Server Components
This section describes component features and configuration.
Oracle Server X8-8 is configured at the factory into either a single 4-socket, a dual 4-socket, or a single 8-socket system. The dual 4-socket system is divided into System A and System B.
The server includes two system module assemblies (SMODs), accessible from the back panel. SMOD0 is associated with System A, and SMOD1 is associated with System B.
System B and SMOD1 are only available in dual 4-socket systems. They are inactive in single 4-socket systems and in single 8-socket systems.
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Front Panel Features shows the locations and assignments of components on the front of the server.
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Back Panel Features shows the locations and assignments of components on the back of the server.
The following table shows the available system configurations:
Server Type | System Configuration | SMOD Assignments |
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Single 4-socket |
System A is active System B is not present |
SMOD0 supports System A SMOD1 is inactive |
Dual 4-socket |
System A is active System B is active |
SMOD0 supports System A SMOD1 supports System B |
Single 8-socket |
System A and System B are combined into a single 8-socket server |
SMOD0 supports the single server SMOD1 provides some additional functionality |
The following table describes the components and how they are assigned.
Feature | Configuration | System Components |
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System chassis |
5U chassis |
Oracle Server X8-8 |
CPU Module (CMOD) Processor |
Single 4-socket – CMODs in slots 0 through 3 Dual 4-socket – CMODs in slots 0 through 7 Single 8-socket –CMODs in slots 0 through 7 |
The system contains up to eight CMODs, located behind the fan modules and fan frames. CMODs include processors and memory. One processor with twelve integrated DDR4 memory controllers per processor. Processors with the following capabilities are supported (factory installed):
For the latest information on processor specifications, go to the Oracle x86 servers web site and navigate to the Oracle Server X8-8 page: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/sun-x86/overview/index.html |
System Module (SMOD) |
Single 4-socket – SMOD0 is active, SMOD1 is inactive. Dual 4-socket – SMOD0 supports System A. SMOD1 supports System B. Single 8-socket –All functions on SMOD0 are available. Some functions on SMOD1 are available as well. |
The system contains two SMODs, located on the rear panel. These SMODs provide I/O, management I/O, USB, external drives, and the service processor. |
Memory |
Up to 12 DIMMs per CMOD
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Supported DIMMs include:
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Storage Drives |
4-socket servers – 4 drives per server for up to 4.8 TB per server 8-socket servers – 8 drives for up to 9.6 TB per server |
The storage drive configuration can comprise both hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid state drives (SSDs). The configuration includes: 2.5-inch back panel accessible, hot-swappable drives. Supported drives include up to four 2.5-inch hot-pluggable SAS3 HDDs or SATA3 SSDs per SMOD |
PCI Express (PCIe) slots |
4-socket servers – 8 PCIe slots on 4 DPCCs per server 8-socket server – Sixteen PCIe slots on 8 DPCCs |
Sixteen hot-swappable PCIe 3.0 slots supported on eight dual PCIe card carriers (DPCCs). Eight slots are PCIe x8, and eight slots are PCIe x16.
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I/O ports |
Single 4-socket and single 8-socket servers – SMOD0 only Dual 4-socket servers – ports available on SMOD0 and on SMOD1 |
Each SMOD provides:
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USB ports |
Single 4-socket and single 8-socket servers – SMOD0 only Dual 4-socket servers – ports available on SMOD0 and on SMOD1 |
Each SMOD provides one internal USB 3.0 port and one external back panel USB 3.0 port |
Service Processor |
Single 4-socket and single 8-socket servers – SMOD0 only Dual 4-socket servers:
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The server has an integrated service processor (SP), features include:
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Management Software |
Each server supports management software |
The following options are available:
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Power supplies |
Single 4-socket and single 8-socket servers – All power supplies support the server Dual 4-socket servers –PS 0 and PS1 support System A. PS2 and PS3 support System B. |
Four redundant, hot-swappable back panel accessible 3060W power supplies |
Cooling fans |
All fans operate in all configurations |
Eight 80mm hot-swappable, redundant fan modules at chassis front. Each power supply has its own redundant fans that operate when the power supply is active. |
Operating systems and virtualization software |
Each server system supports its own OS |
Refer to the server Product Notes for supported OS release information.
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About the Oracle Server X8-8 in Oracle Server X8-8 Service Manual