack from tilting during equipment installation.

Parent topic: Installing Oracle Database Appliance Into a Rack

Installing Oracle Database Appliance X9-2S/X9-2L Into a Rack

Procedures describing how to install Oracle Database Appliance X9-2S/X9-2L into a rack.

Parent topic: Installing the System Into a Rack

Contents of the Shipping Container

A listing of the ship container contents of Oracle Database Appliance X9-2S/X9-2L.

Inspect the shipping cartons of your Oracle Database Appliance system for evidence of physical damage. If a shipping carton appears damaged, request that the carrier's agent be present when the carton is opened. Keep all contents and packing material for the agent's inspection.

The ship kit for the server includes the following items:

  • Power cords, packaged separately with country kit

  • Rail kit containing rack rails, hardware, template and installation instructions

  • Miscellaneous hardware, cables, and connectors

  • Setup booklet

  • Legal and safety documents

Tools and Equipment Needed

A listing of the tools you will need to install Oracle Database Appliance X9-2S/X9-2L.

Obtain the following tools and equipment before beginning the installation of Oracle Database Appliance.

  • Phillips head No. 2 screwdriver that is a minimum of 4 inches long

  • T20 Torx driver if using a threaded rack

  • A mechanical lift is highly recommended

Stabilize the Rack for Installation

Use this procedure to stabilize the rack before installing Oracle Database Appliance X9-2S/X9-2L.

Caution:

Personal injury or equipment damage. To reduce the risk of personal injury, stabilize the rack cabinet, and extend all anti-tilt devices before installing the server.

Refer to your rack cabinet documentation for more detailed instructions.

  1. When unpacking at the installation site, verify that the rack cabinet leveling feet are up before moving the rack cabinet.
  2. Remove the front and rear doors of the rack cabinet if they interfere with the installation.
  3. To prevent the rack cabinet from tipping during the installation, fully extend the rack cabinet's anti-tilt legs or anti-tilt bar, which are located at the bottom front of the rack cabinet.
  4. If there are leveling feet beneath the rack cabinet to prevent it from rolling, extend these leveling feet fully downward to the floor once the rack cabinet is where it will reside in the data center.
  5. When moving a rack cabinet to a different location, including repacking, verify that rack cabinet leveling feet are up before moving the rack cabinet.
Installing the Server Into a Rack

Tasks to complete to install Oracle Database Appliance into a rack.

Note:

The links in the following table take you to instructions outside of the Oracle Database Appliance library to the Oracle Server X9-2 documentation library. Use your browser's Back button to return to the Oracle Database Appliance library.

Oracle Database Appliance X9-2S Oracle Database Appliance X9-2L

Verify Rackmount Hardware

Verify Rackmount Hardware

Install Mounting Brackets

Install Mounting Brackets

Mark the Rackmount Location

Mark the Rackmount Location

Connect AC Power Cables and Slide-Rails

Connect AC Power Cables and Slide-Rails

Attach the Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies

Attach the Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies

Install the Server into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

Install the Server into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

Install the Cable Management Arm and Verify Operation

Install the Cable Management Arm and Verify Operation

Installing Oracle Database Appliance X9-2-HA Into a Rack

Procedures describing how to install Oracle Database Appliance X9-2-HA into a rack.

Caution:

System Failure. Oracle Database Appliance is shipped with matched sets of components that must be installed together. Mixing components from different systems might cause the system to fail.

Parent topic: Installing the System Into a Rack

Contents of the Shipping Container

A listing of the ship container contents of Oracle Database Appliance X9-2-HA.

For Oracle Database Appliance X9-2-HA, server nodes are shipped on a single pallet, and the storage shelf and storage expansion shelf are shipped separately. Each component include mounting hardware, cables, and labels.

Caution:

System failure. All items in a shipment are designed to be used together as a single system. Do not mix components from different shipments; this could cause the system to fail. For details, see Verify Component Compatibility.

The items required for your applicance include:

  • Server node 0 and server node 1 (shipped together)

  • Rackmounting hardware, cables, and labels for server nodes 0 and 1

  • One storage shelf (might be shipped separately)

  • Rackmounting hardware for the storage shelf

If you ordered an optional storage expansion shelf, it is shipped separately.

Installation Sequence

Understand the proper installation sequence when installing an Oracle Database Appliance X9-2-HA into a rack.

Always install equipment in a rack starting at the bottom and working upwards. For Oracle Database Appliance X9-2-HA, install the equipment in the following order:

  1. Storage expansion shelf, if equipped (lowest available rack space).

  2. Storage shelf (next rack space above that).

  3. Server node 0 (next rack space above that).

  4. Server node 1 (next rack space above that).

Verify Component Compatibility

Ensure that appliance components bundled together from the factory are connected together.

For Oracle Database Appliance X9-2-HA, server nodes are bundled at the factory and have a Top Level Identifier (TLI) number that is matched for the system. Both server nodes must have the same TLI. The storage shelf and storage expansion shelf will have separate TLI.

Note:

If you add a storage expansion shelf to the system after the initial installation (that is, the storage expansion shelf was not part of the initial configuration order for the appliance), its TLI will be different from the rest of the system. In this scenario, an add-on component having a different TLI from the main appliance TLI is appropriate.

  1. Locate the TLI for both server nodes, the storage shelf, and (if present) the storage expansion shelf.

    The TLI label is on top of the component, on the left-hand side, near the front. The following figure shows an example of a TLI label:

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  2. Check to ensure that all components in a system that require it (as described above) have the same TLI numbers (a TLI part number and TLI serial number).
Tools and Equipment Needed

A listing of the tools you will need to install Oracle Database Appliance X9-2-HA.

Obtain the following tools and equipment before beginning the installation of Oracle Database Appliance X9-2-HA.

  • Phillips head No. 2 screwdriver that is a minimum of 4 inches long

  • T20 Torx driver if using a threaded rack

  • A mechanical lift is highly recommended

    Caution:

    Personal injury or equipment damage. The storage shelf weighs approximately 51 lbs (23 kg). If no mechanical lift is available, use three people to place it in the rack.

Stabilize the Rack for Installation

Use this procedure to stabilize the rack before installing Oracle Database Appliance X9-2-HA.

Caution:

Personal injury or equipment damage. To reduce the risk of personal injury, stabilize the rack cabinet, and extend all anti-tilt devices before installing the server.

Refer to your rack cabinet documentation for more detailed instructions.

  1. When unpacking at the installation site, verify that the rack cabinet leveling feet are up before moving the rack cabinet.
  2. Remove the front and rear doors of the rack cabinet if they interfere with the installation.
  3. To prevent the rack cabinet from tipping during the installation, fully extend the rack cabinet's anti-tilt legs or anti-tilt bar, which are located at the bottom front of the rack cabinet.
  4. If there are leveling feet beneath the rack cabinet to prevent it from rolling, extend these leveling feet fully downward to the floor once the rack cabinet is where it will reside in the data center.
  5. When moving a rack cabinet to a different location, including repacking, verify that rack cabinet leveling feet are up before moving the rack cabinet.
Apply Labels to Server Nodes

Complete this task to apply server node labels before installing the appliance into a rack.

  1. Find the labels.

    The shipping kit includes server node labels. The storage shelf labels are applied at the factory.

  2. Verify that the locations where the labels need to go are clean, and free of grease and dirt.
  3. Apply the labels where needed:

    For labels that you attach, peel off the backing sheet and apply the label to the corresponding spot on the right-hand side of the appliance front panel.

    • Server Node 1: Apply this label to the top server node [1].

    • Server Node 0: Apply this label to the lower server node [2].

    The following figure shows the locations where labels should be applied:


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    Callout Description

    1

    Server node 1

    2

    Server node 0

    3

    Storage shelf
Install the Storage Shelf Into a Rack

Describes how to install an Oracle Database Appliance X9-2-HA storage shelf into a rack.

The Oracle Database Appliance X9-2-HA uses the Oracle Storage Drive Enclosure DE3-24C as its storage shelf. The storage shelf requires four standard mounting units (4RU) of vertical space in the cabinet.

  1. Starting at the bottom of the cabinet, locate the appropriate rack unit (RU) height.

    Storage shelves must be installed below the server nodes to prevent the rack from tipping.

  2. Open the storage shelf rail kit box and find the cage nut packets included with the kit, and confirm if your rack uses square or round holes.

    The cage nut packets include a special template for either round or square hole racks for positioning the cage nuts.

    Note:

    The following steps show rail kit installation with a square hole rack. The same steps would apply for a round hole rack.

    The following figure shows the rack rail installation kit contents:

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    Callout Description

    1

    Two adjustable storage shelf rails

    2

    Cage nut installation template

    3

    Six rear 10-32 7mm shipping screws (2 are spares)

    4

    Four round 7mm 10-32 cage nuts per set (2 are spares). Only one set is required, either square or round.

    5

    Cage nut tool

    6

    Four square 9.5mm 10-32 cage nuts per set (2 are spares). Only one set is required, either square or round.
  3. Attach the storage shelf rails to the rack, as follows:
    1. Orient the rail so that the stamped label (LEFT or RIGHT) is facing the inside of the rack.
    2. Adjust the rail length to fit the front and rear of the rack.

      Note:

      Mark which rack rail holes you will be using to ensure the storage shelf rails are installed evenly and correctly the first time.

    3. Hold open the rail clamp at each end of the rail by pressing the clamp lever [1] and insert both ends of the rail into the appropriate rack holes [2].

      The following figure shows how to fit the storage shelf rails to the rack:

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    4. Close the rail clamps over the rails by releasing the clamp lever.

      You will hear an audible click as the clamps lock in place over the rack rails.

    5. Repeat steps 3a through 3d for the second rail.
  4. Install one screw through the rack and into the rear of each rail.

    The following figure shows how to secure the storage shelf rails to the rack:

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  5. Install the front cage nuts.

    Caution:

    Installing the storage shelf without the front cage nuts will cause the storage shelf to be unstable. You would then need to remove the storage shelf from the rack to install the cage nuts.

    The following figure shows how to install the front cage nuts in the rack:

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    Callout Description

    1

    Cage nuts

    2

    Cage nut installation template

    3

    Cage nut tool
    1. Use the template [2] to determine cage nut placement.
    2. Retrieve a cage nut and hook one lip of the nut into the appropriate rail hole [1].
    3. Insert the tip of the cage nut insertion tool through the rail hole [3] and hook the other lip of the cage nut. Pull the cage nut through the hole until the lip snaps into place.
    4. Repeat through steps 5a through 5c for the second cage nut.
  6. Using a mechanical lift or three people, one at each side of the storage shelf and one in front, carefully lift and rest the shelf on the bottom ledge of the left and right rails. Do not lift using the power supply handles.

    The following figure shows how to install the storage shelf into the rack:

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  7. Carefully slide the shelf into the cabinet. Ensure that the shelf is fully seated within the rails. If removing the shelf to reseat it, support it at all times.
  8. Secure the front of the shelf using the four captive securing screws [1 - 4].

    The following figure shows how to secure the front of the storage shelf:

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  9. To secure the storage shelf in the rack for shipping, install a screw in each rear storage shelf chassis ear.

    The following figure shows how to secure the storage shelf rear shipping ears:

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  10. Repeat these steps if you have an additional storage shelf to install.
Add a Storage Expansion Shelf to an Existing System

Use this procedure to add a storage expansion shelf to an appliance system that is already running.

This task assumes that you are adding a storage expansion shelf to an already running Oracle Database Appliance (must already have a fully populated storage shelf).

Unless noted, it is not necessary to shut down your system to complete this task.

Please note the following exceptional conditions:

  • The storage expansion shelf normally sits at the bottom of Oracle Database Appliance, beneath the storage shelf. However, since racks should always be provisioned from the bottom up, that space might be unavailable. In these cases, to avoid re-rackmounting the entire system, it can be placed above the server nodes, or even in a different rack.

  • The Top Level Identifier (TLI) on the storage expansion shelf will not match the rest of the system as described in Verify Component Compatibility. However, adding a storage expansion shelf after your initial purchase and setup of the appliance is a supported configuration.

  1. Install the storage expansion shelf as described in Install the Storage Shelf Into a Rack.
  2. Cable, power-on, and verify that the new storage is added.

    Refer to the appropriate Deployment and User's Guide for additional information.

Install the Server Nodes Into a Rack

Describes installing Oracle Database Appliance X9-2-HA server nodes into a rack.

Note:

The links in the following table take you to instructions outside of the Oracle Database Appliance library to the Oracle Server X9-2 documentation library. Use your browser's Back button to return to the Oracle Database Appliance library.