Oracle® Database Appliance

Setup HTML Guide X8-2-HA

For Linux x86-64

F29274-01

April 2020

Deploying Oracle Database Appliance X8-2-HA

This document is the alternate text description for the Oracle Database Appliance X8-2-HA poster that describes how to deploy the appliance.

Cabling the Interconnect and Storage for Oracle Database Appliance X8-2-HA

This is the alternate text that describes page one of the Oracle Database Appliance X8-2-HA poster.

Page one of the poster describes Cabling the Interconnect and Storage for Oracle Database Appliance X8-2-HA. The page includes two graphic illustrations of the appliance, each with color-coded callouts to describe the ports.

Network and Storage Shelf

The first illustration of the appliance is on the left side of the page. The illustration shows the appliance with Node 1 at the top of the image, Node 0 beneath Node 1 and the Storage Shelf at the bottom of the image. The image has 6 callouts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6). The callouts define how to connect interconnect and storage to Oracle Database Appliance X8-2-HA. Beneath the image are two tables, Network and Storage Shelf. Each table defines the ports associated with the callouts and descriptions of the start and end of each cable. In this alternate text description, the first column of the table describes the portion of the image for the callout. The remaining three columns of the table describe the callout and purpose, the start and the end of each cable.

Connect interconnect and storage to Oracle Database Appliance X8-2-HA.

Note:

The following cables are included as part of the Oracle Database Appliance shipment.

Table - Network

Description of the image Callout and Purpose Start - Compute Node 0 End - Compute Node 1

Callout 1 is color-coded green. A green line shows Port 2 on the bottom and the connection between Node 0 and Node 1.

Connect green SFP+ cable

Connect into green port (PORT2) in PCIe slot 1

Connect into green port (PORT2) in PCIe slot 1

Callout 2 is color-coded yellow. A yellow line shows Port 1 above Port 2 and the connection between Node 0 and Node 1.

2. Connect yellow SFP+ cable

Connect into yellow port (PORT1) in PCIe slot 1

Connect into yellow port (PORT1) in PCIe slot 1

Table - Storage Shelf

Description of the image Callout and Purpose Start - Compute Node 0 End - Storage Shelf

Callout 3 is color-coded dark blue. A dark blue line shows the connection between Node 1 and the storage shelf.

3. Connect dark blue SAS cable

Connect into dark blue port (SAS0) in PCIe slot 3 in Node 0

Connect into dark blue port in top IO Module (PORT 0)

Callout 4 is color-coded light blue. A light blue line shows the connection between Node 1 and the storage shelf.

4. Connect light blue SAS cable

Connect into light blue port (SAS1) in PCIe slot 8 in Node 0

Connect into light blue port in bottom IO Module (PORT 0)

Callout 5 is color-coded dark red. A dark red line shows the connection between Node 1 and the storage shelf.

5. Connect dark red SAS cable

Connect into dark red port (SAS1) in PCIe slot 3 in Node 1

Connect into dark red port in top IO Module (PORT 1)

Callout 6 is color-coded light red. A light red line shows the connection between Node 1 and the storage shelf.

6. Connect light red SAS cable

Connect into light red port (SAS0) in PCIe slot 8 in Node 1

Connect into light red port in bottom IO Module (PORT 1)

Storage Expansion Shelf

The second illustration of the appliance is on the right side of the page. The illustration shows the appliance with Node 1 at the top of the image, Node 0 beneath Node 1, the Storage Shelf, and then the Storage Expansion Shelf at the bottom of the image. The image has 4 callouts (7, 8, 9, and 10). The callouts define how to connect the optional storage expansion shelf to Oracle Database Appliance X8-2-HA. Beneath the image is a table titled Storage Expansion Shelf. The table defines the ports associated with the callouts and descriptions of the start and end of each cable. In this alternate text description, the first column of the table describes the portion of the image for the callout. The remaining three columns of the table describe the callout and purpose, the start and the end of each cable.

Connect optional storage expansion shelf to Oracle Database Appliance X8-2-HA.

Note:

The following cables are included as part of the Oracle Database Appliance shipment.

Table - Storage Expansion Shelf

Description of the Image Callout and Purpose Start - Compute Node End - Storage Expansion Shelf

Callout 3 is color-coded dark blue. A dark blue line shows the connection between Node 0 and the storage shelf.

7. Connect dark blue SAS cable

Connect into dark blue port (SAS0) in PCIe slot 3 in Node 1

Connect into dark blue port in top IO Module (PORT 0)

Callout 4 is color-coded light blue. A light blue line shows the connection between Node 0 and the storage shelf.

8. Connect light blue SAS cable

Connect into light blue port (SAS1) in PCIe slot 8 in Node 1

Connect into light blue port in bottom IO Module (PORT 0)

Callout 5 is color-coded dark red. A dark red line shows the connection between Node 0 and the storage shelf.

9. Connect dark red SAS cable

Connect into dark red port (SAS1) in PCIe slot 3 in Node 0

Connect into dark red port in top IO Module (PORT 1)

Callout 6 is color-coded light red. A light red line shows the connection between Node 0 and the storage shelf.

10. Connect light red SAS cable

Connect into light red port (SAS0) in PCIe slot 8 in Node 0

Connect into light red port in bottom IO Module (PORT 1)

Parent topic: Deploying Oracle Database Appliance X8-2-HA

Oracle Database Appliance X8-2-HA Setup

This is the alternate text that describes page two of the Oracle Database Appliance X8-2-HA poster.

Page two of the poster describes the setup for Oracle Database Appliance X8-2-HA.

Step 1 Connect the Power and Network Cables

Step 1 is on page two of the poster. This step includes a graphic illustration of the appliance with Node 1 at the top of the image, Node 0 beneath Node 1 and the Storage Shelf at the bottom of the image. The image has four callouts (1, 2, 3, and 4). In this alternate text description, the ports associated with the callouts and descriptions are listed here.

Callout numbers and description:

  • Callout 1: Six power connections for the power supply units (PSU)

  • Callout 2: Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (Oracle ILOM) network management port (one on each server node)

  • Callout 3: (Optional) USB port

  • Callout 4: Four network cards that may vary from Oracle Dual Port 25Gb Ethernet Adapter or Oracle Quad Port 10GBase-T Adapter depending on the option ordered

In this step, the poster lists steps using alphabetic labels (A, B, C, D). This alternate description uses numerals. Step A is 1, step B is 2, step C is 3, and step D is 4.

Important: Follow the instructions on Page 1 to cable the server nodes, storage systems and interconnect before proceeding. On both nodes, connect:

  1. Plug in AC power to the storage shelf and host node power supplies (1). For redundancy, ensure that each component has one of its two power supply connected to a separate AC power source. Callout 1 indicates the location of the power on Node 1, Node 0, and the Storage Shelf.

  2. Plug in the network cable for Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (Oracle ILOM) network management port. Callout 2 indicates the location of the Ethernet ports on Node 1 and Node 0.

  3. (Optional) On Node 0 only, connect peripheral to USB. Callout 3 indicates the location of the USB port on Node 0.

  4. Plug in network cables to the public network ports. (Port connections can vary depending on the option ordered). Callout 4 indicates the location of the public network ports on Node 0 and Node 1.

Step 2 Start Up the Systems

Step 2 is on page two of the poster. In this step, the poster lists start up systems steps using alphabetic labels (A, B, and C). This alternate description uses numerals. Step A is 1, Step B is 2, and step C is 3.

This step includes a graphic illustration of a portion of the appliance with three callouts (5, 6, and 7). In this alternate text description, the ports associated with the callouts and descriptions are listed here.

Callout numbers and description:

  • Callout 5: SP OK LED light.

  • Callout 6: Power button.

  • Callout 7: Power OK LED light.

Connect power to the power supply.

  1. Power on the storage shelf and optional storage expansion shelf using the ON/OFF switch on each power supply. The storage shelves must be fully powered on (their Power OK LED steady on) before attempting to power on the host nodes. This can take several minutes depending on the number of drives installed.

  2. On each node, after the green SP OK LED (5) is steady ON, push the power button (6).

  3. Wait for the green Power OK LED (7) to turn steady ON. The Power OK LED may blink for several minutes. Do not repeatedly push the power buttons. The Power OK LED is marked with the callout label number 7 in the graphic illustration in Step 2 in the poster.

Step 3 Deploy and Configure the Appliance

Step 3 is on page two of the poster.

This step contains links to the Oracle database Appliance documentation library so that you can deploy and configure your appliance. Refer to the Oracle Database Appliance Deployment and User’s Guide for information about configuring and deploying the appliance. To get started with your appliance, refer to the Oracle Database Appliance Welcome Kit at:

http://www.oracle.com/goto/oda/docs

Related Topics

Parent topic: Deploying Oracle Database Appliance X8-2-HA

Server Back Panel Components, Connectors, and Indicators

This is the alternate text that describes the back panel components, connectors, and indicators on page 2 of the poster for X8-2-HA.

Page two of the poster also contains a section that describes the back panel components, connectors, and indicators for X8-2-HA. This section is on the right side of the page, and includes a graphic illustration of the appliance, with color-coded callouts to describe the back panel components, connectors, and indicators.

The illustration shows the back of a server node. The image has 20 callouts. The callouts define the conenctors and indicators for Oracle Database Appliance X8-2-HA. Beneath the image is a table that defines the components, connectors, or indicators associated with the callouts and their descriptions. In this alternate text description, the first column of the table describes the callout and the second column describes the called out component, connector or indicator.

Table - Server Back Panel Components, Connectors, and Indicators

Callout Description
1 Power Supply (PS) 1 with fan module
2 Power Supply (PS) 1 status indicators: Service Required LED: amber, AC OK LED: green
3 Power Supply (PS) 0 with fan module
4 Power Supply (PS) 0 status indicators: Service Required LED: amber, AC OK LED: green
5 PCIe card slot 1: Oracle Dual Port 25Gb Ethernet Adapter provides two ports with SFP28 connections for a private cluster interconnect between server nodes
6 PCIe card slot 2: filler panel, or optional Oracle Dual Port 25Gb Ethernet Adapter, or optional Oracle Quad Port 10GBase-T Adapter
7 PCIe card slot 3: provides two SAS3 connectors used to connect the servers to the storage shelf and the storage expansion shelf
8-10 PCI card slots 4-6: filler panels
11 SER MGT port: RJ-45 serial port used to connect to the Oracle ILOM service processor.
12 NET MGT port: 10/100/1000Base-T network interface port with RJ-45 connector used to connect to the Oracle ILOM service processor.
13 100/1000Base-T network interface port with RJ-45 connector: NET 0
14 USB 3.0 connector
15 System status indicators: Locate LED: white, Service Required LED: amber, Power/OK LED: green
16 PCIe card slot 7: Oracle Dual Port 25Gb Ethernet Adapter or Oracle Quad Port 10GBase-T Adapter
17 PCIe card slot 8: provides two SAS3 connectors used to connect the servers to the storage shelf and the storage expansion shelf
18 PCIe card slot 9: filler panel
19 PCIe card slot 10: filler panel, or optional Oracle Dual Port 25Gb Ethernet Adapter, or optional Oracle Quad Port 10GBase-T Adapter
20 PCIe card slot 11: filler panel

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Oracle Database Appliance Setup HTML Guide X8-2-HA For Linux x86-64

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