Oracle® Exadata Database Machine

Installation and Configuration Guide for

Exadata Database Machine

21.2
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January 2022
Oracle Exadata Database Machine Installation and Configuration Guide for Exadata Database Machine, 21.2

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Contents
Preface
Audience xii
Documentation Accessibility xii
Diversity and Inclusion xii
Related Documentation xiii
Conventions xiv

1 Site Requirements for Exadata Database Machine and Oracle Exadata

Storage Expansion Rack
1.1 Ensuring That the Site is Ready 1-2
1.2 General Environmental Requirements 1-2
1.2.1 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack X6 and Later 1-3
1.2.2 General Environmental Requirements for Exadata Database Machine X5-2 1-3
1.2.3 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
X5-8 1-6
1.2.4 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
X4-2 1-6
1.2.5 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
X4-8 with Exadata Storage Server X5-2 Servers 1-9
1.2.6 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
X4-8 Full Rack 1-10
1.2.7 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
X3-2 1-11
1.2.8 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X4-2L Servers 1-14
1.2.9 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X3-2 Servers 1-15
1.2.10 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
X2-2 1-17
1.2.11 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
X2-8 Full Rack 1-18
1.2.12 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion
Rack X5-2 1-19

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 1.2.13 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion
Rack X4-2 1-21
1.2.14 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion
Rack X3-2 1-23
1.2.15 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion
Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers 1-24
1.2.16 General Environmental Requirements for Single Servers 1-25
1.3 Space Requirements 1-30
1.3.1 Space Requirements for Racks up to Exadata Database Machine X6 1-30
1.4 Receiving, Unpacking, and Access Route Requirements 1-31
1.4.1 Rack Weights for Exadata Database Machine 1-32
1.4.2 Rack Weights for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack 1-33
1.5 Maintenance Access Requirements 1-34
1.6 Flooring Requirements 1-35
1.7 Electrical Power Requirements 1-35
1.7.1 PDU Power Requirements 1-36
1.7.1.1 Low-voltage 15 kVA Single Phase PDUs for North America, South
America, Japan and Taiwan 1-37
1.7.1.2 Low-voltage 15 kVA Three Phase PDUs for North America, South
America, Japan and Taiwan 1-37
1.7.1.3 High-voltage 15 kVA Single Phase PDUs for Europe, the Middle East
and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and
Taiwan 1-38
1.7.1.4 High-voltage 15 kVA Three Phase for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
(EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan 1-39
1.7.1.5 Low-voltage 22 kVA Single Phase PDUs for North America, South
America, Japan and Taiwan 1-40
1.7.1.6 High-voltage 22 kVA Single Phase PDUs for Europe, the Middle East
and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and
Taiwan 1-41
1.7.1.7 Low-voltage 24 kVA Three Phase PDUs for North America, South
America, Japan and Taiwan 1-42
1.7.1.8 High-voltage 24 kVA Three Phase PDUs for Europe, the Middle East and
Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan 1-43
1.7.2 Facility Power Requirements 1-43
1.7.3 Circuit Breaker Requirements 1-44
1.7.4 Electrical Grounding Guidelines 1-44
1.8 Temperature and Humidity Requirements 1-44
1.9 Ventilation and Cooling Requirements 1-45
1.10 Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack 1-47
1.10.1 Network Connection Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack 1-47
1.10.2 DNS Configuration for Oracle Exadata Rack 1-48
1.10.3 IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack 1-49

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2 Understanding the Network Requirements for Exadata Database
Machine
2.1 Overview of Network Requirements 2-1
2.2 Network Channel Bonding Support 2-3
2.3 Network Partitioning on Exadata Database Machine 2-4
2.3.1 VLAN Support on Customer-Facing Networks 2-4
2.3.2 Access VLAN Support with RoCE Network Fabric 2-5
2.3.3 Using Exadata Secure RDMA Fabric Isolation 2-6
2.3.4 Using InfiniBand Partitioning for Network Isolation with InfiniBand Network
Fabric 2-8
2.4 Configuring a Separate Network for ILOM 2-9
2.5 Default IP Addresses 2-10
2.6 Default Port Assignments 2-10

3 Using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant

3.1 Overview of Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant 3-1
3.1.1 Considerations and Requirement for Using OEDA 3-2
3.2 Getting Started with the OEDA Browser-based User Interface 3-4
3.3 Using the Browser-based Version of Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant 3-7

4 OEDA Command Line Interface

4.1 About the OEDA Command Line Interface 4-1
4.2 Starting the OEDACLI Utility 4-3
4.2.1 Displaying Help Output for OEDACLI 4-4
4.2.2 Displaying Help Output for an OEDACLI Command 4-5
4.3 OEDACLI Command Reference 4-6
4.3.1 ACFSVOLUME 4-7
4.3.1.1 ADD ACFSVOLUME 4-8
4.3.1.2 ALTER ACFSVOLUME 4-8
4.3.1.3 DELETE ACFSVOLUME 4-9
4.3.1.4 LIST ACFSVOLUMES 4-10
4.3.2 ACTION 4-10
4.3.2.1 SAVE ACTION 4-10
4.3.2.2 MERGE ACTIONS 4-11
4.3.2.3 DEPLOY ACTIONS 4-11
4.3.3 ALERT 4-11
4.3.3.1 ALTER ALERT 4-12
4.3.3.2 DELETE ALERT 4-14
4.3.3.3 LIST ALERTS 4-14

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4.3.4 CELL 4-14
4.3.4.1 CLONE CELL 4-15
4.3.4.2 CLONE NEWCELL 4-17
4.3.4.3 DELETE CELL 4-18
4.3.4.4 DELETE NEWCELL 4-18
4.3.4.5 LIST CELLS 4-19
4.3.5 CLUSTER 4-19
4.3.5.1 ALTER CLUSTER 4-20
4.3.5.2 CREATE CLUSTER 4-22
4.3.5.3 DESTROY CLUSTER 4-23
4.3.5.4 DOWNGRADE CLUSTER 4-24
4.3.5.5 LIST CLUSTER 4-25
4.3.5.6 LIST CLUSTERS 4-25
4.3.5.7 UPGRADE CLUSTER 4-26
4.3.6 COMPUTE 4-29
4.3.6.1 CLONE COMPUTE 4-29
4.3.6.2 DELETE COMPUTE 4-32
4.3.7 CURRENTACTION 4-33
4.3.7.1 CLEAR CURRENTACTION 4-34
4.3.7.2 LIST CURRENTACTION 4-34
4.3.8 DATABASE 4-34
4.3.8.1 ADD DATABASE 4-34
4.3.8.2 ALTER DATABASE 4-37
4.3.8.3 DELETE DATABASE 4-38
4.3.8.4 LIST DATABASES 4-40
4.3.9 DATABASEHOME 4-41
4.3.9.1 ADD DATABASEHOME 4-41
4.3.9.2 ALTER DATABASEHOME 4-44
4.3.9.3 DELETE DATABASEHOME 4-45
4.3.9.4 LIST DATABASEHOMES 4-46
4.3.10 DISKGROUP 4-46
4.3.10.1 ADD DISKGROUP 4-47
4.3.10.2 ALTER DISKGROUP 4-49
4.3.10.3 ALTER DISKGROUPS 4-52
4.3.10.4 DELETE DISKGROUP 4-53
4.3.10.5 LIST DISKGROUPS 4-54
4.3.11 DOM0 4-54
4.3.11.1 LIST DOM0S 4-54
4.3.12 DOMAIN 4-54
4.3.12.1 GET DOMAIN 4-55
4.3.13 ES 4-55

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 4.3.13.1 ALTER ES 4-56
4.3.13.2 DISCOVER ES 4-56
4.3.13.3 VALIDATE ES 4-57
4.3.14 EXITONERROR 4-57
4.3.14.1 SET EXITONERROR 4-57
4.3.15 FILE 4-57
4.3.15.1 LOAD FILE 4-58
4.3.15.2 MERGE FILES 4-58
4.3.15.3 SAVE FILE 4-58
4.3.15.4 SAVE FILES 4-59
4.3.16 GUEST 4-59
4.3.16.1 CLONE GUEST 4-59
4.3.16.2 DELETE GUEST 4-62
4.3.17 ILOM 4-63
4.3.17.1 ALTER ILOM 4-63
4.3.17.2 LIST ILOMS 4-64
4.3.18 LOGIN 4-65
4.3.18.1 CHECK LOGIN 4-65
4.3.19 MACHINE 4-65
4.3.19.1 ALTER MACHINE 4-65
4.3.19.2 ALTER MACHINES 4-69
4.3.19.3 LIST MACHINES 4-70
4.3.20 NETWORK 4-70
4.3.20.1 ADD NETWORK 4-70
4.3.20.2 ALTER NETWORK 4-72
4.3.20.3 ALTER NETWORKS 4-74
4.3.20.4 DELETE NETWORK 4-75
4.3.20.5 LIST NETWORKS 4-76
4.3.21 PASSWORD 4-76
4.3.21.1 ALTER PASSWORD 4-76
4.3.22 PROPERTY 4-77
4.3.22.1 ALTER PROPERTY 4-77
4.3.22.2 LIST PROPERTIES 4-78
4.3.23 RACK 4-78
4.3.23.1 ADD RACK 4-78
4.3.23.2 ALTER RACK 4-79
4.3.23.3 LIST RACKS 4-80
4.3.23.4 LIST RACKDESCRIPTION 4-80
4.3.24 REQUIREDFILES 4-80
4.3.24.1 LIST REQUIREDFILES 4-81
4.3.25 REMOTE 4-81

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4.3.26 SCAN 4-82
4.3.26.1 ADD SCAN 4-82
4.3.26.2 ALTER SCAN 4-82
4.3.26.3 DELETE SCAN 4-83
4.3.26.4 LIST SCANS 4-83
4.3.27 SECURITY 4-84
4.3.27.1 SET SECURITY 4-84
4.3.28 SOFTWAREVERSIONS 4-85
4.3.28.1 LIST SOFTWAREVERSIONS 4-85
4.3.29 SSHKEYS 4-85
4.3.29.1 DEPLOY SSHKEYS 4-86
4.3.29.2 GENERATE SSHKEYS 4-86
4.3.29.3 SET SSHKEYS 4-87
4.3.30 STEPS 4-87
4.3.30.1 LIST STEPS 4-88
4.3.31 SWITCH 4-90
4.3.31.1 ADD SWITCH 4-90
4.3.31.2 ALTER SWITCH 4-91
4.3.31.3 LIST SWITCHES 4-91
4.3.32 SU 4-92
4.3.32.1 SET SU 4-92
4.3.33 ULOC 4-92
4.3.33.1 LIST ULOC 4-92
4.3.34 VIP 4-93
4.3.34.1 ADD VIP 4-93
4.3.34.2 ALTER VIP 4-94
4.3.34.3 DELETE VIP 4-94
4.3.34.4 LIST VIPS 4-95
4.3.35 VOLUME 4-95
4.3.35.1 ADD VOLUME 4-96
4.3.35.2 DELETE VOLUME 4-96
4.3.35.3 LIST VOLUMES 4-96
4.3.36 XMLACTION 4-97
4.3.36.1 ALTER XMLACTION 4-97
4.3.36.2 DELETE XMLACTION 4-97
4.3.36.3 LIST XMLACTION 4-98
4.3.36.4 LIST XMLACTIONS 4-98

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5 Installing Exadata Database Machine or Oracle Exadata Storage
Expansion Rack at the Site
5.1 Reviewing Safety Guidelines 5-1
5.2 Unpacking Oracle Exadata Rack 5-3
5.2.1 Contents of the Shipping Kit for X7 and Later Racks 5-4
5.2.2 Contents of the Shipping Kit for X6 and Earlier Racks 5-4
5.2.3 Removing Oracle Exadata Rack from the Shipping Crate 5-5
5.3 Placing Oracle Exadata Rack in Its Allocated Space 5-6
5.3.1 Moving Oracle Exadata Rack 5-7
5.3.2 Stabilizing Oracle Exadata Rack 5-8
5.3.2.1 Stabilize Oracle Exadata Rack with Leveling Feet 5-8
5.3.2.2 Stabilize Oracle Exadata Rack X7 and Later with Leveling Feet 5-10
5.3.3 Attaching a Ground Cable (Optional) 5-12
5.4 Acclimating the Exadata Database Machine 5-13
5.5 Powering on the System the First Time 5-14
5.5.1 Inspecting the Machine After it is in Place 5-14
5.5.2 Connecting Power Cords 5-14
5.5.3 Powering on Oracle Exadata Rack 5-15

6 Configuring Oracle Exadata Database Machine

6.1 Verifying the Network Configuration Prior to Configuring the Rack 6-2
6.2 Configuring the RDMA Network Fabric Switch 6-3
6.2.1 Configuring Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 Switch 6-3
6.2.2 Configuring the Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 Switch 6-6
6.2.3 Configuring the RoCE Network Fabric Switch Switches to Enable Exadata
Secure RDMA Fabric Isolation 6-12
6.3 Setting the Subnet Manager Master on Oracle Exadata Database Machine Full Rack
and Oracle Exadata Database Machine Half Rack 6-12
6.4 Configuring the Management Network Switch 6-14
6.4.1 Configuring the Cisco Catalyst 4948 Ethernet Switch 6-14
6.4.2 Configuring the Cisco Nexus 93108-1G or 9348 Ethernet Switch 6-21
6.4.2.1 Performing the Initial Switch Configuration for the Cisco Nexus
93108-1G or 9348 Ethernet Switch 6-22
6.4.2.2 Setting the Clock on the Cisco 93108-1G or 9348 Ethernet Switch 6-26
6.5 Configuring the Power Distribution Units 6-26
6.6 Configuring the Threshold Settings for the Power Distribution Units 6-28
6.6.1 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X5-2 and Later 6-29
6.6.2 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 6-30
6.6.2.1 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full Rack 6-30
6.6.2.2 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half Rack 6-32

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 6.6.2.3 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Quarter
Rack 6-33
6.6.3 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 6-35
6.6.3.1 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full Rack 6-36
6.6.3.2 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half Rack 6-37
6.6.3.3 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Quarter
Rack 6-39
6.6.4 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 M2
and X4270 M2 servers) 6-41
6.6.4.1 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Full Rack 6-42
6.6.4.2 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Half Rack 6-43
6.6.4.3 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Quarter Rack 6-45
6.6.5 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 and
X4275 servers) 6-47
6.6.5.1 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers) Full Rack 6-48
6.6.5.2 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers) Half Rack 6-49
6.6.5.3 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers) Quarter Rack 6-51
6.6.6 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8 and Later 6-53
6.6.7 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack 6-53
6.6.8 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full Rack 6-56
6.6.9 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack with Exadata
Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers 6-57
6.6.9.1 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Full Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers 6-58
6.6.9.2 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers 6-59
6.6.9.3 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Quarter Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers 6-61
6.7 Checking Exadata Storage Servers 6-63
6.8 Checking Oracle Exadata Database Servers 6-67
6.9 Performing Additional Checks and Configuration 6-71
6.10 Verifying the RoCE Network Fabric Configuration 6-72
6.11 Verifying the InfiniBand Network Fabric Network 6-72
6.12 Imaging a New System 6-74
6.12.1 Using ISO Images to Image a New System 6-75
6.12.2 Using Elastic Configuration to Image a New System 6-78
6.12.3 Using ISO to Image a New System 6-80
6.12.4 Using PXE to Image a New System 6-86
6.12.4.1 Using PXE to Image a New System Using Release 12.1.2.2.0 or Later 6-86

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 6.12.4.2 Using PXE to Image a New System for Releases Earlier than 12.1.2.2.0 6-91
6.12.5 Using USB to Image a New System 6-95
6.12.6 Updates to Imaging Parameters 6-100
6.13 Performing Initial Elastic Configuration of Exadata Database Machine 6-101
6.14 Adding Additional Elastic Nodes to an Existing Rack 6-107
6.15 Using the OEDA setuprootssh Utility 6-108
6.16 Loading the Configuration Information and Installing the Software 6-109
6.16.1 Configuring Oracle Exadata Database Machine Using OEDA 6-110
6.16.2 Using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant in Conjunction with Key-Based
Authentication 6-113
6.16.3 Using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant on Systems with Non-Default
root Passwords 6-113
6.16.4 Configuring Oracle Database and Oracle ASM Instances for Oracle Exadata
Database Machine Manually 6-114
6.16.4.1 Configuring the Compatible Parameter for a Database Instance 6-116
6.16.4.2 Configuring Initialization Parameters for an Oracle ASM Instance 6-116
6.16.4.3 Using the Same DB_UNIQUE_NAME for Multiple Database Instances 6-117
6.17 Using the OEDA changePassword Utility 6-118
6.18 Installing Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control 6-118
6.19 Adding a VM Cluster to Oracle Exadata Database Machine Using OEDA 6-119

A Site Checklists
A.1 System Components Checklist A-2
A.2 Data Center Room Checklist A-3
A.3 Data Center Environment Checklist A-4
A.4 Access Route Checklist A-6
A.5 Facility Power Checklist A-8
A.6 Safety Checklist A-10
A.7 Logistics Checklist A-11
A.8 Network Configuration Checklist A-14
A.9 Auto Service Request Checklist A-15
A.10 Re-racking Checklists A-16
A.11 PDU Checklist for Re-racking A-19
A.12 Recycling the Racks A-20

B Database High Availability Checklist

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Preface
This guide describes Oracle Exadata Database Machine for online transaction
processing (OLTP) and enterprise data warehousing. It includes information about site
planning and configuration, as well as physical, electrical, and environmental
specifications.
• Audience
• Documentation Accessibility
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Related Documentation
• Conventions

Audience
This guide is intended for Oracle Exadata Database Machine customers and those
responsible for data center site planning, configuration, and maintenance of Oracle
Exadata Database Machine.

Documentation Accessibility
For information about Oracle's commitment to accessibility, visit the Oracle
Accessibility Program website at http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?
ctx=acc&id=docacc.

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Oracle is fully committed to diversity and inclusion. Oracle respects and values having
a diverse workforce that increases thought leadership and innovation. As part of our
initiative to build a more inclusive culture that positively impacts our employees,
customers, and partners, we are working to remove insensitive terms from our
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continuity of service as Oracle's offerings and industry standards evolve. Because of
these technical constraints, our effort to remove insensitive terms is ongoing and will
take time and external cooperation.

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Related Documentation
In addition to the Exadata Database Machine documentation set, the following guides contain
hardware information for Exadata Database Machine:
• Oracle Exadata Database Machine System Overview
• Oracle Exadata Database Machine Security Guide
• Oracle Engineered System Safety and Compliance Guide, Compliance Model No.:
ESY27
• Oracle Exadata Database Machine Extending and Multi-Rack Cabling Guide
• Oracle Exadata Database Machine Maintenance Guide
• Oracle Exadata System Software User's Guide
• Oracle Exadata X8-2 Database Server Service Manual at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/
E93359_01/html/E93386/index.html
• Oracle Exadata Storage Server X8-2 EF,HC, and XT Service Manual at https://
docs.oracle.com/cd/E93361_01/html/E93395/index.html
• Oracle Exadata Database Server X8-8 Service Manual at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/
E93360_01/html/E96097/index.html
• Oracle Server X7-2 Service Manual at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E72435_01/html/E72445/
index.html
• Oracle Server X7-2L Service Manual at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E72463_01/html/E72474/
index.html
• Oracle Server X7-8 Service Manual at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E71925_01/html/E71936/
index.html
• Oracle Server X6-2 Service Manual at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E62159_01/html/E62171/
index.html
• Oracle Server X6-2L Service Manual at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E62172_01/html/E62184/
index.html
• Oracle Server X5-2 Service Manual at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E41059_01/html/E48312/
napsm.html
• Oracle Server X5-2L Service Manual at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E41033_01/html/E48325/
cnpsm.html#scrolltoc
• Sun Server X4-8 Service Manual at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E40591_01/html/E40317/index.html
• Sun Server X4-2 Service Manual at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E36975_01/html/E38045/
gentextid-14757.html#scrolltoc
• Sun Server X4-2L Service Manual at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E36974_01/html/E38145/
gentextid-14728.html#scrolltoc
• Sun Server X3-2 (formerly Sun Fire X4170 M3) Service Manual at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/
E22368_01/html/E27242/gentextid-14840.html#scrolltoc
• Sun Server X3-2L (formerly Sun Fire X4270 M3) Service Manual at http://
docs.oracle.com/cd/E23393_01/html/E27229/gentextid-14804.html#scrolltoc

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• Sun Server X2-8 (formerly Sun Fire X4800 M2) Service Manual at http://
docs.oracle.com/cd/E20815_01/html/E20819/index.html
• Sun Fire X4800 Server Service Manual at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/
E19140-01/html/821-0282/index.html
• Sun Fire X4270 M2 Server Service Manual at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/
E19245-01/E21671/index.html
• Sun Fire X4170 M2 Server Service Manual at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/
E19762-01/E22369-02/index.html
• Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Service Manual at http://
docs.oracle.com/cd/E19477-01/820-5830-13/index.html
• Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 Firmware Version 2.1 Documentation at
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E36265_01/index.html
• Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 Firmware Version 2.2 Documentation at
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E76424_01/index.html
• Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe Card User's Guide at http://
docs.oracle.com/cd/E19682-01/E21358/index.html
• Sun Flash Accelerator F40 PCIe Card User's Guide at http://
docs.oracle.com/cd/E29748_01/html/E29741/index.html
• Sun Flash Accelerator F80 PCIe Card User's Guide at http://
docs.oracle.com/cd/E41278_01/html/E41251/index.html
• Oracle Flash Accelerator F160 PCIe Card User Guide at http://
docs.oracle.com/cd/E54943_01/html/E54947/index.html
• Oracle Flash Accelerator F320 PCIe Card User Guide at http://
docs.oracle.com/cd/E65386_01/html/E65387/index.html
• Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Card User Guide at https://
docs.oracle.com/cd/E87231_01/html/E87233/index.html
• Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID HBA Documentation at http://
docs.oracle.com/cd/E19221-01/
• Oracle Storage 12 Gb/s SAS PCIe RAID HBA, Internal Documentation Library at
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52363_01/index.html
• Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) Documentation at http://
www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs
• "Cisco Catalyst 4948E and 4948E-F Ethernet Switches Data Sheet" at https://
www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-4948e-
ethernet-switch/data_sheet_c78-598933.html
• "Cisco Nexus 9300-EX and 9300-FX Platform Switches Data Sheet at https://
www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-9000-series-
switches/datasheet-c78-736651.html"

Conventions
The following text conventions are used in this document:

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Convention Meaning
boldface Boldface type indicates graphical user interface
elements associated with an action, or terms
defined in text or the glossary.
italic Italic type indicates book titles, emphasis, or
placeholder variables for which you supply
particular values.
monospace Monospace type indicates commands within a
paragraph, URLs, code in examples, text that
appears on the screen, or text that you enter.
$ prompt The dollar sign ($) prompt indicates a command
run as the oracle user.
# prompt The pound (#) prompt indicates a command that
is run as the root user.

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Site Requirements for Exadata Database
Machine and Oracle Exadata Storage
Expansion Rack
This chapter describes the site requirements for Exadata Database Machine and Oracle
Exadata Storage Expansion Rack.

Note:
For ease of reading, the name "Oracle Exadata Rack" is used when information
refers to both Exadata Database Machine and Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion
Rack.

• Ensuring That the Site is Ready

• General Environmental Requirements
• Space Requirements
• Receiving, Unpacking, and Access Route Requirements
Before your Oracle Exadata Rack arrives, ensure that the receiving area is large enough
for the package.
• Maintenance Access Requirements
The maintenance area must be large enough for Oracle Exadata Rack, and have the
required access space.
• Flooring Requirements
Oracle Exadata Rack may be installed on raised floor or solid floor environments.
• Electrical Power Requirements
The Oracle Exadata Rack can operate effectively over a wide range of voltages and
frequencies. However, each rack must have a reliable power source.
• Temperature and Humidity Requirements
Excessive internal temperatures may result in full or partial shut down of Exadata
Database Machine.
• Ventilation and Cooling Requirements
Always provide adequate space in front and behind the rack to allow for proper
ventilation.
• Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack
Related Topics
• Site Checklists

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1.1 Ensuring That the Site is Ready

Before Oracle Exadata Rack is delivered to the site, the following tasks must be
performed to ensure the site is ready:

Task 1 Review Site Requirements

Review the site requirements in this chapter and use the checklists in Site Checklists
to understand the requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack.

Task 2 Understand the Networking Requirements and Options

Review Understanding the Network Requirements for Exadata Database Machine to
discern the networking requirements and configuration decisions that you must make.

Task 3 Run Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA)

Run OEDA to create the necessary configuration files.
See Using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant.

Task 4 Configure the Network

Configure the network using the files from OEDA. This includes registering the
networks in the Domain Name System (DNS), assigning IP addresses, and
configuring data center switches and firewalls.

Task 5 Prepare the Site Based on Requirements

Prepare the site based on the requirements, such as, install the network cables and
power supplies, prior to the arrival of Oracle Exadata Rack.
Review the procedures in Installing Exadata Database Machine or Oracle Exadata
Storage Expansion Rack at the Site.

1.2 General Environmental Requirements

The following sections describe the general environmental requirements for Oracle
Exadata Racks.
• General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack X6 and Later
• General Environmental Requirements for Exadata Database Machine X5-2
• General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X5-8
• General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2
• General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8
with Exadata Storage Server X5-2 Servers
• General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8
Full Rack
• General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2
• General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8
Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X4-2L Servers
• General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8
Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X3-2 Servers
• General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2
• General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8
Full Rack

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• General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X5-2
• General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X4-2
• General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X3-2
• General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers
• General Environmental Requirements for Single Servers

1.2.1 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack X6

and Later
Starting with X6 models of Exadata Database Machine and Oracle Exadata Storage
Expansion Rack, use Oracle Exadata Configuration Assistant (OECA) to determine
environmental requirements, such as size, weight, acoustic level, power, cooling, and airflow.
This includes all X6, X7, X8, X8M, X9M, and later models.
Related Topics
• Oracle Exadata Configuration Assistant (OECA) Downloads

1.2.2 General Environmental Requirements for Exadata Database Machine

X5-2
The environmental requirements for Exadata Database Machine X5-2 depend on the size of
the system. The following table shows the general environmental requirements for Exadata
Database Machine X5-2.

Table 1-1 Environmental Requirements for Exadata Database Machine X5-2

Environmental Exadata Exadata Exadata Exadata

Component Database Database Database Database
Machine X5-2 Machine X5-2 Machine X5-2 Machine X5-2
Full Rack Half Rack Quarter Rack Eighth Rack
Weight • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash
See Also: Flooring drives: 804.9 drives: 525.9 drives: 366.3 drives: 366.3
Requirements kg (1774 lbs) kg (1160 lbs) kg (808 lbs) kg (808 lbs)
• High capacity • High capacity • High capacity • High capacity
drives: 874.8 drives: 560.9 drives: 381.2 drives: 381.2
kg (1928 lbs)) kg (1236 lbs) kg (841 lbs) kg (841 lbs)
Acoustic levels 86 db(A) 85 db(A) 83 db(A) 83 db(A)

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Table 1-1 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for Exadata Database Machine X5-2

Environmental Exadata Exadata Exadata Exadata

Component Database Database Database Database
Machine X5-2 Machine X5-2 Machine X5-2 Machine X5-2
Full Rack Half Rack Quarter Rack Eighth Rack
Power • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash
See Also: drives drives drives drives
Electrical Power Maximum: Maximum: 8.5 Maximum: 4.2 Maximum: 3.5
Requirements 15.7 kVA kVA kVA kVA
Typical: 11.0 Typical: 5.9 Typical: 3.0 Typical: 2.4
kVA (varies kVA (varies kVA (varies kVA (varies
based on based on based on based on
application application application application
load) load) load) load)
• High capacity • High capacity • High capacity • High capacity
drives drives drives drives
Maximum: Maximum: 8.4 Maximum: 4.2 Maximum: 34
15.6 kVA kVA kVA kVA
Typical: 10.9 Typical: 5.9 Typical: Typical: 2.4
kVA (varies kVA (varies 2.9kVA (varies kVA (varies
based on based on based on based on
application application application application
load) load) load) load)
Cooling • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash
See Also: drives drives drives drives
Temperature and Maximum: Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
Humidity 52,578 BTU/ 28,396 BTU/ 14,195 BTU/ 11,674 BTU/
Requirements, and hour (55,469 hour (29,958 hour (14,975 hour (12,317
Ventilation and kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour)
Cooling
Typical: Typical: Typical: 9,936 Typical: 8,172
Requirements
36,804 BTU/ 19,877 BTU/ BTU/hour BTU/hour
hour (38,829 hour (20,970 (10,483 kJ/ (8,622 kJ/
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) hour) hour)
• High capacity • High capacity • High capacity • High capacity
drives drives drives drives
Maximum: Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
52,052 BTU/ 28,133 BTU/ 14,082 BTU/ 11,530 BTU/
hour (54,915 hour (29,680 hour (14,856 hour (12,164
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour)
Typical: Typical: Typical: 9,857 Typical: 8,071
36,437 BTU/ 19,693 BTU/ BTU/hour BTU/hour
hour (38,441 hour (20,776 (10,399 kJ/ (8,515 kJ/
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) hour) hour)

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Table 1-1 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for Exadata Database Machine X5-2

Environmental Exadata Exadata Exadata Exadata

Component Database Database Database Database
Machine X5-2 Machine X5-2 Machine X5-2 Machine X5-2
Full Rack Half Rack Quarter Rack Eighth Rack
Air flow front-to- • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash
back (subject to drives drives drives drives
actual data center Maximum: Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
environment) Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately
See Also: 2,434 CFM 1,315 CFM 657 CFM 540 CFM
Temperature and Typical: Typical: Typical: Typical:
Humidity Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately
Requirements, and 1,704 CFM 920 CFM 460 CFM 378 CFM
Ventilation and
Cooling • High capacity • High capacity • High capacity • High capacity
Requirements drives drives drives drives
Maximum: Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately
2,410 CFM 1,302 CFM 652 CFM 534 CFM
Typical: Typical: Typical: Typical:
Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately
1,687 CFM 912 CFM 456 CFM 374 CFM
IP Addresses 68 for Ethernet 38 for Ethernet 22 for Ethernet 22 for Ethernet
See Also: network, assuming network, assuming network, assuming network, assuming
"Network single cluster single cluster single cluster single cluster
Connection and IP Up to 36 for RDMA Up to 18 for RDMA Up to 8 for RDMA Up to 8 for RDMA
Address Network Fabric Network Fabric Network Fabric Network Fabric
Requirements for
Oracle Exadata
Database
Machine"
Network drops Minimum of 11 Minimum of 7 Minimum of 5 Minimum of 5
See Also: network drops network drops network drops network drops
"Network
Connection and IP
Address
Requirements for
Oracle Exadata
Database
Machine"
External 18 x 1 GbE/10 12 x 1 GbE/10 6 x 1 GbE/10 GbE 6 x 1 GbE/10 GbE
connectivity GbE Ethernet GbE Ethernet Ethernet ports Ethernet ports
See Also: ports ports 4 x 10 GbE 4 x 10 GbE
"Network 16 x 10 GbE 8 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports Ethernet ports
Connection and IP Ethernet ports Ethernet ports At least 12 RDMA At least 12 RDMA
Address
At least 12 RDMA At least 12 RDMA Network Fabric Network Fabric
Requirements for
Oracle Exadata Network Fabric Network Fabric ports ports
Database ports ports
Machine"

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1.2.3 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata

Database Machine X5-8
Table 1-2 shows the general environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database
Machine X5-8. Other sections in this chapter provide detailed information.

Table 1-2 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine

X5-8

Environmental Component Oracle Exadata Database Oracle Exadata Database

Machine X5-8 Full Rack Machine X5-8 Half Rack
Weight Extreme Flash drives: 1826.5 Extreme Flash drives: 1160.1
See Also: "Flooring lbs (828.1 kg) lbs (526.2 kg)
Requirements" High capacity drives: 1980.5 High capacity drives: 1193.1
lbs (898.3 kg) lbs (541.2 kg)
Acoustic levels 8.68 8.58
Power Extreme Flash drives: Extreme Flash drives:
See Also: "Electrical Power • Max: 16.4 kW (16.7 kVA) • Max: 9.5 kW (9.7 kVA)
Requirements" • Typical: 11.5 kW (11.7 • Typical: 6.7 kW (6.8 kVA)
kVA) High capacity drives:
High capacity drives: • Max: 9.5 kW (9.7 kVA)
• Max: 16.2 kW (16.6 kVA) • Typical: 6.6 kW (6.8 kVA)
• Typical: 11.4 kW (11.6
kVA)
Cooling Extreme Flash drives: Extreme Flash drives:
See Also: "Temperature and • Max: 55,935 BTU/hour • Max: 32,436 BTU/hour
Humidity Requirements", and (59,012 kJ/hour) (34,220 kJ/hour)
"Ventilation and Cooling • Typical: 39,155 BTU/hour • Typical: 22,705 BTU/hour
Requirements" (41,308 kJ/hour) (23,954 kJ/hour)
High capacity drives: High capacity drives:
• Max: 55,410 BTU/hour • Max: 32,323 BTU/hour
(58,457 kJ/hour) (34,101 kJ/hour)
• Typical: 38,787 BTU/hour • Typical: 22,626 BTU/hour
(40,920 kJ/hour) (23,871 kJ/hour)
Air flow front-to-back (subject Extreme Flash drives: Extreme Flash drives:
to actual data center • Max: 2590 CFM • Max: 1502 CFM
environment) • Typical: 1813 CFM • Typical: 1051 CFM
See Also: "Temperature and High capacity drives: High capacity drives:
Humidity Requirements", and
• Max: 2565 CFM • Max: 1496 CFM
"Ventilation and Cooling
Requirements" • Typical: 1796 CFM • Typical: 1048 CFM

1.2.4 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata

Database Machine X4-2
The environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 depend
on the size of the system. Table 1-3 shows the general environmental requirements for
Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2. The other sections in this chapter provide
detailed information.

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Table 1-3 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2

Environmental Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata

Component Database Database Database Database
Machine X4-2 Machine X4-2 Machine X4-2 Machine X4-2
Full Rack Half Rack Quarter Rack Eighth Rack
Weight 852.8 kg (1880 525.3 kg (1158 365.6 kg (806 lbs) 365.6 kg (806 lbs)
See Also: lbs) lbs)
"Flooring
Requirements"
Acoustic levels 93 db(A) 89 db(A) 85 db(A) 85 db(A)
Power • High • High • High • High
See Also: performance performance performance performance
"Electrical Power drives drives drives drives
Requirements" Maximum: Maximum: 6.8 Maximum: 3.4 Maximum: 3.1
12.4 kVA kVA kVA kVA
Typical: 8.7 Typical: 4.8 Typical: 2.5 Typical: 2.2
kVA (varies kVA (varies kVA (varies kVA (varies
based on based on based on based on
application application application application
load) load) load) load)
• High capacity • High capacity • High capacity • High capacity
drives drives drives drives
Maximum: Maximum: 6.3 Maximum: 3.2 Maximum: 2.9
11.4 kVA kVA kVA kVA
Typical: 8.1 Typical: 4.4 Typical: 2.3 Typical: 2.1
kVA (varies kVA (varies kVA (varies kVA (varies
based on based on based on based on
application application application application
load) load) load) load)
Cooling • High • High • High • High
See Also: performance performance performance performance
"Temperature and drives drives drives drives
Humidity Maximum: Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
Requirements", 41,300 BTU/ 22,500 BTU/ 11,300 BTU/ 10,200 BTU/
and "Ventilation hour (43,600 hour (23,750 hour (11,900 hour (10,700
and Cooling kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour)
Requirements"
Typical: Typical: Typical: 8,200 Typical: 7,100
29,000 BTU/ 16,000 BTU/ BTU/hour BTU/hour
hour (30,600 hour (16,900 (8,700 kJ/ (7,500 kJ/
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) hour) hour)
• High capacity • High capacity • High capacity • High capacity
drives drives drives drives
Maximum: Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
38,300 BTU/ 21,200 BTU/ 10,600 BTU/ 9,500 BTU/
hour (40,400 hour (22,400 hour (11,200 hour (10,000
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour)
Typical: Typical: Typical: 7,500 Typical: 6,600
27,000 BTU/ 14,700 BTU/ BTU/hour BTU/hour
hour (28,500 hour (15,500 (7,900 kJ/ (7,000 kJ/
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) hour) hour)

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Table 1-3 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
X4-2

Environmental Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata

Component Database Database Database Database
Machine X4-2 Machine X4-2 Machine X4-2 Machine X4-2
Full Rack Half Rack Quarter Rack Eighth Rack
Air flow front-to- • High • High • High • High
back (subject to performance performance performance performance
actual data center drives drives drives drives
environment) Maximum: Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
See Also: Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately
"Temperature and 1,900 CFM 1,050 CFM 520 CFM 470 CFM
Humidity Typical: Typical: Typical: Typical:
Requirements", Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately
and "Ventilation 1,350 CFM 750 CFM 365 CFM 325 CFM
and Cooling
Requirements" • High capacity • High capacity • High capacity • High capacity
drives drives drives drives
Maximum: Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately
1,780 CFM 980 CFM 490 CFM 440 CFM
Typical: Typical: Typical: Typical:
Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately
1,250 CFM 680 CFM 350 CFM 310 CFM
IP Addresses 68 for Ethernet 38 for Ethernet 22 for Ethernet 22 for Ethernet
See Also: network, assuming network, assuming network, assuming network, assuming
"Network single cluster single cluster single cluster single cluster
Connection and IP Up to 36 for Up to 18 for Up to 8 for Up to 8 for
Address InfiniBand network InfiniBand network InfiniBand network InfiniBand network
Requirements for
Oracle Exadata
Database
Machine"
Network drops Minimum of 11 Minimum of 7 Minimum of 5 Minimum of 5
See Also: network drops network drops network drops network drops
"Network
Connection and IP
Address
Requirements for
Oracle Exadata
Database
Machine"
External 18 x 1 GbE/10 12 x 1 GbE/10 6 x 1 GbE/10 GbE 6 x 1 GbE/10 GbE
connectivity GbE Ethernet GbE Ethernet Ethernet ports Ethernet ports
See Also: ports ports 4 x 10 GbE 4 x 10 GbE
"Network 16 x 10 GbE 8 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports Ethernet ports
Connection and IP Ethernet ports Ethernet ports At least 12 At least 12
Address
At least 12 At least 12 InfiniBand ports InfiniBand ports
Requirements for
Oracle Exadata InfiniBand ports InfiniBand ports
Database
Machine"

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1.2.5 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database

Machine X4-8 with Exadata Storage Server X5-2 Servers
Table 1-4 shows the general environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database
Machine X4-8 with Exadata Storage Server X5-2 Servers. The other sections in this chapter
provide detailed information.

Table 1-4 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8
Racks with Exadata Storage Server X5-2 Servers

Environmental Component Oracle Exadata Database Oracle Exadata Database

Machine X4-8 Full Rack with Machine X4-8 Half Rack with
Exadata Storage Server X5-2 Exadata Storage Server X5-2
Servers Servers
Weight • Extreme Flash drives: 828.1 • Extreme Flash drives: 526.2
See Also: "Flooring kg (1826 lbs) kg (1160 lbs)
Requirements" • High capacity drives: 898.3 • High capacity drives: 541.2
kg (1980 lbs)) kg (1193 lbs)
Acoustic levels 86 db(A) 85 db(A)
Power • Extreme Flash drives • Extreme Flash drives
See Also: "Electrical Power Maximum: 17.1 kVA Maximum: 10.1 kVA
Requirements" Typical: 12.0 kVA (varies Typical: 7.1 kVA (varies
based on application load) based on application load)
• High capacity drives • High capacity drives
Maximum: 17.0 kVA Maximum: 10.1 kVA
Typical: 11.9 kVA (varies Typical: 7.0 kVA (varies
based on application load) based on application load)
Cooling • Extreme Flash drives • Extreme Flash drives
See Also: "Temperature and Maximum: 57,300 BTU/hour Maximum: 33,801 BTU/hour
Humidity Requirements", and (60,452 kJ/hour) (35,660 kJ/hour)
"Ventilation and Cooling Typical: 40,110 BTU/hour Typical: 23,660 BTU/hour
Requirements" (42,316 kJ/hour) (24,962 kJ/hour)
• High capacity drives • High capacity drives
Maximum: 56,775 BTU/hour Maximum: 33,688 BTU/hour
(59,897 kJ/hour) (35,541 kJ/hour)
Typical: 39,742 BTU/hour Typical: 23,582 BTU/hour
(41,928 kJ/hour) (24,879 kJ/hour)
Air flow front-to-back (subject to • Extreme Flash drives • Extreme Flash drives
actual data center environment) Maximum: Approximately Maximum: Approximately
See Also: "Temperature and 2,653 CFM 1,565 CFM
Humidity Requirements", and Typical: Approximately Typical: Approximately
"Ventilation and Cooling 1,857 CFM 1,095 CFM
Requirements" • High capacity drives • High capacity drives
Maximum: Approximately Maximum: Approximately
2,628 CFM 1,560 CFM
Typical: Approximately Typical: Approximately
1,840 CFM 1,092 CFM

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Table 1-4 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
X4-8 Racks with Exadata Storage Server X5-2 Servers

Environmental Component Oracle Exadata Database Oracle Exadata Database

Machine X4-8 Full Rack with Machine X4-8 Half Rack with
Exadata Storage Server X5-2 Exadata Storage Server X5-2
Servers Servers
IP Addresses 44 for Ethernet network, 22 for Ethernet network,
See Also: "Network Connection assuming single cluster assuming single cluster
and IP Address Requirements Up to 44 for InfiniBand network Up to 22 for InfiniBand network
for Oracle Exadata Database
Machine"
Network drops Minimum of 5 network drops Minimum of 5 network drops
See Also: "Network Connection
and IP Address Requirements
for Oracle Exadata Database
Machine"
External connectivity 16 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports 16 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports
See Also: "Network Connection 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet SFP+ 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet SFP+
and IP Address Requirements ports ports
for Oracle Exadata Database At least 12 InfiniBand ports At least 12 InfiniBand ports
Machine"

1.2.6 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata

Database Machine X4-8 Full Rack
Table 1-5 shows the general environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database
Machine X4-8 Full Rack. The other sections in this chapter provide detailed
information.

Table 1-5 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine

X4-8 Full Rack

Environmental Component Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8

Full Rack
Weight 867.3 kg (1912 lbs)
See Also: "Flooring Requirements"
Acoustic levels 93 db(A)
Power • High performance drives
See Also: "Electrical Power Requirements" Maximum: 15.3 kVA
Typical: 10.7 kVA (varies based on
application load)
• High capacity drives
Maximum: 14.7 kVA
Typical: 10.3 kVA (varies based on
application load)

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Table 1-5 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database

Machine X4-8 Full Rack

Environmental Component Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8

Full Rack
Cooling • High performance drives
See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Maximum: 51,200 BTU/hour (54,000 kJ/
Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling hour)
Requirements" Typical: 36,400 BTU/hour (38,400 kJ/
hour)
• High capacity drives
Maximum: 49,110 BTU/hour (52,000 kJ/
hour)
Typical: 34,400 BTU/hour (36,300 kJ/
hour)
Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data • High performance drives
center environment) Maximum: Approximately 2,410 CFM
See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Typical: Approximately 1,700 CFM
Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling • High capacity drives
Requirements"
Maximum: Approximately 2,280 CFM
Typical: Approximately 1,600 CFM
IP Addresses 44 for Ethernet network, assuming single
See Also: "Network Connection and IP cluster
Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Up to 36 for InfiniBand network
Database Machine"
Network drops Minimum of 5 network drops
See Also: "Network Connection and IP
Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata
Database Machine"
External connectivity 16 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports
See Also: "Network Connection and IP 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet SFP+ ports
Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata 12 InfiniBand ports
Database Machine"

1.2.7 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database

Machine X3-2
The environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 depend on the
size of the system. Table 1-6 shows the general environmental requirements for Oracle
Exadata Database Machine X3-2. The other sections in this chapter provide detailed
information.

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Table 1-6 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine

X3-2

Environmental Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata

Component Database Database Database Database
Machine X3-2 Machine X3-2 Machine X3-2 Machine Eighth
Full Rack Half Rack Quarter Rack Rack
Weight 871.4 kg (1921 543.9 kg (1199 368.8 kg (813 368.8 kg (813
See Also: lbs) lbs) lbs) lbs)
"Flooring
Requirements"
Acoustic levels 87 db(A) 84 db(A) 81 db(A) 81 db(A)
Power • High • High • High • High
See Also: performance performance performance performance
"Electrical Power drives drives drives drives
Requirements" Maximum: Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
12.1 kVA 6.6 kVA 3.3 kVA 3.0 kVA
Typical: 8.6 Typical: 4.7 Typical: 2.4 Typical: 2.1
kVA (varies kVA (varies kVA (varies kVA (varies
based on based on based on based on
application application application application
load) load) load) load)
• High • High • High • High
capacity capacity capacity capacity
drives drives drives drives
Maximum: Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
11.1 kVA 6.1 kVA 3.1 kVA 2.8 kVA
Typical: 7.8 Typical: 4.3 Typical: 2.2 Typical: 2.0
kVA (varies kVA (varies kVA (varies kVA (varies
based on based on based on based on
application application application application
load) load) load) load)
Cooling • High • High • High • High
See Also: performance performance performance performance
"Temperature drives drives drives drives
and Humidity Maximum: Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
Requirements", 40,600 BTU/ 22,200 BTU/ 10,900 BTU/ 9,900 BTU/
and "Ventilation hour (42,800 hour (23,400 hour (11,500 hour (10,500
and Cooling kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour)
Requirements"
Typical: Typical: Typical: Typical:
28,700 BTU/ 15,700 BTU/ 7,850 BTU/ 6,800 BTU/
hour (30,300 hour (16,600 hour (8,300 hour (7,200
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour)
• High • High • High • High
capacity capacity capacity capacity
drives drives drives drives
Maximum: Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
37,200 BTU/ 20,500 BTU/ 10,200 BTU/ 9,200 BTU/
hour (39,250 hour (21,600 hour (10,800 hour (9,700
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour)
Typical: Typical: Typical: Typical:
26,000 BTU/ 14,300 BTU/ 7,200 BTU/ 6,500 BTU/
hour (27,400 hour (15,100 hour (7,600 hour (6,850
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour)

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Table 1-6 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database

Machine X3-2

Environmental Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata

Component Database Database Database Database
Machine X3-2 Machine X3-2 Machine X3-2 Machine Eighth
Full Rack Half Rack Quarter Rack Rack
Air flow front-to- • High • High • High • High
back (subject to performance performance performance performance
actual data drives drives drives drives
center Maximum: Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
environment) Approximatel Approximatel Approximatel Approximatel
See Also: y 1,900 CFM y 1,050 CFM y 500 CFM y 460 CFM
"Temperature Typical: Typical: Typical: Typical:
and Humidity Approximatel Approximatel Approximatel Approximatel
Requirements", y 1,350 CFM y 750 CFM y 375 CFM y 325 CFM
and "Ventilation
and Cooling • High • High • High • High
Requirements" capacity capacity capacity capacity
drives drives drives drives
Maximum: Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
Approximatel Approximatel Approximatel Approximatel
y 1,700 CFM y 950 CFM y 470 CFM y 425 CFM
Typical: Typical: Typical: Typical:
Approximatel Approximatel Approximatel Approximatel
y 1,200 CFM y 670 CFM y 330 CFM y 300 CFM
IP Addresses 69 for Ethernet 39 for Ethernet 22 for Ethernet 22 for Ethernet
See Also: network, network, network, network,
"Network assuming single assuming single assuming single assuming single
Connection and cluster cluster (39 IP cluster cluster
IP Address 22 for InfiniBand addresses are 5 for InfiniBand 5 for InfiniBand
Requirements for network needed for network network
Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata
Database Database
Machine" Machine X2-2
(with X4170 and
X4275 servers))
11 for InfiniBand
network
Network drops Minimum of 11 Minimum of 7 Minimum of 5 Minimum of 5
See Also: network drops network drops network drops network drops
"Network
Connection and
IP Address
Requirements for
Oracle Exadata
Database
Machine"

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Table 1-6 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database

Machine X3-2

Environmental Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata

Component Database Database Database Database
Machine X3-2 Machine X3-2 Machine X3-2 Machine Eighth
Full Rack Half Rack Quarter Rack Rack
External 24 x 1 GbE/10 12 x 1 GbE/10 6 x 1 GbE/10 6 x 1 GbE/10
connectivity GbE Ethernet GbE Ethernet GbE Ethernet GbE Ethernet
See Also: ports ports ports ports
"Network 16 x 10 GbE 8 x 10 GbE 4 x 10 GbE 4 x 10 GbE
Connection and Ethernet ports Ethernet ports Ethernet ports Ethernet ports
IP Address
At least 12 At least 12 At least 12 At least 12
Requirements for
Oracle Exadata InfiniBand ports InfiniBand ports InfiniBand ports InfiniBand ports
Database
Machine"

1.2.8 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata

Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X4-2L
Servers
Table 1-7 shows the general environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database
Machine X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X4-2L Servers. The other
sections in this chapter provide detailed information.

Table 1-7 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine

X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X4-2L Servers

Environmental Component Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8

Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server
X4-2L Servers
Weight 911.27 kg (2009 lbs)
See Also: "Flooring Requirements"
Acoustic levels 84 db(A)
Power • High performance drives
See Also: "Electrical Power Requirements" Maximum: 15.3 kVA
Typical: 10.7 kVA (varies based on
application load)
• High capacity drives
Maximum: 14.5 kVA
Typical: 10.2 kVA (varies based on
application load)

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Table 1-7 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database

Machine X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X4-2L Servers

Environmental Component Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8

Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server
X4-2L Servers
Cooling • High performance drives
See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Maximum: 51,200 BTU/hour (54,000 kJ/
Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling hour)
Requirements" Typical: 35,900 BTU/hour (37,900 kJ/
hour)
• High capacity drives
Maximum: 48,500 BTU/hour (51,200 kJ/
hour)
Typical: 34,200 BTU/hour (36,100 kJ/
hour)
Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data • High performance drives
center environment) Maximum: Approximately 2,400 CFM
See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Typical: Approximately 1,700 CFM
Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling • High capacity drives
Requirements"
Maximum: Approximately 2,250 CFM
Typical: Approximately 1,600 CFM
IP Addresses 45 for Ethernet network, assuming single
See Also: "Network Connection and IP cluster
Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Up to 36 for InfiniBand network
Database Machine"
Network drops Minimum of 5 network drops
See Also: "Network Connection and IP
Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata
Database Machine"
External connectivity 16 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports
See Also: "Network Connection and IP 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet SFP+ ports
Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata 12 InfiniBand ports
Database Machine"

1.2.9 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database

Machine X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X3-2 Servers
Table 1-8 shows the general environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database
Machine X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X3-2 Servers. The other sections in
this chapter provide detailed information.

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Table 1-8 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine

X3-8 Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server X3-2 Servers

Environmental Component Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8

Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server
X3-2 Servers
Weight 929.9 kg (2050 lbs)
See Also: "Flooring Requirements"
Acoustic levels 84 db(A)
Power • High performance drives
See Also: "Electrical Power Requirements" Maximum: 15.3 kVA
Typical: 10.7 kVA (varies based on
application load)
• High capacity drives
Maximum: 14.3 kVA
Typical: 10.0 kVA (varies based on
application load)
Cooling • High performance drives
See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Maximum: 51,200 BTU/hour (54,000 kJ/
Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling hour)
Requirements" Typical: 35,900 BTU/hour (37,900 kJ/
hour)
• High capacity drives
Maximum: 47,800 BTU/hour (50,400 kJ/
hour)
Typical: 33,500 BTU/hour (35,300 kJ/
hour)
Air flow front-to-back (subject to actual data • High performance drives
center environment) Maximum: Approximately 2,400 CFM
See Also: "Temperature and Humidity Typical: Approximately 1,700 CFM
Requirements", and "Ventilation and Cooling • High capacity drives
Requirements"
Maximum: Approximately 2,200 CFM
Typical: Approximately 1,550 CFM
IP Addresses 45 for Ethernet network, assuming single
See Also: "Network Connection and IP cluster
Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata 22 for InfiniBand network
Database Machine"
Network drops Minimum of 5 network drops
See Also: "Network Connection and IP
Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata
Database Machine"
External connectivity 16 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports
See Also: "Network Connection and IP 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet SFP+ ports
Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata 12 InfiniBand ports
Database Machine"

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1.2.10 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database

Machine X2-2
The environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 depend on the
size of the system. Table 1-9 shows the general environmental requirements for Oracle
Exadata Database Machine X2-2. The other sections in this chapter provide detailed
information.

Table 1-9 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2

Environmental Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata

Component Database Machine Database Machine Database Machine
X2-2 Full Rack X2-2 Half Rack X2-2 Quarter Rack
Weight 966.6 kg (2131 lbs) 602.8 kg (1329 lbs) 409.1kg (902 lbs)
See Also: "Flooring
Requirements"
Acoustic levels 89 db(A) 86 db(A) 83 db(A)
Power Maximum: 14.0 kW Maximum: 7.2 kW (7.3 Maximum: 3.6 kW (3.7
See Also: "Electrical (14.3 kVA) kVA) kVA)
Power Requirements" Typical: 9.8 kW (10.0 Typical: 5.1 kW (5.2 Typical: 2.7 kW
kVA) (varies based on kVA) (varies based on (2.75kVA) (varies based
application load) application load) on application load)
Cooling Maximum: 47,800 BTU/ Maximum: 26,400 BTU/ Maximum: 12,300 BTU/
See Also: "Temperature hour (50,400 kJ/hour) hour (25,950 kJ/hour) hour (13,000 kJ/hour)
and Humidity Typical: 33,400 BTU/ Typical: 17,400 BTU/ Typical: 9,200 BTU/hour
Requirements", and hour (35,300 kJ/hour) hour (35,300 kJ/hour) (9,700 kJ/hour)
"Ventilation and Cooling
Requirements"
Air flow front-to-back Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
(subject to actual data Approximately 2,200 Approximately 1,130 Approximately 550 CFM
center environment) CFM CFM Typical: Approximately
See Also: "Temperature Typical: Approximately Typical: Approximately 410 CFM
and Humidity 1,560 CFM 840 CFM
Requirements", and
"Ventilation and Cooling
Requirements"
IP Addresses 70 for Ethernet network, 40 for Ethernet network, 23 for Ethernet network,
See Also: "Network assuming single cluster assuming single cluster assuming single cluster
Connection and IP 22 for InfiniBand (39 IP addresses are 5 for InfiniBand network
Address Requirements network needed for Oracle
for Oracle Exadata Exadata Database
Database Machine" Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275
servers))
11 for InfiniBand
network

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Table 1-9 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
X2-2

Environmental Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata

Component Database Machine Database Machine Database Machine
X2-2 Full Rack X2-2 Half Rack X2-2 Quarter Rack
Network drops Minimum of 12 network Minimum of 8 network Minimum of 6 network
See Also: "Network drops drops drops
Connection and IP
Address Requirements
for Oracle Exadata
Database Machine"
External connectivity 24 x 1 GbE Ethernet 12 x 1 GbE Ethernet 6 x 1 GbE Ethernet
See Also: "Network ports ports ports
Connection and IP 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet 8 x 10 GbE Ethernet 4 x 10 GbE Ethernet
Address Requirements ports (valid for M2 ports (valid for M2 ports (valid for M2
for Oracle Exadata servers only) servers only) servers only)
Database Machine"
At least 12 InfiniBand At least 12 InfiniBand At least 12 InfiniBand
ports ports ports

1.2.11 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata

Database Machine X2-8 Full Rack
Table 1-10 shows the general environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata
Database Machine X2-8 Full Rack. The other sections in this chapter provide detailed
information.

Table 1-10 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine

X2-8 Full Rack

Environmental Component Oracle Exadata Database Oracle Exadata Database

Machine X2-8 Full Rack Machine X2-8 Full Rack
(Sun Fire X4800 Oracle (Sun Server X2-8 Oracle
Database Servers) Database Servers)
Weight 943.5 kg (2080 lbs) 980.7 kg (2162 lbs)
See Also: "Flooring
Requirements"
Acoustic levels 85 db(A) 85 db(A)
Power Maximum: 17.0 kW (17.4 kVA) Maximum: 17.7 kW (18.1 kVA)
See Also: "Electrical Power Typical: 11.9 kW (12.2 kVA) Typical: 12.4 kW (112.7 kVA)
Requirements" (varies based on application (varies based on application
load) load)
Cooling Maximum: 58,050 BTU/hour Maximum: 60,350 BTU/hour
See Also: "Temperature and (61,200 kJ/hour) (63,630 kJ/hour)
Humidity Requirements", and Typical: 40,630 BTU/hour Typical: 42,280 BTU/hour
"Ventilation and Cooling (42,840 kJ/hour) (44,580 kJ/hour)
Requirements"

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Table 1-10 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database

Machine X2-8 Full Rack

Environmental Component Oracle Exadata Database Oracle Exadata Database

Machine X2-8 Full Rack Machine X2-8 Full Rack
(Sun Fire X4800 Oracle (Sun Server X2-8 Oracle
Database Servers) Database Servers)
Air flow front-to-back (subject Maximum: Approximately Maximum: Approximately
to actual data center 2,690 CFM 2,781CFM
environment) Typical: Approximately 1,880 Typical: Approximately 1,950
See Also: "Temperature and CFM CFM
Humidity Requirements", and
"Ventilation and Cooling
Requirements"
IP Addresses 45 for Ethernet network, 45 for Ethernet network,
See Also: "Network assuming single cluster assuming single cluster
Connection and IP Address 22 for InfiniBand network 22 for InfiniBand network
Requirements for Oracle
Exadata Database Machine"
Network drops Minimum of 5 network drops Minimum of 5 network drops
See Also: "Network
Connection and IP Address
Requirements for Oracle
Exadata Database Machine"
External connectivity 16 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports 16 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports
See Also: "Network 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet SFP+ 16 x 10 GbE Ethernet SFP+
Connection and IP Address ports ports
Requirements for Oracle 12 InfiniBand ports 12 InfiniBand ports
Exadata Database Machine"

1.2.12 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage

Expansion Rack X5-2
The environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X5-2 depend
on the size of the system. Table 1-11 shows the general environmental requirements for each
type of Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X5-2.

Table 1-11 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack
X5-2

Environmental Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata

Component Storage Expansion Storage Expansion Storage Expansion
X5-2 Full Rack X5-2 Half Rack X5-2 Quarter Rack
Weight • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash
drives: 821 kg drives: 546.6 kg drives: 364.5 kg
(1810 lbs) (1205 lbs) (804 lbs)
• High capacity • High capacity • High capacity
drives: 915.8 kg drives: 591.5 kg drives: 384.4 kg
(2019 lbs) (1304 lbs) (848 lbs)
Acoustic levels 82 db(A) 79 db(A) 76 db(A)

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Table 1-11 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage

Expansion Rack X5-2

Environmental Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata

Component Storage Expansion Storage Expansion Storage Expansion
X5-2 Full Rack X5-2 Half Rack X5-2 Quarter Rack
Power • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash
drives drives drives
Maximum: 13.1 Maximum: 5.9 kVA Maximum: 3.7 kVA
kVA Typical: 4.2 kVA Typical: 2.6 kVA
Typical: 9.2 kVA (varies based on (varies based on
(varies based on application load) application load)
application load) • High capacity • High capacity
• High capacity drives drives
drives Maximum: 6.9 kVA Maximum: 3.7 kVA
Maximum: 12.8 Typical: 4.8 kVA Typical: 2.6 kVA
kVA (varies based on (varies based on
Typical: 8.9 kVA application load) application load)
(varies based on
application load)
Cooling • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash
drives drives drives
Maximum: 43,765 Maximum: 19,880 Maximum: 12,362
BTU/hour (46,170 BTU/hour (20,970 BTU/hour (13,042
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour)
Typical: 30,635 Typical: 13,915 Typical: 8,654 BTU/
BTU/hour (32,320 BTU/hour (14,680 hour (9,129 kJ/
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) hour)
• High capacity • High capacity • High capacity
drives drives drives
Maximum: 42,670 Maximum: 22,950 Maximum: 12,212
BTU/hour (45,020 BTU/hour (24,210 BTU/hour (12,884
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour)
Typical: 29,870 Typical: 16,065 Typical: 8,548 BTU/
BTU/hour (31,515 BTU/hour (16,950 hour (9,019 kJ/
kJ/hour) kJ/hour hour)
Air flow front-to-back • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash • Extreme Flash
(subject to actual data drives drives drives
center environment) Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
Approximately Approximately 920 Approximately 565
2,030 CFM CFM CFM
Typical: Typical: Typical:
Approximately Approximately 645 Approximately 396
1,420 CFM CFM CFM
• High capacity • High capacity • High capacity
drives drives drives
Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
Approximately Approximately Approximately 572
1,975 CFM 1,065 CFM CFM
Typical: Typical: Typical:
Approximately Approximately 745 Approximately 401
1,385 CFM CFM CFM

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Table 1-11 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage

Expansion Rack X5-2

Environmental Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata

Component Storage Expansion Storage Expansion Storage Expansion
X5-2 Full Rack X5-2 Half Rack X5-2 Quarter Rack
IP Addresses 44 for Ethernet network, 24 for Ethernet network, 13 for Ethernet network,
assuming single cluster assuming single cluster assuming single cluster
38 for InfiniBand 18 for InfiniBand 8 for InfiniBand network
network network
Network drops Minimum of 1 network Minimum of 1 network Minimum of 1 network
drop drop drop
External connectivity 12 InfiniBand ports 12 InfiniBand ports 12 InfiniBand ports

1.2.13 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage

Expansion Rack X4-2
The environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X4-2 depend
on the size of the system. Table 1-12 shows the general environmental requirements for each
type of Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X4-2.

Table 1-12 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack
X4-2

Environmental Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata

Component Storage Expansion Storage Expansion Storage Expansion
X4-2 Full Rack X4-2 Half Rack X4-2 Quarter Rack
Weight 824.2 kg (1817 lbs) 513.0 kg (1131 lbs) 346.5 kg (764 lbs)
Acoustic levels 82 db(A) 79 db(A) 76 db(A)
Power • High performance • High performance • High performance
drives drives drives
Maximum: 10.2 Maximum: 5.7 kVA Maximum: 2.9 kVA
kVA Typical: 4.1 kVA Typical: 2.0 kVA
Typical: 7.1 kVA (varies based on (varies based on
(varies based on application load) application load)
application load) • High capacity • High capacity
• High capacity drives drives
drives Maximum: 5.2 kVA Maximum: 2.7 kVA
Maximum: 9.1 kVA Typical: 3.7 kVA Typical: 2.0 kVA
Typical: 6.3 kVA (varies based on (varies based on
(varies based on application load) application load)
application load)

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Table 1-12 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage

Expansion Rack X4-2

Environmental Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata

Component Storage Expansion Storage Expansion Storage Expansion
X4-2 Full Rack X4-2 Half Rack X4-2 Quarter Rack
Cooling • High performance • High performance • High performance
drives drives drives
Maximum: 34,100 Maximum: 19,100 Maximum: 9,500
BTU/hour (36,000 BTU/hour (20,150 BTU/hour (10,000
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour)
Typical: 23,900 Typical: 13,650 Typical: 6,700 BTU/
BTU/hour (25,200 BTU/hour (14,400 hour (7,000 kJ/
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) hour)
• High capacity • High capacity • High capacity
drives drives drives
Maximum: 30,400 Maximum: 17,400 Maximum: 8,900
BTU/hour (32,100 BTU/hour (18,400 BTU/hour (9,400
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour)
Typical: 21,200 Typical: 12,300 Typical: 6,500 BTU/
BTU/hour (22,400 BTU/hour (13,000 hour (6,900 kJ/
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) hour)
Air flow front-to-back • High performance • High performance • High performance
(subject to actual data drives drives drives
center environment) Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
Approximately Approximately 900 Approximately 440
1,600 CFM CFM CFM
Typical: Typical: Typical:
Approximately Approximately 650 Approximately 310
1,100 CFM CFM CFM
• High capacity • High capacity • High capacity
drives drives drives
Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
Approximately Approximately 810 Approximately 410
1,410 CFM CFM CFM
Typical: Typical: Typical:
Approximately 980 Approximately 570 Approximately 300
CFM CFM CFM
IP Addresses 42 for Ethernet network, 24 for Ethernet network, 13 for Ethernet network,
assuming single cluster assuming single cluster assuming single cluster
36 for InfiniBand 18 for InfiniBand 8 for InfiniBand network
network network
Network drops Minimum of 1 network Minimum of 1 network Minimum of 1 network
drop drop drop
External connectivity 12 InfiniBand ports 12 InfiniBand ports 12 InfiniBand ports

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1.2.14 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage

Expansion Rack X3-2
The environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X3-2 depend
on the size of the system. Table 1-13 shows the general environmental requirements for each
type of Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X3-2.

Table 1-13 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack
X3-2

Environmental Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata

Component Storage Expansion Storage Expansion Storage Expansion
X3-2 Full Rack X3-2 Half Rack X3-2 Quarter Rack
Weight 827.4 kg (1824 lbs) 516.2 kg (1138 lbs) 349.7 kg (771 lbs)
Acoustic levels 82 db(A) 79 db(A) 76 db(A)
Power • High performance • High performance • High performance
drives drives drives
Maximum: 10.2 Maximum: 5.7 kVA Maximum: 2.9 kVA
kVA Typical: 4.1 kVA Typical: 2.0 kVA
Typical: 7.1 kVA (varies based on (varies based on
(varies based on application load) application load)
application load) • High capacity • High capacity
• High capacity drives drives
drives Maximum: 5.1 kVA Maximum: 2.6 kVA
Maximum: 8.9 kVA Typical: 3.6 kVA Typical: 1.9 kVA
Typical: 6.2 kVA (varies based on (varies based on
(varies based on application load) application load)
application load)
Cooling • High performance • High performance • High performance
drives drives drives
Maximum: 34,100 Maximum: 19,100 Maximum: 9,500
BTU/hour (36,000 BTU/hour (20,150 BTU/hour (10,000
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour)
Typical: 23,900 Typical: 13,650 Typical: 6,700 BTU/
BTU/hour (25,200 BTU/hour (14,400 hour (7,000 kJ/
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) hour)
• High capacity • High capacity • High capacity
drives drives drives
Maximum: 29,700 Maximum: 17,100 Maximum: 8,500
BTU/hour (31,300 BTU/hour (18,000 BTU/hour (9,000
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour)
Typical: 20,800 Typical: 11,950 Typical: 6,150 BTU/
BTU/hour (21,950 BTU/hour (12,600 hour (6,500 kJ/
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) hour)

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Table 1-13 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage

Expansion Rack X3-2

Environmental Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata

Component Storage Expansion Storage Expansion Storage Expansion
X3-2 Full Rack X3-2 Half Rack X3-2 Quarter Rack
Air flow front-to-back • High performance • High performance • High performance
(subject to actual data drives drives drives
center environment) Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
Approximately Approximately 900 Approximately 440
1,600 CFM CFM CFM
Typical: Typical: Typical:
Approximately Approximately 650 Approximately 310
1,100 CFM CFM CFM
• High capacity • High capacity • High capacity
drives drives drives
Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
Approximately Approximately 790 Approximately 400
1,375 CFM CFM CFM
Typical: Typical: Typical:
Approximately 960 Approximately 550 Approximately 285
CFM CFM CFM
IP Addresses 42 for Ethernet network, 24 for Ethernet network, 13 for Ethernet network,
assuming single cluster assuming single cluster assuming single cluster
18 for InfiniBand 9 for InfiniBand network 4 for InfiniBand network
network
Network drops Minimum of 1 network Minimum of 1 network Minimum of 1 network
drop drop drop
External connectivity 12 InfiniBand ports 12 InfiniBand ports 12 InfiniBand ports

1.2.15 General Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata

Storage Expansion Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire
X4270 M2 Servers
The environmental requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers depend on the size of the
system. Table 1-14 shows the general environmental requirements for each type of
Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire
X4270 M2 Servers.

Table 1-14 Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion

Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers

Environmental Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata

Component Storage Expansion Storage Expansion Storage Expansion
Full Rack Half Rack Quarter Rack
Weight 917.6 kg (2023 lbs) 578.3 kg (1275 lbs) 396.8 kg (875 lbs)
Acoustic levels 83 db(A) 82 db(A) 81 db(A)

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Table 1-14 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for Oracle Exadata Storage

Expansion Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers

Environmental Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata Oracle Exadata

Component Storage Expansion Storage Expansion Storage Expansion
Full Rack Half Rack Quarter Rack
Power Maximum: 12.6 kW Maximum: 6.9 kW (7.1 Maximum: 3.4 kW (3.5
(12.9 kVA) kVA) kVA)
Typical: 8.8 kW (9.0 Typical: 4.8 kW (5.0 Typical: 2.4 kW
kVA) (varies based on kVA) (varies based on (2.5kVA) (varies
application load) application load) based on application
load)
Cooling Maximum: 43,000 Maximum: 23,600 Maximum: 11,600
BTU/hour (45,400 kJ/ BTU/hour (24,900 kJ/ BTU/hour (12,250 kJ/
hour) hour) hour)
Typical: 30,100 BTU/ Typical: 16,500 BTU/ Typical: 8,100 BTU/
hour (31,800 kJ/hour) hour (17,400 kJ/hour) hour (8,600 kJ/hour)
Air flow front-to-back Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
(subject to actual data Approximately 1,980 Approximately 1,090 Approximately 530
center environment) CFM CFM CFM
Typical: Approximately Typical: Approximately Typical: Approximately
1,390 CFM 760 CFM 375 CFM
IP Addresses 43 for Ethernet 25 for Ethernet 14 for Ethernet
network, assuming network, assuming network, assuming
single cluster single cluster single cluster
18 for InfiniBand 9 for InfiniBand 4 for InfiniBand
network network network
Network drops Minimum of 2 network Minimum of 2 network Minimum of 2 network
drops drops drops
External connectivity 12 InfiniBand ports 12 InfiniBand ports 12 InfiniBand ports

1.2.16 General Environmental Requirements for Single Servers

The environmental requirements for single servers are shown in the following tables.

Table 1-15 Environmental Requirements for X9M-2 Single Servers

Environmenta Database Exadata Exadata Exadata Exadata

l Component Server X9M-2 Storage Storage Storage Storage
Server X9M-2 Server X9M-2 Server X9M-2 Server X9M-2
- High Eighth Rack - - Extreme XT Server
Capacity High Capacity Flash
Weight 20.7 kg (45.6 34.8 kg (76.7 30.6 kg (67.5 27.5 kg (60.6 30.2 kg (66.7
lbs) lbs) lbs) lbs) lbs)
Acoustic levels 79 db 80 dB 80 dB 80 dB 80 dB

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Table 1-15 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for X9M-2 Single Servers

Environmenta Database Exadata Exadata Exadata Exadata

l Component Server X9M-2 Storage Storage Storage Storage
Server X9M-2 Server X9M-2 Server X9M-2 Server X9M-2
- High Eighth Rack - - Extreme XT Server
Capacity High Capacity Flash
Power Maximum: 0.9 Maximum: 0.9 Maximum: 0.6 Maximum: 0.9 Maximum: 0.5
kW (0.9 kVA) kW (0.9 kVA) kW (0.6 kVA) kW (0.9 kVA) kW (0.5 kVA)
Typical: 0.7 kW Typical: 0.5 kW Typical: 0.4 kW Typical: 0.6 kW Typical: 0.4 kW
(0.7 kVA) (0.6 kVA) (0.4 kVA) (0.6 kVA) (0.4 kVA)
(varies based (varies based (varies based (varies based (varies based
on application on application on application on application on application
load) load) load) load) load)
Cooling At max usage: At max usage: At max usage: At max usage: At max usage:
3,153 BTU/ 2,883 BTU/ 2,134 BTU/ 2,907 BTU/ 1,720 BTU/
hour (3,326 kJ/ hour (3,042 kJ/ hour (2,251 kJ/ hour (3,067 kJ/ hour (1,814 kJ/
hour) hour) hour) hour) hour)
At typical At typical At typical At typical At typical
usage: 2,207 usage: 2,018 usage: 1,494 usage: 2,035 usage: 1,204
BTU/hour BTU/hour BTU/hour BTU/hour BTU/hour
(2,328 kJ/hour (2,129 kJ/hour) (1,576 kJ/hour) (2,147 kJ/hour) (1,270 kJ/hour)
Air flow front- At max usage: At max usage: At max usage: At max usage: At max usage:
to-back Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately
(subject to 146 CFM 133 CFM 99 CFM 135 CFM 80 CFM
actual data At typical At typical At typical At typical At typical
center usage: usage: usage: usage: usage:
environment) Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately
102 CFM 93 CFM 69 CFM 94 CFM 56 CFM

Table 1-16 Environmental Requirements for X8M-2 Single Servers

Environment Database Exadata Exadata Exadata Exadata

al Server Storage Storage Storage Storage
Component X8M-2 Server Server Server Server
X8M-2 - High X8M-2 Eighth X8M-2 - X8M-2 XT
Capacity Rack - High Extreme Server
Capacity Flash
Weight 20.7 kg (45.6 34.8 kg (76.7 30.6 kg (67.5 27.5 kg (60.6 30.2 kg (66.7
lbs) lbs) lbs) lbs) lbs)
Acoustic 77 db 82 dB 82 dB 82 dB 82 dB
levels
Power Maximum: 0.7 Maximum: 0.8 Maximum: 0.6 Maximum: 0.8 Maximum: 0.5
kW (0.7 kVA) kW (0.8 kVA) kW (0.6 kVA) kW (0.8 kVA) kW (0.5 kVA)
Typical: 0.5 Typical: 0.5 Typical: 0.4 Typical: 0.6 Typical: 0.3
kW (0.5 kVA) kW (0.6 kVA) kW (0.4 kVA) kW (0.6 kVA) kW (0.3 kVA)
(varies based (varies based (varies based (varies based (varies based
on application on application on application on application on application
load) load) load) load) load)

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Table 1-16 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for X8M-2 Single Servers

Environment Database Exadata Exadata Exadata Exadata

al Server Storage Storage Storage Storage
Component X8M-2 Server Server Server Server
X8M-2 - High X8M-2 Eighth X8M-2 - X8M-2 XT
Capacity Rack - High Extreme Server
Capacity Flash
Cooling At max usage: At max usage: At max usage: At max usage: At max usage:
2,409 BTU/ 2,631 BTU/ 1,947 BTU/ 2,730 BTU/ 1570 BTU/
hour (2,541 hour (2,775 hour (2,054 hour (2,880 hour (1,656
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour)
At typical At typical At typical At typical At typical
usage: 1,686 usage: 1,842 usage: 1,363 usage: 1,911 usage: 1,099
BTU/hour BTU/hour BTU/hour BTU/hour BTU/hour
(1,779 kJ/hour (1,943 kJ/ (1,438 kJ/ (2,016 kJ/ (1,159 kJ/
hour) hour) hour) hour)
Air flow front- At max usage: At max usage: At max usage: At max usage: At max usage:
to-back Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately
(subject to 112 CFM 122 CFM 90 CFM 126 CFM 73 CFM
actual data At typical At typical At typical At typical At typical
center usage: usage: usage: usage: usage:
environment) Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately
78 CFM 85 CFM 63 CFM 88 CFM 51 CFM

Table 1-17 Environmental Requirements for X8-2 Single Servers

Environmenta Database Exadata Exadata Exadata Exadata

l Component Server X8-2 Storage Storage Storage Storage
Server X8-2 - Server X8-2 Server X8-2 - Server X8-2
High Capacity Eighth Rack - Extreme Flash XT Server
High Capacity
Weight 20.7 kg (45.6 34.8 kg (76.7 30.6 kg (67.5 27.5 kg (60.6 30.2 kg (66.7
lbs) lbs) lbs) lbs) lbs)
Acoustic levels 77 db 82 dB 82 dB 82 dB 82 dB
Power Maximum: 0.7 Maximum: 0.7 Maximum: 0.5 Maximum: 0.7 Maximum: 0.5
kW (0.7 kVA) kW (0.7 kVA) kW (0.5 kVA) kW (0.7 kVA) kW (0.5 kVA)
Typical: 0.5 kW Typical: 0.5 kW Typical: 0.4 kW Typical: 0.5 kW Typical: 0.3 kW
(0.5 kVA) (0.5 kVA) (0.4 kVA) (0.5 kVA) (0.3 kVA)
(varies based (varies based (varies based (varies based (varies based
on application on application on application on application on application
load) load) load) load) load)
Cooling At max usage: At max usage: At max usage: At max usage: At max usage:
2,409 BTU/ 2,317 BTU/ 1,714 BTU/ 2,283 BTU/ 1570 BTU/hour
hour (2,541 kJ/ hour (2,444 kJ/ hour (1,809 kJ/ hour (2,408 kJ/ (1,656 kJ/hour)
hour) hour) hour) hour) At typical
At typical At typical At typical At typical usage: 1,099
usage: 1,686 usage: 1,622 usage: 1,200 usage: 1,598 BTU/hour
BTU/hour BTU/hour BTU/hour BTU/hour (1,159 kJ/hour)
(1,779 kJ/hour (1,711 kJ/hour) (1,266 kJ/hour) (1,686 kJ/hour)

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Table 1-17 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for X8-2 Single Servers

Environmenta Database Exadata Exadata Exadata Exadata

l Component Server X8-2 Storage Storage Storage Storage
Server X8-2 - Server X8-2 Server X8-2 - Server X8-2
High Capacity Eighth Rack - Extreme Flash XT Server
High Capacity
Air flow front- At max usage: At max usage: At max usage: At max usage: At max usage:
to-back Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately
(subject to 112 CFM 107 CFM 79 CFM 106 CFM 73 CFM
actual data At typical At typical At typical At typical At typical
center usage: usage: usage: usage: usage:
environment) Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately
78 CFM 75 CFM 56 CFM 74 CFM 51 CFM

Table 1-18 Environmental Requirements for X7-2 Single Servers

Environmental Exadata Exadata Exadata Database

Component Storage Server Storage Server Storage Server Server X7-2
X7-2 - Extreme X7-2 Eighth X7-2 - High
Flash Rack - High Capacity
Capacity
Weight 27.5 kg (61 lbs) 30.1 kg (66.3 lbs) 34.4 kg (76 lbs) 20.7 kg (46 lbs)
Acoustic levels 82 db(A) 79 db(A) 82 db(A) 77 db(A)
Power Maximum: 0.6 Maximum: 0.5 Maximum: 0.6 Maximum: 0.8
kW (0.6 kVA) kW (0.5 kVA) kW (0.6 kVA) kW (0.8 kVA)
Typical: 0.4 kW Typical: 0.3 kW Typical: 0.4 kW Typical: 0.5 kW
(0.5 kVA) (varies (0.3 kVA) (varies (0.4 kVA) (varies (0.6 kVA) (varies
based on based on based on based on
application load) application load) application load) application load)
Cooling Maximum: 2,167 Maximum: 1,588 Maximum: 2,146 Maximum: 2,631
BTU/hour (2,286 BTU/hour (1,676 BTU/hour (2,264 BTU/hour (2,775
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour)
Typical: 1,600 Typical: 1,112 Typical: 1,502 Typical: 1,842
BTU/hour (1,378 BTU/hour (1,173 BTU/hour (1,585 BTU/hour (1,943
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour
Air flow front-to- Maximum: Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
back (subject to Approximately Approximately 74 Approximately 99 Approximately
actual data 100 CFM CFM CFM 122 CFM
center Typical: Typical: Typical: Typical:
environment) Approximately 70 Approximately 51 Approximately 70 Approximately 85
CFM CFM CFM CFM

Table 1-19 Environmental Requirements for X6-2 Single Servers

Environmental Exadata Storage Exadata Storage Database Server

Component Server X6-2 - Server X6-2 - High X6-2
Extreme Flash Capacity
Weight 28.1 kg (62 lbs) 33.1 kg (73 lbs) 20.4 kg (45 lbs)
Acoustic levels 78 db(A) 78 db(A) 78 db(A)

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Table 1-19 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for X6-2 Single Servers

Environmental Exadata Storage Exadata Storage Database Server

Component Server X6-2 - Server X6-2 - High X6-2
Extreme Flash Capacity
Power Maximum: 0.6 kVA Maximum: 0.6 kVA Maximum: 0.665 kW
Typical: 0.4 kVA Typical: 0.4 kVA (0.678 kVA)
(varies based on (varies based on Typical: 0.466 kW
application load) application load) (0.475 kVA) (varies
based on application
load)
Cooling Maximum: 1,866 BTU/ Maximum: 2,006 BTU/ Maximum: 2,269 BTU/
hour (1,969 kJ/hour) hour (2,117 kJ/hour) hour (2,394 kJ/hour)
Typical: 1,307 BTU/ Typical: 1,404 BTU/ Typical: 1,588 BTU/
hour (1,378 kJ/hour) hour (1,482 kJ/hour) hour (1,676 kJ/hour
Air flow front-to-back Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
(subject to actual data Approximately 86 Approximately 93 Approximately 105
center environment) CFM CFM CFM
Typical: Approximately Typical: Approximately Typical: Approximately
60 CFM 65 CFM 74 CFM

Table 1-20 Environmental Requirements for X5-2 Single Servers

Environmental Exadata Storage Exadata Storage Database Server X5-2

Component Server X5-2 - Extreme Server X5-2 - High
Flash Capacity
Weight 28.1 kg (62 lbs) 33.1 kg (73 lbs) 20.4 kg (45 lbs)
Acoustic levels 78 db(A) 78 db(A) 78 db(A)
Power Maximum: 0.6 kVA Maximum: 0.6 kVA Maximum: 0.7 kVA
Typical: 0.4 kVA (varies Typical: 0.4 kVA (varies Typical: 0.5 kVA (varies
based on application based on application based on application
load) load) load)
Cooling Maximum: 2,037 BTU/ Maximum: 2,000 BTU/ Maximum: 2,481 BTU/
hour (2,149 kJ/hour) hour (2,109 kJ/hour) hour (2,617 kJ/hour)
Typical: 1,426 BTU/hour Typical: 1,400 BTU/hour Typical: 1,736 BTU/hour
(1,504 kJ/hour) (1,477 kJ/hour) (1,832 kJ/hour
Air flow front-to-back Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
(subject to actual data Approximately 94 CFM Approximately 93 CFM Approximately 115 CFM
center environment) Typical: Approximately Typical: Approximately Typical: Approximately
66 CFM 65 CFM 80 CFM

Table 1-21 Environmental Requirements for 8-Socket Servers, Model X4-8 and Later

Environmental Database Server Database Server Database Server Database Server

Component X8M-8 and X9M-8 X7-8 and X8-8 X5-8 and X6-8 X4-8
Weight 90.2 kg (198.8 lbs) 90.2 kg (198.8 lbs) 93.4 kg (206 lbs) 93.4 kg (206 lbs)
Acoustic levels 87 dB 87 dB 81 db(A) 81 db(A)

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Table 1-21 (Cont.) Environmental Requirements for 8-Socket Servers, Model X4-8 and
Later

Environmental Database Server Database Server Database Server Database Server

Component X8M-8 and X9M-8 X7-8 and X8-8 X5-8 and X6-8 X4-8
Power Maximum: 3.6 kVA Maximum: 3.6 kVA Maximum: 3.5 kVA Maximum: 3.7 kVA
Typical: 2.5 kVA Typical: 2.5 kVA Typical: 2.4 kVA Typical: 2.6 kVA
(varies based on (varies based on (varies based on (varies based on
application load) application load) application load) application load)
Cooling Maximum: 11,953 Maximum: 11,942 Maximum: 11,601 Maximum: 12,284
BTU/hour (12,610 BTU/hour (12,599 BTU/hour (12,239 BTU/hour (12,959
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour)
Typical: 8,367 Typical: 8,360 Typical: 8,121 Typical: 8,599
BTU/hour (8,827 BTU/hour (8,820 BTU/hour (8,568 BTU/hour (9,072
kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour) kJ/hour)
Air flow front-to- Maximum: Maximum: Maximum: Maximum:
back (subject to Approximately 553 Approximately 553 Approximately 537 Approximately 569
actual data center CFM CFM CFM CFM
environment) Typical: Typical: Typical: Typical:
Approximately 387 Approximately 387 Approximately 376 Approximately 398
CFM CFM CFM CFM

1.3 Space Requirements

For all Exadata Database Machine X7, X8, X8M, X9M, and later models, use Oracle
Exadata Configuration Assistant (OECA) to determine the size of each rack.
In addition to the rack height, 914 mm (36 inches) of space is required above the rack
height for maintenance access, as described in Table 1-23.
The space surrounding the cabinet must not restrict the movement of cool air between
the air conditioner and the front of the systems within the cabinet, or the movement of
hot air coming out of the rear of the cabinet.
• Space Requirements for Racks up to Exadata Database Machine X6
All racks up to Exadata Database Machine X6-2 and X6-8 use the same hardware
rack, and have the same space requirements.
Related Topics
• Oracle Exadata Configuration Assistant (OECA) Downloads

1.3.1 Space Requirements for Racks up to Exadata Database

Machine X6
All racks up to Exadata Database Machine X6-2 and X6-8 use the same hardware
rack, and have the same space requirements.
The space requirements are as follows:
• Height: 1998 mm (78.66 inches)
• Width: 600 mm with side panels (23.62 inches)

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• Depth: 1200 mm (47.24 inches)

The minimum ceiling height for the cabinet is 2912 mm (114.65 inches), measured from the
true floor or raised floor, whichever is higher. This includes an additional 914 mm (36 inches)
of space required above the rack height for maintenance access, as described in Table 1-23.
The space surrounding the cabinet must not restrict the movement of cool air between the air
conditioner and the front of the systems within the cabinet, or the movement of hot air coming
out of the rear of the cabinet.

1.4 Receiving, Unpacking, and Access Route Requirements

Before your Oracle Exadata Rack arrives, ensure that the receiving area is large enough for
the package.
Use the following package dimensions for Oracle Exadata Rack:
• Shipping height: 2159 mm (85 inches)
• Shipping width: 1219 mm (48 inches)
• Shipping depth: 1575 mm (62 inches)
If your loading dock meets the height and ramp requirements for a standard freight carrier
truck, then you can use a pallet jack to unload the rack. If the loading dock does not meet the
requirements, then you must provide a standard forklift or other means to unload the rack.
You can also request that the rack be shipped in a truck with a lift gate.
When Oracle Exadata Rack arrives, leave the rack in its shipping packaging until it arrives at
its installation site. Use a conditioned space to remove the packaging material to reduce
particles before entering the data center. The entire access route to the installation site
should be free of raised-pattern flooring that can cause vibration.
Allow enough space for unpacking it from its shipping cartons. Ensure that there is enough
clearance and clear pathways for moving Oracle Exadata Rack from the unpacking location
to the installation location.

Caution:
Prior to moving the rack, always make sure that all four leveling and stabilizing feet
are raised and out of the way.

Table 1-22 Access Route Requirements

Access Route Item With Shipping Pallet Without Shipping Pallet

Minimum door height 2184 mm (86 inches) 2040 mm (80.32 inches)
Minimum door width 1270 (50 inches) 640 mm (25.19 inches)
Minimum elevator depth 1625.6 mm (64 inches) 1240 mm (48.82 inches)
Maximum incline 6 degrees 6 degrees
Minimum elevator, pallet jack, 1134 kg (2500 lbs) 1134 kg (2500 lbs)
and floor loading capacity

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• Rack Weights for Exadata Database Machine

Review the weight of your Oracle Exadata Rack to ensure that it can be delivered
and located safely.
• Rack Weights for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack

1.4.1 Rack Weights for Exadata Database Machine

Review the weight of your Oracle Exadata Rack to ensure that it can be delivered and
located safely.
For all Exadata Database Machine X6, X7, X8, X8M, X9M, and later models, use
Oracle Exadata Configuration Assistant (OECA) to determine the net rack weight. In
addition to the net rack weight, allow approximately 180 kg (400 lbs) for packaging
materials.
For earlier models, use the following table to determine the rack weight:

Type of Rack Shipping Weight Net Weight

Exadata Database Machine 984.8 kg (2171 lbs) 901.3 kg (1987 lbs)
X5-2 Full Rack
Exadata Database Machine 639.6 kg (1410 lbs) 587.4 kg (1295 lbs)
X5-2 Half Rack
Exadata Database Machine 453.1 kg (999 lbs) 418.2 kg (922 lbs)
X5-2 Quarter Rack
Exadata Database Machine 453.1 kg (999 lbs) 418.2 kg (922 lbs)
X5-2 Eighth Rack
Exadata Database Machine Extreme Flash drives: 894.7 Extreme Flash drives: 828.5
X5-8 Full Rack kg (1972.5 lbs) kg (1826.5 lbs)
High capacity drives: 964.6 kg High capacity drives: 898.3 kg
(2126.5 lbs) (1980.5 lbs)
Exadata Database Machine Extreme Flash drives: 592.4 Extreme Flash drives: 526.2
X5-8 Half Rack kg (1306.1 lbs) kg (1160.1 lbs)
High capacity drives: 607.4 kg High capacity drives: 541.2 kg
(1339.1 lbs) (1193.1 lbs)
Exadata Database Machine 936 kg (2064 lbs) 852.8 kg (1880 lbs)
X4-2 Full Rack
Exadata Database Machine 577 kg (1273 lbs) 525.3 kg (1158 lbs)
X4-2 Half Rack
Exadata Database Machine 401 kg (883 lbs) 365.6 kg (806 lbs)
X4-2 Quarter Rack
Exadata Database Machine 401 kg (883 lbs) 365.6 kg (806 lbs)
X4-2 Eighth Rack
Exadata Database Machine High performance drives: 951 High performance drives: 867
X4-8 Full Rack kg (2097 lbs) kg (1912 lbs)
High capacity drives: 1019 kg High capacity drives: 936 kg
(2247 lbs) (2063 lbs)
Exadata Database Machine 954.8 kg (2105 lbs) 871.4 kg (1921 lbs)
X3-2 Full Rack
Exadata Database Machine 596.0 kg (1314 lbs) 543.9 kg (1199 lbs)
X3-2 Half Rack

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Type of Rack Shipping Weight Net Weight

Exadata Database Machine 403.7 kg (890 lbs) 368.8 kg (813 lbs)
X3-2 Quarter Rack
Exadata Database Machine 403.7 kg (890 lbs) 368.8 kg (813 lbs)
X3-2 Eighth Rack
Exadata Database Machine 994.7 kg (2193 lbs) 911.3 kg (2009 lbs)
X3-8 Full Racks with Exadata
Storage Server X4-2L Servers
Exadata Database Machine 1013.3 kg (2234 lbs) 929.9 kg (2050 lbs)
X3-8 Full Racks
Exadata Database Machine 1050.1 kg (2315 lbs) 966.61 kg (2131 lbs)
X2-2 Full Rack
Exadata Database Machine 684.1 kg (1508 lbs) 602.8 kg (1329 lbs)
X2-2 Half Rack
Exadata Database Machine 487.6 kg (1075 lbs) 409.1 kg (902 lbs)
X2-2 Quarter Rack
Exadata Database Machine 1026.9 kg (2264 lbs) 943.8 kg (2080 lbs)
X2-8 Full Rack with Sun Fire
X4800 Oracle Database
Servers
Exadata Database Machine 1036.0 kg (2284 lbs) 980.7 kg (2162 lbs)
X2-8 Full Rack with Sun
Server X2-8 Oracle Database
Servers

Related Topics
• Oracle Exadata Configuration Assistant (OECA) Downloads

1.4.2 Rack Weights for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack

For all Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X6-2, X7-2, X8-2, X8M-2, and later models,
use Oracle Exadata Configuration Assistant (OECA) to determine the net rack weight. In
addition to the net rack weight, allow approximately 180 kg (400 lbs) for packaging materials.
For earlier models, use the following table to determine the rack weight:

Type of Rack Shipping Weight Net Weight

Oracle Exadata Storage 994.7 kg (2193 lbs) 915.8 kg (2019 lbs)
Expansion Rack X5-2 Full Rack
Oracle Exadata Storage 640.9 kg (1413 lbs) 591.5 kg (1304 lbs)
Expansion Rack X5-2 Half Rack
Oracle Exadata Storage 444.5 kg (980 lbs) 411 kg (906.1 lbs)
Expansion Rack X5-2 Quarter
Rack
Oracle Exadata Storage 903.1 kg (1991 lbs) 824.2 kg (1817.1 lbs)
Expansion Rack X4-2 Full Rack
Oracle Exadata Storage 562.4 kg (1239.9 lbs) 513.0 kg (1131 lbs)
Expansion Rack X4-2 Half Rack

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Type of Rack Shipping Weight Net Weight

Oracle Exadata Storage 380.1 kg (838 lbs) 346.5 kg (764 lbs)
Expansion Rack X4-2 Quarter
Rack
Oracle Exadata Storage 906.3 kg (1998 lbs) 827.4 kg (1824.1 lbs)
Expansion Rack X3-2 Full Rack
Oracle Exadata Storage 565.6 kg (1247 lbs) 516.2 kg (1138 lbs)
Expansion Rack X3-2 Half Rack
Oracle Exadata Storage 383.3 kg (845 lbs) 349.7 kg (771 lbs)
Expansion Rack X3-2 Quarter
Rack
Oracle Exadata Storage 1001.1 kg (2207 lbs) 917.6 kg (2023 lbs)
Expansion Rack Full Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with
Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers
Oracle Exadata Storage 659.6 kg (1454.2 lbs) 578.3 kg (1275 lbs)
Expansion Rack Half Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with
Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers
Oracle Exadata Storage 475.3 kg (1047.9 lbs) 396.8 kg (874.8 lbs)
Expansion Rack Quarter Rack
with Exadata Storage Server
with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers

Related Topics
• Oracle Exadata Configuration Assistant (OECA) Downloads

1.5 Maintenance Access Requirements

The maintenance area must be large enough for Oracle Exadata Rack, and have the
required access space.
The required space to remove the side panels is 675.64 mm (26.6 inches). Side panel
access is not required for normal maintenance.
Front access space requirement is typically the length of the longest chassis
supported in the rack, plus the distance the rails need to travel out to install and
remove equipment from the front.
Rear access space requirement is the space needed for a person working behind the
Oracle Exadata Rack.
Top access space requirement is for a person standing on a ladder to be able service
components installed in the top of the rack.

Table 1-23 Maintenance Access Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack (All
Models)

Location Maintenance Access Requirement

Rear maintenance 914 mm (36 inches)
Front maintenance 1232 (48.5 inches)

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Table 1-23 (Cont.) Maintenance Access Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack
(All Models)

Location Maintenance Access Requirement

Top maintenance 914 mm (36 inches)

Note:

• In raised floor data centers, an adjacent tile at the rear of the rack must be able
to be opened to access any cabling going under the floor.
• Oracle Exadata Racks can be placed side-by-side when interconnecting the
racks.

1.6 Flooring Requirements

Oracle Exadata Rack may be installed on raised floor or solid floor environments.
The site floor or the raised flooring must be able to support the total weight of Oracle Exadata
Rack.

Table 1-24 Floor Load Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack

Description Requirement
Maximum allowable weight of installed rack 952.5 kg (2100 lbs)
equipment
Maximum allowable weight of installed power 52.16 kg (115 lbs)
distribution units
Maximum dynamic load (maximum allowable 1004.66 kg (2215 lbs)
weight of installed equipment including PDUs)

Note:
For raised floors, a floor tile with a cutout at the rear of the Exadata rack is needed
for routing power and network cables into the rack from under the raised floor. The
cutout is located between the two rear leveling feet. See Figure 5-3 and Figure 5-5.

1.7 Electrical Power Requirements

The Oracle Exadata Rack can operate effectively over a wide range of voltages and
frequencies. However, each rack must have a reliable power source.
Damage may occur if the ranges are exceeded. Electrical disturbances such as the following
may damage Oracle Exadata Rack:

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• Fluctuations caused by brownouts

• Wide and rapid variations in input voltage levels or in input power frequency
• Electrical storms
• Faults in the distribution system, such as defective wiring
To protect Oracle Exadata Rack from such disturbances, you should have a dedicated
power distribution system, power-conditioning equipment, as well as lightning arresters
or power cables to protect from electrical storms.
• PDU Power Requirements
Each rack has two pre-installed power distribution units (PDUs). The PDUs accept
different power sources. You must specify the type of PDU that is correct for your
Oracle Exadata Rack and data center.
• Facility Power Requirements
To prevent catastrophic failures, design the input power sources to ensure
adequate power is provided to the PDUs.
• Circuit Breaker Requirements
If computer equipment is subjected to repeated power interruptions and
fluctuations, then it is susceptible to a higher rate of component failure.
• Electrical Grounding Guidelines
The cabinets for Oracle Exadata Rack are shipped with grounding-type power
cords.

1.7.1 PDU Power Requirements

Each rack has two pre-installed power distribution units (PDUs). The PDUs accept
different power sources. You must specify the type of PDU that is correct for your
Oracle Exadata Rack and data center.
The following are the PDUs that Oracle Exadata Database Machine currently supports
or has supported in the past:
• Low-voltage 15 kVA Single Phase PDUs for North America, South America, Japan
and Taiwan
• Low-voltage 15 kVA Three Phase PDUs for North America, South America, Japan
and Taiwan
• High-voltage 15 kVA Single Phase PDUs for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
(EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
• High-voltage 15 kVA Three Phase for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA),
and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
• Low-voltage 22 kVA Single Phase PDUs for North America, South America, Japan
and Taiwan
• High-voltage 22 kVA Single Phase PDUs for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
(EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
• Low-voltage 24 kVA Three Phase PDUs for North America, South America, Japan
and Taiwan
• High-voltage 24 kVA Three Phase PDUs for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
(EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan

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1.7.1.1 Low-voltage 15 kVA Single Phase PDUs for North America, South America,
Japan and Taiwan
Table 1-25 Specifications for Low-voltage 15 kVA Single Phase PDUs for North
America, South America, Japan and Taiwan

Specification Required values

Voltage 200-240 VAC
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Current 24 A maximum per input
Power rating 15 kVA
Output current 72 A (3 x 24 A)
Outlets 42 x C13; 6 x C19
Outlet groups 6
Group protection (UL489 2-pole circuit breaker) 20A

Materials Required
The following are needed to connect an Oracle Exadata rack to a low-voltage three-phase
power source:
• 6 power cords for two PDUs, each rated for 30 amperes at 200-240 VAC
• 6 receptacles for 2 PDUs, each must be 15kVA, with three 30A/250V 2-pole/3-wire
NEMA L6-30P plugs

Figure 1-1 Low-voltage Single Phase Power Connector for North America, South
America, Japan and Taiwan

1.7.1.2 Low-voltage 15 kVA Three Phase PDUs for North America, South America,
Japan and Taiwan
Table 1-26 Specifications for Low-voltage 15 kVA Three Phase PDUs for North
America, South America, Japan and Taiwan

Specification Required values, per PDU

Voltage 190-220 VAC
Frequency 50/60 Hz

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Table 1-26 (Cont.) Specifications for Low-voltage 15 kVA Three Phase PDUs for North
America, South America, Japan and Taiwan

Specification Required values, per PDU

Current 40 A maximum per phase
Power rating 14.4 kVA
Output current 69.3 A (3 x 23.1A)
Outlets 42 x C13; 6 x C19
Outlet groups 6
Group protection (UL489 2-pole circuit breaker) 20A
Data center receptacle IEC309-3P4W-IP67 60A 250VAC 3ph (Hubbell
equivalent is HBL460R9W)

Materials Required
The following are needed to connect an Oracle Exadata system to a low-voltage three-
phase power source:
• 2 power cords for two PDUs, 60 amperes at 190-220 VAC three-phase
• 2 receptacles to connect the PDUs to 2 IEC 60309 60A 4-pin 250VAC 3ph IP67
data center receptacles

Figure 1-2 Low-voltage Three Phase Power Connector for North America,
South America, Japan and Taiwan

1.7.1.3 High-voltage 15 kVA Single Phase PDUs for Europe, the Middle East
and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
Table 1-27 Specifications for High-voltage 15 kVA Single Phase PDUs for
Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for
Japan and Taiwan

Specification Required values, per PDU

Voltage 220-240 VAC
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Current 24 A maximum per input
Power rating 15 kVA
Output current 72 A (3 x 24 A)

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Table 1-27 (Cont.) Specifications for High-voltage 15 kVA Single Phase PDUs
for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except
for Japan and Taiwan

Specification Required values, per PDU

Outlets 42 x C13; 6 x C19
Outlet groups 6
Group protection (UL489 2-pole circuit 20A
breaker)
Data center receptacle 15kVA, IEC309-2P3W-IP44 32A 250VAC
(Hubbell equivalent is HBL332R6W

Note:
The high-voltage 15kVA single phase PDU is no longer available. The high-voltage
22kVA is a compatible replacement with the same receptacle and breaker
requirements

Figure 1-3 High-voltage Single Phase Power Connector

1.7.1.4 High-voltage 15 kVA Three Phase for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
(EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
Table 1-28 Specifications for High-voltage 15 kVA Three Phase for Europe, the Middle
East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan

Specification Required values, per PDU

Voltage 220/380-240/415 VAC 3-phase
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Current 25 A maximum per phase
Power rating 14.4 kVA
Output current 62.7 A (3 x 20.9 A)
Outlets 42 x C13; 6 x C19
Outlet groups 6
Group protection (UL489 1-pole circuit breaker) 20A

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Table 1-28 (Cont.) Specifications for High-voltage 15 kVA Three Phase for Europe, the
Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan

Specification Required values, per PDU

Data center receptacle 15kVA, three phase, 5-pin, IEC 60309 32A, 5-pin
230/400V, three phase IP44

Materials Required
The following are needed to connect an Oracle Exadata system to a high-voltage
three-phase power source:
• 2 power cords for two PDUs, 25 amperes at 220/380-240/415 VAC three-phase
• 2 receptacles to connect the PDUs to 2 IEC 60309 32A 5-pin 230/400VAC 3ph
IP44 data center receptacles

Figure 1-4 High-voltage Three Phase Power Connector

1.7.1.5 Low-voltage 22 kVA Single Phase PDUs for North America, South
America, Japan and Taiwan
Table 1-29 Specifications for Low-voltage 22 kVA Single Phase PDUs for North
America, South America, Japan and Taiwan

Specifications Required values, per PDU

Voltage 200-240 VAC
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Current 36.8 A maximum per input / 110.4 A Maximum
per PDU
Power rating 22 kVA
Output current 110.4A (3x 36.8)
Outlets 42 x C13; 6 x C19
Outlet groups 6
Group protection (UL489 2-pole circuit 20A
breaker)
Data center receptacle Hubbell CS8269 or CS8264

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Materials Required
The following are needed to connect an Oracle Exadata system to a low-voltage single-phase
power source:
• 3 power cords for two PDUs
• 6 receptacles to connect the PDUs
The following image shows the low-voltage, 22 kVA single phase PDU power connector for
North America, South America, Japan and Taiwan. This power connector is different from the
power connector for the low-voltage 15 kVA single phase PDU.

Figure 1-5 Low-voltage 22 kVA Single Phase Power Connector

1.7.1.6 High-voltage 22 kVA Single Phase PDUs for Europe, the Middle East and
Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
Table 1-30 Specifications for High-voltage 22 kVA Single Phase PDUs for Europe, the
Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan

Specifications Required values, per PDU

Voltage 220-240 VAC
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Current 32 A maximum per input
Power rating 22 kVA
Output current 96 A (3 x 32 A)
Outlets 42 x C13; 6 x C19
Outlet groups 6
Group protection (UL489 1-pole circuit breaker) 20A
Data center receptacle IEC309-2P3W-IP44 32A 250VAC (Hubbell
equivalent is HBL332R6W)

Materials Required

Note:
The high-voltage 15kVA single phase PDU is no longer available. The high-voltage
22kVA is a compatible replacement with the same receptacle and breaker
requirements

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The following are needed to connect an Oracle Exadata system to a high-voltage one-
phase power source:
• 6 power cords for two PDUs, each rated for 25 amperes at 220/380-240/415 VAC
1-phase voltage
• 6 receptacles to connect the PDUs

Figure 1-6 High-voltage Single Phase Power Connector

1.7.1.7 Low-voltage 24 kVA Three Phase PDUs for North America, South
America, Japan and Taiwan
Table 1-31 Specifications for Low-voltage 24 kVA Three Phase PDUs for North
America, South America, Japan and Taiwan

Specifications Required values, per PDU

Voltage 200-208 VAC 3-phase
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Current 34.6 A maximum per phase
Power rating 25 kVA
Output current 120 A (6 x 20 A)
Outlets 42 x C13; 6 x C19
Outlet groups 6
Group protection (UL489 2-pole circuit 20A
breaker)
Data center receptacle IEC309-3P4W-IP67 60A 250VAC 3ph (Hubbell
equivalent is HBL460R9W)

Materials Required
The following are needed to connect an Oracle Exadata system to a low-voltage three-
phase power source:
• 4 power cords for two PDUs
• 4 receptacles to connect the PDUs

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1.7.1.8 High-voltage 24 kVA Three Phase PDUs for Europe, the Middle East and
Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
Table 1-32 Specifications for High-voltage 24 kVA Three Phase PDUs for Europe, the
Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan

Specifications Required values, per PDU

Voltage 220/380-240/415 VAC 3-phase
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Current 18.1 A maximum per phase
Power rating 25 kVA
Output current 108.6A (6 x 18.1 A)
Outlets 42 x C13; 6 x C19
Outlet groups 6
Group protection (UL489 1-pole circuit breaker) 20A
Data center receptacle IEC309-4P5W-IP44 32A 400VAC 3ph (Hubbell
equivalent is HBL532R6W)

Materials Required
The following are needed to connect an Oracle Exadata system to a high-voltage three-
phase power source:
• 4 power cords for two PDUs
• 4 receptacles to connect the PDUs

1.7.2 Facility Power Requirements

To prevent catastrophic failures, design the input power sources to ensure adequate power is
provided to the PDUs.
Use dedicated AC breaker panels for all power circuits that supply power to the PDU. When
planning for power distribution requirements, balance the power load between available AC
supply branch circuits. In the United States of America and Canada, ensure that the overall
system AC input current load does not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit AC current
rating.

Note:
Electrical work and installations must comply with applicable local, state, or national
electrical codes. Contact your facilities manager or qualified electrician to determine
what type of power is supplied to the building.

PDU power cords are 4 meters (13.12 feet) long, and 1 to 1.5 meters (3.3 to 4.9 feet) of the
cord is routed within the rack cabinet. The installation site AC power receptacle must be
within 2 meters (6.6 feet) of the rack.

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1.7.3 Circuit Breaker Requirements

If computer equipment is subjected to repeated power interruptions and fluctuations,
then it is susceptible to a higher rate of component failure.
You are responsible for supplying the circuit breakers. One circuit breaker is required
for each power cord. In addition to circuit breakers, provide a stable power source,
such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to reduce the possibility of component
failures.
Use dedicated AC breaker panels for all power circuits that supply power to the server.
Servers require electrical circuits be grounded to the Earth.

Note:
Electrical work and installations must comply with applicable local, state, or
national electrical codes.

1.7.4 Electrical Grounding Guidelines

The cabinets for Oracle Exadata Rack are shipped with grounding-type power cords.
• Always connect the cords to grounded power outlets.
• Check the grounding type, because different grounding methods are used
depending on your location.
• Refer to documentation such as IEC documents for the correct grounding method.
• Ensure that the facility administrator or qualified electrical engineer verifies the
grounding method for the building, and performs the grounding work.

1.8 Temperature and Humidity Requirements

Excessive internal temperatures may result in full or partial shut down of Exadata
Database Machine.
Airflow through Oracle Exadata Rack is from front to back. Refer to General
Environmental Requirements for information on cooling and airflow.

Note:
Studies have shown that temperature increases of 10 degrees Celsius (15
degrees Fahrenheit) above 20 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit)
reduce long-term electronics reliability by 50 percent.

The following table lists the temperature, humidity and altitude requirements for
operating and non-operating machines.

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Table 1-33 Temperature, Humidity and Altitude Requirements

Condition Operating Non-operating Optimum

Requirement Requirement
Temperature 5 to 32 degrees Celsius -40 to 70 degrees For optimal rack cooling,
(41 to 89.6 degrees Celsius (-40 to 158 data center
Fahrenheit) degrees Fahrenheit). temperatures from 21 to
23 degrees Celsius (70
to 74 degrees
Fahrenheit)
Relative humidity 10 to 90 percent relative Up to 93 percent For optimal data center
humidity, non- relative humidity. rack cooling, 45 to 50
condensing percent, non-
condensing
Altitude 3048 meters (10000 12000 meters (40000 Ambient temperature is
feet) maximum feet). reduced by 1 degree
Celsius per 300 m
above 900 m altitude
above sea level

Set conditions to the optimal temperature and humidity ranges to minimize the chance of
downtime due to component failure. Operating Oracle Exadata Rack for extended periods at
or near the operating range limits, or installing it in an environment where it remains at or
near non-operating range limits could significantly increase hardware component failure.
The ambient temperature range of 21 to 23 degrees Celsius (70 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit) is
optimal for server reliability and operator comfort. Most computer equipment can operate in a
wide temperature range, but near 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit) is desirable
because it is easier to maintain safe humidity levels. Operating in this temperature range
provides a safety buffer in the event that the air conditioning system goes down for a period
of time.
The ambient relative humidity range of 45 to 50 percent is suitable for safe data processing
operations. Most computer equipment can operate in a wide range (20 to 80 percent), but the
range of 45 to 50 percent is recommended for the following reasons:
• Optimal range helps protect computer systems from corrosion problems associated with
high humidity levels.
• Optimal range provides the greatest operating time buffer in the event of air conditioner
control failure.
• This range helps avoid failures or temporary malfunctions caused by intermittent
interference from static discharges that may occur when relative humidity is too low.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is easily generated, and hard to dissipate in areas of low
relative humidity, such as below 35 percent. ESD becomes critical when humidity drops
below 30 percent. It is not difficult to maintain humidity in a data center because of the high-
efficiency vapor barrier and low rate of air changes normally present.

1.9 Ventilation and Cooling Requirements

Always provide adequate space in front and behind the rack to allow for proper ventilation.
Do not obstruct the front or rear of the rack with equipment or objects that might prevent air
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in through the front of the rack and let out warm air out the rear of the rack. There is no
air flow requirement for the left and right sides due to front-to-back cooling.
If the rack is not completely filled with components, then cover the empty sections with
filler panels. Gaps between components can adversely affect air flow and cooling
within the rack.
Relative humidity is the percentage of the total water vapor that can exist in the air
without condensing, and is inversely proportional to air temperature. Humidity goes
down when the temperature rises, and goes up when the temperature drops. For
example, air with a relative humidity of 45 percent at a temperature of 24 degrees
Celsius (75 degrees Fahrenheit) has a relative humidity of 65 percent at a temperature
of 18 degrees Celsius (64 degrees Fahrenheit). As the temperature drops, the relative
humidity rises to more than 65 percent, and water droplets are formed.
Air conditioning facilities usually do not precisely monitor or control temperature and
humidity throughout an entire computer room. Generally, monitoring is done at
individual points corresponding to multiple exhaust vents in the main unit, and other
units in the room. Special consideration should be paid to humidity when using
underfloor ventilation. When underfloor ventilation is used, monitoring is done at each
point close to an exhaust vent. Distribution of the temperature and humidity across the
entire room is uneven.
Oracle Exadata Racks have been designed to function while mounted in a natural
convection air flow. The following requirements must be followed to meet the
environmental specification:
• Ensure there is adequate air flow through the server.
• Ensure the server has front-to-back cooling. The air inlet is at the front of the
server, and the air is let out the rear.
• Allow a minimum clearance of 1219.2 mm (48 inches) at the front of the server,
and 914 mm (36 inches) at the rear of the server for ventilation.
Use perforated tiles, approximately 400 CFM/tile, in front of the rack for cold air intake.
The tiles can be arranged in any order in front of the rack, as long as cold air from the
tiles can flow into the rack. Inadequate cold air flow could result in a higher inlet
temperature in the servers due to exhaust air recirculation. The following table
describes the recommended number of floor tiles:

Type of Oracle Exadata Database Machine Recommended Number of Floor Tiles

or Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack
Oracle Exadata full rack systems 4
Oracle Exadata half rack systems 3
Oracle Exadata quarter and eighth rack 1
systems

Figure 1-7 shows a typical installation of the floor tiles for Oracle Exadata Database
Machine Full Rack in a typical data center.

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Figure 1-7 Typical Data Center Configuration for Perforated Floor Tiles

1.10 Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for

Oracle Exadata Rack
This section describes the requirements to connect Oracle Exadata Database Machine or
Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack to your existing network infrastructure.
• Network Connection Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack
• DNS Configuration for Oracle Exadata Rack
• IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack

1.10.1 Network Connection Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack

Prior to installation, network cables must be run from your existing network infrastructure to
the installation site. The requirements to connect Exadata Database Machine to your existing
network infrastructure are as follows:

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Network Connection Requirements

Administration Network • Mandatory: 1 uplink for the Management
Network Switch.
• Recommended: 2 uplinks for remote
monitoring of the power distribution units
(PDUs).
• Optional: 1 uplink for ILOM on each
database server or storage server if using
a separate ILOM network.
• For X2 models only: 1 uplink for the KVM
switch.
Client Network • For bonded network configurations: 2
uplinks for each database server.
• For non-bonded network configurations: 1
uplink for each database server.
Note: Non-bonded network configurations
are not supported on Exadata Database
Machine X7 and later systems.
Additional Network(s) • For bonded network configurations: 2
uplinks for each database server and
additional network.
• For non-bonded network configurations: 1
uplink for each database server and
additional network.
Note: Non-bonded network configurations
are not supported on Exadata Database
Machine X7 and later systems.
RDMA Network Fabric (Private Network) No uplinks are required. The RDMA Network
Fabric is completely self-contained within
Exadata Database Machine.

The same requirements apply to Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack. However,
since Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack contains no database servers, there
are no corresponding database server uplink requirements.
Related Topics
• Understanding the Network Requirements for Exadata Database Machine
Review the network requirements for Exadata Database Machine before installing
or configuring the hardware.

1.10.2 DNS Configuration for Oracle Exadata Rack

Prior to receiving your Oracle Exadata Rack, you must use Oracle Exadata
Deployment Assistant (OEDA) to generate files that drive the configuration of the
system. The system configuration files contain network host names and IP addresses
for the management network, client network, and additional public networks, which
should be registered in Domain Name System (DNS) prior to initial configuration. In
particular, all public addresses, single client access name (SCAN) addresses, and VIP
addresses should be registered in DNS prior to installation.
The assistant-generated file defines the SCAN as a single name with three IP
addresses on the client access network. The three SCAN addresses provide service

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access for clients to Oracle Exadata Database Machine. Configure DNS for round robin
resolution for the SCAN name to these three SCAN addresses.
All addresses registered in DNS must be configured for both forward resolution and reverse
resolution. Reverse resolution must be forward confirmed (forward-confirmed reverse DNS)
such that both the forward and reverse DNS entries match each other.

Note:
During configuration using OEDA, Grid Naming Service (GNS) is not configured on
Oracle Exadata Database Machine.

See Also:

• "Using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant"

• Oracle Grid Infrastructure Installation and Upgrade Guide for Linux for
additional information about SCAN addresses
• Your DNS vendor documentation for additional information about configuring
round robin name resolution

1.10.3 IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack

Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack require a
dedicated allocation of host names and IP addresses. The number of required IP addresses
primarily depends on the size of the system and whether it is configured to use virtual
machines (VMs).
The detailed network configuration, including host names and IP addresses, is generated
from information supplied to Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA).
You should configure the IP addresses in your existing networks after you run OEDA. All IP
addresses in the configuration file must be unassigned at the time of initial configuration. In
addition, all IP addresses must be statically-assigned IP addresses, not dynamically-assigned
(DHCP) addresses.
All RDMA Network Fabric IP addresses must be in the same subnet, with a minimum subnet
mask of 255.255.240.0 (or /20). The subnet mask chosen should be wide enough to
accommodate possible future expansion of the Exadata Database Machine and the internal
network.
You can use the information in the following sections to calculate the IP address requirement
for Exadata Database Machine. However, ensure that you use the configuration information
generated in OEDA as your authoritative guide.

Rack-Level IP Address Requirements

The following table outlines the rack-level IP address requirements for Oracle Exadata
Database Machine. These addresses are required regardless of the configuration options

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that are selected for the system. For Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack, no
further IP addresses are required beyond these rack-level IP addresses.

Network IP Address Requirements

Administration Network • 1 IP address for the administration
network interface on each database
server or storage server.
• 1 IP address for the ILOM network
interface on each database server or
storage server.
Note: By default, the database server and
storage server ILOM interfaces reside in
the administration network. However,
starting with Oracle Exadata System
Software release 19.1.0, the ILOM
interfaces can reside in a separate
management network. Either way, the
number of required IP addresses remains
the same.
• 1 IP address for the management
interface on each RDMA Network Fabric
switch.
• 1 IP address for the management
interface on the Management Network
Switch switch.
• 1 IP address for the management
interface in each power distribution unit
(PDU).
• For X2 models only: 1 IP address for the
KVM switch.
RDMA Network Fabric (Private Network) 2 IP addresses for each database server or
storage server.
Note: Older configurations (typically X3 and
prior) may be configured with Linux Ethernet
bonding, which uses 1 IP address for each
database server or storage server.

Bare-Metal IP Address Requirements

When Oracle Exadata Database Machine is configured without VMs (otherwise known
as a bare-metal configuration), one additional set of cluster-level IP addresses is
required in addition to the rack-level addresses outlined in the previous table. Use the
following table to determine the additional IP addresses required for a bare-metal
configuration.

Network IP Address Requirements

Client Network • 1 IP address for the client network
interface on each database server.
• 1 IP address for the virtual (VIP) network
interface on each database server.
• 3 IP addresses for SCAN network
services.
Additional Network(s) 1 IP address for each additional network
interface on each database server.

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VM Cluster IP Address Requirements

When Oracle Exadata Database Machine is configured with virtual machines (VMs), each VM
cluster requires a separate set of IP addresses, which are in addition to the system-level
addresses outlined previously. Use the following table to determine the additional IP
addresses required for each VM cluster.

Network IP Address Requirements

Administration Network 1 IP address for the administration network
interface on each database server VM.
Client Network • 1 IP address for the client network interface
on each database server VM.
• 1 IP address for the virtual (VIP) network
interface on each database server VM.
• 3 IP addresses for SCAN network services.
Additional Network(s) 1 IP address for each additional network interface
on each database server VM.
RDMA Network Fabric (Private Network) 2 IP addresses for each database server VM.

Related Topics
• Single Client Access Name (SCAN)
• Using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant

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Exadata Database Machine
Review the network requirements for Exadata Database Machine before installing or
configuring the hardware.

Note:
For ease of reading, the name "Oracle Exadata Rack" is used when information
refers to both Exadata Database Machine and Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion
Rack.

• Overview of Network Requirements

In addition to the database and storage servers, Exadata Database Machine includes
equipment to connect the system to your network. The network connections allow clients
to connect to the database servers and also enables remote system administration.
• Network Channel Bonding Support
• Network Partitioning on Exadata Database Machine
• Configuring a Separate Network for ILOM
When configuring or re-imaging an Oracle Exadata Rack, you can use Oracle Exadata
Deployment Assistant (OEDA) to configure a separate network for Integrated Lights Out
Manager (ILOM).
• Default IP Addresses
Starting with Oracle Exadata System Software release 12.1.2.1.0, the default
administration network IP addresses are assigned dynamically by the elastic
configuration procedure during the first start of the system.
• Default Port Assignments

2.1 Overview of Network Requirements

In addition to the database and storage servers, Exadata Database Machine includes
equipment to connect the system to your network. The network connections allow clients to
connect to the database servers and also enables remote system administration.
Use the information in this section in conjunction with Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant
(OEDA) to configure your Exadata Database Machine environment.
To deploy Exadata Database Machine ensure that you meet the minimum network
requirements. Exadata Database Machine requires a minimum of three networks, and there
are interfaces available for additional networks. Each network must be on a separate and
distinct subnet. The network descriptions are as follows:
• Administration Network: Also known as the management network, this required
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administrative work on all components of Exadata Database Machine. By default,

the administration network connects the database servers, storage servers, server
Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) interfaces, and RDMA Network Fabric
switches to the Management Network Switch in the rack. One uplink is required
from the Management Network Switch to your management network.
Each database server and storage server has two network interfaces for
administration. One interface provides management access to the operating
system through a dedicated Ethernet port. The other network interface is
dedicated to ILOM. By default, Exadata Database Machine is delivered with both
interfaces connected to the Management Network Switch. Cabling or configuration
changes to these interfaces is not permitted, except that starting with Oracle
Exadata System Software release 19.1.0, the ILOM interfaces can be connected
to a dedicated ILOM network, which is separate from the administration network.
The administration network interfaces on the database servers should not be used
for client or application network traffic.

Notes:

– Separate uplinks to your management network are also

recommended for remote monitoring of each power distribution unit
(PDU). This configuration enables you to easily differentiate between
system outages caused by PDU failure as opposed to failure of the
Management Network Switch.
– A properly secured configuration requires full isolation of the
administration network from all other networks.

• Client Network: This required network connects the database servers to your
existing client network and is used for client access to the database servers.
Applications access databases through this network using Single Client Access
Name (SCAN) and Oracle RAC Virtual IP (VIP) addresses. Database servers
support channel bonding to provide higher bandwidth or availability for client
connections to the database. Non-bonded network configurations are not
supported on Exadata Database Machine X7 and later systems.
• Private Network: Also known as the RDMA Network Fabric, or the interconnect,
this network connects the database servers and storage servers. Oracle Database
uses this network for Oracle RAC cluster interconnect traffic and for accessing
data on the Oracle Exadata Storage Servers. The private network is automatically
configured during installation. It is non-routable, fully contained in Exadata
Database Machine, and does not connect to your existing networks.
Starting with Exadata Database Machine X8M, the private network uses RDMA
over Converged Ethernet (RoCE).
Previously, the private network was built using InfiniBand technology. RoCE
Network Fabric uses different switches and cables from those used by InfiniBand
Network Fabric.
• Additional Networks: Database servers can optionally connect to additional
networks using the available open ports not used by the administration network
and the client network.
By using the OEDA Web user interface, you can create up to two additional
networks. In OEDA, the first additional network is known as the Backup Network,

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and the second additional network is known as the Other Network. You can create more
additional networks by using the OEDA command-line interface (OEDACLI).
Like the client network, the additional networks support channel bonding to maximize
bandwidth and availability. Non-bonded network configurations are not supported on
Exadata Database Machine X7 and later systems.
The following diagram displays how the various Exadata Database Machine components
connect to the different networks.

Additional Network(s)
Client Network
Administration Network

Ethernet Switch PDU PDU

Additional Client Admin ILOM Admin ILOM

Network Network
(BONDETHn) (BONDETH0)

Exadata Database Server Exadata Storage Server

RDMA Network
Fabric Switch

RDMA Network
Fabric Switch

Related Topics
• Using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant
• Hardware Components of Oracle Exadata Database Machine

2.2 Network Channel Bonding Support

A pair of database server network ports can be bonded to provide higher network availability
or bandwidth for the client network and additional networks.
Non-bonded network configurations are not supported on Exadata Database Machine X7 and
later systems.
In a bonded network configuration:
• Use Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA) to specify the physical network
interfaces that you want to bond for the client network and the additional networks, if
configured. OEDA generates bonded network interfaces that amalgamate two physical
network interfaces.

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• Manual changes to the OEDA-generated bonding configuration are allowed but

are discouraged. Oracle will not support questions or issues associated with non-
standard bonding configurations. In any event, bonding configurations having
fewer than two networking interfaces are not permitted.
• The bonded client network interface name is bondeth0. The bonded interface
name for the first additional network, also known in OEDA as the Backup Network,
is bondeth1. The bonded interface name for the second additional network, also
known in OEDA as the Other Network, is bondeth2, and so on.
• The XML configuration file generated by OEDA includes detailed information that
maps the bonded network interfaces to the underlying Ethernet ports.
• During the initial configuration using OEDA, the Linux bonding module is
configured to use active-backup mode (mode=active-backup) by default. If Link
Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) is enabled, then mode=802.3ad. Additional
configuration of other bonding parameters is allowed but is outside the scope of
installation services and must be performed by customer network engineers.
Reconfiguration to enable a different bonding policy is permitted but is
discouraged.
For further details, refer to the "Linux Ethernet Bonding Driver HOWTO" at https://
www.kernel.org/doc/Documentation/networking/bonding.txt.
• You must provide network infrastructure (switches) capable of supporting the
chosen bonding mode. For example, if LACP is enabled (mode=802.3ad), then you
must supply and configure the network switches accordingly.
Requirements for specific bonding policies are documented in the "Linux Ethernet
Bonding Driver HOWTO" at https://www.kernel.org/doc/Documentation/networking/
bonding.txt

2.3 Network Partitioning on Exadata Database Machine

Exadata Database Machine supports network partitioning using a variety of
mechanisms.
• VLAN Support on Customer-Facing Networks
Exadata Database Machine can use VLANs to implement network partitioning in
conjunction with the client, backup, administration, and ILOM networks.
• Access VLAN Support with RoCE Network Fabric
Exadata Database Machine can use Access VLAN settings to implement server-
level isolation across the RoCE Network Fabric.
• Using Exadata Secure RDMA Fabric Isolation
Starting with Oracle Exadata System Software release 20.1.0, you can configure
the RoCE Network Fabric to enable Exadata Secure RDMA Fabric Isolation.
• Using InfiniBand Partitioning for Network Isolation with InfiniBand Network Fabric
An InfiniBand partition defines a group of InfiniBand nodes or members that are
allowed to communicate with one another.

2.3.1 VLAN Support on Customer-Facing Networks

Exadata Database Machine can use VLANs to implement network partitioning in
conjunction with the client, backup, administration, and ILOM networks.

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By default, the network switches are minimally configured, without VLAN tagging. If VLAN
tagging is to be used, then it can be configured by the customer during the initial deployment.
Customers can also configure VLAN tagging after the initial deployment. This applies to both
physical and virtual machine (VM) deployments.

Notes:

• Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA) supports VLAN tagging for both
physical and VM deployments.
• Network VLAN tagging is supported for Oracle Real Application Clusters
(Oracle RAC) on the public network.
• Client and backup VLAN networks must be bonded. The administration network
is never bonded.
• If the backup network is on a tagged VLAN network, the client network must
also be on a separate tagged VLAN network.
• The backup and client networks can share the same network cables.
• VLAN tagging on the client and backup networks is supported with IPv4 and
IPv6 on all hardware models. For IPv6 support on Oracle Database version
12.1.0.2, and later, patch 22289350 is also required.
• VM deployments do not support IPv6 VLANs.
• VLAN tagging on the administration network is only supported with IPv4
addresses on X3-2 and above for two-socket servers, and X4-8 and above for
eight-socket servers.
• If the client network uses VLAN tagging and your system uses more than 10
Oracle Clusterware virtual IP (VIP) addresses, then you must use 3-digit VLAN
IDs. Do not use 4-digit VLAN IDs because the VLAN name can exceed the
operating system interface name limit, which is the 15 characters.

Related Topics
• Implementing InfiniBand Partitioning across Oracle VM Oracle RAC Clusters on Oracle
Exadata
• Enabling 802.1Q VLAN Tagging in Exadata Database Machine over client networks (My
Oracle Support Doc ID 1423676.1)
• Implementing Tagged VLAN Interfaces in Oracle VM Environments on Exadata (My
Oracle Support Doc ID 2018550.1)

2.3.2 Access VLAN Support with RoCE Network Fabric

Exadata Database Machine can use Access VLAN settings to implement server-level
isolation across the RoCE Network Fabric.
By default, Exadata Database Machine uses Access VLAN ID 3888 for all RoCE Network
Fabric private network traffic, on the server re0 and re1 interfaces. This setting enables all
database servers and storage servers to communicate freely with each other, and is suitable
for many system configurations. However, you can change the Access VLAN ID to a non-
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You can use this capability to create isolated groups of servers in an Exadata
Database Machine X8M system. For example, in a Half Rack X8M-2 system you might
want to create two isolated server groups:
• Database servers 1 and 2, and storage servers 1, 2, and 3 using VLAN ID 3888
• Database servers 3 and 4, and storage servers 4, 5, 6, and 7 using VLAN ID 3889

VLAN ID 3888 VLAN ID 3889

DB Server 1 DB Server 2 DB Server 3 DB Server 4

Switch

Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage

Server 1 Server 2 Server 3 Server 4 Server 5 Server 6 Server 7

With this configuration:

• Database servers 1 and 2 can only access storage servers 1, 2, and 3. But, they
cannot access storage servers 4, 5, 6 or 7.
• Database servers 3 and 4 can only access storage servers 4, 5, 6 and 7. But, they
cannot access storage servers 1, 2, and 3.
• Oracle Linux KVM guests on database servers 1 and 2 can communicate with
each other, but cannot communicate with guests on database servers 3 and 4.
• Oracle Linux KVM guests on database servers 3 and 4 can communicate with
each other, but cannot communicate with guests on database servers 1 and 2.
Related Topics
• Using Access VLANs with RoCE Network Fabric

2.3.3 Using Exadata Secure RDMA Fabric Isolation

Starting with Oracle Exadata System Software release 20.1.0, you can configure the
RoCE Network Fabric to enable Exadata Secure RDMA Fabric Isolation.
Exadata Secure RDMA Fabric Isolation enables strict network isolation for Oracle Real
Application Clusters (Oracle RAC) clusters on Exadata Database Machine systems
that use RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE).
Secure Fabric provides critical infrastructure for secure consolidation of multiple
tenants on Exadata Database Machine, where each tenant resides in a dedicated
virtual machine (VM) cluster. Using this feature ensures that:

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• Database servers in separate clusters cannot communicate with each other. They are
completely isolated from each other on the network.
• Database servers in multiple clusters can share all of the storage server resources.
However, even though the different clusters share the same storage network, no cross-
cluster network traffic is possible.
Exadata Secure RDMA Fabric Isolation uses RoCE VLANs to ensure that a VM cluster
cannot see network packets from another VM cluster. Secure Fabric uses a double VLAN
tagging system, where one tag identifies the network partition and the other tag specifies the
membership level of the server in the partition. Within each network partition, a partition
member with full membership can communicate with all other partition members, including
other full and limited members. Partition members with limited membership cannot
communicate with other limited membership partition members. However, a partition member
with limited membership can communicate with other full membership partition members.
With Secure Fabric, each database cluster uses a dedicated network partition and VLAN ID
for cluster networking between the database servers, which supports Oracle RAC inter-node
messaging. In this partition, all of the database servers are full members. They can
communicate freely within the partition but cannot communicate with database servers in
other partitions.
Another partition, with a separate VLAN ID, supports the storage network partition. The
storage servers are full members in the storage network partition, and every database server
VM is also a limited member. By using the storage network partition:
• Each database server can communicate with all of the storage servers.
• Each storage server can communicate with all of the database servers that they support.
• Storage servers can communicate directly with each other to perform cell-to-cell
operations.

Figure 2-1 Secure Fabric Network Partitions

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To support the cluster network partition and the storage network partition, each
database server VM is plumbed with 4 virtual interfaces:
• clre0 and clre1 support the cluster network partition.
• stre0 and stre1 support the storage network partition.
Corresponding stre0 and stre1 interfaces are also plumbed on each storage
server.
On each server, the RoCE network interface card acts like a switch on the hypervisor,
which performs VLAN tag enforcement. Since this is done at the KVM host level,
cluster isolation cannot be bypassed by any software exploits or misconfiguration on
the database server VMs.
In this release, you can only enable Secure Fabric as part of the initial system
deployment using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA). You cannot enable
Secure Fabric on an existing system without wiping the system and re-deploying it
using OEDA. When enabled, Secure Fabric applies to all servers and clusters that
share the same RoCE Network Fabric.
To use Secure Fabric you must:
1. Configure the RoCE Network Fabric switch hardware to enable Secure Fabric.
After you complete the switch configuration, the leaf switch ports become trunk
ports, which can carry network traffic with multiple VLAN IDs.
The switch configuration must occur before initial system deployment using OEDA.
See Configuring the RoCE Network Fabric Switch Switches to Enable Exadata
Secure RDMA Fabric Isolation.
2. As part of initial system deployment using OEDA, select the option to enable
Secure Fabric and specify VLAN IDs for all of the network partitions. This option is
one of the advanced options located in the Cluster Networks page of the OEDA
Web user interface. See Using the Browser-based Version of Oracle Exadata
Deployment Assistant.

2.3.4 Using InfiniBand Partitioning for Network Isolation with InfiniBand

Network Fabric
An InfiniBand partition defines a group of InfiniBand nodes or members that are
allowed to communicate with one another.
InfiniBand partitioning enables network separation between different clusters on
systems with InfiniBand Network Fabric.
InfiniBand partitions are created and managed by the master subnet manager. Each
partition is identified by a unique partition key, and partition members use the key for
communication within the partition. Members within a partition can only communicate
among themselves.
With Exadata Database Machine, each database cluster uses a dedicated network
partition for cluster networking between the database servers. All of the database
servers can communicate freely within the partition, other but cannot communicate
with database servers in other partitions. Another partition enables communication
between each database cluster and the storage servers. By using this partition,
database servers can communicate with all of the storage servers, storage servers

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can communicate with all of the database servers that they support, and storage servers can
communicate directly with each other to perform cell-to-cell operations.
You can use InfiniBand partitioning on physical or virtual machine (VM) deployments.
For details see Configuring InfiniBand Partitioning.

2.4 Configuring a Separate Network for ILOM

When configuring or re-imaging an Oracle Exadata Rack, you can use Oracle Exadata
Deployment Assistant (OEDA) to configure a separate network for Integrated Lights Out
Manager (ILOM).
Before Oracle Exadata System Software release 19.1.0, the Exadata servers and ILOM
interfaces must have network access to each other for certain features, such as alert
notification. Starting with Oracle Exadata System Software release 19.1.0, this network
dependency is removed while maintaining all of the previously supported features. Now, you
can configure ILOM interfaces on a completely separate network.
1. Use the OEDA Web Configurator to configure the settings for your Oracle Exadata Rack.
2. On the Rack Networks page, check the box Separate ILOM Network to configure a
separate network for ILOM.

A new section appears on the page, with the heading of ILOM. In this area you specify
the information required to configure the ILOM network.
3. Provide the required values for the ILOM network:
• Gateway
• Start IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Domain Name
4. Optional: If you do not want to use the default names and values for the ILOM network,
click the Modify Masks button and customize the network settings.

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2.5 Default IP Addresses

Starting with Oracle Exadata System Software release 12.1.2.1.0, the default
administration network IP addresses are assigned dynamically by the elastic
configuration procedure during the first start of the system.
The default administration network IP addresses are in the 172.16.2.1 to 172.16.7.254
range. In earlier releases, Exadata Database Machine had default IP addresses set at
the factory, and the range of IP addresses was 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.203.

Note:
Prior to connecting Exadata Database Machine to the network, ensure these
IP addresses do not conflict with other addresses on the network. Use the
checkip.sh script generated by Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant
(OEDA) to check for conflicts. You run the checkip.sh script on the network
after the DNS entries for the Exadata Database Machine have been created,
but before the Exadata Database Machine is configured or connected to the
network. Oracle recommends running the script to avoid configuration
delays, even if a check was performed as part of planning process before the
machine was delivered. See Verifying the Network Configuration Prior to
Configuring the Rack.
If you run OEDA on a Microsoft Windows system, then the generated script
is checkip.bat.

2.6 Default Port Assignments

The following table lists the ports used by services on Exadata Database Machine.
When network communication requires access through a firewall, review the list and
open the necessary ports.

Table 2-1 Default Port Assignments

Source Target Protocol Port Network Application

Any Database SSH over 22 Administration SSH
servers, TCP
Exadata
Storage
Servers,
network
switches, and
ILOM
interfaces
Any KVM SSH over 22 Administration SSH for serial
TCP sessions to
MPUIQ-SRL
module

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Table 2-1 (Cont.) Default Port Assignments

Source Target Protocol Port Network Application

Exadata SMTP e-mail SMTP 25 Administration SMTP
Storage server (Simple Mail
Servers Transfer
Protocol)
Any ILOMs for HTTP 80 Administration Web (user
database configurable)
servers,
Exadata
Storage
Servers, and
network
switches
Any PDU HTTP 80 Administration Browser
interface
Any KVM HTTP 80 Administration Avocent video
viewer
download for
Java applet
Any rpcbind TCP 111 Administration rpcbind
Database NTP servers NTP over 123 Client Outgoing
management UDP Network Time
Protocol
(NTP)
Database NTP servers NTP over 123 Administration Outgoing NTP
servers, UDP
Exadata
Storage
Servers,
network
switches, and
ILOM
interfaces
Any ILOMs for SNMP over 161 Administration SNMP
database UDP (Simple
servers, Network
Exadata Management
Storage Protocol)
Servers, and (user
network configurable)
switches
Any PDU SNMP over 161 Administration SNMP (user
UDP configurable)
Any KVM SNMP over 161 Administration SNMP (user
UDP configurable)

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Table 2-1 (Cont.) Default Port Assignments

Source Target Protocol Port Network Application

Exadata SNMP SNMP 162 Administration SNMP version
Storage subscriber 1 (SNMPv1)
Servers such as outgoing traps
Oracle (user-
Enterprise configurable)
Manager
Cloud Control
or an SNMP
manager
Database ASR Manager SNMP 162 Administration Telemetry
servers, messages
Exadata sent to ASR
Storage Manager
Servers,
network
switches, and
ILOM
interfaces
ILOMs for Any IPMI over 162 Administration Outgoing
database UDP Intelligent
servers, Platform
Exadata Management
Storage Interface
Servers, and (IPMI)
network Platform
switches Event Trap
(Excluding (PET)
X8M racks)
Exadata Management SNMPv3 162 Administration Exadata
Storage Server (MS) Storage
Server ILOMs Server ILOM
SNMP
notification
rules
PDU SNMP trap SNMP over 162 Administration Outgoing
receivers UDP SNMPv2 traps
KVM SNMP trap SNMP over 162 Administration Outgoing
receivers UDP SNMPv2 traps
ASR Manager ASR backend HTTPS 443 Administration Telemetry
messages
sent to ASR
backend
ASR Manager ASR backend HTTPS 8100 Administration DiagPack
16161 uploads

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Table 2-1 (Cont.) Default Port Assignments

Source Target Protocol Port Network Application

Any ILOMs for HTTPS 443 Administration Web (user
database configurable)
servers,
Exadata
Storage
Servers, and
network
switches
Any PDU HTTPS 443 Administration Browser
interface
Any KVM HTTPS 443 Administration Browser
interface for
MergePoint
Utility switch
and KVM
sessions
Exadata SMTPS client SMTPS 465 Administration Simple Mail
Storage Transfer
Servers Protocol,
Secure (if
configured)
Database Syslog server Syslog over 514 Administration Outgoing
servers, UDP Syslog
Exadata
Storage
Servers,
network
switches, and
ILOM
interfaces
PDU Syslog server Syslog over 514 Administration Outgoing
UDP Syslog
KVM Syslog server Syslog over 514 Administration Outgoing
UDP Syslog
Any ILOMs for IPMI over 623 Administration IPMI
database UDP
servers,
Exadata
Storage
Servers, and
network
switches
(Excluding
X8M racks)
Any plathwsvcd TCP 723 Administration
Any evnd TCP 791 Administration
Any partitiond TCP 867 Administration
Any Database TCP 1521 Client Database
servers listener

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Table 2-1 (Cont.) Default Port Assignments

Source Target Protocol Port Network Application

Any KVM TCP 2068 Administration KVM session
data for
keyboard and
mouse
transmission,
or for video
transmission
Any tgtd TCP 3260 Administration SCSI target
daemon
Any TCP 3872 Administration Java EM
agent
Exadata Fast node TCP 5053 Administration
Storage death
Servers detection
(FNDD) on
RDMA over
Converged
Ethernet
(RoCE)
systems
Any Cisco Smart TCP 4786 Administration Cisco Smart
Install Install
Any ILOMs for TCP 5120 Administration ILOM remote
database console: CD
servers, and
Exadata
Storage
Servers
Any ILOMs for TCP 5121 Administration ILOM remote
database console:
servers, and keyboard and
Exadata mouse
Storage
Servers
Any ILOMs for TCP 5123 Administration ILOM remote
database console:
servers, and diskette
Exadata
Storage
Servers
Any ILOMs for TCP 5555 Administration ILOM remote
database console:
servers, and encryption
Exadata
Storage
Servers

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Table 2-1 (Cont.) Default Port Assignments

Source Target Protocol Port Network Application

Any ILOMs for TCP 5556 Administration ILOM remote
database console:
servers, and authentication
Exadata
Storage
Servers
Any Oracle TCP 6200 Administration Oracle
Notification Notification
Service Service
ASR Manager ILOMs for HTTP 6481 Administration Service tag
database listener for
servers, and asset
Exadata activation
Storage
Servers
Any ILOMs for TCP 6481 Administration ILOM remote
database console:
servers, and Servicetag
Exadata daemon
Storage
Servers
Any ILOMs for TCP 7578 Administration ILOM remote
database console: video
servers, and
Exadata
Storage
Servers
Any ILOMs for TCP 7579 Administration ILOM remote
database console: serial
servers, and
Exadata
Storage
Servers
Any Database TCP 7777 Both Oracle
servers and Enterprise
Exadata Manager Grid
Storage Control HTTP
Servers console port
Any Database TCP 7799 Both Oracle
servers and Enterprise
Exadata Manager Grid
Storage Control
Servers HTTPS
console port

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Table 2-1 (Cont.) Default Port Assignments

Source Target Protocol Port Network Application

Any Oracle TCP 7878 Administration Management
WebLogic 8888 Server (MS)
Note: Applies
only to Oracle
Exadata
System
Software
before release
20.1.0.
Diagpack Database 8100
uploads servers and 16161
Exadata
Storage
Servers
Database Management SNMPv3 8162 Administration Database
Server ILOMs Server (MS) Server ILOM
SNMP
notification
rules
Any rpc.statd TCP 21408 Administration rpc.statd
40801
41460
47431
Any gpnpd.bin TCP 19193 (IPv6) Administration gpnpd.bin
25194

See Also:
Appendix E, "Managing Oracle Database Port Numbers", in the Oracle Real
Application Clusters Installation Guide for Linux and UNIX.

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Using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant
• Overview of Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant
Use Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA) to specify the system configuration
details and drive the system configuration processes.
• Getting Started with the OEDA Browser-based User Interface
The OEDA application server is available for Linux, OSX and Windows.
• Using the Browser-based Version of Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant
Related Topics
• OEDA Command Line Interface
When you run the oedacli program, it starts the OEDA command line interface.

3.1 Overview of Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant

Use Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA) to specify the system configuration
details and drive the system configuration processes.
OEDA provides a graphical user interface to gather your configuration details and create the
Oracle Exadata Rack configuration file. The configuration file drives the automated
installation and configuration processes for Oracle Exadata Rack.

Note:
For ease of reading, Oracle Exadata Rack is used when information refers to both
Exadata Database Machine and Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack.

You can also use the OEDA command-line interface (OEDACLI) to perform Oracle Exadata
Rack life-cycle management tasks.
You can download the latest version of OEDA from Exadata Database Machine and Exadata
Storage Server Supported Versions (Doc ID 888828.1). OEDA is also available on Oracle
Technology Network.
In addition to Oracle Exadata Rack, OEDA is also used for Oracle Zero Data Loss Recovery
Appliance and Oracle SuperCluster.
Oracle Exadata System Software release 19.1.0 introduced the Web-based interface for
OEDA, which replaces the previous Java-based user interface as the graphical user interface
for configuring Oracle Exadata Rack.
The following outlines how OEDA is used during the implementation of Oracle Exadata Rack:
• Before your engineered system arrives, do the following:
1. Work with your network and database administrators to evaluate the current network
settings, such as current IP address use and network configuration.
2. Define the settings for the rack, such as network configuration and backup method.

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3. Download the latest version of OEDA from Oracle Technology Network.

4. Unzip and run the configuration script on a supported platform, and select the
type of system to configure.
5. Go through every page in OEDA and supply values for all required fields. You
cannot advance to the next page if you do not supply all of the required
values. You must provide naming details and DNS, NTP, and networking
details.
6. At the end of the dialogue with OEDA, configuration files are generated on the
client. The files are also listed at the bottom of the
InstallationTemplate.html file that is generated by OEDA. Depending on
your engineered system and configuration, OEDA generates all or some of the
following files:
– databasemachine.xml
– CustomerName-rackname.xml
– CustomerName-rackname-preconf_GUID.csv
– CustomerName-rackname-InstallationTemplate.html
– CustomerName-rackname-platinum.csv
– CustomerName-rackname-checkip.sh
– CustomerName-rackname.zip
– pkey_GUID.csv and pkey_racknamehostname_GUID.csv — if you enabled
InfiniBand partitioning for your virtual environments
The CustomerName-hostname.zip file contains all the generated files.
7. Review the InstallationTemplate.html file to check the entire
configuration and verify all information was entered correctly.
• Shortly before your engineered system arrives, or is scheduled to be configured,
validate the network configuration, as directed by Oracle. See Verifying the
Network Configuration Prior to Configuring the Rack.
• After your engineered system arrives, the configuration files are copied to a
database server, and the validation and installation is completed. See Configuring
Oracle Exadata Database Machine Using OEDA.
• Considerations and Requirement for Using OEDA
Review this information before using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant
(OEDA).

3.1.1 Considerations and Requirement for Using OEDA

Review this information before using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA).
• Exadata Database Machine ships with the Oracle Linux operating system installed
on the servers.
• The rack prefix is used to generate host names for all components. For example, if
you specify dbm0 for the rack prefix:
– The database server host names are like dbm0db01
– The storage server host names are like dbm0cel01

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– The InfiniBand Network Fabric switch names are like dbm0sw-iba1

– The RoCE Network Fabric switch names are like dbm0sw-rocea1

Note:
The rack prefix can contain a maximum of 20 letters and numbers. Spaces and
symbols are not permitted; for example, exclamation (!), hyphen (-), and so on.

In you have multiple racks, then, each rack prefix should be a unique value that identifies
the rack. Oracle recommends using dbm01 for the first rack, dbm02 for the second, dbm03
for the third, and so on.
• The backup method and redundancy protection levels you use determine how to size the
Oracle Automatic Storage Management (Oracle ASM) disk groups that are created
during installation.
– If you configure internal backups, then the database backups are created on disk in
the Fast Recovery Area in the RECO disk group for the database. The Fast Recovery
Area also contains Archived Redo Logs and Flashback Log Files. The division of disk
space between the DATA disk group and the RECO disk group is 40% and 60%,
respectively.
– If you configure external backups, then database backups are created on disk or tape
media that is external to currently deployed Exadata Database Machine. The Fast
Recovery Area contains only objects such as Archived Redo Logs and Flashback
Log Files.
Because you do not need to reserve additional space in the RECO disk group for
backups, the division of disk space between the DATA disk group and the RECO disk
group is now 80% and 20%, respectively.
• Oracle recommends the use of high redundancy disk groups for mission critical
applications. Use the following guidelines to assist in sizing the disk groups based on the
redundancy levels for the disk groups:

Table 3-1 Protection Levels and Disk Group Contents

Oracle ASM Oracle ASM DATA Group RECO Group

Redundancy Level Redundancy Level Contents Contents
for DATA Disk Group for RECO Disk Group
High High Data files Archive logs
Temporary files Flashback log files
Online redo logs
Control file
High Normal Data files Archive logs
Online redo logs Temporary files
Control file. Flashback log files
Normal High Data files Online redo logs
Temporary files Control file
Archive logs
Flashback log files

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Table 3-1 (Cont.) Protection Levels and Disk Group Contents

Oracle ASM Oracle ASM DATA Group RECO Group

Redundancy Level Redundancy Level Contents Contents
for DATA Disk Group for RECO Disk Group
Normal Normal Data files Archive logs
Temporary files Flashback log files
Online redo logs
Control file

• A valid time zone name is required when installing Exadata Database Machine.
Time zone values provided for Exadata Database Machine and Oracle Linux
comes from the Time Zone Database. You must specify a valid time zone name for
each server using the TZ environment variable. The variable value is of the form
Area/Location. For example, America/New_York is a valid TZ value; EST, EDT, and
UTC-4 are invalid values.
• OEDA configures all Exadata components, including the database servers (with or
without virtualization), storage servers, and the RDMA Network Fabric. For
successful configuration, OEDA requires access to:
– The client and administration network interfaces on the database servers,
including the VM server host and the VM guests where applicable.
– The administration network interfaces on the storage servers.
– The administration network interfaces on the RDMA Network Fabric switches.
Ensure that you run the OEDA deployment phase on a host with access to all of
the required network interfaces.
Related Topics
• iana Time Zone Database
• Maximum Availability with Oracle ASM

3.2 Getting Started with the OEDA Browser-based User

Interface
The OEDA application server is available for Linux, OSX and Windows.
The Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA) Web-based user interface is
available starting with the October 2018 OEDA release. The OEDA Web-based
interface can import previous OEDA XML configuration files created with the Java-
based version of OEDA.

Note:
The OEDA Web-based interface is supported only on Chrome and Firefox
browsers.

To set up the OEDA application server and start the Web-based user interface,
perform the following steps.

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1. Download the latest OEDA release from My Oracle Support note 888828.1 and copy the
archive to the system where you want to run the OEDA application server.
2. On the system where you want to run the OEDA application server, extract the contents
of the downloaded compressed file. The extracted contents is written to a directory based
on the operating system, such as linux-x64, macosx-x64, or windows-i586. This is
referred to as the OEDA_HOME directory.
3. On the system where you want to run the OEDA application server, install a signed SSL
certificate.
4. Launch the OEDA application server.
Before you can use the Web-based user interface, you must install and run the OEDA
application server. Choose from the following options depending on your circumstances:
• If the system has Internet connectivity, then run the installOedaServer program
located in the OEDA_HOME directory.
– On Linux, OSX, and UNIX run:

./installOedaServer.sh [-p port-number] [-g] [-proxy proxy-host-

name:proxy-port-number]

– On Microsoft Windows run:

installOedaServer.cmd [-p port-number] [-g] [-proxy proxy-host-

name:proxy-port-number]

In the command:
– -p port-number — optionally specifies the port number for the OEDA application
server.
If not specified, the default port number is 7072. However, you can specify any
unused port number. It is not recommended to use port numbers less than 1024.
– -g — optionally specifies that the OEDA application server accepts connections
on all available network interfaces.
If not specified, the OEDA application server only listens on the localhost
interface (127.0.0.1).
– -proxy proxy-host-name:proxy-port-number — optionally specifies the proxy
server details for Internet connectivity.
The proxy server details are specified using a colon-separated string where:
* proxy-host-name is the proxy server host name or IP address.
* proxy-port-number is the proxy server port number.
You can run the installOedaServer program using a non-privileged OS user
account. You do not need to be logged in as an OS administrator.
When you run the installOedaServer program, previous OEDA application server
instances are stopped and removed before starting the latest OEDA application
server version.
• If Internet connectivity is limited, use the packageOfflineOeda program to download
and stage the required OEDA code packages.

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Afterward, you can run the installOedaServer program to launch the OEDA
application server without requiring an Internet connection.
OEDA contains the packageOfflineOeda program starting with the April 2021
release.
– On Linux, OSX, and UNIX run:

./packageOfflineOeda.sh [-proxy proxy-host-name:proxy-port-

number]

– On Microsoft Windows run:

packageOfflineOeda.cmd [-proxy proxy-host-name:proxy-port-

number]

In the command, -proxy proxy-host-name:proxy-port-number optionally

specifies the proxy server details for Internet connectivity. Like
installOedaServer, the proxy server details are specified using a colon-
separated string containing the proxy server host name or IP address,
followed by the proxy server port number.
• If Internet connectivity or a signed SSL certificate is unavailable on the target
system, then you can prepare the target system to run the OEDA application
server, as follows:
a. Download and extract the latest OEDA release on another Internet-
connected system with a signed SSL certificate.
b. On the Internet-connected system, run the packageOfflineOeda program
download and stage the required OEDA code packages.
c. Copy the following directories and files to the target system:
– If the Internet-connected system and the target system share the
same operating system (OS), then copy the entire OEDA_HOME
directory and its contents to the target system.
– If the Internet-connected system uses a different OS than the target
system, then copy the webApp subdirectory and its contents to the
OEDA_HOME directory on the target system.
Afterward, you can run the installOedaServer program on the target system
to launch the OEDA application server without requiring an Internet
connection.
5. Access the OEDA Web-based user interface.
After you start the OEDA application server, you can access the Web-based
interface by opening a browser and entering the following URL:

http://host-name:port-number/oeda

In the URL:
• host-name is the application server host name.
• port-number is the network port number that you specified when starting the
installOedaServer program. For example, 7072.

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If you did not specify the -g option when starting the OEDA application server, then you
must run the browser on the same host as the OEDA application server and specify
localhost as the application server host name.

3.3 Using the Browser-based Version of Oracle Exadata

Deployment Assistant
Use the deployment assistant for initial configuration, and when adding to an existing
deployment. You can import an existing configuration when adding new racks or components.
Have the following available before running the deployment assistant:
• IP addresses
• Machine names
• DNS information
• NTP information for the rack
The following options are available from the OEDA drop-down Menu:
• About: View version information for OEDA.
• New: Start a new configuration.
• Import: Import an existing configuration file. The file format is XML.
• Command Console: Opens a command console for the OEDA command-line interface
(OEDACLI).
• Save: Save the current configuration to an XML file.
• Diagnostics: Creates a ZIP file that can be used to troubleshoot and diagnose issues
with the OEDA Web interface.
• Preferences: Specify your preferences for how the Web interface behaves.
• Validate: Check the current configuration for completeness and correctness.
• CheckIp: Checks the IP addresses.
• Installation Template: Generates the Installation Template report, which summarizes the
current configuration.
• Help: Describes the options and controls provided in the OEDA Web interface.
The following list describes the configuration flow in the OEDA Web interface. Use the Help
menu option to display details about the options and controls provided in the OEDA Web
interface.
1. Select the hardware for the deployment on the Select Hardware page. Also provide
customer information on this page.
2. Use the Choose Operating System page to choose whether to configure virtualization
on the database servers.

Note:
Creating more than 8 VMs on Exadata database servers is not supported.

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3. Enter the management network and private network information on the Rack
Networks page.
4. Specify the user and group configuration on the Users page. You can choose
between Default, Role Separated, or a Custom configuration.
5. Define the clusters on the Clusters page for each cluster.
6. Define the disk group layout on the Diskgroups page.
7. Specify the Oracle Database home information for each Oracle home on the
Create Database Home page.
8. Specify databases and their attributes on the Create Database page.
9. Enter the client and backup network information on the Cluster Networks page.
10. Configure the email alerts, SNMP alerts, Auto Service Request, Oracle Config
Manager, and Enterprise Manager alerting on the Alerting page.
11. Answer the configuration questionnaire and provide additional information about
the deployment in the text field on the Comments page. Information entered in
this field appears at the bottom of the InstallationTemplate.html file.
12. Click Save and Download to create the configuration files. You are prompted to
choose a location in which to save a ZIP file to your local computer.
13. Copy the ZIP file to a directory on the first database server in Oracle Exadata
Rack. Use a subdirectory of /u01, such as the /u01/oeda directory. These files
are used by the field engineer to configure the Oracle Exadata Rack.

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OEDA Command Line Interface
When you run the oedacli program, it starts the OEDA command line interface.

• About the OEDA Command Line Interface

You can use the OEDA command-line interface (OEDACLI) to perform Exadata life cycle
management tasks.
• Starting the OEDACLI Utility
• OEDACLI Command Reference
These OEDACLI commands are arranged by the object they act upon.

4.1 About the OEDA Command Line Interface

You can use the OEDA command-line interface (OEDACLI) to perform Exadata life cycle
management tasks.
Supported tasks include:
• Add nodes to and remove nodes from a VM cluster
• Add or remove Oracle Database home directories
• Add or remove storage cells
• Resize Oracle ASM disk groups
• Add or remove additional databases
OEDACLI supports life cycle management tasks for Oracle Exadata systems only. OEDACLI
does not support life cycle management operations on Oracle SuperCluster and Oracle Zero
Data Loss Recovery Appliance (ZDLRA).
OEDACLI allows you to update an existing Exadata configuration file (es.xml). The updates
are called Actions. An Action is a single atomic task.
An Action can have many sub commands, however most actions are single commands.
Examples of multi-command steps are - CLONE GUEST and CLONE CELL
OEDACLI has two operating modes:
• Edit mode:
– Used against an es.xml file before you run the install.sh command steps
– Used to edit an XML file, for example to add a second Database Home, then save
the XML file
– Can be used as a logical XML editor for the es model prior to deployment
• Deploy mode:
– Used to edit an es.xml file after you have run the install.sh command steps
– Can be used to Clone Oracle VM Guests or grow or shrink Oracle ASM Disk groups
– Has a smaller list of supported changes than Edit mode

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– Can be used as a logical XML editor and deployment tool after the initial
deployment

Edit Mode Workflow

1. When the command line interface starts, it has no target es.xml file to work on,
so you first load an es.xml file.

LOAD FILE name=es.xml

2. Modify an in-memory version of the es.xml. Specify the additional actions to

perform during deployment. For example, to clone an Oracle VM guest to a new
guest:

clone guest srcname=asd

set privnet name1='test08adm01-
priv1',ip1='192.168.216.102',name2='testadm01-
priv2',ip2='192.168.216.103'
set parent name='test08adm01a'
set adminnet name='test08adm01vm02',ip='10.128.218.70'
set clientnet name='test08client01vm02',ip='10.128.196.63'
set vipnet name='test08client01vm02-vip',ip='10.128.196.71'

3. After you have provided all the commands for an action, save the action to a list of
actions to be processed within the command line interface. At this point, the data
in the es.xml file is not yet updated.

SAVE ACTION

4. Merge the actions into the main body of the in-memory copy of the es.xml using
the FORCE keyword.

MERGE ACTIONS FORCE

5. Save the memory copy of the es.xml, overwriting the input file or writing to a new
file that you specify.

SAVE FILE [name=new_es.xml]

Deploy Mode Workflow

1. When the command line interface starts, it has no target es.xml file to work on,
so you first load an es.xml file.

LOAD FILE name=es.xml

2. Modify an in-memory version of the es.xml. Specify the actions to perform.

3. After you have provided all the commands for an action, save the action to a list of
actions to be processed within the command line interface. At this point, the data
in the es.xml file is not yet updated.

SAVE ACTION

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4. Merge the actions into the main body of the in-memory copy of the es.xml.

MERGE ACTIONS

5. Deploy the actions into the main body of the es.xml file. This step will perform the
specified actions such as creating the new Oracle VM guest.

DEPLOY ACTIONS

6. Save the memory copy of the es.xml, overwriting the input file or writing to a new file
that you specify.

SAVE FILE [name=new_es.xml]

4.2 Starting the OEDACLI Utility

Starting with August 2017 Release of Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA), a
command-line utility — oedacli — can be used for various routine tasks on Exadata.

Prerequisites
To use oedacli, you must meet the following requirements:

• Download the August 2017 release or later of OEDA. The August 2017 release of OEDA
is only supported on Oracle Linux.
• Have the original OEDA configuration XML file used for deployment
• Use the default password on the nodes in the cluster (for the root, oracle and grid
users)

Note:
If your environment does not use the default passwords for the specified users, then
refer to My Oracle Support Doc ID 2163751.1.

File Path
The directory that contains the unzipped files from the OEDA download. For
example /u01/joc/linux-x64.

Syntax

./oedacli

Usage Notes
To display the help output, use one of the following:
• HELP
• HELP command name

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• Displaying Help Output for OEDACLI

You can display syntax help for the OEDACLI utility using the HELP command.
• Displaying Help Output for an OEDACLI Command
This example shows the help output listing the OEDACLI ALTER DATABASE
command.
Related Topics
• OEDA Deployment - Generating new or non-default hash password for root and
non-root users (My Oracle Support Doc ID 2163751.1)

4.2.1 Displaying Help Output for OEDACLI

You can display syntax help for the OEDACLI utility using the HELP command.

Example 4-1 Help Output for OEDACLI

This example shows the help output listing the available objects and command for the
OEDACLI 18c (18.1.0) release:

oedacli> HELP
HELP [topic]
Available Objects:
ACFSVOLUME
LIST ACFSVOLUMES
CELL
LIST CELLS
CLUSTER
LIST CLUSTERS
DISKGROUP
LIST DISKGROUPS
DATABASE
LIST DATABASES
DATABASEHOME
LIST DATABASEHOMES
DOM0
LIST DOM0S
GUEST
CLONE GUEST
DELETE GUEST
LIST GUESTS
ILOM
LIST ILOMS
MACHINE
LIST MACHINES
NETWORK
LIST NETWORKS
SCAN
LIST SCANS
SWITCH
LIST SWITCHES
VIP
LIST VIPS
CLI COMMANDS
LOAD FILE

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SAVE FILE
SAVE FILES
LIST XMLACTIONS
SAVE ACTION
MERGE ACTIONS
DEPLOY ACTIONS

4.2.2 Displaying Help Output for an OEDACLI Command

This example shows the help output listing the OEDACLI ALTER DATABASE command.

Example 4-2 Help Output for the OEDACLI ALTER DATABASE command
This example shows how to display the syntax for the ALTER DATABASE command of
OEDACLI. The help output is shown for the 18c (18.1.0) release.

oedacli> HELP ALTER DATABASE

Usage:
ALTER DATABASE
BLOCKSIZE = <blocksize> |
CHARSET = <characterset> |
DATADG = <datadg> |
DBLANG = <dblang> |
DBNAME = <dbname> |
DBTEMPLATE = <dbtemplate> |
DBTYPE = <dbtype> |
HOSTNAMES = <hostnames> |
RECODG = <recodg>
WHERE
ID = <databaseid> |
CLUSTERNUMBER = <clusternumber> DATABASENAME = <databasename> |
CLUSTERNAME = <clustername> DATABASENAME = <databasename> |
CLUSTERID = <clusterid> DATABASENAME = <databasename>

Purpose:
Alters an existing database
Arguments:
<blocksize> : Default: 8192, not required for PDB
<characterset> : Default: AL32UTF8, not required for PDB
<datadg> : *The DATA diskgroup, not required for PDB
<dblang> : Default: all_langs, not required for PDB
<dbname> : *Database name
<dbtemplate> : Default: ADMIN, otherwise ADMIN or DW, not required for
PDB
<dbtype> : Default: normal DB, otherwise CDB or PDB
<hostnames> : Default: list of nodes from db home
<recodg> : *The RECO diskgroup, not required for PDB
Where:
<databaseid> : The es xml id of the database
<clusternumber> : The cluster number in the es xml, starting at 1
<clustername> : The name of the cluster
<clusterid> : The es xml id of the cluster
<databasename> : The name of the database in the cluster

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4.3 OEDACLI Command Reference

These OEDACLI commands are arranged by the object they act upon.
• ACFSVOLUME
You can add, alter, delete, or list Oracle ACFS volumes.
• ACTION
You can save, merge, and deploy OEDACLI actions.
• ALERT
You can create, alter, delete, or list Oracle alerts.
• CELL
You can clone, delete, or list Oracle Exadata storage cells.
• CLUSTER
You can alter or list the Oracle RAC Clusters on the Oracle Exadata Database
Machine.
• COMPUTE
Use these commands to add or delete a physical compute node as a cluster
member.
• CURRENTACTION
You can clear or list the current action in OEDACLI.
• DATABASE
You can add, alter, delete, or list the Oracle databases.
• DATABASEHOME
You can add, alter, delete, or list the Oracle Database homes.
• DISKGROUP
You can add, alter, delete, or list the Oracle ASM disk groups.
• DOM0
You can list Oracle VM management domains (dom0s).
• DOMAIN
You can get live information from a domain.
• ES
You can discover an engineered system or alter a limited number of attributes of
an engineered system.
• EXITONERROR
You can set the exit status for OEDACLI.
• FILE
You can manage the Engineered System XML file (es.xml).
• GUEST
You can clone or delete an Oracle VM guest.
• ILOM
You can alter or list the ILOMS in the loaded es.xml file.
• LOGIN
You can check remote login to a machine or cluster.

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• MACHINE
You can alter or list the machines in the es.xml file.
• NETWORK
You can add, alter, delete, or list the networks defined in the XML configuration file.
• PASSWORD
You can specify the default passwords.
• PROPERTY
You can set OEDA properties.
• RACK
You can manage an Engineered System rack.
• REQUIREDFILES
You can display information about required files.
• REMOTE
You can run a command on a remote host.
• SCAN
You can add, alter, delete, or list the SCANs for a cluster.
• SECURITY
You can manage security settings.
• SOFTWAREVERSIONS
You can check supported software versions.
• SSHKEYS
You can generate and deploy SSH keys for root user authentication on Oracle Exadata
Rack.
• STEPS
You can display the steps for a virtual CREATE CLUSTER deployment.
• SWITCH
You can display and manage the switches.
• SU
Controls use of the su command.
• ULOC
You can display the location of rack items.
• VIP
You can add, alter, delete, or list the Oracle Clusterware VIPs.
• VOLUME
You can display and manage storage volumes.
• XMLACTION
You can manage actions relating to the Engineered System XML file.

4.3.1 ACFSVOLUME
You can add, alter, delete, or list Oracle ACFS volumes.
• ADD ACFSVOLUME
• ALTER ACFSVOLUME
• DELETE ACFSVOLUME

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• LIST ACFSVOLUMES

4.3.1.1 ADD ACFSVOLUME

This command adds Oracle ASM Cluster File System (Oracle ACFS) volumes.

Syntax

ADD ACFSVOLUME
VOLUMENAME=volume_name
VOLUMESIZE=volume_size
MOUNTPATH=mount_path
WHERE
{ DISKGROUPID=diskgroup_id |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name }

Arguments
Specify the following attributes for the new Oracle ACFS volume:
• VOLUMENAME : Specifies a unique name for the new volume
• VOLUMESIZE : A number that specifies the size of the new volume in GB
• MOUNTPATH : Specifies the file system mount path for the new volume
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• DISKGROUPID : Specifies the es.xml ID for the container disk group

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
• DISKGROUPNAME : Specifies the name of the container disk group

4.3.1.2 ALTER ACFSVOLUME

This command alters an existing Oracle ASM Cluster File System (Oracle ACFS)
volume.

Syntax

ALTER ACFSVOLUME
{ VOLUMENAME=volume_name |
VOLUMESIZE=volume_size |
MOUNTPATH=mountpath } ...
WHERE
{ ID=acfs_volume_id |
DISKGROUPID=diskgroup_id VOLUMENAME=volume_name |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name
VOLUMENAME=volume_name |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name DISKGROUPNAME diskgroup_name
VOLUMENAME=volume_name |

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CLUSTERID=cluster_id DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name
VOLUMENAME=volume_name }

Arguments
You can modify the following attributes of the Oracle ACFS volume:
• VOLUMENAME : Specifies a new, unique volume name
• VOLUMESIZE : A number that specifies the new size of the volume in GB
• MOUNTPATH : Specifies the new file system mount path for the volume
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID for an existing Oracle ACFS volume

• DISKGROUPID : Specifies the es.xml ID for the container disk group
• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
• DISKGROUPNAME : Specifies the name of the container disk group
• VOLUMENAME : Specifies the name of the existing Oracle ACFS volume

4.3.1.3 DELETE ACFSVOLUME

This command deletes an existing Oracle ASM Cluster File System (Oracle ACFS) volume.

Syntax

DELETE ACFSVOLUME
WHERE
{ ID=acfs_volume_id |
DISKGROUPID=diskgroup_id VOLUMENAME=volume_name |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name
VOLUMENAME=volume_name |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name
VOLUMENAME=volume_name |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name
VOLUMENAME=volume_name }

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:
• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID for the Oracle ACFS volume
• DISKGROUPID : Specifies the es.xml ID for the container disk group
• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
• DISKGROUPNAME : Specifies the name of the container disk group

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• VOLUMENAME : Specifies the name of the existing Oracle ACFS volume

4.3.1.4 LIST ACFSVOLUMES

This command lists the Oracle ASM Cluster File System (Oracle ACFS) volumes.

Syntax

LIST ACFSVOLUMES
[ WHERE
{ ID=acfs_volume_id |
DISKGROUPID=diskgroup_id |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number [ DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name ] |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name [ DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name ] |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id [ DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name ] }

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:
• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID for the Oracle ACFS volume
• DISKGROUPID : Specifies the es.xml ID for the container disk group
• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
• DISKGROUPNAME : Specifies the name of the container disk group

4.3.2 ACTION
You can save, merge, and deploy OEDACLI actions.
• SAVE ACTION
• MERGE ACTIONS
• DEPLOY ACTIONS

4.3.2.1 SAVE ACTION

Use this command to save the current action to in-memory copy of the Engineered
System XML configuration.

Syntax

SAVE ACTION [FORCE]

Arguments
Specify FORCE to auto-merged the action into the Engineered System model.

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Note:
The Engineered System configuration should be saved as a file using a subsequent
SAVE FILE command.

4.3.2.2 MERGE ACTIONS

Use this command to merge the current actions into the Engineered System model.

Syntax

MERGE ACTIONS [FORCE]

Arguments
Specify FORCE if you do not want this action to be processed by a DEPLOY ACTIONS command.

Note:
The Engineered System configuration should be saved as a file using a subsequent
SAVE FILE command.

4.3.2.3 DEPLOY ACTIONS

Use this command to run all actions from the Engineered System XML file.

Syntax

DEPLOY ACTIONS

Example 4-3 Deploying the Actions to Add a Database

oedacli> DEPLOY ACTIONS

Deploying Action ID : 4 add database dbname='testdb' DATADG='DATAC1'
RECODG='RECOC1' where DBHOMEID='c0_databaseHome'
Deploying ADD DATABASE
Running datapatch on database 'testdb'
Done...
Done

4.3.3 ALERT
You can create, alter, delete, or list Oracle alerts.
• ALTER ALERT
• DELETE ALERT
• LIST ALERTS

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4.3.3.1 ALTER ALERT

This command creates or alters an Oracle alert.

Syntax

ALTER ALERT
{ RECIPIENTS='recipients'
FROMNAME='from_name'
FROMEMAIL=from_email
SMTPHOST=smtp_host
[ SSL=uses_ssl ]
[ PORT=smtp_port ]
| SNMPHOST=snmp_host
[ PORT=snmp_port ]
[ COMMUNITY=snmp_community ]
| ASRHOST=asr_host
CONTACT=asr_contact
EMAIL=asr_email
MOSACCOUNT=asr_mos_account
[ PROXYHOST=asr_proxy_host ]
[ PROXYPORT=asr_proxy_port ]
[ PROXYUSER=asr_proxy_user ]
| [ EMAIL=ocm_email ]
[ HUBHOST=ocm_hub_host ]
[ HUBUSER=ocm_hub_user ]
[ PROXYHOST=ocm_proxy_host ]
[ PROXYPORT=ocm_proxy_port ]
[ PROXYUSER=ocm_proxy_user ]
| EMBASE=em_base
[ OMSHOST=oms_host ]
PORT=oms_port }
WHERE
{ ID=alert_id |
TYPE=alert_type |
HOSTNAME=host_name TYPE=alert_type |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number TYPE=alert_type |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name TYPE=alert_type |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id TYPE=alert_type }

Arguments
You can specify various attributes according to the alert type.
• For SMTP alerts:
– RECIPIENTS : Specifies a list of email addresses. The list entries are separated
by a space or a comma and the list is surrounded by single quotation marks
– FROMNAME : Specifies the name of the email sending user, surrounded by single
quotation marks
– FROMEMAIL : Specifies the email address of the email sending user
– SMTPHOST : Specifies the hostname of the SMTP email server

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– SSL : Optionally, set to true to use SSL. Default value is false.

– PORT : Optionally, specifies the SMTP email server port. Default value is 25.
• For SNMP alerts:
– SNMPHOST : Specifies the hostname of the SNMP server
– PORT : Optionally, specifies the SNMP server port. Default value is 162.
– COMMUNITY : Optionally, specifies the SNMP community value. Default value is
public.
• For Oracle Auto Service Request (ASR) alerts:
– ASRHOST : Specifies the hostname of the ASR server
– CONTACT : Specifies the ASR contact name
– EMAIL : Specifies the ASR email address
– MOSACCOUNT : Specifies the ASR My Oracle Support (MOS) email address
– PROXYHOST : Optionally, specifies the proxy hostname for connectivity to the ASR
server
– PROXYPORT : Optionally, specifies the proxy port for connectivity to the ASR server
– PROXYUSER : Optionally, specifies the proxy username for connectivity to the ASR
server
• For Oracle Configuration Manager (OCM) alerts:
– EMAIL : Specifies the OCM email address
– HUBHOST : Specifies the hostname of the OCM hub
– HUBUSER : Specifies the OCM hub user name
– PROXYHOST : Optionally, specifies the proxy hostname for connectivity to the OCM hub
– PROXYPORT : Optionally, specifies the proxy port for connectivity to the OCM hub
– PROXYUSER : Optionally, specifies the proxy username for connectivity to the OCM hub
• For Oracle Enterprise Manager (EM) alerts:
– EMBASE : Optionally, specifies the EM base directory. Default value is /u01/app/
oracle/product/EMbase.
– OMSHOST : Specifies the hostname of the Oracle Management Server (OMS)
– PORT : Optionally, specifies the OMS server port. Default value is 4900.
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID for an existing alert

• TYPE : Specifies the alert type: SNMP, SMTP, ASR, OCM, or EM
• HOSTNAME : Specifies the target server hostname
• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster

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4.3.3.2 DELETE ALERT

This command deletes a specific alert.

Syntax

DELETE ALERT
WHERE
{ ID=alert_id |
HOSTNAME=host_name [ TYPE=alert_type ] |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number [ TYPE=alert_type ] |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name [ TYPE=alert_type ] |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id [ TYPE=alert_type ] }

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID for an existing alert

• HOSTNAME : Specifies the target server hostname
• TYPE : Specifies the alert type: SNMP, SMTP, ASR, OCM, or EM
• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster

4.3.3.3 LIST ALERTS

This command lists alerts.

Syntax

LIST ALERTS
[ WHERE
{ ID=alert_id |
TYPE=alert_type |
HOSTNAME=host_name [ TYPE=alert_type ] } ]

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID for an existing alert

• TYPE : Specifies the alert type: SNMP, SMTP, ASR, OCM, or EM
• HOSTNAME : Specifies the target server hostname

4.3.4 CELL
You can clone, delete, or list Oracle Exadata storage cells.

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• CLONE CELL
• CLONE NEWCELL
• DELETE CELL
• DELETE NEWCELL
• LIST CELLS

4.3.4.1 CLONE CELL

This command clones an existing storage cell.

Note:
This command is deprecated and replaced by CLONE NEWCELL.

Syntax

CLONE CELL
SRCNAME=source_cell
[ TGTNAME=new_cell_name ]
[ WAIT=wait ]
[ POWER=power ]
[ WHERE STEPNAME=step ]

SET ADMINNET NAME=admin_name IP=admin_ip [ NETMASK=netmask ]

[ GATEWAY=gatewayip ]
SET PRIVNET NAME1=priv_name_1 IP1=priv_ip1 NAME2=priv_name_2 IP2=priv_ip2
SET ILOMNET NAME=ilom_name IP=ilom_ip [ NETMASK=netmask ]
[ GATEWAY=gatewayip ]
SET RACK NUM=rack_number ULOC=ulocation

Arguments
• SRCNAME: Specifies the name of an existing cell from which the new cell is derived.
• TGTNAME: Specifies the name of the new cell being added.
• WAIT: Default is true, in which case the command waits for completion of the ASM
rebalance operation prior to completion. Optionally, set to false to return control without
waiting for the ASM rebalance operation.
• POWER : Optionally, specifies the ASM rebalance power limit. Default value is 4. Range of
valid values is 1 - 1024.
• STEPNAME: Specifies the deployment step to perform, which is one of the following:
– CONFIG_CELL
– CREATE_GRIDDISKS
– ADD_DISKS_TO_ASM
– REBALANCE

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You can set the following options for a cloned cell:

• ADMINNET : Specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the administration
network. The DNS name may optionally include the domain name. You can also
optionally specify the netmask and gateway for the administration network.
• PRIVNET : Specifies the names and IP addresses to use for the first and second
private networks. The names may optionally include the domain name.
• ILOMNET : Specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the ILOM network.
The DNS name may optionally include the domain name. You can also optionally
specify the netmask and gateway for the ILOM network.
• RACK : Specifies the rack number in a multi-rack configuration, where 1 is the first
rack, and the physical location (slot number) of the cell in the rack.
The following example shows the command sequence for adding cell dbm01celadm14
by cloning dbm01celadm09.

# Clone
CLONE CELL SRCNAME=dbm01celadm09 TGTNAME=dbm01celadm14 where
STEPNAME=CONFIG_CELL
SET ADMINNET NAME=dbm01celadm14 IP=203.0.161.160
SET PRIVNET NAME1=dbm01celadm14-priv1 IP1=192.168.160.19
NAME2=dbm01celadm14-priv2 IP2=192.168.160.20
SET ILOMNET NAME=dbm01celadm14-ilom IP=203.0.161.182
SET RACK NUM=1, ULOC=12

SAVE ACTION
MERGE ACTIONS
DEPLOY ACTIONS

# Create Griddisks
CLONE CELL SRCNAME=dbm01celadm09 TGTNAME=dbm01celadm14 where
STEPNAME=CREATE_GRIDDISKS

SAVE ACTION
MERGE ACTIONS
DEPLOY ACTIONS

# Add Griddisks to ASM Diskgroups

CLONE CELL SRCNAME=dbm01celadm09 TGTNAME=dbm01celadm14 where
STEPNAME=ADD_DISKS_TO_ASM

SAVE ACTION
MERGE ACTIONS
DEPLOY ACTIONS

# Rebalance ASM Diskgroups

CLONE CELL SRCNAME=dbm01celadm09 TGTNAME=dbm01celadm14 where
STEPNAME=REBALANCE

SAVE ACTION
MERGE ACTIONS
DEPLOY ACTIONS

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4.3.4.2 CLONE NEWCELL

This command clones an existing storage cell.
This command replaces the deprecated CLONE CELL command. Instead of using the STEPNAME
argument, CLONE NEWCELL works in conjunction with the ALTER CLUSTER ADDCELLS command
to add the new storage into an existing cluster.

Syntax

CLONE NEWCELL
SRCNAME=source_cell
TGTNAME=new_cell_name
[ TYPE=cell_type ]

SET ADMINNET NAME=admin_name IP=admin_ip [ NETMASK=netmask ]

[ GATEWAY=gatewayip ]
SET PRIVNET NAME1=priv_name_1 IP1=priv_ip1 NAME2=priv_name_2 IP2=priv_ip2
SET ILOMNET NAME=ilom_name IP=ilom_ip [ NETMASK=netmask ]
[ GATEWAY=gatewayip ]
SET RACK NUM=rack_number ULOC=ulocation

Arguments
• SRCNAME: Specifies the name of an existing cell from which the new cell is derived.
• TGTNAME: Specifies the name of the new cell being added.
• TYPE: Optionally specifies the cell type. Use this option only for situations where the clone
source is a high capacity (HC) storage server, and the target is an extended (XT) storage
server. The following values are allowed:
– X8XT: Specifies that the target is an XT storage server with InfiniBand Network
Fabric.
– X8MXT: Specifies that the target is an XT storage server with RoCE Network Fabric.
You can set the following options for a cloned cell:
• ADMINNET : Specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the administration network.
The DNS name may optionally include the domain name. You can also optionally specify
the netmask and gateway for the administration network.
• PRIVNET : Specifies the names and IP addresses to use for the first and second private
networks. The names may optionally include the domain name.
• ILOMNET : Specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the ILOM network. The
DNS name may optionally include the domain name. You can also optionally specify the
netmask and gateway for the ILOM network.
• RACK : Specifies the rack number in a multi-rack configuration, where 1 is the first rack,
and the physical location (slot number) of the cell in the rack.

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The following example shows the command sequence for adding cell dbm02celadm06
by cloning dbm02celadm01.

# Clone
CLONE NEWCELL SRCNAME=dbm02celadm01 TGTNAME=dbm02celadm06
SET ADMINNET NAME=dbm02celadm06 IP=203.0.96.17
SET PRIVNET NAME1=dbm02cell06vm1str-priv1 IP1=192.168.3.47
NAME2=dbm02cell06vm1str-priv2 IP2=192.168.3.48
SET ILOMNET NAME=dbm02celadm06-ilom IP=203.0.10.103
SET RACK NUM=1 ULOC=12

SAVE ACTION

# Add Cell to Cluster

ALTER CLUSTER ADDCELLS='dbm02celadm06' POWER=4 WHERE CLUSTERNUMBER=1

SAVE ACTION
MERGE ACTIONS
DEPLOY ACTIONS

4.3.4.3 DELETE CELL

This command deletes an existing storage cell.

Syntax

DELETE CELL
[ POWER=power ]
WHERE
SRCNAME=cell_hostname
[ STEPNAME=step_name ]

Arguments
Command arguments:
• POWER : Optionally, specifies the ASM rebalance power limit. Default value is 4.
Range of valid values is 1 - 1024.
WHERE clause arguments:

• SRCNAME : Specifies the hostname of the cell being deleted.

• STEPNAME : Optionally, specifies the individual delete step:
1. ADD_DISKS_TO_ASM
2. CREATE_GRIDDISKS
3. CONFIG_CELL

4.3.4.4 DELETE NEWCELL

This command deletes a cell from an OEDA configuration file (es.xml).

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Syntax

DELETE NEWCELL
WHERE
{ SRCNAME=cell_host_name |
SRCNAMES=cell_host_names }

Arguments
WHERE clause arguments:

• SRCNAME : Specifies the host name of the cell being deleted from es.xml.
• SRCNAMES : Specifies a comma-separated list of host names for the cells being deleted
from es.xml.

Usage Notes
Use SAVE ACTION FORCE to save changes only to es.xml. No deployment actions are
performed.

4.3.4.5 LIST CELLS

This command lists the storage cells.

Syntax

LIST CELLS

Usage Notes
This command is deprecated. Instead, use:

LIST MACHINES WHERE TYPE=CELL

4.3.5 CLUSTER
You can alter or list the Oracle RAC Clusters on the Oracle Exadata Database Machine.
• ALTER CLUSTER
• CREATE CLUSTER
Use this command to create virtual guests for a virtual machine (VM) cluster, including
the steps to configure and deploy an Oracle RAC database.
• DESTROY CLUSTER
This command is used to cleanly remove a running virtual machine (VM) cluster in one
operation.
• DOWNGRADE CLUSTER
Use this command downgrade a previously upgraded cluster.
• LIST CLUSTER
This command lists a specific Exadata cluster.

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• LIST CLUSTERS
This command lists the existing Exadata clusters.
• UPGRADE CLUSTER
Use this command upgrade an Oracle Grid Infrastructure cluster.

4.3.5.1 ALTER CLUSTER

This command alters cluster attributes.

Syntax

ALTER CLUSTER
{ CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name |
GIVERSION=grid_version |
GIHOMELOC=grid_home_location |
INVLOC=inventory_location |
BASEDIR=oracle_base_dir |
PATCHLIST=patch_list |
VCPU=vcpu |
VMEM=vmem |
ASMSCOPEDSECURITY=asm_scoped_security |
ADDCELLS='add_cells' ] |
DROPCELLS='drop_cells' ] |
DISKGROUPS='asm_diskgroups' ] |
POWER=power ] |
WAIT=wait ] |
HOMESIZE=home_size |
INSTALLTYPE={ CLONE | ZIP } } ...
WHERE
{ CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name |
ID=cluster_id }

Arguments
You can modify the following attributes of the Oracle RAC Cluster:
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies a new, unique name for the cluster
• GIVERSION : Specifies the clusterware version, including the release update (RU).
For example: 12.1.0.2.170418
• GIHOMELOC : Specifies a new path for the Grid home location
• INVLOC : Specifies a new path for the software inventory
• BASEDIR : Specifies a new path for the Oracle base directory
• PATCHLIST : Optionally, specifies a comma-separated list of patches. The list must
be enclosed in single quotes. By default, the patch list is derived from the RU
included in the GIVERSION.
• VCPU : Specifies the number of virtual CPUs for each virtual machine (VM) in a VM
cluster. This option only applies to a cluster in a VM deployment.
• VMEM : Specifies the amount of memory (in GB) for each virtual machine (VM) in a
VM cluster. This option only applies to a cluster in a VM deployment.

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• ASMSCOPEDSECURITY : Optionally, specify true to enable ASM scoped security. The default
value is false.
• ADDCELLS : Optionally, specifies a comma-separated list of cells to add to the disk groups.
The list must be enclosed in single quotes.
• DROPCELLS : Optionally, specifies a comma-separated list of cells to drop from the disk
groups. The list must be enclosed in single quotes.
• DISKGROUPS : Optionally, specifies a comma-separated list of disk groups from which you
want to add or remove cells specified in ADDCELLS or DROPCELLS. The list must be
enclosed in single quotes. If not specified, then the specified cells are added to or
removed from all of the disk groups.
• POWER : Optionally, specifies the ASM rebalance power limit. Default value is 4. Range of
valid values is 1 - 1024.
• WAIT : Optionally, specify false so that the command returns without waiting for the ASM
rebalance operation to complete. The default value is true.
• HOMESIZE : Specifies the cluster home size (in GB).
• INSTALLTYPE: Specifies the software installation method to use. The options are:
– CLONE: Uses image files to clone a software installation. The image files include the
base software release, and may also include additional patches and updates. By
including updates in the image files, this method reduces deployment time and
improves deployment consistency.
The CLONE software installation method is the only supported method for a cluster in a
virtual machine (VM) deployment. This option is also available for clusters in a
physical (bare metal) deployment.
– ZIP: Performs a fresh software installation by using compressed (zip) files that
contain the software release. This method does not include additional patches or
updates.
The ZIP software installation method is the default method for clusters in a physical
(bare metal) deployment. This option is not available for clusters in a virtual machine
(VM) deployment.
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1

• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
Example 4-4 Deploying a Cluster Change
The following example shows an OEDACLI session that uses the ALTER CLUSTER command
along with typical output at each step.

oedacli> alter cluster clustername=cluster-c1 where id=Cluster-c6e838fe4-

e317-ee1a-dd89-53f0b49a689b_id
oedacli> save action
oedacli> merge actions
processMerge
processMergeActions
Merging Action : alter cluster clustername=cluster-c1 where id=Cluster-
c6e838fe4-e317-ee1a-dd89-53f0b49a689b_id

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Merging ALTER CLUSTER

Action Validated and Merged OK
oedacli> deploy actions
Deploying Action ID : 1 alter cluster clustername=cluster-c1 where
id=Cluster-c6e838fe4-e317-ee1a-dd89-53f0b49a689b_id
Deploying ALTER CLUSTER
Done...
Done

4.3.5.2 CREATE CLUSTER

Use this command to create virtual guests for a virtual machine (VM) cluster, including
the steps to configure and deploy an Oracle RAC database.

Syntax

CREATE CLUSTER
[ STEPS='step_short_names' [ DELETEDB={ true | false } ] |
SKIPSTEPS='step_short_names' [ DELETEDB={ true | false } ] |
DELETEDB={ true | false } ]
[ WHERE
{ CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number |
ID=cluster_id } ]

Arguments
• STEPS : Optionally, specifies the steps to run.
The list consists of space-separated step short names and the entire list is
enclosed in single quotes.
Use the LIST STEPS command to view the available steps.
• SKIPSTEPS : Optionally, specifies steps to skip.
The list consists of space-separated step short names and the entire list is
enclosed in single quotes.
Use the LIST STEPS command to view the available steps.
• DELETEDB : Optionally, specify true to delete the default Oracle RAC database
after cluster creation. The default value is false.
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• CLUSTERNUMBER: Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1

• CLUSTERNAME: Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID: Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster

Usage Notes
• The command can only create a cluster in a VM deployment. You cannot use this
command to create the cluster in a physical (bare-metal) deployment.

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• The simplest form of this command does not require any arguments. However, if the XML
configuration file (es.xml) contains more than one cluster, then the WHERE clause is
mandatory.
Example 4-5 Using the STEPS Parameter with CREATE CLUSTER
Use the following command to only create the guest domains for the Cluster-c1 cluster:

CREATE CLUSTER STEPS='CREATEVM' WHERE CLUSTERNAME=Cluster-c1

Example 4-6 Using the SKIPSTEPS and DELETEDB Parameters with CREATE
CLUSTER
Use the following command to create the Cluster-c1 cluster, skipping the specified
SKIPSTEPS and deleting the default database.

CREATE CLUSTER SKIPSTEPS='VALIDATE CALIBRATE RESECURE' DELETEDB=true WHERE

CLUSTERNAME=Cluster-c1

4.3.5.3 DESTROY CLUSTER

This command is used to cleanly remove a running virtual machine (VM) cluster in one
operation.

Syntax

DESTROY CLUSTER
[ WHERE
{ CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id } ]

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• CLUSTERNUMBER: Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1

• CLUSTERNAME: Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID: Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster

Usage Notes
• No WHERE clause is required if the XML file contains one cluster only.
• The MERGE step indicates the machines that will be destroyed and the affected cells.
Example 4-7 Using the DESTROY CLUSTER Command
The following example shows the simplest case, where there is only a single cluster in the
XML file.

oedacli> DESTROY CLUSTER

oedacli> SAVE ACTION

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oedacli> MERGE ACTIONS

oedacli> DEPLOY ACTIONS

4.3.5.4 DOWNGRADE CLUSTER

Use this command downgrade a previously upgraded cluster.

Syntax

DOWNGRADE CLUSTER
WHERE
{ CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name [ STEPNAME=step_name ] |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number [ STEPNAME=step_name ] |
ID=cluster_id [ STEPNAME=step_name ] }

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• CLUSTERNUMBER: Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1

• CLUSTERNAME: Specifies the name of the cluster
• ID: Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
• STEPNAME : Optionally, specifies the individual downgrade step:
1. RUN_ROOTSCRIPT
2. CONFIG_HOME
3. ADD_HOME

Usage Notes
• To use the command, you must use the es.xml that contains the upgraded cluster.
• The command can only downgrade a cluster in a VM deployment. You cannot use
this command to downgrade the cluster in a physical (bare-metal) deployment.
• The command can only run if the DELETE_OLDHOME step has not been run on the
upgraded cluster.
Example 4-8 Cluster Downgrade
The following example shows an OEDACLI session that uses the DOWNGRADE CLUSTER
command along with typical output at each step.

oedacli> downgrade cluster where clusternumber=1

oedacli> save action
oedacli> merge actions
processMerge
processMergeActions
Merging Action : downgrade cluster where clusternumber=1
Merging DOWNGRADE CLUSTER
Action Validated and Merged OK
oedacli> deploy actions
Deploying Action ID : 4 downgrade cluster where clusternumber=1
Deploying DOWNGRADE CLUSTER

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Downgrading Cluster
Validating Target cluster version 12.2.0.1
Validating Target Clusterware Home.. /u01/app/12.2.0.1/grid
Checking Cluster status...
Checking status of cluster...
Checking clustereware file system /u01/app/12.2.0.1/grid
Validating active cluster version.
Active cluster version found on cluster ovmClus8 is 18.0.0.0
Validating Inventory...
Clusterware Home /u01/app/12.2.0.1/grid validation completed successfully
Downgrading clusterware to 12.2.0.1
Running rootcrs.sh on node dbm01adm01vm08.example.com
Running rootcrs.sh on node dbm01adm02vm08.example.com
Deregistering Clustereware Home /u01/app/18.13.0.0/grid from oracle
inventory
Registering Clusterware Home /u01/app/12.2.0.1/grid with oracle inventory
Starting Clusterware stack using software home /u01/app/12.2.0.1/grid
Removing /u01/app/18.13.0.0/grid from Oracle inventory...
Updating inventory on dbm01adm01vm08.example.com
Updating inventory on dbm01adm02vm08.example.com
Unmounting file systems.....
Unmounting file system /u01/app/18.13.0.0/grid on dbm01adm01vm08.example.com
Unmounting file system /u01/app/18.13.0.0/grid on dbm01adm02vm08.example.com
Updating /etc/fstab entries...
Active cluster version after downgraded 12.2.0.1.0
Clusterware successfully downgraded to 12.2.0.1.190115

4.3.5.5 LIST CLUSTER

This command lists a specific Exadata cluster.

Syntax

LIST CLUSTER
WHERE
{ NAME=cluster_name |
ID=cluster_id }

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• NAME: Specifies the name of the cluster

• ID: Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster

4.3.5.6 LIST CLUSTERS

This command lists the existing Exadata clusters.

Syntax

LIST CLUSTERS
[ WHERE

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{ CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name |
ID=cluster_id } ]

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• CLUSTERNUMBER: Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1

• CLUSTERNAME: Specifies the name of the cluster
• ID: Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster

Usage Notes
The WHERE clause is optional.

Example 4-9 Using the LIST CLUSTERS Command

This example shows how to identify the Oracle RAC clusters on the host.

OEDACLI> LIST CLUSTERS

version : "CloneInstall"
clusterName : "DBMclu1"
clusterOwner : "grid"
clusterVersion : "19.3.0.0.190416"
clusterHome : "/u01/app/19.0.0.0/grid"
inventoryLocation : "/u01/app/oraInventory"
asmScopedSecurity : "false"

4.3.5.7 UPGRADE CLUSTER

Use this command upgrade an Oracle Grid Infrastructure cluster.

Syntax

UPGRADE CLUSTER
GIVERSION=Grid_relnum
GIHOMELOC=Grid_home_dir
WHERE
{ CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name [ STEPNAME=step_name ] |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number [ STEPNAME=step_name ] |
ID=cluster_id [ STEPNAME=step_name ] }

Arguments
• GIVERSION: The version of the Oracle Grid Infrastructure software you are
upgrading to, including the release update (RU). For example: 12.1.0.2.170418
• GIHOMELOC: The target location of the Oracle Grid Infrastructure home directory
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• CLUSTERNUMBER: Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1

• CLUSTERNAME: Specifies the name of the cluster

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• ID: Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster

• STEPNAME : Optionally, specifies the individual upgrade step:
1. ADD_HOME
2. CONFIG_HOME
3. RUN_ROOTSCRIPT
4. DELETE_OLDHOME

Usage Notes
• The command can only downgrade a cluster in a VM deployment. You cannot use this
command to downgrade the cluster in a physical (bare-metal) deployment.
• If STEPNAME is not specified, then the ADD_HOME and CONFIG_HOME steps are performed.
• The RUN_ROOTSCRIPT step runs the rootupgrade.sh script sequentially in a rolling mode
on all nodes. This step also restarts the database instances on each of the nodes.
• If you run the DELETE_OLDHOME step, then you cannot later use the DOWNGRADE CLUSTER
command.
Example 4-10 Using the UPGRADE CLUSTER Command
This example shows the first three steps (ADD_HOME, CONFIG_HOME, and RUN_ROOTSCRIPT) in a
step-by-step cluster upgrade. At the end of this example, the cluster is upgraded, but
downgrade is still possible because the DELETE_OLDHOME step has not been run.

oedacli> upgrade cluster giversion=18.13.0.0.210119 gihomeloc=/u01/app/

18.13.0.0/grid where clusternumber=1 stepname=add_home
oedacli> save action
oedacli> merge actions
processMerge
processMergeActions
Merging Action : upgrade cluster giversion=18.13.0.0.210119
gihomeloc=/u01/app/18.13.0.0/grid where clusternumber=1 stepname=add_home
Merging UPGRADE CLUSTER
Action Validated and Merged OK
oedacli> deploy actions
Deploying Action ID : 1 upgrade cluster giversion=18.13.0.0.210119
gihomeloc=/u01/app/18.13.0.0/grid where clusternumber=1 stepname=add_home
Deploying UPGRADE CLUSTER
Upgrading Cluster
Performing Upgrade Validations...
Validating target Clusterware version 18.13.0.0...
Validating source Clusterware version 12.2.0.1.190115...
Checking Cluster status...
Checking status of cluster...
Active cluster version on cluster ovmClus8 is 12.2.0.1.0
Validating Target Clusterware Home.. /u01/app/18.13.0.0/grid
Checking to see if /u01/app/18.13.0.0/grid is already mounted
SUCCESS: 18.13.0.0 is supported version for upgrade.
SUCCESS: Current Cluster Version 12.2.0.1.190115 is supported for Upgrade
using this Utility.
SUCCESS:
SUCCESS: Required Image Version 21.2.0.0.0 for Oracle18c found on

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dbm01adm01vm08
SUCCESS: Required Image Version 21.2.0.0.0 for Oracle18c found on
dbm01adm02vm08
SUCCESS: Cluster verification completed successfully
SUCCESS: Find the valid upgrading version from 12.2.0.1 to 18.13.0.0
SUCCESS: Target Cluster Version is valid..
SUCCESS: Target Clusterware Home /u01/app/18.13.0.0/grid is not
already mounted.
SUCCESS: Found valid target clusterware version.
SUCCESS: Valid Bundle Patch / RU Version found.
Validating required files...
Extracting files..
Copying files...
Creating new disk image file..
Attaching disk image to Virtual Machine dbm01adm01vm08.example.com
Attaching disk image to Virtual Machine dbm01adm02vm08.example.com
Completed adding new Clusterware home /u01/app/18.13.0.0/grid on
Cluster ovmClus8
Done...
Done
oedacli> upgrade cluster giversion=18.13.0.0.210119 gihomeloc=/u01/app/
18.13.0.0/grid where clusternumber=1 stepname=config_home
oedacli> save action
oedacli> merge actions
processMerge
processMergeActions
Merging Action : upgrade cluster giversion=18.13.0.0.210119
gihomeloc=/u01/app/18.13.0.0/grid where clusternumber=1
stepname=config_home
Merging UPGRADE CLUSTER
Action Validated and Merged OK
oedacli> deploy actions
Deploying Action ID : 2 upgrade cluster giversion=18.13.0.0.210119
gihomeloc=/u01/app/18.13.0.0/grid where clusternumber=1
stepname=config_home
Deploying UPGRADE CLUSTER
Upgrading Cluster
Configuring new clusterware home at /u01/app/18.13.0.0/grid
Running Cluster Verification Utility for upgrade readiness..
Pre-upgrade Validation completed successfully.
Setting up new clusterware home...
Relinking binaries with RDS /u01/app/18.13.0.0/grid
Upgrading software..
Completed configuring new Clusterware home /u01/app/18.13.0.0/grid
Done...
Done
oedacli> upgrade cluster giversion=18.13.0.0.210119 gihomeloc=/u01/app/
18.13.0.0/grid where clusternumber=1 stepname=RUN_ROOTSCRIPT
oedacli> save action
oedacli> merge actions
processMerge
processMergeActions
Merging Action : upgrade cluster giversion=18.13.0.0.210119
gihomeloc=/u01/app/18.13.0.0/grid where clusternumber=1
stepname=RUN_ROOTSCRIPT

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Merging UPGRADE CLUSTER

Action Validated and Merged OK
oedacli> deploy actions
Deploying Action ID : 3 upgrade cluster giversion=18.13.0.0.210119
gihomeloc=/u01/app/18.13.0.0/grid where clusternumber=1
stepname=RUN_ROOTSCRIPT
Deploying UPGRADE CLUSTER
Upgrading Cluster
Running Cluster Verification Utility for upgrade readiness..
Pre-upgrade Validation completed successfully.
Running rootupgrade.sh on node dbm01adm01vm08.example.com
Checking file
root_dbm01adm01vm08.example.com_2021-05-07_16-35-47-279774287.log on node
dbm01adm01vm08.example.com
Checking status of cluster on dbm01adm01vm08.example.com
Running rootupgrade.sh on node dbm01adm02vm08.example.com
Checking file
root_dbm01adm02vm08.example.com_2021-05-07_16-55-09-777507261.log on node
dbm01adm02vm08.example.com
Checking status of cluster on dbm01adm02vm08.example.com
Running Configuration Assistants on dbm01adm01vm08.example.com
Active cluster version after upgrade 18.0.0.0.0
Clusterware successfully upgraded to 18.13.0.0.210119
Applying Security Fixes...
Done...
Done

4.3.6 COMPUTE
Use these commands to add or delete a physical compute node as a cluster member.
• CLONE COMPUTE
Use this command to clone an existing physical compute cluster node.
• DELETE COMPUTE
This command deletes an existing compute node, removes the instance, home and
clusterware from the cluster.

4.3.6.1 CLONE COMPUTE

Use this command to clone an existing physical compute cluster node.

Syntax

CLONE COMPUTE
{ SRCNAME=source_compute_node TGTNAME=target_compute_node |
TGTNAMES=target_compute_nodes }
[ WHERE
STEPNAME=stepname ]

SET ADMINNET NAME=admin_name IP=admin_ip

SET PRIVNET NAME1=priv_name_1 IP1=priv_ip1 [ NAME2=priv_name_2 IP2=priv_ip2 ]
[ SET INTERCONNECT NAME1=priv_name_1 IP1=priv_ip1 [ NAME2=priv_name_2

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IP2=priv_ip2 ] ]
[ SET CLIENTNET NAME=client_name IP=client_ip ]
[ SET VIPNET NAME=vip_name IP=vip_ip ]
[ SET BACKUP NAME=backup_name IP=backup_ip ]
SET ILOMNET NAME=ilom_name IP=ilom_ip
SET RACK NUM=rack_number ULOC=ulocation

Arguments
• SRCNAME: Specifies the name of an existing compute server from which the
compute server is derived.
• TGTNAME: Specifies the name of the new compute server to add.
• TGTNAMES: Specifies a comma-separated list of new compute servers to add.
• STEPNAME: Optionally specifies the deployment step to perform, which is one of the
following:
– CREATE_USERS
– CELL_CONNECTIVITY
– ADD_NODE
– EXTEND_DBHOME
– ADD_INSTANCE
If STEPNAME is not specified, then all steps are performed.
You can set the following options for a cloned compute node:
• ADMINNET : Specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the administration
network. The DNS name may optionally include the domain name.
• PRIVNET : Specifies the names and IP addresses to use for the first and second
private networks. The names may optionally include the domain name.
• INTERCONNECT: Only required if the compute nodes are configured with Exadata
Secure RDMA Fabric Isolation or InfiniBand security (PKEYS). Specifies the
names and IP addresses to use for the first and second private networks. The
names may optionally include the domain name.
• CLIENTNET : Specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the client network.
The DNS name may optionally include the domain name. Not required on virtual
machine (VM) hosts (Oracle Linux KVM or Oracle VM).
• VIPNET : Specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the virtual IP (VIP)
network. The DNS name may optionally include the domain name. Not required on
virtual machine (VM) hosts (Oracle Linux KVM or Oracle VM).
• BACKUP : Specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the backup network.
The DNS name may optionally include the domain name. Not required on servers
without a backup network.
• ILOMNET: Specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the ILOM network.
The DNS name may optionally include the domain name.
• RACK : Specifies the rack number in a multi-rack configuration, where 1 is the first
rack, and the physical location (slot number) of the server in the rack.

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Usage Notes
• For configurations with Exadata Secure RDMA Fabric Isolation or InfiniBand security
(PKEYS), INTERCONNECT defines the private network that connects the database nodes
and PRIVNET defines the private storage network.
• Use TGTNAMES to clone multiple compute servers simultaneously in the DEPLOY ACTIONS.
Use TGTNAMES without additional SET statements. Use SAVE ACTION FORCE prior to using
this argument. See the example below.
Example 4-11 Cloning a Compute Node
This example clones the dbadm13 compute server to a new server, dbadm14.

CLONE COMPUTE srcname=dbadm13 tgtname=dbadm14

SET ADMINNET name=dbadm04 ip=10.128.161.192
SET PRIVNET name1=dbadm04-priv1 ip1=192.168.161.195 name2=dbadm04-priv2
ip2=192.168.161.196
SET CLIENTNET name=dbadm04-client ip=198.51.100.112
SET VIPNET name=dbadm04-vip ip=10.128.177.116
SET ILOMNET name=dbadm04-ilom ip=10.128.161.203
SET RACK num=1 uloc=17

SAVE ACTION
MERGE ACTIONS
DEPLOY ACTIONS

Example 4-12 Cloning Multiple Compute Nodes Using TGTNAMES

This example clones dbadm23 and creates the new compute servers dbadm24 and dbadm25.
By using the TGTNAMES argument, both new nodes are deployed at the same time in the final
DEPLOY ACTIONS.

CLONE COMPUTE SRCNAME='dbadm23' TGTNAME='dbadm24'

SET ADMINNET name=dbadm24 ip=10.128.161.192
SET PRIVNET name1=dbadm24-priv1 ip1=192.168.161.195 name2=dbadm24-priv2
ip2=192.168.161.196
...
SAVE ACTION FORCE

CLONE COMPUTE SRCNAME='dbadm23' TGTNAME='dbadm25'

SET ADMINNET name=dbadm25 ip=10.128.161.193
...
SAVE ACTION FORCE

CLONE COMPUTE TGTNAMES='dbadm24,dbadm25'

SAVE ACTION
MERGE ACTIONS
DEPLOY ACTIONS

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Example 4-13 Cloning a Compute Node Using Steps

This example clones the dbadm33 compute server to a new server, dbadm34, running
individual steps. The example shows only the first three steps and does not show all
the steps involved in cloning the compute node.

CLONE COMPUTE srcname=dbadm33 tgtname=dbadm34 WHERE

STEPNAME=CREATE_USERS
SET ADMINNET name=dbadm04 ip=10.128.161.192
SET PRIVNET name1=dbadm04-priv1 ip1=192.168.161.195 name2=dbadm04-
priv2 ip2=192.168.161.196
SET CLIENTNET name=dbadm04-client ip=198.51.100.112
SET VIPNET name=dbadm04-vip ip=10.128.177.116
SET ILOMNET name=dbadm04-ilom ip=10.128.161.203
SET RACK num=1 uloc=17

SAVE ACTION
MERGE ACTIONS
DEPLOY ACTIONS

CLONE COMPUTE compute srcname=dbadm33 tgtname=dbadm34 WHERE

STEPNAME=CELL_CONNECTIVITY

SAVE ACTION
MERGE ACTIONS
DEPLOY ACTIONS

CLONE COMPUTE srcname=dbadm33 tgtname=dbadm34 WHERE STEPNAME=ADD_NODE

SAVE ACTION
MERGE ACTIONS
DEPLOY ACTIONS

...

4.3.6.2 DELETE COMPUTE

This command deletes an existing compute node, removes the instance, home and
clusterware from the cluster.

Syntax

DELETE COMPUTE
WHERE
{ SRCNAME=host_name [ STEPNAME=step_name ] |
SRCNAMES=host_names [ STEPNAME=step_name ] }

Arguments
SRCNAME specifies the host name of the guest that you want to remove.

SRCNAMES specifies a comma-separated list host names of the guests that you want to
remove.

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STEPNAME is used to clean up steps from a failed CREATE COMPUTE command. Specify the
name of the individual creation step to be reverted. The values for step_name are:
• ADD_INSTANCE
• EXTEND_DBHOME
• ADD_NODE
• CELL_CONNECTIVITY
• CREATE_USERS
Example 4-14 Deleting a Compute Node - Simple Case
This example removes the dbadm04 compute node from the cluster.

LOAD FILE NAME=4-4compute.xml

DELETE COMPUTE where srcname=dbadm04
SAVE ACTION
MERGE ACTIONS
DEPLOY ACTIONS
SAVE FILE name=3-4compute.xml

Example 4-15 Deleting a Compute Node with Individual Steps

This example removes the dbadm04 compute node from the cluster, running each step
individually. This example does not show all the steps involved in removing the compute
node.

LOAD FILE NAME=4-4compute.xml

DELETE COMPUTE where srcname=dbadm04 stepname=ADD_INSTANCE
SAVE ACTION
MERGE ACTIONS
DEPLOY ACTIONS

DELETE COMPUTE where srcname=dbadm04 stepname=EXTEND_DBHOME

SAVE ACTION
MERGE ACTIONS
DEPLOY ACTIONS

DELETE COMPUTE where srcname=dbadm04 stepname=ADD_NODE

SAVE ACTION
MERGE ACTIONS
DEPLOY ACTIONS
...

4.3.7 CURRENTACTION
You can clear or list the current action in OEDACLI.
• CLEAR CURRENTACTION
• LIST CURRENTACTION

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4.3.7.1 CLEAR CURRENTACTION

Clears the current action in OEDACLI.

Syntax

CLEAR CURRENTACTION

4.3.7.2 LIST CURRENTACTION

Lists the current action in OEDACLI.

Syntax

LIST CURRENTACTION

4.3.8 DATABASE
You can add, alter, delete, or list the Oracle databases.
• ADD DATABASE
• ALTER DATABASE
• DELETE DATABASE
• LIST DATABASES

4.3.8.1 ADD DATABASE

This command adds an Oracle database; either a non-container database (non-CDB),
container database (CDB), or pluggable database (PDB) to an existing CDB.

Syntax

ADD DATABASE
[ BLOCKSIZE=blocksize ]
[ CHARSET=database_character_set
DATADG=data_diskgroup
[ DBLANG=database_language ]
DBNAME=database_name
[ UNIQUENAME=database_unique_name ]
[ DBTEMPLATE=database_template ]
[ DBTYPE=database_type ]
[ HOSTNAMES='host_names' ]
RECODG=reco_diskgroup
WHERE
{ DBHOMEID=database_home_id |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number DBHOMELOC=database_home_location |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name DBHOMELOC=database_home_location |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id DBHOMELOC=database_home_location |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number CDBNAME=container_database_name |

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CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name CDBNAME=container_database_name |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id CDBNAME=container_database_name }

Arguments
You can specify the following attributes for the new Oracle database:
• BLOCKSIZE : Optionally, specifies the block size for the new database. The default value is
8192. This argument is not required for pluggable databases.
• CHARSET : Optionally, specifies the character set to use for the new database. The default
value is AL32UTF8. This argument is not required for pluggable databases.
• DATADG : Specifies the name of the DATA disk group for the new database. This argument
is not required for pluggable databases.
• DBLANG : Optionally, specifies the language to use for the new database. The default
value is all_langs. This argument is not required for pluggable databases.
• DBNAME : Specifies the name of the new database.
• UNIQUENAME : Specifies the unique name of the new database. The default value is
dbname.
• DBTEMPLATE : Specifies the template to use when creating the new database, ADMIN or DW.
The default value is ADMIN. This argument is not required for pluggable databases.
• DBTYPE : Optionally, specifies the type of database to create:
– normal DB : Adds a non-container database (non-CDB). This is the default value.
– CDB : Adds a container database.
– PDB : Adds a pluggable database to an existing CDB.
• HOSTNAMES : Optionally, specifies a comma-separated list of host names on which the
database should run. The default value is the list of nodes registered with the database
home.
• RECODG : Specifies the name of the RECO disk group for the new database. This
argument is not required for pluggable databases.
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• DBHOMEID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the database home.

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
• DBHOMELOCATION : Specifies the path for the target database home.
• CDBNAME : Specifies the database name for the container database. This argument is
required only when DBTYPE=PDB
Example 4-16 Adding a New Oracle Database Using OEDACLI
This example shows how to add a new database to the configuration.

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1. Load the OEDA XML configuration file.

oedacli> LOAD FILE NAME=Oracle-test.xml

SUCCESS - file loaded OK
Customer : ora07adm01 - Oracle

2. Use the command LIST DATABASEHOMES to identify the databasehome_id

associated with the target database home. This database home will be used to
create the new database.

oedacli> LIST DATABASEHOMES

version : "CloneInstall"
cluster :
id : "c0_clusterHome"
databaseHomeName : "c0_DbHome_0"
databaseSwOwner : "c0_oracle"
databaseVersion : "12.2.0.1.170718"
databaseHomeLoc : "/u01/app/oracle/product/12.2.0.1/dbhome_1"
inventoryLocation : "/u01/app/oraInventory"
language : "all_langs"
machines :
machine : ...
...
patches :
patch :
patchNumber : "26133434"
basedir : "/u01/app/oracle"
useZfs : "false"
id : "c0_databaseHome1"

3. Create an action for creating the new database. You must provide a name for the
new database, and the names of the DATA and RECO disk groups that the new
database should use. Also, use the ID retrieved in the previous step to specify the
Oracle Home in which to create this database.

oedacli> ADD DATABASE DBNAME='testdb' DATADG='DATAC1'

RECODG='RECOC1'
WHERE DBHOMEID='c0_databaseHome'

4. Save the action.

oedacli> SAVE ACTION

5. Merge all actions.

oedacli> MERGE ACTIONS

processMerge
processMergeActions
Merging Action : add database dbname='testdb' DATADG='DATAC1'
RECODG='RECOC1'
where DBHOMEID='c0_databaseHome'
Merging ADD DATABASE
Action Validated and Merged OK

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6. Save the action to a new Engineered Systems XML configuration file.

oedacli> SAVE FILE NAME ='cli-test-2databases.xml'

File : cli-test-2databases.xml saved OK

7. Deploy the actions.

oedacli> DEPLOY ACTIONS

Deploying Action ID : 4 add database dbname='testdb' DATADG='DATAC1'
RECODG='
RECOC1' where DBHOMEID='c0_databaseHome'
Deploying ADD DATABASE
Running datapatch on database 'testdb'
Done...
Done

4.3.8.2 ALTER DATABASE

This command alters an existing Oracle database definition.

Syntax

ALTER DATABASE
{ { BLOCKSIZE=blocksize |
CHARSET=database_character_set |
DATADG=data_diskgroup |
DBLANG=database_language |
DBNAME=database_name |
UNIQUENAME=database_unique_name |
DBTEMPLATE=database_template |
DBTYPE=database_type |
HOSTNAMES='host_names' |
RECODG=reco_diskgroup } ... |
{ DBHOMELOC=new_dbhome_loc | DBHOMEID=new_dbhome_id } }
WHERE
{ ID=database_id |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number DATABASENAME=database_name |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name DATABASENAME=database_name |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id DATABASENAME=database_name }

Arguments
You can modify the following attributes:
• BLOCKSIZE : The block size for the new database. The default value is 8192. This
argument is not required for pluggable databases.
• CHARSET : The character set to use for the new database. The default value is AL32UTF8.
This argument is not required for pluggable databases.
• DATADG : The name of the DATA disk group for the new database. This argument is not
required for pluggable databases.
• DBLANG : The language to use for the new database. The default value is all_langs. This
argument is not required for pluggable databases.

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• DBNAME : The name of the new database.

• UNIQUENAME : The unique name of the new database. The default value is dbname.
• DBTEMPLATE : The template to use when creating the new database, ADMIN or DW.
The default value is ADMIN. This argument is not required for pluggable databases.
• DBTYPE : The type of database to create:
– normal DB : Specifies a non-container database (non-CDB). This is the default
value.
– CDB : Specifies a container database.
– PDB : Specifies a pluggable database to an existing CDB.
• HOSTNAMES : A comma-separated list of host names on which the database should
run. The default value is the list of nodes registered with the database home.
• RECODG : The name of the RECO disk group for the new database. This argument
is not required for pluggable databases.
• DBHOMELOC : The location of the database home that you want to move the
database to. This argument is not required for pluggable databases.
• DBHOMEID : The es.xml ID of the database home that you want to move the
database to. This argument is not required for pluggable databases.
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the database

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
• DATABASENAME : Specifies the name of the database in the cluster

Usage Notes
For moving the database to use a different database home, specify only the new home
location (DBHOMELOC) or the ID of the new database home (DBHOMEID).

4.3.8.3 DELETE DATABASE

This command deletes an existing Oracle database.

Syntax

DELETE DATABASE
WHERE
{ ID=database_id |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number DATABASENAME=database_name |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name DATABASENAME=database_name |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id DATABASENAME=database_name }

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

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• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the database

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
• DATABASENAME : Specifies the name of the database in the cluster
Example 4-17 Deleting an Oracle Database Using OEDACLI
This example shows how to delete an existing database from the configuration.
1. Load the OEDA XML configuration file.

oedacli> LOAD FILE NAME=Oracle-test.xml

SUCCESS - file loaded OK
Customer : ora07adm01 - Oracle

2. List the databases contained in the XML configuration file, so that you can identify the
database ID associated with the database you want to delete.

oedacli> LIST DATABASES

version : "2"
databaseOwner : "c0_oracle"
databaseSid : "dbm01"
databaseBlockSize : "8192"
characterset : "AL32UTF8"
databaseHome :
id : "c0_databaseHome"
machines :
machine :
.....
.....
diskGroups :
diskGroup :
id : "c0_datadg"
id : "c0_recodg"
id : "c0_dbm01"
.....
.....
databaseHome :
id : "c0_databaseHome3"
machines :
machine :
....
....
databaseTemplate : "OLTP"
databaseStyle : "ADMIN"
language : "all_langs"
diskGroups :
diskGroup :
id : "c0_datadg"
id : "c0_recodg"
id : "c0_testdb01"

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3. Create an action to delete the target database. Use the database id identified in
the previous step

oedacli> delete database where id='c0_testdb01'

4. Save the action.

oedacli> SAVE ACTION

5. Merge all actions.

oedacli> MERGE ACTIONS

processMerge
processMergeActions
Merging Action : delete database where id='c0_testdb01'
Merging DELETE DATABASE
Action Validated and Merged OK

6. Deploy the actions into the current configuration.

oedacli> DEPLOY ACTIONS

Deploying Action ID : 1 delete database where id='c0_testdb01'
Deploying DELETE DATABASE
Deleting database testdb
Done...
Done

4.3.8.4 LIST DATABASES

This command lists the existing Oracle databases.

Syntax

LIST DATABASES
[ WHERE
{ ID=database_id |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id } ]

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the database

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster

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4.3.9 DATABASEHOME
You can add, alter, delete, or list the Oracle Database homes.
• ADD DATABASEHOME
• ALTER DATABASEHOME
• DELETE DATABASEHOME
• LIST DATABASEHOMES

4.3.9.1 ADD DATABASEHOME

This command adds an Oracle database home to an existing cluster.

Syntax

ADD DATABASEHOME
OWNER=owner
DBVERSION=version
DBHOMELOC=database_home_path
[ DBHOMENAME=database_home_name ]
[ INVLOC=inventory_location ]
[ DBLANG=database_language ]
[ MACHINELIST='machine_list' ]
[ PATCHLIST='patch_list' ]
[ BASEDIR=base_directory ]
[ VOLUMESIZE=volume_size ]
[ INSTALLTYPE={ CLONE | ZIP } ]
WHERE
{ CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id }

Arguments
You can specify the following attributes for the new Oracle database home:
• OWNER : (Mandatory) Specifies the operating system user that owns the Oracle home.
• DBVERSION : (Mandatory) Specifies the version of the software in the database home,
including the release update (RU), for example 12.1.0.2.170418.
• DBHOMELOC : (Mandatory) Specifies the file system path for the new Oracle database
home directory.
• DBHOMENAME : Specifies the name of the new database home. The default value is the
standard template name, for example, dbhome_1.
• INVLOC : Specifies the location of the Oracle inventory directory. The default value is
derived from the cluster home.
• DBLANG : Specifies the language to use with the Oracle home. The default value is
all_langs.
• MACHINELIST : Specifies a list of nodes to create the Oracle home on. The default value is
list of nodes registered with the Grid home.

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• PATCHLIST : Specifies a comma-separated list of patches for the database home.

The default value is derived from DBVERSION.
• BASEDIR : Specifies the location of the Oracle Base directory. The default value is
derived from OWNER.
• VOLUMESIZE : Specifies the size of the home directory volume. The default value is
50 GB. This argument is applicable only for database homes for Oracle VM
clusters.
• INSTALLTYPE: Specifies the software installation method to use. The options are:
– CLONE: Uses image files to clone a software installation. The image files
include the base software release, and may also include additional patches
and updates. By including updates in the image files, this method reduces
deployment time and improves deployment consistency.
The CLONE software installation method is the only supported method for
database homes in a virtual machine (VM) deployment. This option is also
available for database homes in a physical (bare metal) deployment.
– ZIP: Performs a fresh software installation by using compressed (zip) files that
contain the software release. This method does not include additional patches
or updates.
This option is not available for database homes in a virtual machine (VM)
deployment.
If you do not specify the INSTALLTYPE setting, then the default setting matches the
INSTALLTYPE setting in the containing cluster.
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1

• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
Example 4-18 Adding a Database Home to a Deployment using OEDACLI
This example shows how to add a new Oracle home. dbversion should specify both
the base version and the target release update (RU). In this example, we are setting
up a new Oracle database home with 12.1.0.2.170418. The software will be installed
under /u01/app/oracle/product/12.1.0.2/dbhome_2.

./oedacli

oedacli> LOAD FILE NAME=Oracle-test12.xml

SUCCESS - file loaded OK
Customer : ora07adm01 - Oracle

oedacli> ADD DATABASEHOME OWNER='oracle' DBVERSION='12.1.0.2.170418'

DBHOMELOC='/u0
1/app/oracle/product/12.1.0.2/dbhome_2' WHERE CLUSTERNUMBER=1

oedacli> SAVE ACTION

oedacli> MERGE ACTIONS

processMerge

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processMergeActions
Merging Action : add databasehome owner='oracle' dbversion='12.1.0.2.170418'
dbhomeloc='/u01/app/oracle/product/12.1.0.2/dbhome_2' where clusternumber=1
Merging ADD DATABASEHOME
Action Validated and Merged OK

oedacli> DEPLOY ACTIONS

Deploying Action ID : 1 add databasehome owner='oracle'
dbversion='12.1.0.2.170418'
dbhomeloc='/u01/app/oracle/product/12.1.0.2/dbhome_2' where clusternumber=1
Deploying ADD DATABASEHOME
Checking local files..
Required files are:
SUCCESS: Required file /scratch/cpabba/Oeda/main/linux-x64/WorkDir/
p26022196_121020
_Linux-x86-64.zip exists...
SUCCESS: Required file /scratch/cpabba/Oeda/main/linux-x64/WorkDir/
p26027162_121020
_Linux-x86-64.zip exists...
SUCCESS: Required file /scratch/cpabba/Oeda/main/linux-x64/WorkDir/
p6880880_122010_
Linux-x86-64.zip exists...
SUCCESS: Required file /scratch/cpabba/Oeda/main/linux-x64/WorkDir/
linuxamd64_12102
_database_2of2.zip exists...
SUCCESS: Required file /scratch/cpabba/Oeda/main/linux-x64/WorkDir/
linuxamd64_12102
_database_1of2.zip exists...
Copying required files...
Checking status of remote files...
Checking status of existing files on remote nodes...
Getting status of local files...
Copying file: linuxamd64_12102_database_1of2.zip to node
node1adm01.example.com
Copying file: linuxamd64_12102_database_2of2.zip to node
node1adm01.example.com
Copying file: p26022196_121020_Linux-x86-64.zip to node
node1adm01.example.com
Copying file: p26027162_121020_Linux-x86-64.zip to node
node1adm01.example.com
Copying file: p26022196_121020_Linux-x86-64.zip to node
node1adm02.example.com
Copying file: p26027162_121020_Linux-x86-64.zip to node
node1adm02.example.com
Completed copying files...
Extracting files...
Completed extracting files...
Validating nodes for database readiness...
Installing database software ...
Running database installer on node node1adm01.example.com ... Please wait...
After running database installer...
Patching...
Done...
Done

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4.3.9.2 ALTER DATABASEHOME

This command alters an existing Oracle database home.

Syntax

ALTER DATABASEHOME
{ OWNER=owner |
DBVERSION=version |
DBHOMELOC=database_home_path |
DBHOMENAME=database_home_name |
INVLOC=inventory_location |
DBLANG=language |
MACHINELIST='machine_list' |
PATCHLIST='patch_list' |
BASEDIR=base_directory |
INSTALLTYPE={ CLONE | ZIP } } ...
WHERE
{ ID=database_home_id |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number DBHOMELOC=database_home_path |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name DBHOMELOC=database_home_path |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id DBHOMELOC=database_home_path }

Arguments
You can modify the following attributes for the Oracle database home:
• OWNER : Specifies the operating system user that owns the Oracle home.
• DBVERSION : Specifies the version of the software in the database home, including
the release update (RU), for example 12.1.0.2.170418.
• DBHOMELOC : Specifies the file system path for the new Oracle database home
directory.
• DBHOMENAME : Specifies the new name of the database home. The database home
name must be unique within a cluster.
• INVLOC : Specifies the location of the Oracle inventory directory.
• DBLANG : Specifies the supported languages for the Oracle home.
• MACHINELIST : Specifies a list of nodes. The nodes must exist within the cluster.
• PATCHLIST : Specifies a comma-separated, custom list of patches for the database
home.
• BASEDIR : Specifies the location of the Oracle Base directory.
• INSTALLTYPE: Specifies the software installation method to use. The options are:
– CLONE: Uses image files to clone a software installation. The image files
include the base software release, and may also include additional patches
and updates. By including updates in the image files, this method reduces
deployment time and improves deployment consistency.
The CLONE software installation method is the only supported method for
database homes in a virtual machine (VM) deployment. This option is also
available for database homes in a physical (bare metal) deployment.

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– ZIP: Performs a fresh software installation by using compressed (zip) files that
contain the software release. This method does not include additional patches or
updates.
This option is not available for database homes in a virtual machine (VM)
deployment.
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID for the database home

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
• DBHOMELOC : Specifies the path for the database home directory.

4.3.9.3 DELETE DATABASEHOME

This command removes an existing Oracle database home.

Syntax

DELETE DATABASEHOME
WHERE
{ ID=database_home_id |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number DBHOMELOC=database_home_path |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name DBHOMELOC=database_home_path |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id DBHOMELOC=database_home_path }

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID for the database home

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
• DBHOMELOC : Specifies the path for the database home directory.

Usage Notes
The database home you are deleting must not contain any dependent databases.
Example 4-19 Removing an Existing Oracle Database Home
This example shows how to delete an existing Oracle Database home directory.

oedacli> LOAD FILE NAME=Oracle-test12.xml

SUCCESS - file loaded OK
Customer : ora07adm01 - Oracle

oedacli> DELETE DATABASEHOME WHERE id='c0_databaseHome1'

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oedacli> SAVE ACTION

oedacli> MERGE ACTIONS

processMerge
processMergeActions
Merging Action : delete databasehome where id='c0_databaseHome1'
Merging DELETE DATABASEHOME
Action Validated and Merged OK

oedacli> DEPLOY ACTIONS

Deploying Action ID : 3 delete databasehome where
id='c0_databaseHome1'
Deploying DELETE DATABASEHOME
Validating Oracle home..
Deinstalling database home c0_DbHome_1
Unmounting file system..
Updating /etc/fstab entries...
Done...
Done

4.3.9.4 LIST DATABASEHOMES

This command lists the existing Oracle database homes.

Syntax

LIST DATABASEHOMES
[ WHERE
{ ID=database_home_id |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number [ NAME=database_home_name ] |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name [ NAME=database_home_name ] |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id [ NAME=database_home_name ] } ]

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID for the target database home

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
• NAME : Specifies the name of the target database home

4.3.10 DISKGROUP
You can add, alter, delete, or list the Oracle ASM disk groups.
• ADD DISKGROUP
• ALTER DISKGROUP
• ALTER DISKGROUPS

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• DELETE DISKGROUP
• LIST DISKGROUPS

4.3.10.1 ADD DISKGROUP

This command adds an Oracle ASM disk group.

Syntax

ADD DISKGROUP
[ ACFSNAME=acfs_name ]
[ ACFSPATH=acfs_path ]
[ ACFSSIZE=acfs_size ]
[ CELLLIST='cell_list' ]
DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name
[ DISKGROUPLOCATION=diskgroup_location ]
DISKGROUPSIZE=diskgroup_size
[ OCRVOTE=ocr_voting_disks_included ]
[ QUORUMDISK=quorum_disks_included ]
REDUNDANCY=redundancy_level
SLICESIZE=slice_size
[ SPARSE=sparse ]
[ TYPE=diskgroup_type [ DATABASENAME=database_name ]]
WHERE
{ CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id }

Arguments
You can specify the following attributes for the new Oracle ASM disk group:
• ACFSNAME : Specifies the name for the Oracle ACFS volume on this disk group
• ACFSPATH : Specifies the path for the Oracle ACFS file system
• ACFSSIZE : Specifies the size for the Oracle ACFS volume on this diskgroup
• CELLLIST : A comma separated list of cells for this disk group, enclosed in single quotes
• DISKGROUPNAME : (Mandatory) Specifies the name of the disk group
• DISKGROUPLOCATION : Specifies the media type where the disk group is located. The valid
values are FLASHDISK or HARDDISK. The default value is HARDDISK.
The same disk group location is recommended for all non-RECO disk groups across all
clusters in the Exadata configuration file (es.xml). If the RECO disk group location is
FLASHDISK, then FLASHDISK is the recommended location for all disk groups.
• DISKGROUPSIZE : (Mandatory) Specifies the size of the disk group
• OCRVOTE : A boolean variable, where TRUE indicates the disk group should store the OCR
and voting disks for the cluster.
• QUORUMDISK : A boolean variable, where TRUE indicates the disk group requires a quorum
• REDUNDANCY : (Mandatory) Specifies the redundancy level for the disk group. The valid
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• SLICESIZE : (Mandatory) Specifies the slice size on disk for each grid disk for this
disk group.
• SPARSE : A boolean variable, where TRUE indicates this should be sparse disk
group.
• TYPE : Specifies the disk group type, which can be DATA, RECO, DBFS or OTHER. The
default value is OTHER. If you want the database to use this disk group, then the
type must be set to DATA or RECO.
• DATABASENAME : Specifies the name of the target database for disk groups of type
DATA or RECO.
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1

• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
Example 4-20 Adding a Disk Group
The following example shows an OEDACLI session that uses the ADD DISKGROUP
command along with typical output at each step.

oedacli> add diskgroup diskgroupname=OTHER7 diskgroupsize=1TB

redundancy=HIGH
celllist='dbm01celadm07.example.com,dbm01celadm08.example.com,dbm01cela
dm09.example.com' where clustername=Cluster-c1
oedacli> save action
oedacli> merge actions
processMerge
processMergeActions
Merging Action : add diskgroup diskgroupname=OTHER7
diskgroupsize=1TB redundancy=HIGH
celllist='dbm01celadm07.example.com,dbm01celadm08.example.com,dbm01cela
dm09.example.com' where clustername=Cluster-c1
Merging ADD DISKGROUP
Action Validated and Merged OK
oedacli> deploy actions
Deploying Action ID : 3 add diskgroup diskgroupname=OTHER7
diskgroupsize=1TB redundancy=HIGH
celllist='dbm01celadm07.example.com,dbm01celadm08.example.com,dbm01cela
dm09.example.com' where clustername=Cluster-c1
Deploying ADD DISKGROUP
Diskgroup OTHER7 will be created on Storage Servers
[dbm01celadm07.example.com, dbm01celadm08.example.com,
dbm01celadm09.example.com]
Validating free space....
Creating Grid Disks for ASM Disk Group OTHER7
Creating ASM Disk Group OTHER7
Updating ASM Diskstring...
Checking ASM Disk Group status...
Completed creation of ASM Disk Group OTHER7
Done...
Done

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4.3.10.2 ALTER DISKGROUP

This command alters attributes for an existing Oracle ASM disk group.

Syntax

ALTER DISKGROUP
{ ACFSNAME=acfs_name |
ACFSPATH=acfs_path |
ACFSSIZE=acfs_size |
CELLLIST='cell_list' |
DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name |
DISKGROUPLOCATION=diskgroup_location |
DISKGROUPSIZE=diskgroup_size |
OCRVOTE=ocr_voting_disks_included |
QUORUMDISK=quorum_disks_included |
REDUNDANCY=redundancy_level |
SLICESIZE=slice_size |
SPARSE=sparse } ...
WHERE
{ ID=diskgroup_id |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name }

Arguments
You can modify the following attributes of an Oracle ASM disk group:
• ACFSNAME : Specifies a new name for the Oracle ACFS volume on this disk group
• ACFSPATH : Specifies the new path for the Oracle ACFS file system
• ACFSSIZE : Specifies a new size for the Oracle ACFS volume on this disk group
• CELLLIST : A comma separated list of cells for this disk group, enclosed in single quotes
• DISKGROUPNAME : Specifies a new name for the disk group
• DISKGROUPLOCATION : Specifies the media type where the disk group is located. The valid
values are FLASHDISK or HARDDISK. The default value is HARDDISK.
The same disk group location is recommended for all non-RECO disk groups across all
clusters in the Exadata configuration file (es.xml). If the RECO disk group location is
FLASHDISK, then FLASHDISK is the recommended location for all disk groups.
• DISKGROUPSIZE : Specifies a new size for the disk group
• OCRVOTE : A boolean variable, where TRUE indicates the disk group should store the OCR
and voting disks for the cluster.
• QUORUMDISK : A boolean variable, where TRUE indicates the disk group requires a quorum
• REDUNDANCY : Specifies the redundancy level for the disk group. The valid values are
NORMAL or HIGH.
• SLICESIZE : Specifies the slice size on disk for each grid disk for this disk group.
• SPARSE : A boolean variable, where TRUE indicates this should be sparse disk group.

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The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID for the disk group

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
• DISKGROUPNAME : Specifies the name of the disk group

Usage Notes
• With the ALTER DISKGROUP command, you may alter the size of an existing disk
group using OEDACLI in deploy mode. All other disk group alterations are only
permitted using OEDACLI in edit mode.
• If you modify the redundancy, the volume size will be maintained, however the
slice size will be recalculated.
Example 4-21 Resizing an Oracle ASM Disk Group Using OEDACLI
This example shows how to resize an existing Oracle ASM disk group using
OEDACLI.
1. Load the OEDA XML configuration file.

oedacli> LOAD FILE NAME=Oracle-test.xml

SUCCESS - file loaded OK
Customer : ora07adm01 - Oracle

2. Use the command LIST DISKGROUPS to view the disk group details.

oedacli> LIST DISKGROUPS

version : "PhysicalLayoutLegacy"
diskGroupName : "DBFS_DG"
redundancy : "NORMAL"
sliceSize : "default"
machines :
machine :
...
...
cellDisks : "ALL"
diskGroupSize : "436G"
ocrVote : "true"
quorumDisk : "false"
id : "c0_dbfsdg"
version : "PhysicalLayoutLegacy"
diskGroupName : "DATAC1"
redundancy : "NORMAL"
sliceSize : "2953G"
machines :
..
..
cellDisks : "ALL"
diskGroupSize : "53154G"
ocrVote : "false"
quorumDisk : "false"

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id : "c0_datadg"
version : "PhysicalLayoutLegacy"
diskGroupName : "RECOC1"
redundancy : "NORMAL"
sliceSize : "ALL"
machines :
..
..
cellDisks : "ALL"
diskGroupSize : "13284G"
ocrVote : "false"
quorumDisk : "false"
id : "c0_recodg"

3. Create an action for resizing the disk group.

oedacli> ALTER DISKGROUP DISKGROUPSIZE='2500G' WHERE CLUSTERNUMBER=1

DISKGROUPN
AME='DATAC1'

4. Save the action.

oedacli> SAVE ACTION

5. Merge all actions.

oedacli> MERGE ACTIONS

processMerge
processMergeActions
Merging Action : alter diskgroup diskgroupsize='2500G' where
diskgroupname='DAT
AC1' clusternumber=1
Merging ALTER DISKGROUP
Action Validated and Merged OK

6. Deploy the actions.

oedacli> DEPLOY ACTIONS

Deploying Action ID : 3 alter diskgroup diskgroupsize='2500G' where
diskgroupna
me='DATAC1'
Deploying ALTER DISKGROUP
Deploying Action ID : 4 alter diskgroup diskgroupsize='2500G' where
diskgroupna
me='DATAC1' clusternumber=1
Deploying ALTER DISKGROUP
Validating ASM Disk status..
Disks in ASM Disk Group DATAC1 have valid status
Shrinking Disk Group size to 2500 GB
Resizing ASM Disk Group..
Checking Reblance operations in disk group DATAC1
Rebalance operations completed in disk group DATAC1
Original Grid Disk Size 2953 GB, new size 138 GB on
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Original Grid Disk Size 2953 GB, new size 138 GB on

node1celadm03.example.com
Original Grid Disk Size 2953 GB, new size 138 GB on
node1celadm01.example.com
Updated/New Disk Group size 2484 GB, original size 53154 GB.
Done...
Done

4.3.10.3 ALTER DISKGROUPS

This command alters disk group sizing attributes for existing Oracle ASM disk groups.

Syntax

ALTER DISKGROUPS
DATASPLIT=data_split_percent
RECOSPLIT=reco_split_percent
DATAREDUNDANCY=data_redundancy_level
RECOREDUNDANCY=reco_redundancy_level
SPLITDISK=percent_of_cell_disk
WHERE
DATADG=data_diskgroup
RECODG=reco_diskgroup
{ CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id }

Arguments
You can modify the following sizing attributes of the DATA and RECO Oracle ASM disk
groups:
• DATASPLIT : Specifies a percentage of the Oracle ASM volume allocated to the
DATA disk group. The sum of DATASPLIT and RECOSPLIT cannot exceed 100.
• RECOSPLIT : Specifies a percentage of the Oracle ASM volume allocated to the
RECO disk group. The sum of DATASPLIT and RECOSPLIT cannot exceed 100.
• DATAREDUNDANCY : Specifies the redundancy level for the DATA disk group. The
accepted values are NORMAL or HIGH.
• RECOREDUNDANCY : Specifies the redundancy level for the RECO disk group. The
accepted values are NORMAL or HIGH.
• SPLITDISK : Specifies the percentage of the cell disk to allocate to the DATA and
RECO disk groups. The specified value must be an integer between 1 and 100.
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• DATADG : Specifies the name of the DATA disk group in the cluster
• RECODG : Specifies the name of the RECO disk group in the cluster
• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster

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4.3.10.4 DELETE DISKGROUP

This command deletes an existing Oracle ASM disk group.

Syntax

DELETE DISKGROUP
WHERE
{ ID=diskgroup_id |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id DISKGROUPNAME=diskgroup_name }

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID for the disk group

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
• DISKGROUPNAME : Specifies the name of the disk group
Example 4-22 Deleting a Disk Group
The following example shows an OEDACLI session that uses the DELETE DISKGROUP
command along with typical output at each step.

oedacli> delete diskgroup where id=10dff870-b824-cdb7-0542-8a03a88e9653

oedacli> save action
oedacli> merge actions
processMerge
processMergeActions
Merging Action : delete diskgroup where id=10dff870-b824-
cdb7-0542-8a03a88e9653
Merging DELETE DISKGROUP
Action Validated and Merged OK
oedacli> deploy actions
Deploying Action ID : 4 delete diskgroup where id=10dff870-b824-
cdb7-0542-8a03a88e9653
Deploying DELETE DISKGROUP
Dropping ASM Disk Group DATAC1
ASM Disk Group DATAC1 does not exist..
Grid Disks for Disk Group DATAC1 exist on cells dbm01celadm07.example.com
Grid Disks for Disk Group DATAC1 exist on cells dbm01celadm08.example.com
Grid Disks for Disk Group DATAC1 exist on cells dbm01celadm09.example.com
Dropping Grid Disks on [dbm01celadm07.example.com,
dbm01celadm08.example.com, dbm01celadm09.example.com]
Deleting quorum devices...
Completed dropping ASM Disk Group DATAC1
Done...
Done

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4.3.10.5 LIST DISKGROUPS

This command lists the existing Oracle ASM disk groups.

Syntax

LIST DISKGROUPS
[ WHERE
{ ID=diskgroup_id |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id } ]

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID for the disk group

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster

4.3.11 DOM0
You can list Oracle VM management domains (dom0s).
• LIST DOM0S

4.3.11.1 LIST DOM0S

This command lists Oracle VM management domains (dom0s).

Syntax

LIST DOM0S

Usage Notes
This command is deprecated. Instead, use:

LIST MACHINES WHERE TYPE=DOM0

4.3.12 DOMAIN
You can get live information from a domain.
• GET DOMAIN

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4.3.12.1 GET DOMAIN

This command displays live domain information from a running system.

Syntax

GET DOMAIN
ACTION=action
WHERE
{ ID=id |
HOSTNAME=hostname |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number { COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number |
STORAGENUMBER=storage_number } |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name { COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number |
STORAGENUMBER=storage_number } |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id { COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number |
STORAGENUMBER=storage_number } }

Arguments
ACTION : Specifies the information that the command returns.

If the action is applied to a guest, then the command displays specific information for the
guest.
If the action is applied to the host, then the command displays information for the hypervisor.
• LISTIMAGES: Displays image file details.
• LISTDOMAIN: Displays domain details.
• LISTMEMORY: Displays memory details.
• LISTVCPU: Displays CPU details.
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID for the target machine

• HOSTNAME : Specifies the current hostname of the target machine
• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
• COMPUTENUMBER : Specifies the es.xml compute node number in the cluster, starting at 1
• STORAGENUMBER : Specifies the es.xml storage server number in the cluster, starting at 1

4.3.13 ES
You can discover an engineered system or alter a limited number of attributes of an
engineered system.
• ALTER ES
This command alters the attributes of an engineered system.

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• DISCOVER ES
This command discovers an existing configuration of an engineered system.
• VALIDATE ES

4.3.13.1 ALTER ES
This command alters the attributes of an engineered system.

Syntax

ALTER ES
PAAS = 'pass_mode' |
CUSTOMERNAME = customer_name |
CUSTOMERDEPT = customer_dept

Arguments
You can modify the following attributes for the engineered system:
• PAAS : A boolean value, TRUE or FALSE, which specifies whether to enable PaaS
mode.
• CUSTOMERNAME : Specifies the customer name.
• CUSTOMERDEPT : Specifies the customer department.

4.3.13.2 DISCOVER ES
This command discovers an existing configuration of an engineered system.

Syntax

DISCOVER ES
HOSTNAMES = host_names
LOCATION = directory_name

Arguments
You can use the following arguments when discovering an engineered system
configuration:
• HOSTNAMES: Specifies the list of nodes to be discovered, with each host name
separated by a ',' or a space. The list must be enclosed in quotation marks, for
example, 'node1,node2' or 'node1 node2'. For virtual environments with user
domains, you need to provide a list of only management domain (dom0) host
names and storage servers.
• LOCATION: Specifies the target directory for file creation.

Usage Notes
The following are requirements and limitations of the DISCOVER ES command:

• Supported only on Exadata. ZDLRA is not supported.

• All hosts must have the same root password.

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• Discover will not work with custom Operating System profiles and customized SQL*Plus
prompts.
• Only RAC databases are discovered. Single instance databases and SIHA databases are
not discovered.
• Oracle Clusterware must be running.
• Only online databases are discovered.
• If DISCOVER ES cannot log into databases as SYSDBA using Operating System
authentication databases are skipped.
• Only database resources registered with Oracle Clusterware are discovered.
• Virtual machines that are not running are not discovered.

4.3.13.3 VALIDATE ES
Validates certain aspects of an OEDA XML configuration file (es.xml).

Syntax

VALIDATE ES

4.3.14 EXITONERROR
You can set the exit status for OEDACLI.
• SET EXITONERROR
This command controls the exit status for OEDACLI when an error in encountered.

4.3.14.1 SET EXITONERROR

This command controls the exit status for OEDACLI when an error in encountered.

Syntax

SET EXITONERROR ENABLE={ true | false }

Arguments
• ENABLE: When ENABLE=true, a run-time error causes OEDACLI to terminate with exit
code 1. This option may be useful when OEDACLI is used inside a script.

4.3.15 FILE
You can manage the Engineered System XML file (es.xml).

• LOAD FILE
• MERGE FILES
• SAVE FILE
• SAVE FILES

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4.3.15.1 LOAD FILE

Use this command to load an Engineered System XML file (es.xml) into OEDACLI
memory for further use.

Syntax

LOAD FILE NAME=file_name

Arguments
• NAME : Specifies the name of an existing Engineered System XML file
Example 4-23 Loading a File into OEDACLI for Editing

oedacli> LOAD FILE NAME=Oracle-test12.xml

SUCCESS - file loaded OK
Customer : testadm01 - Oracle

4.3.15.2 MERGE FILES

Use this command to merge multiple Engineered System XML files into a new file.

Syntax

MERGE FILES
INPUT='input_files'
OUTPUT=output_file

Arguments
• INPUT: Specifies a space-separated list of Engineered System XML files to merge.
The list of input files is surrounded by single quotes (').
• OUTPUT: Specifies the new target Engineered System XML file. The file is
overwritten if it already exists.

4.3.15.3 SAVE FILE

Use this command to save a current set of actions to an Engineered System XML file.

Syntax

SAVE FILE
[ NAME=file_name ]
[ MAC={ true | false } ]

Arguments
• NAME: Optionally specifies the name of a new Engineered System XML file. If you
do not specify the NAME argument, then the command overwrites the source file.

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• MAC: When MAC=true, OEDACLI updates the Engineered System XML file with MAC
addresses for the system components. The ILOM interfaces must be available for this
operation.

4.3.15.4 SAVE FILES

Use this command to generate a full set of OEDA configuration files.

Syntax

SAVE FILES
LOCATION=dir_name
[ MAC={ true | false } ]

Arguments
• LOCATION: Specifies the name of a target directory for file creation.
• MAC: When MAC=true, OEDACLI updates the Engineered System XML file with MAC
addresses for the system components. The ILOM interfaces must be available for this
operation.

Usage Notes
The specified LOCATION directory is created if it does not already exist.

4.3.16 GUEST
You can clone or delete an Oracle VM guest.
• CLONE GUEST
This command clones an existing VM guest and creates a new fully functional guest with
storage, users, and Oracle RAC instances.
• DELETE GUEST
This command deletes an existing Oracle VM guest, and removes all of its configuration:
instances, software installations, storage, and users from the cluster.

4.3.16.1 CLONE GUEST

This command clones an existing VM guest and creates a new fully functional guest with
storage, users, and Oracle RAC instances.

Prerequisites
Before you can clone an virtual machine (VM) guest, you must download the appropriate
software images from My Oracle Support and extract the files. Place the extracted "klone.zip"
files for Oracle Grid Infrastructure and Oracle Database in the /EXAVMIMAGES/
onecommand/<platform>/WorkDir directory in the management domain (dom0) where
the new guest clone will be created.

Syntax

CLONE GUEST
{ SRCNAME=source_guest TGTNAME=target_guest |

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TGTNAMES=target_guests }
[ WHERE
STEPNAME=stepname ]

SET PARENT NAME=parent_name

[ SET ADMINNET NAME=admin_name IP=admin_ip [ GATEWAY=gateway
NETMASK=netmask ] ]
[ SET BACKUPNET NAME=backup_name IP=backup_ip ]
SET PRIVNET NAME1=priv_name_1 IP1=priv_ip1 NAME2=priv_name_2
IP2=priv_ip2
[ SET INTERCONNECT NAME1=priv_name_1 IP1=priv_ip1 NAME2=priv_name_2
IP2=priv_ip2 ]
SET CLIENTNET NAME=client_name IP=client_ip
[ NATHOSTNAME=nat_host_name NATIP=nat_ip
NATDOMAINNAME=nat_domain_name, NATNETMASK=nat_netmask ]
SET VIPNET NAME=vip_name,IP=vip_ip
[ SET VCPU COUNT=guest_cpu ]
[ SET VMEM SIZE=guest_memory ]

Arguments
• SRCNAME: Specifies the name of an existing guest VM from which the new guest
VM is derived.
• TGTNAME: Specifies the host name of the new guest VM that you are creating with
the clone operation.
• TGTNAMES: Specifies a comma-separated list of new guest VMs to add.
• STEPNAME: Specifies the deployment step to perform, which is one of the following:
– CREATE_GUEST
– CREATE_USERS
– CELL_CONNECTIVITY
– ADD_NODE
– EXTEND_DBHOME
– ADD_INSTANCE
You can specify the following additional settings when specifying CLONE GUEST with the
WHERE STEPNAME=CREATE_GUEST clause or when specifying CLONE GUEST without using
any WHERE STEPNAME clause:

• PARENT: Specifies the name of the virtual machine (VM) host (Oracle Linux KVM or
Oracle VM) that hosts the new guest.
• ADMINNET : Specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the administration
network. Also, optionally specifies the gateway and netmask for the administration
network.
• BACKUPNET : Specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the backup
network. The DNS name may optionally include the domain name. Not required on
guests without a backup network.
• PRIVNET : Specifies the names and IP addresses to use for the first and second
private networks.

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• INTERCONNECT: Only required if the compute nodes are configured with Exadata Secure
RDMA Fabric Isolation or InfiniBand security (PKEYS). Specifies the names and IP
addresses to use for the first and second private networks.
• CLIENTNET : Specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the client network. May
optionally include host name, IP address, domain name, and netmask details to support
Network Address Translation (NAT).
• VIPNET : Specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the virtual IP (VIP) network.

Usage Notes
• For configurations with Exadata Secure RDMA Fabric Isolation or InfiniBand security
(PKEYS), INTERCONNECT defines the private network that connects the database nodes
and PRIVNET defines the private storage network.
• When you load the XML configuration file to use when cloning a guest domain, the XML
file should have the management domain (dom0) node of the source VM defined but not
allocated to the cluster that is being extended into the guest domain.
• You should save the modified XML file after the actions are merged so that you have a
new XML file that reflects the addition of the new guest domain.
Example 4-24 Cloning a Guest VM
This example shows how to clone a new guest from an existing node in the cluster. In this
example, the source node name is exa01adm01vm01.example.com and the new node is
exa01adm03vm01.example.com. A series of SET commands are used to specify the
configuration for the new guest VM.
The XML file loaded at the beginning of this example has the dom0 node
(host01adm01.example.com) defined but not allocated to the cluster that is being extended
into the guest.

oedacli> LOAD FILE NAME=exa01-pre-cloning-node3.xml

oedacli> CLONE GUEST SRCNAME='exa01adm01vm01.example.com'
TGTNAME='exa01adm03vm01.example.com'
oedacli> SET PARENT NAME='exa01adm03.example.com'
oedacli> SET ADMINNET NAME='exa01adm03vm01.example.com' IP='10.xxx.xx.x'
oedacli> SET CLIENTNET NAME='exa01client03vm01.example.com' IP='10.xxx.xx.x'
oedacli> SET PRIVNET NAME1='exa01adm03vm01-priv' IP1='192.168.16.8'
NAME2='exa01adm01vm03-priv2' IP2='192.168.16.9'
oedacli> SET VIPNET NAME='exa01client03m01-vip.example.com' IP='10.xxx.xx.x'
oedacli> SAVE ACTION
oedacli> MERGE ACTIONS
oedacli> SAVE FILE NAME='exa01-cloned-node3-rac.xml'
oedacli> DEPLOY ACTIONS

Example 4-25 Cloning Multiple Guests Using TGTNAMES

This example clones dbguest23 and creates the new guests dbguest24 and dbguest25. By
using the TGTNAMES argument, both new guests are deployed at the same time in the final
DEPLOY ACTIONS.

CLONE GUEST SRCNAME='dbguest23' TGTNAME='dbguest24'

SET ADMINNET name='dbguest24' ip='10.128.161.202'
...

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SAVE ACTION FORCE

CLONE GUEST SRCNAME='dbguest23' TGTNAME='dbguest25'

SET ADMINNET name='dbguest25' ip='10.128.161.203'
...
SAVE ACTION FORCE

CLONE GUEST TGTNAMES='dbguest24,dbguest25'

SAVE ACTION
MERGE ACTIONS
DEPLOY ACTIONS

Related Topics
• Expanding an Oracle VM RAC Cluster on Exadata Using OEDACLI
• Expanding an Oracle RAC Cluster in Oracle Linux KVM Using OEDACLI

4.3.16.2 DELETE GUEST

This command deletes an existing Oracle VM guest, and removes all of its
configuration: instances, software installations, storage, and users from the cluster.

Syntax

DELETE GUEST
WHERE
{ SRCNAME=node_name [ STEPNAME=stepname ] |
SRCNAMES=node_names [ STEPNAME=stepname ] }

Arguments
• SRCNAME specifies the host name of an existing DomU that you want to delete.
• SRCNAMES specifies a comma-separated list of host names for existing guests that
you want to delete.
• STEPNAME allows you to undo individual steps of the clone operation.
The value of stepname can be one of the following:
– ADD_INSTANCE
– EXTEND_DBHOME
– ADD_NODE
– CELL_CONNECTIVITY
– CREATE_USERS
– CREATE_GUEST
When used with DELETE GUEST, the STEPNAME clauses should be used in the
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example, if you want to undo the ADD_NODE and ADD_INSTANCE steps, you would use the
following commands:

DELETE GUEST WHERE SRCNAME=node_name STEPNAME=ADD_INSTANCE

DELETE GUEST WHERE SRCNAME=node_name STEPNAME=EXTEND_DBHOME
DELETE GUEST WHERE SRCNAME=node_name STEPNAME=ADD_NODE

Example 4-26 Deleting a Guest

The following example shows an OEDACLI session that uses the DELETE GUEST command
along with typical output at each step.

oedacli> delete guest where srcname='dbm01vm103.example.com'

oedacli> save action
oedacli> merge actions
processMerge
processMergeActions
Merging Action : delete guest where srcname='dbm01vm103.example.com'
Merging DELETE GUEST
Action Validated and Merged OK
oedacli> deploy actions
Deploying Action ID : 1 delete guest where srcname='dbm01vm103.example.com'
Deploying DELETE GUEST
Delete Guest
Removing Cell Connectivity...
Deleting cellip.ora and cellinit.ora on node dbm01vm103.example.com
Done deleting cellip.ora and cellinit.ora on dbm01vm103.example.com
Successfully completed removing cell connectivity [elapsed Time [Elapsed =
5018 mS [0.0 minutes] Wed May 05 10:29:51 PDT 2021]]
Deleting users on dbm01vm103.example.com ...
Deleting cluster users on node dbm01vm103.example.com
Deleting cluster users...
Deleting groups...
Done deleting users and groups on node dbm01vm103.example.com
Successfully completed deleting users on node(s)
dbm01vm103.example.com[elapsed Time [Elapsed = 6043 mS [0.0 minutes] Wed May
05 10:29:57 PDT 2021]]
Deleting KVM Guest dbm01vm103.example.com from dom0 dbm01adm03.example.com
KVM Guest dbm01vm103.example.com deleted successfully.
Done...
Done

4.3.17 ILOM
You can alter or list the ILOMS in the loaded es.xml file.

• ALTER ILOM
• LIST ILOMS

4.3.17.1 ALTER ILOM

This command alters attributes of an ILOM.

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Syntax

ALTER ILOM
{ DNSSERVERS='dns_servers' |
NTPSERVERS='ntp_servers' |
TIMEZONE=timezone } ...
WHERE
{ ID=ilom_id |
HOSTNAME=host_name |
ILOMNAME=ilom_host_name }

Arguments
You can specify the following attributes for the ILOM:
• DNSSERVERS : Specifies a comma-separated list of DNS servers that is enclosed in
single quotes.
• NTPSERVERS : Specifies a comma-separated list of NTP servers that is enclosed in
single quotes.
• TIMEZONE : Specifies a valid time zone for the ILOM.
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID for the target ILOM

• HOSTNAME : Specifies the current host name of the target machine
• ILOMNAME : Specifies the current host name of the ILOM

4.3.17.2 LIST ILOMS

This command lists the ILOMs in the es.xml file.

Syntax

LIST ILOMS
[ WHERE
{ ID = ilom_id |
HOSTNAME = hostname |
ILOMNAME = ilom_hostname } ]

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID for the target ILOM

• HOSTNAME : Specifies the current host name of the target machine
• ILOMNAME : Specifies the current host name of the ILOM

Usage Notes
If you do not specify a WHERE clause, then this command lists all the ILOMs in the
es.xml file.

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4.3.18 LOGIN
You can check remote login to a machine or cluster.
• CHECK LOGIN

4.3.18.1 CHECK LOGIN

This command checks remote login to a machine or cluster.

Syntax

CHECK LOGIN
WHERE
{ CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id |
HOSTNAME=host_name }

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1

• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
• HOSTNAME : Specifies the name of an individual host

4.3.19 MACHINE
You can alter or list the machines in the es.xml file.

• ALTER MACHINE
• ALTER MACHINES
• LIST MACHINES

4.3.19.1 ALTER MACHINE

This command modifies attributes of an Engineered System machine, which is a physical
server or virtual machine (VM) guest.

Syntax

ALTER MACHINE
{ { DNSSERVERS='dnsservers' |
GATEWAYADAPTER=gatewayadapter |
HOSTNAMEADAPTER=hostnameadapter |
NTPSERVERS='ntpservers' |
TIMEZONE=timezone |
VSWITCH={ true | false } |

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TYPE=newmachinetype |
ORADISKSIZE=oradisksize |
ORADISKPATH=oradiskpath }...
| ACTION={ START [ WAIT={ true | false } ] |
STOP [ WAIT={ true | false } ] |
RESTART [ WAIT={ true | false } ] |
CREATEIMAGE IMAGEFILE=imagefile SIZE=size
[ FILESYSTEM=filesystem ] [ ZIPFILE=zipfile ] |
ATTACHDISK IMAGEFILE=imagefile MOUNTPATH=mountpath
[ FILESYSTEM=filesystem ] |
DETACHDISK IMAGEFILE=imagefile [ DELETE=delete ] |
SETVCPU [ VCPU=vcpu ] [ MAXVCPU=maxvcpu ]
[ REBOOT={ true | false } ] |
SETVMEM VMEM=vmem [ REBOOT={ true | false } ] } }
WHERE
{ ID=id |
HOSTNAME=hostname |
CLUSTERNUMBER=clusternumber { COMPUTENUMBER=computenumber |
STORAGENUMBER=storagenumber } |
CLUSTERNAME=clustername { COMPUTENUMBER=computenumber |
STORAGENUMBER=storagenumber } |
CLUSTERID=clusterid { COMPUTENUMBER=computenumber |
STORAGENUMBER=storagenumber } }

Arguments
You can specify the following arguments for the machine:
• DNSSERVERS: Comma-separated list of DNS servers for the machine. Enclose the
list in single quotes (').
• GATEWAYADAPTER: Network adapter to use for the machine gateway: ADMIN or
CLIENT
• HOSTNAMEADAPTER: Network adapter to use for the machine hostname: ADMIN or
CLIENT
• NTPSERVERS: Comma-separated list of NTP servers for the machine. Enclose the
list in single quotes (').
• TIMEZONE: Timezone specification for the machine
• VSWITCH: Specifies if the machine is connected to a vswitch. Default is false.
• TYPE: Sets a machine as new type. For example: X8XT
• ORADISKSIZE: Size (in GB) of the Oracle software volume (typically /u01). Default
is 20, minimum is 10.
• ORADISKPATH: Mount point of the Oracle software volume. Default is /u01. For non-
default values, take great care to ensure other paths are compatible with the
setting.
• ACTION: Action to perform against the specified VM guest machine. One of the
following:
– START: Starts the specified guest. The action completes when the machine is
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– STOP: Stops the specified guest. The action completes when the machine is shut
down. There is no error if the machine is already stopped.
– RESTART: Stops and then starts the specified guest. The action completes when the
machine is ready for SSH connections. There is no error if the machine is already
stopped.
– CREATEIMAGE: Creates a disk image in the hypervisor for subsequent ATTACHDISK
commands.
– ATTACHDISK: Attaches a disk image from the hypervisor to a running guest and
mounts the file system in the guest. FILESYSTEM must be specified if the default (xfs)
is not used.
– DETACHDISK: Unmount the file system and detach a disk image from a guest, and
optionally delete the disk image.
– SETVCPU: Changes the CPU resource allocation for a guest. The action allows
allocation increases and reductions within the limit specified by the maxcpu value in
the vm.cfg file. The action can operate on a running guest. A reboot is not required to
enable changes.
– SETVMEM: Changes the RAM resource allocation for a guest. A reboot is required to
enable a change.
The following ACTION arguments are available:
– WAIT: Optionally specifies whether to wait for the associated action to complete.
Default is true. With WAIT=false, the action starts asynchronously, and the
command returns immediately with no indication or guarantee of success.
– IMAGEFILE: Name of the disk image file
– SIZE: Size (in GB) of the disk image file
– FILESYSTEM: File system type used in the disk image. Default is xfs. Alternative is
ext4.
– ZIPFILE: Zip file used to optionally populate a new disk image
– MOUNTPATH: Guest directory used to mount the disk image
– DELETE: Optionally specifies whether to delete the disk image. Default is false.
– VCPU: Number of Virtual CPUs allocated to the guest machine
– MAXVCPU: Maximum number of Virtual CPUs allocated to the guest machine
– VMEM: Amount of RAM (in GB) allocated to the guest machine
– REBOOT: Optionally specifies whether to automatically reboot the guest. Default is
false.
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID: Specifies the identifier for the target machine in the OEDA XML file (es.xml)
• HOSTNAME: Specifies the current host name of the target machine
• CLUSTERNUMBER: Cluster number associated with target machine in the OEDA XML file
(es.xml), starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME: Name of the cluster associated with target machine in the OEDA XML file
(es.xml)

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• CLUSTERID: ID of the cluster associated with target machine in the OEDA XML file
(es.xml)
• COMPUTENUMBER: The compute node number associated with target machine in the
OEDA XML file (es.xml). The numbering of compute nodes starts at 1 for each
cluster.
• STORAGENUMBER: The storage server number associated with target machine in the
OEDA XML file (es.xml). The numbering of storage servers starts at 1 for each
cluster.
Example 4-27 ACTION Examples
The following examples show commands that use the ACTION argument:

• Start a guest:

ALTER MACHINE ACTION=START WHERE HOSTNAME=node1hostname

• Stop a guest:

ALTER MACHINE ACTION=STOP WHERE HOSTNAME=node1hostname

• Restart a guest:

ALTER MACHINE ACTION=RESTART WHERE HOSTNAME=node1hostname

• Create a disk image:

ALTER MACHINE ACTION=CREATEIMAGE IMAGEFILE=example.img SIZE=2 WHERE

HOSTNAME=node1hostname

ALTER MACHINE ACTION=CREATEIMAGE IMAGEFILE=example.img SIZE=2

ZIPFILE=data.zip WHERE HOSTNAME=node1hostname

ALTER MACHINE ACTION=CREATEIMAGE IMAGEFILE=example.img SIZE=2

FILESYTEM=ext4 WHERE HOSTNAME=node1hostname

ALTER MACHINE ACTION=CREATEIMAGE IMAGEFILE=example.img SIZE=2

FILESYTEM=ext4 ZIPFILE=data.zip WHERE HOSTNAME=node1hostname

• Attach a disk image:

ALTER MACHINE ACTION=ATTACHDISK IMAGEFILE=/EXAVMIMAGES/example.img

MOUNTPATH=/u02 WHERE HOSTNAME=node1hostname

ALTER MACHINE ACTION=ATTACHDISK IMAGEFILE=/EXAVMIMAGES/example.img

MOUNTPATH=/u02 FILESYSTEM=ext4 WHERE HOSTNAME=node1hostname

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• Detach a disk image:

ALTER MACHINE ACTION=DETACHDISK IMAGEFILE=example.img WHERE

HOSTNAME=node1hostname

ALTER MACHINE ACTION=DETACHDISK IMAGEFILE=example.img DELETE=true WHERE

HOSTNAME=node1hostname

• Change the CPU resource allocation:

ALTER MACHINE ACTION=SETVCPU MAXVCPU=12 VCPU=12 WHERE

HOSTNAME=node1hostname

• Change the RAM resource allocation:

ALTER MACHINE ACTION=SETVMEM VMEM=9 WHERE HOSTNAME=node1hostname

4.3.19.2 ALTER MACHINES

This command modifies attributes of a collection of Engineered System machines.

Syntax

ALTER MACHINES
{ ORADISKSIZE=oradisksize |
ORADISKPATH=oradiskpath |
IMAGEVERSION=imageversion }...
WHERE
{ CLUSTERNUMBER=clusternumber |
CLUSTERNAME=clustername |
CLUSTERID=clusterid |
TYPE=GUESTS }

Arguments
You can specify the following arguments for the machine:
• ORADISKSIZE: Size (in GB) of the Oracle software volume (typically /u01). Default is 20,
minimum is 10.
• ORADISKPATH: Mount point of the Oracle software volume. Default is /u01. For non-default
values, take great care to ensure other paths are compatible with the setting.
• IMAGEVERSION: The version of the image to deploy on guest machines. This argument is
only applicable to guest machines (WHERE TYPE=GUEST).
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• CLUSTERNUMBER: Cluster number associated with target machine in the OEDA XML file
(es.xml), starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME: Name of the cluster associated with target machine in the OEDA XML file
(es.xml)

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• CLUSTERID: ID of the cluster associated with target machine in the OEDA XML file
(es.xml)
• TYPE=GUEST: Applies the change to all guest machines. This option is only
applicable when setting the IMAGEVERSION.

4.3.19.3 LIST MACHINES

This command lists the machine available in the es.xml file for an engineered system.

Syntax

LIST MACHINES
[ WHERE
{ TYPE=type |
ID=machine_id |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number [ TYPE=type ] |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name [ TYPE=type ] |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id [ TYPE=type ] } ]

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• TYPE : Specifies the machine type. The valid values are COMPUTE, CELL, STORAGE,
DOM0, GUEST, DOMU, KVM, or KVMGUEST.
• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID for an individual machine
• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster

Usage Notes
If you do not specify a WHERE clause, then this command lists all the machines defined
in the es.xml file.

4.3.20 NETWORK
You can add, alter, delete, or list the networks defined in the XML configuration file.
• ADD NETWORK
• ALTER NETWORK
• ALTER NETWORKS
• DELETE NETWORK
• LIST NETWORKS

4.3.20.1 ADD NETWORK

This command adds a network record to a machine in the existing configuration.

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Syntax

ADD NETWORK
NETWORKTYPE=network_type
HOSTNAME=hostname
IP=ip_addr
NETMASK=netmask
DOMAINNAME=domain_name
MASTER=master
[ MTU=mtu ]
[ GATEWAY=gateway ]
[ SSHENABLED={ true | false } ]
[ MAC=mac_addr ]
[ LINKSPEED=nic_speed ]
[ SLAVE='slave' ]
[ PKEY=pkey ]
[ PKEYNAME=pkey_name ]
[ STATUS = status ]
[ LACP={ true | false } ]
[ VLANID=vlan_id ]
[ INTERFACENAME=interface_name ]
[ DESCRIPTION='network_description' ]
[ VSWITCHNETWORKPARAMS='vswitchnetwork_parameters' ]
[ NATHOSTNAME=nat_host_name ]
[ NATIP=nat_ip_addr ]
[ NATDOMAINNAME=nat_domain_name ]
[ NATNETMASK=nat_mask ]
WHERE
{ HOSTNAME=hostname |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name { COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number |
STORAGENUMBER=storage_number } |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_name { COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number |
STORAGENUMBER=storage_number } }

Arguments
You can specify the following attributes when adding a network:
• NETWORKTYPE: Specifies the type of network, which can be ADMIN, CLIENT, BACKUP,
PRIVATE, OTHER, INGESTVIP, REPLICATIONVIP, or ILOM.
• HOSTNAME: Specifies the short host name for the network
• IP: Specifies the IP address of the network
• NETMASK: Specifies the network netmask
• DOMAINNAME: Specifies the domain name of the network
• MASTER: Specifies the primary adapter name
• MTU: Specifies the network MTU (maximum transmission unit). Not applicable for PRIVATE
or ILOM networks.
• GATEWAY: Specifies the network subnet gateway
• SSHENABLED: TRUE indicates that SSH should be enabled for this adapter

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• MAC: Specifies the MAC address

• LINKSPEED: Either 10000 or 25000. Only for X7-2 or later 2-socket compute nodes.
• SLAVE: Specifies a space-separated list of secondary devices for a bonded
network, enclosed in single quotes
• PKEY: Specifies the pkey, for PRIVATE networks only
• PKEYNAME: Specifies the pkey name, for PRIVATE networks only
• STATUS: Specifies the status of the network
• LACP: TRUE indicates that LACP should be enabled
• VLANID: Specifies the VLAN identifier. Applicable if the network is a non-private
VLAN network, or a VLAN network on a KVM guest.
• INTERFACENAME: The name for the private network on the VLAN for a KVM guest
and cell, clre[0-1] or stre[0-1].
• DESCRIPTION: The text description for this network, surrounded by single quotes.
• VSWITCHNETWORKPARAMS: Parameters required for vswitches, surrounded by single
quotes.
• NATHOSTNAME: Specifies the NAT host name
• NATIP: Specifies the NAT IP address
• NATDOMAINNAME: Specifies the NAT domain name
• NATNETMASK: Specifies the NAT netmask
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• HOSTNAME: Specifies the host name for an existing compute node

• CLUSTERNUMBER: Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME: Specifies the name of an existing cluster
• COMPUTENUMBER: Specifies the number of an existing compute node in the cluster,
starting at 1
• STORAGENUMBER: Specifies the umber of an existing storage cell in the cluster,
starting at 1

4.3.20.2 ALTER NETWORK

This command modifies a network record for a machine in the existing configuration.

Syntax

ALTER NETWORK
{ HOSTNAME=hostname |
IP=ip_addr |
NETMASK=netmask |
DOMAINNAME=domain_name |
MASTER=master |
GATEWAY=gateway |
SSHENABLED={ true | false } |
MAC=mac_addr |

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MTU=mtu |
LINKSPEED=nic_speed |
SLAVE='slave' |
PKEY=pkey |
PKEYNAME=pkey_name |
STATUS=status |
LACP={ true | false } |
VLANID=vlan_id |
INTERFACENAME=interface_name |
DESCRIPTION='network_description' |
VSWITCHNETWORKPARAMS='vswitchnetwork_parameters' |
NATHOSTNAME=nat_host_name |
NATIP=nat_ip_addr |
NATDOMAINNAME=nat_domain_name |
NATNETMASK=nat_mask } ...
WHERE
{ ID=network_id |
NETWORKHOSTNAME=network_hostname |
NATHOSTNAME=nat_hostname |
HOSTNAME=hostname NETWORKTYPE=network_type [ PRIVATEID=private_id ] |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name { COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number |
STORAGENUMBER=storage_number } NETWORKTYPE=network_type
[ PRIVATEID=private_id ] |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number { COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number |
STORAGENUMBER=storage_number } NETWORKTYPE=network_type
[ PRIVATEID=private_id ] }

Arguments
You can specify the following attributes when altering a network:
• HOSTNAME: Specifies the short host name for the network
• IP: Specifies the IP address of the network
• NETMASK: Specifies the netmask of the network
• DOMAINNAME: Specifies the domain name of the network
• MASTER: Specifies the master adapter name
• GATEWAY: Specifies the network subnet gateway
• SSHENABLED: TRUE indicates that SSH should be enabled for this adapter
• MAC: Specifies the MAC address
• MTU: Specifies the network MTU (maximum transmission unit). Not applicable for PRIVATE
or ILOM networks.
• LINKSPEED: Either 10000 or 25000. Only for X7-2 or later 2-socket compute nodes.
• SLAVE: Specifies a space-separated list of secondary devices for a bonded network,
enclosed in single quotes
• PKEY: Specifies the pkey, for PRIVATE networks only
• PKEYNAME: Specifies the pkey name, for PRIVATE networks only
• STATUS: Specifies the status of the network

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• LACP: TRUE indicates that LACP should be enabled

• VLANID: Specifies the VLAN identifier. Applicable if the network is a non-private
VLAN network, or a VLAN network on a KVM guest.
• INTERFACENAME: The name for the private network on the VLAN for a KVM guest
and cell, clre[0-1] or stre[0-1].
• DESCRIPTION: The text description for this network, surrounded by single quotes.
• VSWITCHNETWORKPARAMS: Parameters required for vswitches, surrounded by single
quotes.
• NATHOSTNAME: Specifies the NAT host name
• NATIP: Specifies the NAT IP address
• NATDOMAINNAME: Specifies the NAT domain name
• NATNETMASK: Specifies the NAT netmask
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID: Specifies the ID for the target network in the XML configuration file.
• NETWORKHOSTNAME: Specifies the host name for an network object, not the machine
host name
• NATHOSTNAME: Specifies the NAT host name for an existing compute node
• HOSTNAME: Specifies the host name for an existing compute node
• NETWORKTYPE: Specifies the type of network, which can be ADMIN, CLIENT, BACKUP,
PRIVATE, OTHER, INGESTVIP, REPLICATIONVIP, or ILOM.
• PRIVATEID: Specifies the ID of the private network
• CLUSTERNUMBER: Specifies the cluster number in the XML configuration file, starting
at 1
• CLUSTERNAME: Specifies the name of an existing cluster
• COMPUTENUMBER: Specifies the number of an existing compute node in the cluster,
starting at 1
• STORAGENUMBER: Specifies the number of an existing storage cell in the cluster,
starting at 1

4.3.20.3 ALTER NETWORKS

This command modifies the VLAN number for the specified machines.

Syntax

ALTER NETWORKS
VLANID=vlan_id
WHERE
HOSTNAMES=hostnames
NETWORKTYPE=network_type

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Arguments
• VLANID: Specifies the VLAN identifier.
• HOSTNAMES: Specifies a comma-separated list of host names
• NETWORKTYPE: Specifies the type of network, which can be ADMIN, CLIENT, BACKUP,
PRIVATE (storage private network), or CLUSTERPRIVATE.

Usage Notes
• During corresponding MERGE ACTIONS processing, the VLAN identifier is set even if the
specified host does not have an existing VLAN.
• During corresponding DEPLOY ACTIONS processing, the storage cells reboot in parallel to
enable the new VLAN identifier.

4.3.20.4 DELETE NETWORK

This command removes a network record for a machine.

Syntax

DELETE NETWORK
WHERE
{ ID=network_id |
HOSTNAME=network_hostname [ NETWORKTYPE=network_type ] |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name { COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number |
STORAGENUMBER=storage_number } [ NETWORKTYPE=network_type ] |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number { COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number |
STORAGENUMBER=storage_number } [ NETWORKTYPE=network_type ] |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id { COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number |
STORAGENUMBER=storage_number } [ NETWORKTYPE=network_type ] }

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the ID for the network object in the XML configuration file.
• HOSTNAME : Specifies the host name for an existing compute node
• NETWORKTYPE : Specifies the type of network, which can be ADMIN, CLIENT, BACKUP,
PRIVATE, OTHER, INGESTVIP, REPLICATIONVIP, or ILOM.
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of an existing cluster
• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the XML configuration file, starting at 1
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the cluster ID in the XML configuration file
• COMPUTENUMBER : Specifies the number of an existing compute node in the cluster, starting
at 1
• STORAGENUMBER : Specifies the number of an existing storage cell in the cluster, starting at
1

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4.3.20.5 LIST NETWORKS

This command lists the network details.

Syntax

LIST NETWORKS
[ WHERE
{ ID=network_id |
HOSTNAMES=ALL [ NETWORKTYPE=network_type ] |
HOSTID=host_id [ NETWORKTYPE=network_type ] |
HOSTNAME=network_hostname [ NETWORKTYPE=network_type ] |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name { COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number |
STORAGENUMBER=storage_number } [ NETWORKTYPE=network_type ] |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number { COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number |
STORAGENUMBER=storage_number } [ NETWORKTYPE=network_type ] } ]

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the ID for the network object in the XML configuration file
• HOSTNAMES=ALL : Specifies all hosts
• NETWORKTYPE : Specifies the type of network, which can be ADMIN, CLIENT, BACKUP,
PRIVATE, or ILOM.
• HOSTID : Specifies the host ID in the XML configuration file
• HOSTNAME : Specifies the host name for an existing compute node
• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of an existing cluster
• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the XML configuration file,
starting at 1
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the cluster ID in the XML configuration file
• COMPUTENUMBER : Specifies the number of an existing compute node in the cluster,
starting at 1
• STORAGENUMBER : Specifies the number of an existing storage cell in the cluster,
starting at 1

4.3.21 PASSWORD
You can specify the default passwords.
• ALTER PASSWORD
Modifies the OEDA properties that specifies the default passwords.

4.3.21.1 ALTER PASSWORD

Modifies the OEDA properties that specifies the default passwords.

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Syntax

ALTER PASSWORD
[ PASSWORD=new_password ]
WHERE
USER={ ROOT | NONROOT }

Arguments
• PASSWORD: Specifies the new password.
• USER: Specifies the user type; either ROOT or NONROOT.

Usage Notes
If the PASSWORD argument is not specified, then the user is prompted to specify and verify the
password interactively.

4.3.22 PROPERTY
You can set OEDA properties.
• ALTER PROPERTY
Modifies an OEDA properties parameter.
• LIST PROPERTIES
Displays information about OEDA properties.

4.3.22.1 ALTER PROPERTY

Modifies an OEDA properties parameter.

Syntax

ALTER PROPERTY
NAME=property_name
VALUE=value
WHERE
[ OS=os_name ]

Arguments
• NAME: Specifies the name of the property to alter. See LIST PROPERTIES to display the
available properties.
• VALUE: Specifies the new property value
• OS: Optionally specifies the operating system that is associated with the property.
Permitted values are: LINUX, SPARC, WINDOWS, MAC, OVM, or WEB.

Usage Notes
If the OS argument is not specified, then the property is updated in the main es.properties
file is updated.

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4.3.22.2 LIST PROPERTIES

Displays information about OEDA properties.

Syntax

LIST PROPERTIES
[ WHERE
OS=os_name ]

Arguments
• OS: Optionally specifies the operating system that is associated with the properties.
Permitted values are: LINUX, SPARC, WINDOWS, MAC, OVM, or WEB.

Usage Notes
If the OS argument is not specified, then the properties in the main es.properties are
displayed.

4.3.23 RACK
You can manage an Engineered System rack.
• ADD RACK
Add a new rack to the Engineered System XML file.
• ALTER RACK
Modify a rack in the Engineered System XML file.
• LIST RACKS
Displays information about racks in the Engineered System XML file.
• LIST RACKDESCRIPTION
Displays information about rack types supported by OEDA.

4.3.23.1 ADD RACK

Add a new rack to the Engineered System XML file.

Syntax

ADD RACK
TYPE=ELASTIC
MODEL={ X7 | X8 | X8M }
SRCRACK=srcrack

SET ADMIN NAME=admin_name IP=admin_ip

SET LEAF1 NAME=leaf1_name IP=leaf1_ip
SET LEAF2 NAME=leaf2_name IP=leaf2_ip
[ SET SPINE NAME=spine_name IP=spine_ip ]
[ SET PDU1 NAME=pdu1_name IP=pdu1_ip ]
[ SET PDU2 NAME=pdu2_name IP=pdu2_ip ]

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Arguments
• TYPE: Specifies the ELASTIC rack type.
• MODEL: Specifies the rack model. Permitted values are: X7, X8, or X8M.
• SRCRACK: Specifies the es.xml identifier of the existing rack, which is used as the
template for the new rack.
You can set the following options for the new rack:
• ADMIN : Specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the administration network
switch. The DNS name may optionally include the domain name.
• LEAF1 : Specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the first leaf switch. The DNS
name may optionally include the domain name.
• LEAF2 : Specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the second leaf switch. The
DNS name may optionally include the domain name.
• SPINE : Optionally specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the spine switch.
The DNS name may optionally include the domain name.
• PDU1 : Optionally specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the first PDU. The
DNS name may optionally include the domain name.
• PDU2 : Optionally specifies the DNS name and IP address to use for the second PDU.
The DNS name may optionally include the domain name.

4.3.23.2 ALTER RACK

Modify a rack in the Engineered System XML file.

Syntax

ALTER RACK
ULOC={ ulocation | 0 | GENERATE }
WHERE
RACKNUMBER=rack_number
[ HOSTNAME=host_name ]

ALTER RACK
{ DESCRIPTION=description |
RACKID=rack_type } ...
WHERE
RACKNUMBER=rack_number

Arguments
You can modify the following attributes:
• ULOC: Sets the rack location (uloc) as follows:
– ULOC=ulocation: Specifies a rack location for a specific host or switch
– ULOC=0: Sets the rack location to 0 (zero) for all hosts and switches in the specified
rack.

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– ULOC=GENERATE: Assigns valid rack locations to all hosts and switches in the
specified rack.
• DESCRIPTION: Sets the rack description
• RACKID: Sets the rack type
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• RACKNUMBER: Specifies the number of the rack in the Engineered System XML file,
starting at 1
• HOSTNAME: Specifies the host name for a specific host or switch

Usage Notes
If you use the ULOC argument and supply a specific rack location (ULOC=ulocation),
then you must specify HOSTNAME=host_name in the WHERE clause.

4.3.23.3 LIST RACKS

Displays information about racks in the Engineered System XML file.

Syntax

LIST RACKS

4.3.23.4 LIST RACKDESCRIPTION

Displays information about rack types supported by OEDA.

Syntax

LIST RACKDESCRIPTION
[ WHERE
TYPE=rack ]

Arguments
TYPE: Optionally specifies the rack model that you want to use to limit the command
output.

Usage Notes
If the WHERE clause is omitted, all rack types are displayed.

4.3.24 REQUIREDFILES
You can display information about required files.
• LIST REQUIREDFILES
Displays information about required installation files for Oracle Grid Infrastructure
or Oracle Database.

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4.3.24.1 LIST REQUIREDFILES

Displays information about required installation files for Oracle Grid Infrastructure or Oracle
Database.

Syntax

LIST REQUIREDFILES
{ GRID |
DATABASE |
GIVERSION='<giversion>' |
DBVERSION='<dbversion>' }

Arguments
• GRID: Displays information about required files for Oracle Grid Infrastructure
• DATABASE: Displays information about required files for Oracle Database
• GIVERSION: Specifies the Oracle Grid Infrastructure version including the release update
(RU). For example: 12.1.0.2.170418.
• DBVERSION: Specifies the Oracle Database version including the release update (RU). For
example: 12.1.0.2.170418.

Usage Notes
• Use GIVERSION or DBVERSION when no es.xml file is loaded.
• Use LIST SOFTWAREVERSIONS { GRID | DATABASE } to display information about
software versions.

4.3.25 REMOTE
You can run a command on a remote host.
• EXEC REMOTE
Runs a command on remote hosts.

4.3.25.1 EXEC REMOTE

Runs a command on remote hosts.

Syntax

EXEC REMOTE
COMMAND='command'
WHERE
HOSTNAMES='host_names'

Section Title
• COMMAND: Specifies the command to run on the specified hosts.
• HOSTNAMES: Specifies the comma-separated list of remote hosts.

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4.3.26 SCAN
You can add, alter, delete, or list the SCANs for a cluster.
• ADD SCAN
• ALTER SCAN
• DELETE SCAN
• LIST SCANS

4.3.26.1 ADD SCAN

This command adds a SCAN to the an Oracle Grid Infrastructure cluster.

Syntax

ADD SCAN
SCANNAME=scan_name
[ SCANPORT=scan_port ]
SCANIPS='scan_ip_addrs'
WHERE
{ CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id }

Arguments
You can specify the following attributes for the new SCAN:
• SCANNAME : Specifies the DNS name for the SCAN
• SCANPORT : Optionally specifies the port for the SCAN. The default value is 1521.
• SCANIPS : A comma-separated list of IP addresses for the SCAN, enclosed in
single quotes
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the XML configuration file,
starting at 1
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the ID of the cluster in the XML configuration file

4.3.26.2 ALTER SCAN

This command modifies the attributes of a SCAN for an Oracle Grid Infrastructure
cluster.

Syntax

ALTER SCAN
{ SCANNAME=scan_name |
SCANPORT=scan_port |

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SCANIPS='scan_ip_addrs' } ...
WHERE
{ CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id }

Arguments
You can modify the following attributes for the SCAN:
• SCANNAME : Specifies the DNS name for the SCAN
• SCANPORT : Specifies the port for the SCAN
• SCANIPS : A comma-separated list of IP addresses for the SCAN, enclosed in single
quotes
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the XML configuration file, starting at 1
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the ID of the cluster in the XML configuration file

4.3.26.3 DELETE SCAN

This command removes the SCAN for an Oracle Grid Infrastructure cluster.

Syntax

DELETE SCAN
WHERE
{ CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id }

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the XML configuration file, starting at 1
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the ID of the cluster in the XML configuration file

4.3.26.4 LIST SCANS

This command lists the SCAN details for all Oracle Grid Infrastructure clusters or for an
individual cluster.

Syntax

LIST SCANS
[ WHERE
{ ID=scan_id |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name |

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CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id } ]

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the ID of the SCAN object in the XML configuration file

• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the XML configuration file,
starting at 1
• CLUSTERID : Specifies the ID of the cluster in the XML configuration file

Usage Notes
If you do not specify a WHERE clause, then this command lists details about all the
SCANS for all the clusters in the XML configuration file.

4.3.27 SECURITY
You can manage security settings.
• SET SECURITY
This command performs security-related actions, like setting the non-default root
password for the OEDACLI session or controlling password-based authentication.

4.3.27.1 SET SECURITY

This command performs security-related actions, like setting the non-default root
password for the OEDACLI session or controlling password-based authentication.

Prerequisites
Before you can use this command with the ENABLEPASSWORDLOGIN option, you must
configure SSH key-based authentication on the target system. See DEPLOY
SSHKEYS.

Syntax

SET SECURITY
PASSWORD=root_password

SET SECURITY
ENABLEPASSWORDLOGIN={ true | false }
[ HOSTNAMES="host1[,host2[,host3 ...]]" ]

Arguments
• PASSWORD: Specifies the non-default root password for the OEDACLI session
• ENABLEPASSWORDLOGIN: Specifies whether to enable or disable password-based
authentication for the root user

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• HOSTNAMES: Optionally specifies the list of host names on which to act

Usage Notes
If the HOSTNAMES argument is not specified, then the command acts on the currently loaded
Engineered System XML file.

4.3.28 SOFTWAREVERSIONS
You can check supported software versions.
• LIST SOFTWAREVERSIONS
Displays information about supported versions of Oracle Grid Infrastructure and Oracle
Database.

4.3.28.1 LIST SOFTWAREVERSIONS

Displays information about supported versions of Oracle Grid Infrastructure and Oracle
Database.

Syntax

LIST SOFTWAREVERSIONS [ GRID | DATABASE ]

Arguments
• GRID: Displays information about supported versions of Oracle Grid Infrastructure
• DATABASE: Displays information about supported versions of Oracle Database

Usage Notes
• If neither argument (GRID or DATABASE) is specified, then LIST SOFTWAREVERSIONS
displays information about supported software versions for Oracle Grid Infrastructure and
Oracle Database.

4.3.29 SSHKEYS
You can generate and deploy SSH keys for root user authentication on Oracle Exadata
Rack.
• DEPLOY SSHKEYS
This command configures SSH key-based authentication on all hosts in the Engineered
System XML file (es.xml), or the host names specified in the command.
• GENERATE SSHKEYS
This command generates SSH key pairs for all hosts in the Engineered System XML file
(es.xml), or the host names specified in the command. The keys are saved in the OEDA
WorkDir .
• SET SSHKEYS
This command enables and disables SSH key-based authentication for remote
commands run by OEDACLI.

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4.3.29.1 DEPLOY SSHKEYS

This command configures SSH key-based authentication on all hosts in the
Engineered System XML file (es.xml), or the host names specified in the command.

Syntax

DEPLOY SSHKEYS
[ PASSWORD=root_password ]
[ ENABLEPASSWORDLOGIN={ true | false } ]
[ HOSTNAMES="host1[,host2[,host3 ...]]" ]

Arguments
• PASSWORD: Optionally specifies the non-default root password for connecting to the
hosts to set up SSH key access
• ENABLEPASSWORDLOGIN: Optionally specifies whether to enable or disable
password-based authentication for the root user after SSH key access is set up
• HOSTNAMES: Optionally specifies the list of host names on which to deploy SSH
keys

Usage Notes
• If the SSH key pairs are not located in the OEDA WorkDir, then the command also
generates them.
• If the HOSTNAMES argument is not specified, then the command acts on the
currently loaded Engineered System XML file.
Example 4-28 Deploy SSH keys for all hosts of an XML file

oedacli> LOAD FILE NAME=es.xml

SUCCESS - file loaded
edacli> DEPLOY SSHKEYS ENABLEPASSWORDLOGIN=false

Example 4-29 Deploy SSH keys for specified hosts

oedacli> DEPLOY SSHKEYS ENABLEPASSWORDLOGIN=false PASSWORD="password"

HOSTNAMES="dbm01adm05.example.com,dbm01adm06.example.com"

4.3.29.2 GENERATE SSHKEYS

This command generates SSH key pairs for all hosts in the Engineered System XML
file (es.xml), or the host names specified in the command. The keys are saved in the
OEDA WorkDir .

Syntax

GENERATE SSHKEYS [ HOSTNAMES="host1[,host2[,host3 ...]]" ]

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Arguments
• HOSTNAMES optionally specifies the list of host names for which to generate SSH keys.

Usage Notes
• If the HOSTNAMES argument is not specified, then the command acts on the currently
loaded Engineered System XML file.
Example 4-30 Generate SSH keys for all hosts of an XML file

oedacli> LOAD FILE NAME=es.xml

SUCCESS - file loaded
edacli> GENERATE SSHKEYS
Creating SSH Key Pairs for hosts [dbm01adm01.example.com,
dbm01adm02.example.com, ...]...
Generated SSH Keys for [dbm01adm01.example.com, dbm01adm02.example.com, ...]

Example 4-31 Generate SSH keys for specified hosts

oedacli> GENERATE SSHKEYS

HOSTNAMES="dbm02adm05.example.com,dbm02adm06.example.com"
Creating SSH Key Pairs for hosts [dbm02adm06.example.com,
dbm02adm05.example.com]...
Generated SSH Keys for [dbm02adm06.example.com, dbm02adm05.example.com]

4.3.29.3 SET SSHKEYS

This command enables and disables SSH key-based authentication for remote commands
run by OEDACLI.

Prerequisites
Before you can use this command, you must configure SSH key-based authentication on the
target system. See DEPLOY SSHKEYS.

Syntax

SET SSHKEYS ENABLE={ true | false }

Arguments
• ENABLE specifies whether or not to enable SSH key-based authentication for remote
commands run by OEDACLI.

4.3.30 STEPS
You can display the steps for a virtual CREATE CLUSTER deployment.

• LIST STEPS
This command lists the steps for a virtual CREATE CLUSTER deployment.

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4.3.30.1 LIST STEPS

This command lists the steps for a virtual CREATE CLUSTER deployment.

Each step is named, for example Create Virtual Machine. Each step also has a one
word identifier, for example, CREATEVM. The short name identifier is used when
specifying STEPS or SKIPSTEPS in other commands, such as the CREATE CLUSTER
command.
The list of valid steps for a cluster depends on the features selected for the cluster.
The steps listed are valid for the identified cluster. If the XML file contains only 1
cluster, then there is no need to identify the cluster explicitly.
The step numbers listed may change depending on features implemented for the
cluster, but the short name identifier is always the same for a given step.

Syntax

LIST STEPS
[ WHERE
{ CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name |
ID=cluster_id } ]

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• CLUSTERNUMBER : Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1

• CLUSTERNAME : Specifies the name of the cluster
• ID : Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
Example 4-32 Listing the Steps for a Specific Cluster

oedacli> LIST STEPS WHERE CLUSTERNAME = Cluster-c1

{
"step" : [ {
"stepName" : "Validate Configuration File",
"shortName" : "VALIDATE",
"id" : "1"
}, {
"stepName" : "Create Virtual Machine",
"shortName" : "CREATEVM",
"id" : "2"
}, {
"stepName" : "Create Users",
"shortName" : "USERS",
"id" : "3"
}, {
"stepName" : "Setup Cell Connectivity",
"shortName" : "CELLCONN",
"id" : "4"
}, {
"stepName" : "Calibrate Cells",

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"shortName" : "CALIBRATE",
"id" : "5"
}, {
"stepName" : "Create Cell Disks",
"shortName" : "CELLDISKS",
"id" : "6"
}, {
"stepName" : "Create Grid Disks",
"shortName" : "GRIDDISKS",
"id" : "7"
}, {
"stepName" : "Install Cluster Software",
"shortName" : "INSTALLGI",
"id" : "8"
}, {
"stepName" : "Initialize Cluster Software",
"shortName" : "INITGI",
"id" : "9"
}, {
"stepName" : "Install Database Software",
"shortName" : "INSTALLDB",
"id" : "10"
}, {
"stepName" : "Relink Database with RDS",
"shortName" : "RELINK",
"id" : "11"
}, {
"stepName" : "Create ASM Diskgroups",
"shortName" : "ASMDG",
"id" : "12"
}, {
"stepName" : "Create Databases",
"shortName" : "DATABASE",
"id" : "13"
}, {
"stepName" : "Apply Security Fixes",
"shortName" : "APPLYFIXES",
"id" : "14"
}, {
"stepName" : "Install Exachk",
"shortName" : "EXACHK",
"id" : "15"
}, {
"stepName" : "Create Installation Summary",
"shortName" : "INSTALLSUMMARY",
"id" : "16"
}, {
"stepName" : "Resecure Machine",
"shortName" : "RESECURE",
"id" : "17"
} ]
}

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4.3.31 SWITCH
You can display and manage the switches.
• ADD SWITCH
Add a new switch to a rack in the Engineered System XML file.
• ALTER SWITCH
• LIST SWITCHES

4.3.31.1 ADD SWITCH

Add a new switch to a rack in the Engineered System XML file.

Syntax

ADD SWITCH
WHERE
{ RACKID=rack_id |
RACKNUMBER=rack_number }

SET ADMINNET NAME=admin_name, IP=admin_ip [ , GATEWAY=gateway,

NETMASK=netmask ]
SET DESCRIPTION VALUE=description
[ SET IBPARTITIONMEMBERSHIP VALUE=pkey_membership ]
[ SET ULOC VALUE=ulocation ]
[ SET TIMEZONE VALUE=timezone ]
[ SET DNSSERVERS IP1=dns_ip1, IP2=dns_ip2, IP3=dns_ip3 ]
[ SET NTPSERVERS IP1=ntp_ip1, IP2=ntp_ip2, IP3=ntp_ip3 ]

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• RACKID: Specifies the rack identifier in the XML configuration file

• RACKNUMBER: Specifies the rack number in the XML configuration file
You can set the following options for the new rack:
• ADMINNET: Specifies the details for the administration network.
• DESCRIPTION: Specifies a description for the switch
• IBPARTITIONMEMBERSHIP: Specifies the switch pkey membership
• ULOC: Specifies physical rack location for the switch
• TIMEZONE: Specifies a valid time zone for the switch
• DNSSERVERS: Specifies the DNS servers to set in the switch configuration
• NTPSERVERS: Specifies the NTP servers to set in the switch configuration

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4.3.31.2 ALTER SWITCH

This command alters attributes of an individual switch.

Syntax

ALTER SWITCH
{ DNSSERVERS='dns_servers' |
NTPSERVERS='ntp_servers' |
TIMEZONE=time_zone |
DESCRIPTION=description |
ULOC=ulocation |
IBPARTITIONMEMBERSHIP=pkey_membership } ...
WHERE
{ ID=switch_id |
HOSTNAME=switch_name }

Arguments
You can modify the following attributes for a switch:
• DNSSERVERS: Specifies a comma-separated list of DNS servers that is enclosed in single
quotes
• NTPSERVERS: Specifies a comma-separated list of NTP servers that is enclosed in single
quotes
• TIMEZONE: Specifies a valid time zone for the switch
• DESCRIPTION: Specifies a description for the switch
• ULOC: Specifies physical rack location for the switch
• IBPARTITIONMEMBERSHIP: Specifies the switch pkey membership
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID: Specifies the switch identifier in the XML configuration file

• HOSTNAME: Specifies the host name of the switch

4.3.31.3 LIST SWITCHES

This command displays details for all switches or for an individual switch.

Syntax

LIST SWITCHES
[ WHERE
{ ID=switch_id |
HOSTNAME=switch_name } ]

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID : Specifies the switch identifier in the XML configuration file

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• HOSTNAME : Specifies the host name of the switch

Usage Notes
If you do not specify a WHERE clause, then the command displays the details for all
switches.

4.3.32 SU
Controls use of the su command.

• SET SU
This command enables and disables using su from the root user to run remote
non-root commands from OEDACLI.

4.3.32.1 SET SU
This command enables and disables using su from the root user to run remote non-
root commands from OEDACLI.

Syntax

SET SU ENABLE={ true | false }

Arguments
• ENABLE: Specifies whether or not OEDACLI uses su from the root user to run
remote non-root commands.

4.3.33 ULOC
You can display the location of rack items.
• LIST ULOC

4.3.33.1 LIST ULOC

This command displays the location of defined rack items and new rack items.

Syntax

LIST ULOC
[ NEWCOMPUTES={ new_computes_count | 'new_computes_list' } ]
[ NEWCELLS={ new_cells_count | 'new_cells_list' } ]
[ WHERE
RACKUMBER=rack_number ]

Arguments
• NEWCOMPUTES: Optionally specifies the number of new compute nodes to be added,
or a comma-separated list of new compute node host names. Default is 0.
• NEWCELLS: Optionally specifies the number of new storage cells to be added, or a
comma-separated list of new storage cell host names. Default is 0.

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The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• RACKNUMBER: Specifies the rack number in the XML configuration file

Usage Notes
If you do not specify a WHERE clause, then the command displays the details for rack number
1.

4.3.34 VIP
You can add, alter, delete, or list the Oracle Clusterware VIPs.
• ADD VIP
• ALTER VIP
• DELETE VIP
• LIST VIPS

4.3.34.1 ADD VIP

This command adds a VIP for an individual node in a cluster.

Purpose
This command does not add additional VIPs. You should only use this command after
previously issuing a DELETE VIP command.

Syntax

ADD VIP
NAME=vip_name
DOMAINNAME=domain_name
IP=vip_ip_addr
WHERE
{ HOSTNAME=host_name |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number }

Arguments
You must specify the following attributes when adding a VIP:
• NAME: Specifies the short DNS name for the VIP
• DOMAINNAME: Specifies the domain name for the VIP
• IP: Specifies the IP address for the VIP
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• HOSTNAME: Specifies the host name for the compute node in the cluster
• CLUSTERNUMBER: Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME: Specifies the name of the cluster

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• CLUSTERID: Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster

• COMPUTENUMBER: Specifies the compute node number in the cluster, starting at 1

Usage Notes
When adding a VIP to a compute node, the node must not already have a VIP defined.

4.3.34.2 ALTER VIP

This command alters the attributes of a VIP for an individual node in a cluster.

Syntax

ALTER VIP
{ NAME=vip_name |
DOMAINNAME=domain_name |
IP=vip_ip_addr } ...
WHERE
{ HOSTNAME=host_name |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number }

Arguments
You can modify the following attributes for the VIP:
• NAME: Specifies the short DNS name for the VIP
• DOMAINNAME: Specifies the domain name for the VIP
• IP: Specifies the IP address for the VIP
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• HOSTNAME: Specifies the host name for the compute node in the cluster
• CLUSTERNUMBER: Specifies the cluster number in the es.xml, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME: Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID: Specifies the es.xml ID of the cluster
• COMPUTENUMBER: Specifies the compute node number in the cluster, starting at 1

4.3.34.3 DELETE VIP

This command removes a VIP from an individual node in a cluster.

Syntax

DELETE VIP
WHERE
{ ID=vip_id |
HOSTNAME=host_name |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number |

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CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number }

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID: Specifies the ID for the VIP in the XML configuration file
• HOSTNAME: Specifies the host name for the compute node in the cluster
• CLUSTERNUMBER: Specifies the cluster number in the XML configuration file, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME: Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID: Specifies the ID of the cluster in the XML configuration file
• COMPUTENUMBER: Specifies the compute node number in the cluster, starting at 1

4.3.34.4 LIST VIPS

This command lists the VIPs for all clusters or for an individual node in a cluster.

Syntax

LIST VIPS
[ WHERE
{ HOSTNAME=host_name |
CLUSTERNAME=cluster_name [ COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number ] |
CLUSTERNUMBER=cluster_number [ COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number ] |
CLUSTERID=cluster_id [ COMPUTENUMBER=compute_number ] }

Arguments
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• ID: Specifies the ID for the VIP in the XML configuration file
• HOSTNAME: Specifies the host name for the compute node in the cluster
• CLUSTERNUMBER: Specifies the cluster number in the XML configuration file, starting at 1
• CLUSTERNAME: Specifies the name of the cluster
• CLUSTERID: Specifies the ID of the cluster in the XML configuration file
• COMPUTENUMBER: Specifies the compute node number in the cluster, starting at 1

Usage Notes
If you do not specify a WHERE clause, then this command lists the VIPs for all clusters.

4.3.35 VOLUME
You can display and manage storage volumes.
• ADD VOLUME
• DELETE VOLUME

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• LIST VOLUMES

4.3.35.1 ADD VOLUME

This command adds a storage volume to a KVM guest.

Syntax

ADD VOLUME
MOUNTPATH=mount_path
SIZE=size
WHERE
HOSTNAME=host_name

Arguments
You must specify the following attributes when adding a volume:
• MOUNTPATH: Specifies the mount point directory for the volume
• SIZE: Specifies the volume size in GB. Must be an integer value.
The following arguments are available in the WHERE clause:

• HOSTNAME: Specifies the host name for the KVM guest

Usage Notes
You can use this command to add a custom sized volume for the /u01 filesystem.

4.3.35.2 DELETE VOLUME

This command deletes a storage volume from a KVM guest.

Syntax

DELETE VOLUME
WHERE
HOSTNAME=host_name
MOUNTPATH=mount_path

Arguments
The following arguments are required in the WHERE clause:

• HOSTNAME: Specifies the host name for the KVM guest

• MOUNTPATH: Specifies the mount point directory for the volume

4.3.35.3 LIST VOLUMES

This command lists the volumes defined for an individual KVM guest.

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Syntax

LIST VOLUMES
WHERE
HOSTNAME=host_name

Arguments
The following arguments are required in the WHERE clause:

• HOSTNAME: Specifies the host name for the KVM guest

4.3.36 XMLACTION
You can manage actions relating to the Engineered System XML file.
• ALTER XMLACTION
• DELETE XMLACTION
• LIST XMLACTION
• LIST XMLACTIONS

4.3.36.1 ALTER XMLACTION

This command alters a specific OEDACLI action.

Syntax

ALTER XMLACTION
ID=action_identifer
CMDID=command_identifer
CMD=command

Arguments
• ID: Specifies the action identifier. See output from LIST XMLACTIONS.
• CMDID: Specifies the command identifier. See output from LIST XMLACTIONS.
• CMD: Specifies the command for the action.

4.3.36.2 DELETE XMLACTION

This command removes a specific OEDACLI action.

Syntax

DELETE XMLACTION
ID=action_identifer

Arguments
ID: Specifies the action identifier. See output from LIST XMLACTIONS.

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4.3.36.3 LIST XMLACTION

This command lists a specific OEDACLI action.

Syntax

LIST XMLACTION
ID=action_identifer

Arguments
ID: Specifies the action identifier. See output from LIST XMLACTIONS.

4.3.36.4 LIST XMLACTIONS

This command lists the current actions created by OEDACLI.

Syntax

LIST XMLACTIONS

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Installing Exadata Database Machine or
Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack at
the Site
This chapter describes how to move, install and configure the hardware through to powering
on the system.

Note:
For ease of reading, the name "Oracle Exadata Rack" is used when information
refers to both Exadata Database Machine and Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion
Rack.

• Reviewing Safety Guidelines

Before Oracle Exadata Rack arrives, the following safety precautions should be reviewed
to ensure the site is safe, as well as ready for delivery.
• Unpacking Oracle Exadata Rack
• Placing Oracle Exadata Rack in Its Allocated Space
• Acclimating the Exadata Database Machine
Oracle recommends an acclimation period of 24 hours for the Exadata Database
Machine.
• Powering on the System the First Time

5.1 Reviewing Safety Guidelines

Before Oracle Exadata Rack arrives, the following safety precautions should be reviewed to
ensure the site is safe, as well as ready for delivery.
Failing to observe these precautions can result in injury, equipment damage, or malfunction.
• Do not block ventilation openings.
• Do not install Oracle Exadata Rack in a location that is exposed to direct sunlight or near
a device that may become hot.
• Do not install Oracle Exadata Rack in a location that is exposed to excessive dust,
corrosive gases, or air with high salt concentrations.
• Do not install Oracle Exadata Rack in a location that is exposed to frequent vibrations.
Install Oracle Exadata Rack on a flat, level surface.
• Use a power outlet that uses proper grounding. When using shared grounding, the
grounding resistance must not be greater than 10 ohms. Ensure that your facility
administrator or a qualified electrical engineer verifies the grounding method for the
building, and performs the grounding work.

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• Be sure that each grounding wire used for Oracle Exadata Rack is used
exclusively for Oracle Exadata Rack. Also be sure to observe the precautions,
warnings, and notes about handling that appear on labels on the equipment.
• Do not place cables under the equipment or stretch the cables too tightly.
• Do not disconnect power cords from the equipment while its power is on.
• If you cannot reach the connector lock when disconnecting LAN cables, then press
the connector lock with a flathead screwdriver to disconnect the cable. You could
damage the system board if you force your fingers into the gap rather than using a
flathead screwdriver.
• Do not place anything on top of Oracle Exadata Rack or perform any work directly
above the rack.
• Do not let the room temperature rise sharply, especially in winter. Sudden
temperature changes can cause condensation to form inside Oracle Exadata
Rack. Allow for a sufficient warm-up period prior to server operation.
• Do not install Oracle Exadata Rack near a photocopy machine, air conditioner,
welding machine, or any other equipment that generates loud, electronic noises.
• Avoid static electricity at the installation location. Static electricity transferred to
Oracle Exadata Rack can cause malfunctions. Static electricity is often generated
on carpets.
• Confirm the supply voltage and frequency match the electrical ratings indicated for
Oracle Exadata Rack.
• Do not insert anything into any Oracle Exadata Rack opening, unless doing so is
part of a documented procedure. Oracle Exadata Rack contains high-voltage
parts. If a metal object or other electrically-conductive object enters an opening in
Oracle Exadata Rack, then it could cause a short circuit. This could result in
personal injury, fire, electric shock, and equipment damage.
• When using single phase power distribution units (PDUs), note the following:
– PDU A input 0 and PDU B input 2 must be on the same phase.
– PDU A input 1 and PDU B input 1 must be on the same phase.
– PDU A input 2 and PDU B input 0 must be on the same phase.
The inputs are labeled where they come out of the PDU. Connecting cables as
described ensures the phases are balanced on both sides, A and B, in case of a
failover.

See Also:

• Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems (816-7190)

included with the rack
• Oracle Engineered System Safety and Compliance Guide, Compliance
Model No.: ESY27

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5.2 Unpacking Oracle Exadata Rack

The unpacking location should be determined during the site planning process. The following
image shows the Oracle Exadata Rack shipping crate.

Figure 5-1 Oracle Exadata Rack in Shipping Crate

85.0 in
(2159 mm)

43.0 in
(1092 mm)

62.0 in
(1575 mm)

48.0 in
(1219 mm)
15ft (4451 mm)
Minimum Required for Roll-off

• Contents of the Shipping Kit for X7 and Later Racks

• Contents of the Shipping Kit for X6 and Earlier Racks
• Removing Oracle Exadata Rack from the Shipping Crate
Use these steps to unpack Oracle Exadata Rack and prepare it for moving to the
installation site.

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5.2.1 Contents of the Shipping Kit for X7 and Later Racks

The Oracle Exadata Rack shipping kit contains the following tools and equipment to
install and service the Engineered System rack:
• Unpacking Tools (provided in rack ship kit)
– 17 mm and 13 mm open-ended, double-sided wrench
– Allen L-Key hex 6mm wrench, 5-3/4 inches in length
– Allen L-Key hex 8mm wrench, 6-3/8 inches in length
• Rack Setup Tools and Accessories (provided in rack ship kit)
– 32 M6 cage nuts and washers
– 32 M6 pan head screws
– 8 M5 screws
– 8 self-tapping Torx screws
– 4 PDU brackets
– 4 M5 cage nuts
– 4 grounded power cables
– 18 mm and 16 mm open-ended, double-sided wrench
– T-40 Torx screwdriver
– T-25 Torx screwdriver
– T-15 Torx screwdriver
– 8 mm and 6 mm Allan wrench
– Cage nut tool
– Keys to the front door, rear door, and side panel locks

Note:
The following installation tools are not included in the shipping kit:
• No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
• Antistatic wrist strap

5.2.2 Contents of the Shipping Kit for X6 and Earlier Racks

The Oracle Exadata Rack shipping kit contains the following tools and equipment to
install and service the Engineered System rack:
• 16 mm long No. 2 Phillips screw
• T30 Torx cranked wrench key
• T25 Torx cranked wrench key
• 6 mm hexagon Allen wrench key

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• SW 12 mm single-headed wrench
• 2 square jumper brackets with 4 M5 Torx screws
• 2 cable management hooks with 4 spring nuts
• Side panel removal tool
• Keys to the front door, rear door, and side panel locks
• 32 M6 cage nuts
• 32 M6 screws
• Cage nut mounting tool
• SW 17 mm single-headed wrench is included on the shipping pallet

Note:
The following items are not included in the shipping kit:
• No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
• Antistatic wrist strap

5.2.3 Removing Oracle Exadata Rack from the Shipping Crate

Use these steps to unpack Oracle Exadata Rack and prepare it for moving to the installation
site.

WARNING:
Oracle strongly recommends that you use professional movers when unpacking
and installing Oracle Exadata Rack. Rocking or tilting the rack can cause it to fall
over and cause serious personal injury or death.

1. Unpack Oracle Exadata Rack carefully from the packaging and shipping pallet as follows:

Note:
Before unpacking the rack from the shipping carton, refer to the labels on the
carton and to the instructions that they provide.

a. Remove the shipping carton bands.

b. Remove the carton top.
c. Remove the carton sides and inner top.
2. Remove the shipping kit.
3. Attach the ramps to the shipping pallet as follows:
a. Remove the ramps from the pallet sides.

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b. Obtain the parts bag from inside the cabinet.

c. Adjust the leveling bolts on the ramps and connect the ramps to the pallet
wheel track.
d. Verify that leveling feet are up before moving rack.
4. Carefully roll Oracle Exadata Rack off the shipping pallet as follows:
a. Unfasten the exterior shipping brackets from the pallet.
b. Unfasten the interior shipping brackets from the pallet.

Note:
Use care when removing the shipping brackets from underneath
Oracle Exadata Rack. Access to the inside shipping brackets might
be limited.

c. Roll the cabinet down the ramps to the level floor. Oracle recommends having
three people available to move the rack down the ramp: two people on both
sides to help guide the rack and one person in back.
The rack's front casters are fixed, so you must steer using the rear casters.
You can maneuver the rack safely by pushing it from behind.
5. Save the shipping brackets used to secure the rack to the shipping pallet. Do not
dispose of these brackets, because you cannot order replacement brackets.
6. Recycle the packaging properly. Follow local laws and guidelines to dispose of the
material.

See Also:

• Sun Rack II User's Guide at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19657-01/

html/E29153/index.html
• Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide at http://
docs.oracle.com/cd/E85660_01/html/E87280/index.html for X7 or
later systems

5.3 Placing Oracle Exadata Rack in Its Allocated Space

This section describes how to position, stabilize, and ground Oracle Exadata Rack.
• Moving Oracle Exadata Rack
• Stabilizing Oracle Exadata Rack
After moving Oracle Exadata Rack to the installation site, stabilize the rack to
ensure that it does not move or tip over.
• Attaching a Ground Cable (Optional)

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5.3.1 Moving Oracle Exadata Rack

The following procedure describes how to move Oracle Exadata Rack:
1. Ensure the doors are closed and secured.
2. Ensure the leveling and stabilizing feet on the rack are raised and out of the way.
3. Push Oracle Exadata Rack from behind to the installation site.
When moving Oracle Exadata Rack to the installation site, the front casters do not turn;
you must steer the unit by moving the rear casters. You can safely maneuver Oracle
Exadata Rack by carefully pushing it. Figure 5-2 shows the correct way to push the rack.

Figure 5-2 Carefully Push Oracle Exadata Rack from Behind

Oracle recommends having two people to move the rack: one person in front and one
person in back to help guide the rack. When transporting configured racks from one
location to another, take care to move them slowly, 0.65 meters per second (2.13 feet per
second) or slower.
Carefully examine the transportation path. Avoid obstacles such as doorways or elevator
thresholds that can cause abrupt stops or shocks. Go around obstacles by using ramps
or lifts to enable smooth transport.

WARNING:

• Never attempt to move Oracle Exadata Rack by pushing on the side panels.
Pushing on the side panels can tip the rack over. This can cause serious
personal injury or death as well as damage to the equipment.
• Never tip or rock Oracle Exadata Rack because the rack can fall over.

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5.3.2 Stabilizing Oracle Exadata Rack

After moving Oracle Exadata Rack to the installation site, stabilize the rack to ensure
that it does not move or tip over.
Oracle does not recommend using the shipping brackets to permanently mount the
rack to the floor.

Caution:
Shipping brackets are not for use for bracing or anchoring the rack during
seismic events.

You can stabilize the rack by extending the rack leveling feet.
• Stabilize Oracle Exadata Rack with Leveling Feet
• Stabilize Oracle Exadata Rack X7 and Later with Leveling Feet
The rack contains four leveling feet that can be lowered to stabilize the rack.

5.3.2.1 Stabilize Oracle Exadata Rack with Leveling Feet

The Oracle Exadata Rack contains four leveling feet that can be lowered to stabilize
the rack. The leveling feet can be used even when the rack is permanently secured to
the floor. The four leveling feet should share the rack load with at least one other
support. The following is an acceptable method to share the rack load:
• Casters and leveling feet
To adjust the leveling feet, do the following:
1. Locate the four leveling feet located at the bottom corners of the Oracle Exadata
Rack. Figure 5-3 shows the location of the leveling feet on the bottom of the rack.

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Figure 5-3 Location of Leveling Feet on Oracle Exadata Rack

• 1: Distance from the edge of the mounting feet to the side of the rack is 33.75 mm
(1.33 inches)
• 2: Width from the outside edges of the leveling feet is 532.5 mm (20.96 inches)
• 3: Width from the inside edges of the leveling feet is 429 mm (16.89 inches)
• 4: Distance from the edge of the feet to the front rack surface is 73.75 m (2.90
inches)
• 5: Depth of the outside edges of the leveling feet is 1058.5 mm (41.67 inches)
• 6: Distance from the edge of the leveling feet to the rear rack surface is 32.5 mm
(1.28 inches)
• 7: Distance from the center of front casters to the side of the rack is 86.7 mm (3.41
inches)
• 8: Width between the center of the front casters is 426.6 mm (16.80 inches)
• 9: Distance from the center of the rear casters to the rear of the rack is 173.7 mm
(6.83 inches)
• 10: Depth between the front and rear casters is 828.6 mm (32.62 inches)
• 11: Distance between the rear casters and the rear of the rack is 162.4 mm (6.39
inches)
• 12: Distance from the center of rear casters to the side of the rack is 96.4 mm (3.80
inches)
• 13: Width between the center of the rear casters is 407.2 mm (16.03 inches)
2. Lower the leveling feet to the floor to share the load with the casters, as shown in
Figure 5-4 using the SW 12 mm wrench.

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Figure 5-4 Securing Oracle Exadata Rack Using the Leveling Feet

5.3.2.2 Stabilize Oracle Exadata Rack X7 and Later with Leveling Feet
The rack contains four leveling feet that can be lowered to stabilize the rack.
The leveling feet can be used even when the rack is permanently secured to the floor.
The four leveling feet share the load with the casters. This increases the footprint of
the rack which improves stability and helps prevent rack movement.
To adjust the leveling feet, do the following:
1. Locate the four leveling feet located at the bottom corners of Oracle Exadata
Rack. The following figure shows the location of the leveling feet on the bottom of
Oracle Exadata Rack. The image dimensions include the doors attached to the
rack.

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Figure 5-5 Location of Leveling Feet on Oracle Exadata Rack X7 or later

• 1: Distance from the edge of the feet to the Front door surface is 58 mm (2.3 inches)
• 2: Depth of the outside edges of the leveling feet is 1113 mm (43.8 inches)
• 3: Distance from the edge of the leveling feet to the rear door surface is 26 mm (1.0
inches)
• 4: Distance from the center of rear casters to the side of the rack is 96.5 mm (3.8
inches)
• 5: Width between the center of the rear casters is 407 mm (16.0 inches)
• 6: Distance from the center of the rear casters to the rear door surface is 142 mm
(5.6 inches)
• 7: Depth between the front and rear casters is 889 mm (35.0 inches)
• 8: Distance between the center of the front casters and the Front door surface is 166
mm (6.5 inches)
• 9: Width from the outside edges of the leveling feet is 583 mm (23.0 inches)
• 10: Width from the inside edges of the leveling feet is 513 mm (20.2 inches)
• 11: Distance from the edge of the mounting feet to the side of the rack is 8.5 mm (0.3
inches)
• 12: Width between the center of the front casters is 410 mm (16.1 inches)
• 13: Distance from the center of front casters to the side of the rack is 95 mm (3.7
inches)
2. Stabilize the rack by lowering the four leveling feet to the floor, using a 6-mm hex wrench
or your fingers, as shown in the following image.

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Figure 5-6 Securing Oracle Exadata Rack Using the Leveling Feet

See Also:
Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/
E85660_01/html/E87280/index.html for the rack specifications

5.3.3 Attaching a Ground Cable (Optional)

The Oracle Exadata Rack power distribution units (PDUs) achieve earth ground
through their power cords. Final chassis ground is achieved by way of the ground
prong when you connect the power cord to a socket. For additional grounding, attach a
chassis earth ground cable to Oracle Exadata Rack. The additional ground point
enables electrical current leakage to dissipate more efficiently.

WARNING:
The PDU power input lead cords and the ground cable must reference a
common earth ground. If they do not, then a difference in ground potential
can be introduced. If you are unsure of your facility's PDU receptacle
grounding, then do not install a ground cable until you confirm that there is a
proper PDU receptacle grounding. If a difference in ground potential is
apparent, then you must take corrective action.

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Note:
A grounding cable is not shipped with the system.

1. Ensure the installation site has properly grounded the power source in the data center.
The facility PDU must have earth ground.
2. Ensure all grounding points, such as raised floors and power receptacles, reference the
facility ground.
3. Ensure that direct, metal-to-metal contact is made for this installation. During
manufacturing, the ground cable attachment area might have been painted or coated.
4. Attach the ground cable to one of the attachment points located at the bottom rear of the
system frame as shown in Figure 5-7. The attachment point is an adjustable bolt that is
inside the rear of the Oracle Exadata Rack cabinet on the right side.

Figure 5-7 Earth Ground Attachment Bolt Location

See Also:
Oracle Exadata Database Machine Extending and Multi-Rack Cabling Guide if
Oracle Exadata Rack will be connected to another Oracle Exadata Rack.

5.4 Acclimating the Exadata Database Machine

Oracle recommends an acclimation period of 24 hours for the Exadata Database Machine.
This applies to all hardware, including racks and cables. Acclimation to the surrounding
environment prevents damage as a result of condensation.

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5.5 Powering on the System the First Time

Before powering on the system for the first time, it is necessary to inspect the
machine, and connect the power cords.
• Inspecting the Machine After it is in Place
This procedure describes how to visually examine the Oracle Exadata Rack
physical system after it is in place, but before power is supplied.
• Connecting Power Cords
• Powering on Oracle Exadata Rack
This procedure describes how to power on Oracle Exadata Rack.

5.5.1 Inspecting the Machine After it is in Place

This procedure describes how to visually examine the Oracle Exadata Rack physical
system after it is in place, but before power is supplied.
1. Check the rack for damage.
2. Check the rack for loose or missing screws.
3. Check Oracle Exadata Rack for the ordered configuration. Refer to the Customer
Information Sheet (CIS) on the side of the packaging.
4. Check that all cable connections are secure and firmly in place as follows:
a. Check the power cables. Ensure that the correct connectors have been
supplied for the data center facility power source.
b. Check the network data cables.
5. Check the site location tile arrangement for cable access and airflow.
6. Check the data center airflow that leads in to the front of Oracle Exadata Rack.
Related Topics
• Ventilation and Cooling Requirements
Always provide adequate space in front and behind the rack to allow for proper
ventilation.

5.5.2 Connecting Power Cords

The following procedure describes how to connect power cords to Oracle Exadata
Rack:
1. Open the rear cabinet door.
2. Ensure that the correct power connectors have been supplied.
3. Unfasten the power cord cable ties. The ties are for shipping only and are no
longer needed.
4. Route the power cords to the facility receptacles as shown in Figure 5-8.
5. Secure the power cords in bundles as shown in Figure 5-8.
6. Plug the PDU power cord connectors into the facility receptacles. Ensure the
breaker switches are in the OFF position before connecting the power cables.

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Figure 5-8 Power Cord Routing Example

5.5.3 Powering on Oracle Exadata Rack

This procedure describes how to power on Oracle Exadata Rack.

Note:
Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full Rack database servers may take up to
15 minutes to start through the normal BIOS POST tests.

1. Switch on the PDU B circuit breakers, one at a time. PDU B is on the right side of the
rack when viewed from the rear. The circuit breakers are on the rear of the Oracle
Exadata Rack cabinet as shown in the following figure. Press the ON (|) side of the toggle
switch. When the breaker is in the ON position, the breakers are flush with the side of the
PDU.

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Figure 5-9 PDU Switch Locations

2. Verify the expected power LEDs are on. The LEDs are located as follows:
• Database servers: Right-hand LED
• Storage Servers: Top LED
• Cisco Management Network Switch: Left LED (viewed from front) is green,
and the other LEDs are red
• InfiniBand Network Fabric switches: Left LED (viewed from front) labeled PS0,
or right LED (viewed from front) labeled PS1
• Cisco RoCE Network Fabric switches: Left LED (viewed from front) labeled
P1, or right LED (viewed from front) labeled P2
• KVM switch on Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2: Lower LED B
• KMM switch on Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2: Only supplied by
PDU B
3. Connect power to PDU A. Ensure the breaker switches are in the OFF position
before connecting the power cables.
4. Switch on the PDU A circuit breakers, one at a time.
5. Verify the expected LEDs are on.
6. Perform a visual check of all cable connections in the rack. Do not press every
connector to verify connection.
7. Verify the OK LED is blinking standby for all systems. The OK LED blinks on for
0.1 seconds, once every 3 seconds when in standby mode. The OK LED does not
blink when the ILOM is starting. The LED remains dark until it goes to standby
mode after 2 to 3 minutes.
Related Topics
• Reviewing Safety Guidelines
Before Oracle Exadata Rack arrives, the following safety precautions should be
reviewed to ensure the site is safe, as well as ready for delivery.

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Machine
This chapter describes how to configure the system, accounts, and software for Oracle
Exadata Database Machine.

Note:

• For ease of reading, the name "Oracle Exadata Rack" is used when information
refers to both Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Oracle Exadata Storage
Expansion Rack.
• The procedures in this chapter are applicable to Oracle Exadata Storage
Expansion Rack as well as Oracle Exadata Database Machine.
• The procedures in this chapter use the information from Oracle Exadata
Database Machine Deployment Assistant (OEDA). Be sure to run OEDA before
starting the procedures in this chapter.

• Verifying the Network Configuration Prior to Configuring the Rack

Use the checkip.sh script to ensure there are no IP address conflicts between the
existing network and your new Oracle Exadata Rack.
• Configuring the RDMA Network Fabric Switch
You must perform an initial configuration of the RDMA Network Fabric switch.
• Setting the Subnet Manager Master on Oracle Exadata Database Machine Full Rack and
Oracle Exadata Database Machine Half Rack
• Configuring the Management Network Switch
You must perform an initial configuration of the Management Network Switch.
• Configuring the Power Distribution Units
The power distribution units (PDUs) are configured with a static IP address to connect to
the network for monitoring.
• Configuring the Threshold Settings for the Power Distribution Units
• Checking Exadata Storage Servers
After powering up the rack, check the Oracle Exadata Storage Servers.
• Checking Oracle Exadata Database Servers
Before installing the software, check the configuration of the Oracle Exadata Database
Servers.
• Performing Additional Checks and Configuration
Perform these additional checks and steps to verify the configuration of your Oracle
Exadata Rack.
• Verifying the RoCE Network Fabric Configuration
This procedure describes how to verify the RoCE Network Fabric configuration.

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• Verifying the InfiniBand Network Fabric Network

This procedure describes how to verify the InfiniBand Network Fabric network.
• Imaging a New System
You have different options for preparing an Oracle Exadata system for
deployment.
• Performing Initial Elastic Configuration of Exadata Database Machine
This topic provides background information on elastic configuration and describes
how to perform the initial configuration of Exadata Database Machine.
• Adding Additional Elastic Nodes to an Existing Rack
You can add nodes to an existing rack using elastic configuration.
• Using the OEDA setuprootssh Utility
You can set up key-based authentication for the root user by using the
setuprootssh.sh utility included with OEDA.
• Loading the Configuration Information and Installing the Software
You can use Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant to configure your rack, or you
can do it manually.
• Using the OEDA changePassword Utility
You can change the password of the grid and oracle users across all clusters by
using the changePassword.sh utility included with OEDA.
• Installing Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control
• Adding a VM Cluster to Oracle Exadata Database Machine Using OEDA
You can use Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA) to add a virtual
machine (VM) cluster to an existing Oracle Exadata Database Machine
deployment.
Related Topics
• Oracle Sun Database Machine Setup/Configuration Best Practices (My Oracle
Support Doc ID 1274318.1)

6.1 Verifying the Network Configuration Prior to Configuring

the Rack
Use the checkip.sh script to ensure there are no IP address conflicts between the
existing network and your new Oracle Exadata Rack.
The checkip.sh script performs a pre-installation check to verify that the IP addresses
and host names that you specified in Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA)
are defined in the DNS, that the NTP servers and gateways are available, and that
private addresses are not pingable. Running this script before the hardware arrives
help to avoid additional delays that would be caused by misconfigured network
services, such as Domain Name System (DNS) and NTP.
The checkip.sh script is created in a format that matches the operating system of the
client on which you ran OEDA. Because this script is run before the engineered
system rack has arrived, you typically do not run this script on an engineered system
server, but on a client. The client must have access to the same network where the
engineered system will be deployed. The script is also available in the ZIP file
generated by OEDA.

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1. On the client where OEDA was run, copy the checkip.sh script generated by OEDA and
the XML file CustomerName_hostname.xml to the same directory (one directory level up)
as the OEDA config.sh script.
2. Run the checkip.sh script on the client machine or existing server.
Use a command similar to the following, where configuration_file is the name of the
configuration generated by the Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant for the rack being
installed.

# ./checkip.sh -cf configuration_file

If the command is run from a Microsoft Windows machine, then the command is
checkip.cmd.
If this engineered system rack is an addition for an existing installation, then run the
checkip.sh script from an existing engineered system server. This enables the script to
identify in-use IP addresses in the fabric. Not identifying existing IP addresses may cause
IP collisions after installation of the new engineered system rack. To create a checkip.sh
that can run on an existing server, you must run OEDA on a server or client that uses the
same operating system as the existing engineered system server.
The output from the script is a file that contains status messages such as GOOD or ERROR.
If there are conflicts that you are unable to resolve, then work with your assigned Oracle
representative to correct the problems.

6.2 Configuring the RDMA Network Fabric Switch

You must perform an initial configuration of the RDMA Network Fabric switch.
• Configuring Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 Switch
• Configuring the Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 Switch
The RoCE Network Fabric switch supplied with the engineered system rack is minimally
configured during installation.
• Configuring the RoCE Network Fabric Switch Switches to Enable Exadata Secure RDMA
Fabric Isolation
You can configure your RoCE Network Fabric switches to enable Exadata Secure RDMA
Fabric Isolation.

6.2.1 Configuring Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 Switch

The following procedure describes how to configure the Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36
switches.
1. Log in to the first database server as the root user. The first database server is the
lowest database server in the rack, which is rack position U16.

Note:
If you do not have the password for the root user, then contact Oracle Support
Services.

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2. Use SSH to log in to the Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 switch as the ilom-
admin user. Find the default IP address for the Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch
36 switch for your system in "Default IP Addresses". The following is an example
of the command:

ssh ilom-admin@192.168.1.201

3. Use spsh to open the Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) command line
interface.
4. Configure the network interface using the following commands:

set /SP/network pendingipdiscovery=static

pendingipaddress=pending_ip \
pendingipgateway=pending_gw pendingipnetmask=pending_nm

set /SP/network commitpending=true

In the preceding commands, pending_ip, pending_gw, and pending_nm are IP

addresses defined by the network administrator.
5. Use the exit command to exit the interface.
6. Edit the /etc/hosts file to set the IP address and host name using an editor
such as vi. The following is an example of the updated file:

#Do not remove the following link, or various programs

#that require network functionality will fail.
127.0.0.1 localhost.localdomain localhost
10.7.7.32 dm01sw-ib1-ib2.example.com trnasw-ib2

It is required that the second line has both fully-qualified and non-fully-qualified
names.
7. Use the ILOM interface to configure the IP address, host name, NTP servers, and
DNS servers.
8. Restart the switch.
9. Examine the firmware version using the following command:

# version

Refer to My Oracle Support Note 888828.1 for the current firmware version.
10. Check the health of the switch using the following command:

# showunhealthy

OK - No unhealthy sensors

11. Run the environment test using the following command:

# env_test

NM2 Environment test started:

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Starting Voltage test:

Voltage ECB OK
Measured 3.3V Main = 3.28 V
Measured 3.3V Standby = 3.42 V
Measured 12V =12.06 V
Measured 5V =5.03 V
Measured VBAT =3.06 V
Measured 2.5V =2.53 V
Measured 1.8V =1.79 V
Measured I4 1.2V =1.22 V
Voltage test returned OK
Starting PSU test:
PSU 0 present
PSU 1 present
PSU test returned OK
Starting Temperature test:
Back temperature 30.50
Front temperature 33.88
ComEx temperature 34.12
I4 temperature 56,
maxtemperature 57
Temperature test returned OK
Starting FAN test:
Fan 0 not present
Fan 1 running at rpm 12946
Fan 2 running at rpm 12684
Fan 3 running at rpm 12558
Fan 4 not present
FAN test returned OK
Starting Connector test:
Connector test returned OK
Starting I4 test:
I4 OK
All I4s OK
I4 test returned OK
NM2 Environment test PASSED

12. Enable the InfiniBand Subnet Manager using the following command:

# enablesm

Note:
If you get an error indicating the InfiniBand Subnet Manager is already running,
then restart it as follows:

# disablesm

# enablesm

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13. Verify the IP address is correct using the following command:

# ifconfig eth0

eth0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 00:E0:4B:2A:07:2B

inet addr:172.16.10.32 Bcast:172.16.10.255
Mask:255.255.255.0
inet6 addr:fe80::2e0:3a00:fe2a:61e/64 Scope:Link
UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:11927 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:89 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:720262 (703.3 KiB)TX bytes:11402 (11.1 KiB)

14. Verify the host name is correct using the following command:

# hostname

dm01sw-ib2.example.com

15. Set the Subnet Manager Master as described in "Setting the Subnet Manager
Master on Oracle Exadata Database Machine Full Rack and Oracle Exadata
Database Machine Half Rack". This step is needed for Oracle Exadata Database
Machine Half Rack and Oracle Exadata Database Machine Full Rack.
16. Log out from the InfiniBand switch using the following command:

# exit

Note:
If the network settings did not appear after restart, then power cycle the
switch by removing both power cords for one minute.

Related Topics
• Exadata Database Machine and Exadata Storage Server Supported Versions (My
Oracle Support Doc ID 888828.1)

6.2.2 Configuring the Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 Switch

The RoCE Network Fabric switch supplied with the engineered system rack is
minimally configured during installation.
During initial system configuration, you can reset and configure the switch.
1. Connect from the RoCE Network Fabric switch serial console to a laptop or similar
device using the available RJ45 cable.
2. Ensure the terminal session is recorded on the laptop by logging the output.
The output can be used as a reference that the switch has been configured
correctly.

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3. Power on the switch.

4. Log in as the admin user.

User Access Verification

dbm0sw-rocea0 login: admin
Password: ********

Note:
If you do not have the password for the admin user, then contact Oracle Support
Services.

5. Erase the existing configuration.

dbm0sw-rocea0# write erase

Warning: This command will erase the startup-configuration.

Do you wish to proceed anyway? (y/n) [n] y

6. Restart the system so you can perform the automated setup.

dbm0sw-rocea0# reload

This command will reboot the system. (y/n)? [n] y

2017 Aug 31 01:09:00 dbm0sw-rocea0 %$ VDC-1 %$ %PLATFORM-2-

PFM_SYSTEM_RESET: Manual system restart from Command Line Interface

CISCO SWITCH Ver7.59

Device detected on 0:1:2 after 0 msecs
...

7. Switch to normal setup and, when asked if you want to enforce secure password
standard, enter no, then enter a new password for the admin user.

Running S93thirdparty-script...

Populating conf files for hybrid sysmgr ...

Starting hybrid sysmgr ...
inserting /isan/lib/modules/klm_cisco_nb.o ... done

Abort Auto Provisioning and continue with normal setup ? (yes/no) [n]: yes

---- System Admin Account Setup ----

Do you want to enforce secure password standard (yes/no) [y]: no

Enter the password for "admin":

Confirm the password for "admin":

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8. When the Basic System Configuration Dialog appears, choose to enter the basic
configuration dialog.

---- Basic System Configuration Dialog VDC: 1 ----

This setup utility will guide you through the basic configuration of
the system. Setup configures only enough connectivity for management
of the system.

Please register Cisco Nexus9000 Family devices promptly with your

supplier. Failure to register may affect response times for initial
service calls. Nexus9000 devices must be registered to receive
entitled support services.

Press Enter at anytime to skip a dialog. Use ctrl-c at anytime

to skip the remaining dialogs.

Would you like to enter the basic configuration dialog (yes/no): yes

9. In the basic configuration, you can use the default inputs until asked to enter the
switch name.
In this example, the switch has a name of test123sw-rocea0.

Create another login account (yes/no) [n]:

Configure read-only SNMP community string (yes/no) [n]:
Configure read-write SNMP community string (yes/no) [n]:
Enter the switch name : test123sw-rocea0

10. Respond yes when asked to configure Out-of-band management configuration,

and specify appropriate network addresses when prompted.

Continue with Out-of-band (mgmt0) management configuration?

(yes/no) [y]: yes
Mgmt0 IPv4 address : 100.104.10.21
Mgmt0 IPv4 netmask : 255.255.248.0
Configure the default gateway? (yes/no) [y]:
IPv4 address of the default gateway : 100.104.10.1

11. Respond yes when asked to configure advanced IP options.

Configure advanced IP options? (yes/no) [n]: yes

12. Respond yes when asked to configure static route (this can be changed later).

Configure static route? (yes/no) [n]: yes

13. Enter the destination prefix and mask, and other values as prompted.

Destination prefix : 10.100.100.0

Destination prefix mask : 255.255.255.0

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Next hop IPv4 address : 10.100.100.1

14. Configure the DNS IPv4 addresses.

Configure the DNS IPv4 address? (yes/no) [n]: yes

DNS IP address: 10.100.100.2

15. Skip configuring the default domain name (this will be configured later).

Configure the default domain name? (yes/no) [n]: no

16. Accept the default responses until asked to configure SSH and the NTP server.

Enable the telnet service? (yes/no) [n]: no

Enable the ssh service? (yes/no) [y]: yes
Type of ssh key you would like to generate (dsa/rsa) [rsa]: rsa
Number of rsa key bits <1024-2048> [1024]: 1024

Configure the NTP server? (yes/no) [n]: yes

NTP server IPv4 address : 10.100.100.3

17. Accept the default responses until asked to specify the CoPP system profile. Enter
strict.

Configure default interface layer (L3/L2) [L2]:

Configure default switchport interface state (shut/noshut) [noshut]:
Configure CoPP system profile (strict/moderate/lenient/dense) [strict]:
strict

18. After reviewing the configuration, save the configuration.

The following configuration will be applied:

no password strength-check
switchname test123sw-rocea0
ip route 100.104.8.0 255.255.248.0 100.104.10.1
vrf context management
ip route 0.0.0.0/0 100.104.10.1
exit
no feature telnet
ssh key rsa 1024 force
feature ssh
ntp server 100.104.10.1
system default switchport
no system default switchport shutdown
copp profile strict
interface mgmt0
ip address 100.104.10.21 255.255.248.0
no shutdown

Would you like to edit the configuration? (yes/no) [n]:

Use this configuration and save it? (yes/no) [y]: yes

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[########################################] 100%
Copy complete.

19. Enable the scp server feature on the switch.

test123sw-rocea0# feature scp-server

20. Save the running configuration to flash.

test123sw-rocea0# copy running-config startup-config

[########################################] 100%
Copy complete.

21. Apply the golden configuration on the switch.

• Starting with Oracle Exadata System Software release 20.1.0, use the
procedure described in Applying Golden Configuration Settings on RoCE
Network Fabric Switches, in Oracle Exadata Database Machine Maintenance
Guide.
• Otherwise, use the following procedure to apply the golden configuration on
the switch:
a. Delete the configuration file on the switch for the target configuration.

Note:
If you do not remove the file you are replacing, then when you
attempt to overwrite the file you will get a 'permission denied' error.

Log in to the switch, enter configuration mode, then run a command similar to
the following:

test123sw-rocea0# delete bootflash:roce_leaf_switch.cfg

Do you want to delete "/roce_leaf_switch.cfg" ? (yes/no/abort)
[y] y
test123sw-rocea0#

b. Log in to a server that has SSH access to the switch, and contains the latest
RDMA Network Fabric patch ZIP file.
To find the available RDMA Network Fabric patches, search for 'RDMA
network switch' in My Oracle Support document 888828.1. Download and
use the latest patch for your Oracle Exadata System Software release.
c. Unzip the RDMA Network Fabric patch ZIP file and change directories to the
location of the patchmgr utility.
d. Locate the golden configuration files in the RDMA Network Fabric patch
bundle.
The files are located within the roce_switch_templates directory.
The golden configuration files are as follows:
• Single rack leaf: roce_leaf_switch.cfg

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• Multi-rack leaf: roce_leaf_switch_multi.cfg

• Multi-rack spine: roce_spine_switch_multi.cfg
• Single rack leaf with Secure Fabric support: roce_sf_leaf_switch.cfg
• Multi-rack leaf with Secure Fabric support: roce_sf_leaf_switch_multi.cfg
• Single rack leaf configured with 23 host ports: roce_leaf_switch_23hosts.cfg
• Multi-rack leaf configured with 23 host ports:
roce_leaf_switch_23hosts_multi.cfg
• Multi-rack leaf configured with 14 inter-switch links:
roce_leaf_switch_14uplinks_multi.cfg
• Multi-rack leaf configured with 14 inter-switch links and with Secure Fabric
support: roce_sf_leaf_switch_14uplinks_multi.cfg
• Multi-rack leaf configured with 23 host ports and 14 inter-switch links:
roce_leaf_switch_23hosts_13uplinks_multi.cfg
e. Copy the golden configuration file to the switch.
In the following example, 100.104.10.21 represents the IP address of the switch you
are configuring.

# scp roce_leaf_switch.cfg admin@100.104.10.21:/

User Access Verification
Password:
roce_leaf_switch.cfg 100% 23KB 23.5KB/s 00:00

f. Apply the golden configuration file on the switch.

Use the run-script command while connected directly to the switch.

test123sw-rocea0# run-script bootflash:roce_leaf_switch.cfg | grep

'none'

Note:
This command may take up to 1-2 minutes on a single-rack switch and up
to 3-4 minutes on a multi-rack switch.

g. Verify the switch configuration.

Use the patchmgr utility on the server that has SSH access to the switch, and
contains the latest RDMA Network Fabric patch bundle.
In the following command, roceswitch.lst is a file that contains the switch host
name or IP address.

# ./patchmgr --roceswitches roceswitch.lst --verify-config

22. Backup up the switch configuration.

Follow the steps in Backing Up Settings on the ROCE Switch, in Oracle Exadata
Database Machine Maintenance Guide.

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23. Optional: Set the clock, using the same procedure as in Setting the Clock on the
Cisco 93108-1G or 9348 Ethernet Switch.
Related Topics
• Exadata Database Machine and Exadata Storage Server Supported Versions (My
Oracle Support Doc ID 888828.1)

6.2.3 Configuring the RoCE Network Fabric Switch Switches to Enable

Exadata Secure RDMA Fabric Isolation
You can configure your RoCE Network Fabric switches to enable Exadata Secure
RDMA Fabric Isolation.
Secure Fabric enables network separation between different clusters on systems with
RoCE Network Fabric. This capability is conceptually similar to InfiniBand Network
Fabric partitioning. Secure Fabric support is available starting with Oracle Exadata
System Software release 20.1.0.
To use Secure Fabric, you must enable Secure Fabric support in the RoCE Network
Fabric switch hardware before initial system deployment using Oracle Exadata
Deployment Assistant (OEDA):
For each RoCE Network Fabric leaf switch, perform the basic configuration steps
outlined in Configuring the Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 Switch.
Then, on each RoCE Network Fabric leaf switch, you must apply a specific golden
configuration to enable Secure Fabric support. Use the procedure described in
Applying Golden Configuration Settings on RoCE Network Fabric Switches, in Oracle
Exadata Database Machine Maintenance Guide. However, when you specify the
configuration type for each leaf switch, ensure that you specify the configuration type
that enables Secure Fabric support.
After you complete the switch configuration, the leaf switch ports become trunk ports,
which can carry network traffic with multiple VLAN IDs.

6.3 Setting the Subnet Manager Master on Oracle Exadata

Database Machine Full Rack and Oracle Exadata Database
Machine Half Rack
Exadata Database Machine X3-2 systems and Exadata Database Machine X2-2
systems have three Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 switches. Starting with
Exadata Database Machine X4-2, Exadata Database Machine Systems have two Sun
Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 switches.

Note:
This procedure does not apply to Exadata Database Machine X8M racks
with RoCE Network Fabric.

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The switch located in rack unit 1 (U1) is referred to as the spine switch. The other two
switches are referred to as the leaf switches. The location of the leaf switches is as follows:
• Exadata Database Machine Two-Socket Systems (X3-2 and later): rack unit 20 (U20) and
rack unit 22 (U22)
• Exadata Database Machine X2-2 racks: rack unit 20 (U20) and rack unit 24 (U24)
• Exadata Database Machine Eight-Socket Systems (X2-8 and later) Full Racks: Rack unit
21 (U21) and rack unit 23 (U23)
The spine switch is the Subnet Manager Master for the InfiniBand Network Fabric subnet.
The Subnet Manager Master has priority 8, and can be verified using the following procedure:
1. Log in to the spine switch as the root user.
2. Run the setsmpriority list command.
The command should show that smpriority has a value of 8. If smpriority has a
different value, then do the following:
a. Use the disablesm command to stop the Subnet Manager.
b. Use the setsmpriority 8 command to set the priority to 8.
c. Use the enablesm command to restart the Subnet Manager.
The leaf switches are the Standby Subnet Managers with a priority of 5. This can be verified
using the preceding procedure, substituting a value of 5 in the setsmpriority command
above.

Note:
Exadata Database Machine Half Rack with Sun Fire X4170 Oracle Database
Servers include two Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 switches, which are set to
priority 5.

To determine the Subnet Manager Master, log in as the root user on any InfiniBand Network
Fabric switch, and run the getmaster command. The location of the Subnet Manager Master
is displayed. The following is an example of the output from the getmaster command:

# getmaster
20100701 11:46:38 OpenSM Master on Switch : 0x0021283a8516a0a0 ports 36 Sun
DCS 36
QDR switch dm01sw-ib1.example.com enhanced port 0 lid 1 lmc 0

The preceding output shows the proper configuration. The Subnet Master Manager is running
on spine switch dm01sw-ib1.example.com.

If the spine switch is not the Subnet Manager Master, then do the following procedure to set
the Subnet Manager Master:
1. Use the getmaster command to identify the current location of the Subnet Manager
Master.
2. Log in as the root user on the leaf switch that is the Subnet Manager Master.

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3. Disable Subnet Manager on the switch. The Subnet Manager Master relocates to
another switch.
4. Use the getmaster command to identify the current location of the Subnet
Manager Master. If the spine switch is not Subnet Manager Master, then repeat
steps 2 and 3 until the spine switch is the Subnet Manager Master.
5. Enable Subnet Manager on the leaf switches that were disabled during this
procedure.

Note:

• If the InfiniBand Network Fabric network consists of four or more racks

cabled together, then only the spine switches should run Subnet
Manager. The leaf switches should have Subnet Manager disabled on
them.
• Exadata Database Machine Half Racks with Sun Fire X4170 Oracle
Database Servers, and Exadata Database Machine Quarter Racks have
two Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 switches, and both are set to
priority 5. The master is the one with the lowest GUID.

See Also:

• "Enable the Subnet Manager" in Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36

User's Guide
• "Disable the Subnet Manager" in Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36
User's Guide
• Oracle Exadata Database Machine System Overview for hardware
component information
• Cabling tables in Oracle Exadata Database Machine System Overview

6.4 Configuring the Management Network Switch

You must perform an initial configuration of the Management Network Switch.
• Configuring the Cisco Catalyst 4948 Ethernet Switch
The Cisco Catalyst 4948 Ethernet switch supplied with Oracle Exadata Rack is
minimally configured during installation.
• Configuring the Cisco Nexus 93108-1G or 9348 Ethernet Switch
The Cisco Nexus 93108-1G or 9348 Ethernet switch supplied with Oracle Exadata
Rack is minimally configured during installation.

6.4.1 Configuring the Cisco Catalyst 4948 Ethernet Switch

The Cisco Catalyst 4948 Ethernet switch supplied with Oracle Exadata Rack is
minimally configured during installation.

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The minimal configuration disables IP routing, and sets the following:

• Host name
• IP address setup
• Subnet mask
• Default gateway
• Domain name
• Name server
• NTP server
• Time
• Time zone
Before configuring the switch, note the following:
• The Cisco Ethernet switch should not be connected until the running configuration has
been verified, and any necessary changes have been made by the network administrator.
• The Cisco Ethernet switch should not be connected to the customer network until the IP
addresses on all components have been configured in Oracle Exadata Rack. This is to
prevent any duplicate IP address conflicts which are possible due to the default
addresses set in the components when shipped.
Note that the Cisco 4948E-F switch supports multiple uplinks to the customer network by
utilizing ports 49 - 52. This is a more complicated switch setup due to the redundant
connectivity, and should be performed by the customer's network administrator.

The following procedure describes how to configure the Cisco Ethernet switch. Configuration
should be done with the network administrator.
1. Connect a serial cable from the Cisco switch console to a laptop or similar device. An
Oracle supplied rollover cable is pre-installed on the Cisco serial console port. Obtain the
appropriate adapter and connect it at the end of the rollover cable. An Oracle P/N
530-3100 RJ45-DB9 adapter as used on ILOM ports will also work, connected at the end
of the network cable.
2. Ensure the terminal session is recorded on the laptop by logging the output. The output
can be used as a reference that the switch has been configured correctly. The default
serial port speed is 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no handshake.

Switch con0 is now available

Press RETURN to get started.

3. Change to the enable mode.

Switch> enable
Password: ******
Switch#

Note:
If you do not have the password, then contact Oracle Support Services.

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4. Check the current version on the switch.

Switch# show version

Cisco IOS Software, Catalyst 4500 L3 Switch Software (cat4500e-
IPBASEK9-M), Version 15.2(3)E2, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2014 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Tue 11-Mar-14 18:28 by prod_rel_team

ROM: 12.2(44r)SG12
zdlra1sw-ip uptime is 1 minute
System returned to ROM by reload
System image file is "bootflash:cat4500e-ipbasek9-mz.152-3.E2.bin"
Hobgoblin Revision 22, Fortooine Revision 1.40
...

Configuration register is 0x2102

Switch#

The version of the Cisco 4948E-F switch firmware purchased and shipped by
Oracle with Exadata Database Machine X6 is IPBASEK9-MZ, which includes
telnet and ssh support. Currently the full release version string is cat4500e-
ipbasek9-mz.152-3.E2.bin.
5. Configure the network for a single VLAN. The following example assumes you are
using IPv4 addressing.

Switch# configure terminal

Enter configuration commands,one per line.End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)# interface vlan 1
Switch(config-if)# ip address 10.7.7.34 255.255.255.0
Switch(config-if)# end
Switch# *Sep 15 14:12:06.309:%SYS-5-CONFIG_I:Configured from
console by console
Switch# write memory
Building configuration...
Compressed configuration from 2474 bytes to 1066 bytes [OK ]

6. If IP routing is not used on the switch, this step is required. Disable the default IP
routing setting, and configure the default gateway.

Switch#configure terminal
Enter configuration commands,one per line.End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)#no ip routing
Switch(config)#ip default-gateway 10.7.7.1
Switch(config)#end
*Sep 15 14:12:46.309:%SYS-5-CONFIG_I:Configured from console by
console
Switch#write memory
Building configuration...
Compressed configuration from 2492 bytes to 1070 bytes [OK ]

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7. If IP routing is required on the switch, then leave the IP routing setting as the default, and
configure the default gateway. Replace 10.7.7.1 with the IP address of the gateway for
the installation:

Switch#configure terminal
Enter configuration commands,one per line.End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)#ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 10.7.7.1
Switch(config)#end
*Sep 15 14:13:26.013:%SYS-5-CONFIG_I:Configured from console by console
Switch#write memory
Building configuration...
Compressed configuration from 2502 bytes to 1085 bytes [OK ]

8. Set the host name of the switch.

This example sets the name to exa1sw-ip:

Switch#configure terminal
Enter configuration commands,one per line.End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)#hostname exa1sw-ip
exa1sw-ip(config)#end
exa1sw-ip#write memory
Building configuration...
Compressed configuration from 3789 bytes to 1469 bytes [OK ]

The system host name is used as the prompt name.

9. Configure up to three DNS servers. Replace the domain name and IP addresses used in
this example with the values for the installation:

exa1sw-ip#configure terminal
Enter configuration commands,one per line.End with CNTL/Z.
exa1sw-ip(config)#ip domain-name example.com
exa1sw-ip(config)#ip name-server 10.7.7.3
exa1sw-ip(config)#ip name-server 198.51.100.5
exa1sw-ip(config)#ip name-server 10.8.160.1
exa1sw-ip(config)#end
*Sep 15 14:26:37.045:%SYS-5-CONFIG_I:Configured from console by console
exa1sw-ip#write memory
Building configuration...
Compressed configuration from 2603 bytes to 1158 bytes [OK ]

If you do not have DNS service available, you must still set the domain-name so that you
can configure the SSH keys.
10. (Optional) Set the password.

exa1sw-ip# configure terminal

Enter configuration commands,one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
exa1sw-ip(config)# enable password password
exa1sw-ip(config)# enable secret password
exa1sw-ip(config)# end
exa1sw-ip# write memory
*Sep 15 14:25:05.893:%SYS-5-CONFIG_I:Configured from console by console

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Building configuration...
Compressed configuration from 2502 bytes to 1085 bytes [OK ]

11. Verify telnet access is disabled. Telnet is not secure, and should not be enabled
unless there is a compelling reason. To enable telnet, set a password. To disable
it, remove the password.

exa1sw-ip#configure terminal
Enter configuration commands,one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
exa1sw-ip(config)#line vty 0 15
exa1sw-ip(config)#login
% Login disabled on line 1, until 'password' is set
% Login disabled on line 2, until 'password' is set
...
% Login disabled on line 16, until 'password' is set
exa1sw-ip(config)#end

If the login command returns output as shown above, then telnet access has been
disabled. If instead you get a prompt, then telnet access is not yet disabled so
should be disabled now.

exa1sw-ip(config-line)#no password
exa1sw-ip(config-line)#end
exa1sw-ip#write memory
Building configuration...
Compressed configuration from 3786 bytes to 1468 bytes [OK ]

12. To configure a secure shell (SSH) on the Ethernet switch:

exa1sw-ip# configure terminal

Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
exa1sw-ip(config)# crypto key generate rsa
% You already have RSA keys defined named exa1sw-ip.example.com.
% Do you really want to replace them? [yes/no]: yes
Choose the size of the key modulus in the range of 360 to 2048 for
your General Purpose Keys. Choosing a key modulus greater than 512
may take a few minutes.
How many bits in the modulus [512]: 768

% Generating 768 bit RSA keys, keys will be non-exportable...[OK]

exa1sw-ip(config)# username admin password 0 welcome1
exa1sw-ip(config)# line vty 0 15
exa1sw-ip(config-line)# transport input ssh
exa1sw-ip(config-line)# exit
exa1sw-ip(config)# aaa new-model

exa1sw-ip(config)# ip ssh time-out 60

exa1sw-ip(config)# ip ssh authentication-retries 3
exa1sw-ip(config)# ip ssh version 2
exa1sw-ip(config)# end
*Sep 15 14:26:37.045: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by
console
exa1sw-ip# write memory

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Building configuration...
Compressed configuration from 2603 bytes to 1158 bytes[OK]

13. Set the clock and time zone. The switch keeps internal time in Coordinated Universal
Time (UTC) format.
• To use UTC, use the following command:

no clock timezone global configuration

• To use a time zone, use the following command:

clock timezone zone hours-offset [minutes-offset]

In the preceding command, zone is the time zone to display when standard time in
effect, hours-offset is the hours offset from UTC, and minutes-offset is the minutes
offset from UTC.
• Daylight savings time (or summer time) is disabled by default. To set summer time
hours, use the following command:

clock summer-time zone recurring [week day monthhh:mm week day month \
hh:mm[offset]]

In the preceding command, zone is the time zone to be displayed when summer time
is in effect (EDT, for example), week is the week of the month (1 to 5 or last), day is
the day of the week (Sunday, Monday, ...), month is the month (January,
February, ...), hh:mm is the hours and minutes in 24-hour format, and offset is the
number of minutes to add during summer time. The default offset is 60 minutes.
• To manually set the clock to any time use the following command, where the time
specified is relative to the configured time zone:

clock set hh:mm:ss month day year

In the preceding command, hh:mm:ss is the time in 24-hour format, day is the day by
date in the month, month is the name of the month, and year is the 4-digit year.
The ordering of commands is important when setting the local time and time zone. For
example, to set the local time to US Eastern time:

exa1sw-ip# configure terminal

Enter configuration commands,one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
exa1sw-ip(config)# clock timezone EST -5
exa1sw-ip(config)# clock summer-time EDT recurring
exa1sw-ip(config)# end
exa1sw-ip# clock set 21:00:00 August 09 2018
exa1sw-ip# write memory
Building configuration...
Compressed configuration from 3784 bytes to 1465 bytes [OK ]
exa1sw-ip# show clock
21:00:06.643 EST Mon Aug 9 2018

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14. After setting the local time zone, you can configure up to two NTP servers.
Replace the IP addresses used in this example with the values for the installation:

exa1sw-ip# configure terminal

Enter configuration commands,one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
exa1sw-ip(config)# ntp server 10.7.7.32 prefer
exa1sw-ip(config)# ntp server 198.51.100.19
exa1sw-ip(config)# end
*Sep 15 14:51:08.665:%SYS-5-CONFIG_I:Configured from console by
console
exa1sw-ip# write memory
Building configuration...
Compressed configuration from 2654 bytes to 1163 bytes [OK ]
exa1sw-ip# show ntp status
<output will vary per network>
.
exa1sw-ip# show clock
21:00:23.175 EST Mon Aug 9 2018

The NTP server is synchronized to local time when you connect the Cisco switch
to the network and it has access to NTP.
Symbols that precede the show clock display indicate that the time is the
following:
• * Not authoritative
• . Authoritative, but NTP is not synchronized.
• Authoritative (blank space).
15. Verify the Ethernet configuration using the following command:

exa1sw-ip# show running-config

Building configuration...
Current configuration : 3923 bytes
!
version 15.2
no service pad
service timestamps debug datetime msec
service timestamps log datetime msec
no service password-encryption
service compress-config
.
.
.

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Note:
If any setting is incorrect, then repeat the appropriate step. To erase a setting,
enter no in front of the same command. For example, to erase the default
gateway, use the following commands:

exa1sw-ip#configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
exa1sw-ip(config)# no ip default-gateway 10.7.7.1
exa1sw-ip(config)# end
exa1sw-ip#
*Sep 15 14:13:26.013: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by
console
exa1sw-ip(config)# write memory
Building configuration...
Compressed configuration from 2502 bytes to 1085 bytes[OK]

16. Save the current configuration.

exa1sw-ip#copy running-config startup-config

Destination filename [startup-config]?
Building configuration...
Compressed configuration from 2654 bytes to 1189 bytes[OK]

17. Exit from the session using the following command:

exa1sw-ip# exit

exa1sw-ip con0 is now available

Press RETURN to get started.

18. Disconnect the cable from the Cisco console.

The Cisco switch must not be connected to the management network at this stage. The
switch will be connected later after Oracle has configured the systems with the necessary
IP addresses and you have worked with the field service engineer to make any additional
changes necessary for connecting to the network.
19. To check the Cisco switch, attach a laptop computer to port 48, and ping the IP address
of the internal management network to check the configuration.
Related Topics
• Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Rack
• Network Configuration Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure that the network configuration requirements have been
addressed.

6.4.2 Configuring the Cisco Nexus 93108-1G or 9348 Ethernet Switch

The Cisco Nexus 93108-1G or 9348 Ethernet switch supplied with Oracle Exadata Rack is
minimally configured during installation.

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Note that the Cisco Nexus 93108-1G or 9348 switch supports multiple uplinks to the
customer network by utilizing the QSFP+ ports. This is a more complicated switch
setup due to the redundant connectivity, and should be performed by the customer's
network administrator.
Whether you are configuring the switch for the first time, or configuring a replacement
switch, use the following procedures:
• Performing the Initial Switch Configuration for the Cisco Nexus 93108-1G or 9348
Ethernet Switch
During the initial configuration, you reset the switch and use the Basic System
Configuration Dialog to configure the switch.
• Setting the Clock on the Cisco 93108-1G or 9348 Ethernet Switch
After you have performed the initial configuration, you can adjust the time used by
the switch.

6.4.2.1 Performing the Initial Switch Configuration for the Cisco Nexus
93108-1G or 9348 Ethernet Switch
During the initial configuration, you reset the switch and use the Basic System
Configuration Dialog to configure the switch.
Before configuring the switch, note the following:
• The Cisco Ethernet switch should not be connected until the running configuration
has been verified, and any necessary changes have been made by the network
administrator.
• The Cisco Ethernet switch should not be connected to the customer network until
the IP addresses on all components have been configured in Oracle Exadata
Rack. This is to prevent any duplicate IP address conflicts which are possible due
to the default addresses set in the components when shipped.
Configuration should be done with the network administrator.
1. Connect from the Cisco switch serial console to a laptop or similar device using
the available RJ45 cable.
2. Ensure the terminal session is recorded on the laptop by logging the output.
The output can be used as a reference that the switch has been configured
correctly. The default serial port speed is 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit,
and no handshake.
3. Power on the switch.
4. Log in as the admin user.

User Access Verification

exadatax7-adm0 login: admin
Password: ********

Note:
If you do not have the password for the admin user, then contact Oracle
Support Services.

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5. Erase the existing configuration.

exadatax7-adm0# write erase

Warning: This command will erase the startup-configuration.

Do you wish to proceed anyway? (y/n) [n] y

6. Restart the system so you can perform the automated setup.

exadatax7-adm0# reload

This command will reboot the system. (y/n)? [n] y

2017 Aug 31 01:09:00 exadatax7-adm0 %$ VDC-1 %$ %PLATFORM-2-

PFM_SYSTEM_RESET: Manual system restart from Command Line Interface

CISCO SWITCH Ver7.59

Device detected on 0:1:2 after 0 msecs
...

7. Switch to normal setup and, when asked if you want to enforce secure password
standard, enter no, then enter a new password for the admin user.

Running S93thirdparty-script...

Populating conf files for hybrid sysmgr ...

Starting hybrid sysmgr ...
inserting /isan/lib/modules/klm_cisco_nb.o ... done

Abort Auto Provisioning and continue with normal setup ? (yes/no) [n]: yes

---- System Admin Account Setup ----

Do you want to enforce secure password standard (yes/no) [y]: no

Enter the password for "admin":

Confirm the password for "admin":

8. When the Basic System Configuration Dialog appears, choose to enter the basic
configuration dialog.

---- Basic System Configuration Dialog VDC: 1 ----

This setup utility will guide you through the basic configuration of
the system. Setup configures only enough connectivity for management
of the system.

Please register Cisco Nexus9000 Family devices promptly with your

supplier. Failure to register may affect response times for initial
service calls. Nexus9000 devices must be registered to receive
entitled support services.

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Press Enter at anytime to skip a dialog. Use ctrl-c at anytime

to skip the remaining dialogs.

Would you like to enter the basic configuration dialog (yes/no): yes

9. In the basic configuration, you can use the default inputs until asked to enter the
switch name.
In this example, the switch has a name of test123sw-adm0.

Create another login account (yes/no) [n]:

Configure read-only SNMP community string (yes/no) [n]:
Configure read-write SNMP community string (yes/no) [n]:
Enter the switch name : test123sw-adm0

10. Respond no when asked to configure Out-of-band management configuration.

Continue with Out-of-band (mgmt0) management configuration?

(yes/no) [y]: no

11. Respond yes when asked to configure advanced IP options.

Configure advanced IP options? (yes/no) [n]: yes

12. Respond no when asked to configure static route (this will be configured later).

Configure static route? (yes/no) [n]: no

13. Enter the destination prefix and mask, and other values as prompted.

Destination prefix : 10.100.100.0

Destination prefix mask : 255.255.255.0

Next hop IPv4 address : 10.100.100.1

14. Skip configuring the DNS IPv4 addresses (this will be configured later).

Configure the DNS IPv4 address? (yes/no) [n]: no

15. Skip configuring the default domain name (this will be configured later).

Configure the default domain name? (yes/no) [n]: no

16. Accept the default responses until asked to configure SSH and the NTP server.

Enable the telnet service? (yes/no) [n]: no

Enable the ssh service? (yes/no) [y]: yes
Type of ssh key you would like to generate (dsa/rsa) [rsa]: rsa
Number of rsa key bits <1024-2048> [1024]: 1024

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Configure the ntp server? (yes/no) [n]: yes

NTP server IPv4 address : 10.100.100.3

17. Accept the default responses until asked to specify the CoPP system profile. Enter
lenient.

Configure default interface layer (L3/L2) [L2]:

Configure default switchport interface state (shut/noshut) [noshut]:
Configure CoPP system profile (strict/moderate/lenient/dense) [strict]:
lenient

18. After reviewing the configuration, save the configuration.

The following configuration will be applied:

no password strength-check
switchname test123sw-adm0
...

Would you like to edit the configuration? (yes/no) [n]:

Use this configuration and save it? (yes/no) [y]: yes

[########################################] 100%
Copy complete.

19. Add the VLAN 1 IP address.

test123sw-adm0(config)# feature interface-vlan

test123sw-adm0(config)# interface vlan 1
test123sw-adm0(config-if)# ip address 10.100.100.110/24
test123sw-adm0(config-if)# no shutdown
test123sw-adm0(config-if)# exit

20. Set the spanning tree port type for ports 1-47.

test123sw-adm0(config)# interface E1/1-47

test123sw-adm0(config-if)# spanning-tree port type edge
test123sw-adm0(config-if)# exit

21. Set switchport on all 48 ports and set port 48 to a network port (instead of a host port).

test123sw-adm0(config)# interface E1/1-48

test123sw-adm0(config-if)# switchport
test123sw-adm0(config-if)# exit
test123sw-adm0(config)# interface E1/48
test123sw-adm0(config-if)# spanning-tree port type network
test123sw-adm0(config-if)# ip route 0.0.0.0/0 10.100.100.1

22. Configure the DNS information.

test123sw-adm0(config)# ip domain-name example.com

test123sw-adm0(config)# ip name-server 10.100.100.2
test123sw-adm0(config)# exit

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23. Save the current configuration.

test123sw-adm0# copy running-config startup-config

[########################################] 100%
Copy complete.

24. Optional: Set the clock, as described in the next topic.

6.4.2.2 Setting the Clock on the Cisco 93108-1G or 9348 Ethernet Switch
After you have performed the initial configuration, you can adjust the time used by the
switch.
1. Log in as the admin user.
2. View the current time.

test123sw-adm0(config)# show clock

20:44:52.986 UTC Thu Aug 31 2017
Time source is NTP

3. Set the timezone appropriately.

test123sw-adm0(config)# clock timezone PST -8 0

4. View the modified time.

test123sw-adm0(config)# show clock

12:46:22.692 PST Thu Aug 31 2017
Time source is NTP

5. Save the configuration.

test123sw-adm0# copy running-config startup-config

[########################################] 100%
Copy complete.

6.5 Configuring the Power Distribution Units

The power distribution units (PDUs) are configured with a static IP address to connect
to the network for monitoring.
Ensure you have the following before connecting the PDU to the network:
• Static IP address
• Subnet mask
• Default gateway
• Ethernet cables
• Laptop computer with either Oracle Solaris or Microsoft Windows
For systems less than full racks, the PDU Ethernet connections may use available
ports in the Management Network Switch. Note that for full rack systems, you cannot

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connect PDUs to the Management Network Switch because all the ports on the switch are
already reserved for other components.
The following procedure describes how to configure and connect the PDU to the network:
1. Power off the PDU.
2. Disconnect the power leads from the power source.
3. Select an unused LAN network connection from the available network connections on the
laptop as follows:
• For Oracle Solaris:
a. Log in as a super user.
b. Use the dladm show-link command to find an unused Ethernet interface.
c. Use the ifconfig -a command to determine which interface is being used.
d. Use the following command to plumb the unused interface:

# ifconfig interface plumb up

In the preceding command, interface is the network interface determined in step

3.c.
e. Using the following command to assign an IPv4 address and netmask to the
interface:

# ifconfig interface IPv4_address netmask + netmask \

broadcast broadcast up

In the preceding command, interface is the network interface, IPv4_address is

the IP address, netmask is the netmask address, and broadcast is the broadcast
address.

Note:
The network interfaces configured with the ifconfig command do not
persist across system restarts.

• For Microsoft Windows:

a. Select Settings from the Start menu.
b. Select Network Connections from the Settings menu.
c. Select an unused local area connection from the Network Connections menu.
d. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Local Area Connection Properties
window. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) window appears.
e. Select Use the following IP address.
f. Enter the IP address in the IP address field. Do not use 192.168.0.1 because that
is the default PDU metering unit address.
g. Enter the IP address in the Subnet mask field.
h. Leave the Default gateway field blank.

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i. Click OK.
4. Connect the PDU and the laptop to two ports on the Management Network Switch.
The equipment currently using the Management Network Switch must be
disconnected temporarily.
5. Connect the PDU power input lead to the power source. Only one PDU power
input lead needs to be connected, as follows:
• On PDUs with one power input lead, connect the one lead to the power
source.
• On PDUs with two power leads, connect the first power lead to the power
source. The first power lead is labeled 0.
• On PDUs with three power input leads, connect the middle power lead to the
power source. The middle power lead is labeled 1.
6. Use a Web browser to access the PDU metering unit by entering the factory
default IP address for the unit, 192.168.0.1, in the address line of the browser.
The Current Measurement page should appear.
7. Click Network Configuration in the upper left of the page.
8. Log in as the admin user on the PDU metering unit. Change the password after
configuring the network.
9. Confirm the DHCP Enable check box is not selected.
10. Enter the following network settings for the PDU metering unit:

• IP address
• Subnet mask address
• Default gateway
11. Click Submit to set the network settings, and reset the PDU metering unit.
12. Disconnect the PDU and laptop from the Management Network Switch.

13. Reconnect the two cables that were originally connected to the Management
Network Switch.
14. Connect an Ethernet cable to the PDU metering unit RJ-45 Ethernet port and to
the network.
15. Log in to the PDU metering unit using a Web browser. Use the PDU metering
unit's static IP address in the browser's address line. If the configuration was
successful, then the Current Measurement page is displayed.
16. Connect the remaining PDU power input leads to the power source.

6.6 Configuring the Threshold Settings for the Power

Distribution Units
The PDU current can be monitored directly or with Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid
Control. Configure the threshold settings to monitor the PDUs. The threshold settings
depend on the size of Oracle Exadata Rack and type PDU. The configurable threshold
values for each metering unit module and phase are Info low, Pre Warning, and
Alarm.

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Note:
The thresholds must be set in the Param Configuration section of the PDU metering
unit. Setting threshold values using the Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control
plug-in has no effect.

• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X5-2 and Later
• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2
• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2
• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 M2 and X4270
M2 servers)
• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 and X4275
servers)
• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8 and Later
This section contains the PDU thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Eight-
Socket systems for X4-8 and later.
• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack
• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full Rack
• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack with Exadata Storage
Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers

See Also:

• Oracle Enterprise Manager Exadata Management Getting Started Guide for

information about using Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control to collect PDU
metrics and events
• Sun Rack II Power Distribution Units User's Guide at https://
docs.oracle.com/cd/E19657-01/html/E23956/index.html for information
about configuring and monitoring PDUs
• Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 Power Distribution Units User's Guide at http://
docs.oracle.com/cd/E85660_01/html/E87281/index.html for X7 and later
systems
• Oracle Exadata Database Machine Maintenance Guide for information about
monitoring components

6.6.1 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X5-2 and
Later
Starting with Oracle Exadata Database Machine X5-2, Oracle Exadata Configuration
Assistant (OECA) is the only source for PDU thresholds. OECA is available on Oracle
Technology Network at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/database/exadata/oeca-
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If for some reason you are unable to utilize OECA, contact Oracle Support.

6.6.2 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2

This section contains the PDU thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2.

Note:
The values listed here are reliable for use on systems in the configuration
received upon deployment and delivery from the Oracle Factory. Any
changes to this configuration should be modeled in Oracle Exadata
Configuration Assistant (OECA), and the PDU thresholds listed in OECA
should then be used. OECA is available on Oracle Technology Network.

• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full Rack
• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half Rack
• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Quarter Rack

6.6.2.1 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full Rack
The following tables list the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
X4-2 Full Rack:
• Table 6-1 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full Rack
with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-2 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full Rack
with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-3 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full Rack
with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU
• Table 6-4 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full Rack
with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU
Table 6-1 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full
Rack using a single-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-1 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full
Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 20 24
1
A Module 1, phase 0 17 22
2
A Module 1, phase 0 19 24
3
B Module 1, phase 0 19 24
1

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Table 6-1 (Cont.) Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2
Full Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
B Module 1, phase 0 17 22
2
B Module 1, phase 0 20 24
3

Table 6-2 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full Rack
using a three-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-2 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full Rack with
Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 32 40
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 34 42
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 32 40

Table 6-3 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full Rack
using a single-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-3 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full Rack with
Single-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 1 0 18 23
A Module 1, phase 2 0 16 20
A Module 1, phase 3 0 18 23
B Module 1, phase 1 0 18 23
B Module 1, phase 2 0 16 20
B Module 1, phase 3 0 18 23

Table 6-4 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full Rack
using a three-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-4 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full Rack with
Three-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 18 21
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 18 21

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Table 6-4 (Cont.) Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Full
Rack with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 16 21

6.6.2.2 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half Rack
The following tables list the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
X4-2 Half Rack:
• Table 6-5 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half Rack
with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-6 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half Rack
with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-7 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half Rack
with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU
• Table 6-8 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half Rack
with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU
Table 6-5 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half
Rack using a single-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-5 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half
Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 20 24
1
A Module 1, phase 0 10 13
2
A Module 1, phase 0 0.1 0.2
3
B Module 1, phase 0 0.1 0.2
1
B Module 1, phase 0 10 13
2
B Module 1, phase 0 20 24
3

Table 6-6 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half
Rack using a three-phase, low-voltage PDU.

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Table 6-6 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half Rack with
Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 17 22
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 19 24
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 15 20

Table 6-7 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half Rack
using a single-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-7 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half Rack with
Single-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 1 0 18 23
A Module 1, phase 2 0 9 12
A Module 1, phase 3 0 0.1 0.2
B Module 1, phase 1 0 0.1 0.2
B Module 1, phase 2 0 9 12
B Module 1, phase 3 0 18 23

Table 6-8 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half Rack
using a three-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-8 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Half Rack with
Three-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 11 15
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 9 12
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 7 10

6.6.2.3 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Quarter Rack
The following tables list the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2
Quarter Rack:
• Table 6-9 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Quarter Rack
with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-10 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Quarter Rack
with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-11 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Quarter Rack
with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU

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• Table 6-12 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Quarter
Rack with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU
Table 6-9 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2
Quarter Rack using a single-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-9 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Quarter
Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 10 13
1
A Module 1, phase 0 5 7
2
A Module 1, phase 0 0.1 0.2
3
B Module 1, phase 0 0.1 0.2
1
B Module 1, phase 0 5 7
2
B Module 1, phase 0 10 13
3

Table 6-10 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2
Quarter Rack using a three-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-10 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2
Quarter Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 0 11 14
1
A and B Module 1, phase 0 10 13
2
A and B Module 1, phase 0 5 7
3

Table 6-11 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2
Quarter Rack using a single-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-11 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2
Quarter Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 9 12
1

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Table 6-11 (Cont.) Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2
Quarter Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 5 7
2
A Module 1, phase 0 0.1 0.2
3
B Module 1, phase 0 0.1 0.2
1
B Module 1, phase 0 5 7
2
B Module 1, phase 0 9 12
3

Table 6-12 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Quarter
Rack using a three-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-12 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-2 Quarter Rack
with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 9 11
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 3 4
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 3 4

6.6.3 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2

This section contains the PDU thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2.

Note:
The values listed here are reliable for use on systems in the configuration received
upon deployment and delivery from the Oracle Factory. Any changes to this
configuration should be modeled in Oracle Exadata Configuration Assistant
(OECA), and the PDU thresholds listed in OECA should then be used. OECA is
available on Oracle Technology Network.

• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full Rack
• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half Rack
• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Quarter Rack

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6.6.3.1 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full Rack
The following tables list the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
X3-2 Full Rack:
• Table 6-13 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full
Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-14 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full
Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-15 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full
Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU
• Table 6-16
Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full Rack with
Three-phase, High-voltage PDU
Table 6-13 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full
Rack using a single-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-13 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full
Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 20 24
1
A Module 1, phase 0 14 18
2
A Module 1, phase 0 19 24
3
B Module 1, phase 0 19 24
1
B Module 1, phase 0 14 18
2
B Module 1, phase 0 20 24
3

Table 6-14 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full
Rack using a three-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-14 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full
Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 0 30 38
1
A and B Module 1, phase 0 32 40
2

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Table 6-14 (Cont.) Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2
Full Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 0 30 38
3

Table 6-15 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full Rack
using a single-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-15 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full Rack
with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 1 0 18 23
A Module 1, phase 2 0 13 17
A Module 1, phase 3 0 18 22
B Module 1, phase 1 0 18 22
B Module 1, phase 2 0 13 17
B Module 1, phase 3 0 18 23

Table 6-16 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full Rack
using a three-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-16 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Full Rack
with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 17 21
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 17 21
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 15 19

6.6.3.2 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half Rack
The following tables list the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half
Rack:
• Table 6-17 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half Rack with
Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-18 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half Rack with
Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-19 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half Rack with
Single-phase, High-voltage PDU

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• Table 6-20 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half
Rack with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU
Table 6-17 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half
Rack using a single-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-17 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half
Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 20 24
1
A Module 1, phase 0 9 11
2
A Module 1, phase 0 0 0
3
B Module 1, phase 0 0 0
1
B Module 1, phase 0 9 11
2
B Module 1, phase 0 20 24
3

Table 6-18 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half
Rack using a three-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-18 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half
Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 0 16 21
1
A and B Module 1, phase 0 19 24
2
A and B Module 1, phase 0 14 18
3

Table 6-19 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half
Rack using a single-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-19 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half
Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 18 23
1

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Table 6-19 (Cont.) Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2
Half Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 8 10
2
A Module 1, phase 0 0 0
3
B Module 1, phase 0 0 0
1
B Module 1, phase 0 8 10
2
B Module 1, phase 0 18 23
3

Table 6-20 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half Rack
using a three-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-20 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Half Rack
with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 11 15
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 9 11
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 6 8

6.6.3.3 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Quarter Rack
The following tables list the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2
Quarter Rack:
• Table 6-21 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Quarter Rack
with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-22 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Quarter Rack
with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-23 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Quarter Rack
with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU
• Table 6-24 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Quarter Rack
with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU
Table 6-21 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Quarter
Rack using a single-phase, low-voltage PDU.

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Table 6-21 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2
Quarter Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 10 13
1
A Module 1, phase 0 5 6
2
A Module 1, phase 0 0 0
3
B Module 1, phase 0 0 0
1
B Module 1, phase 0 5 6
2
B Module 1, phase 0 10 13
3

Table 6-22 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2
Quarter Rack using a three-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-22 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2
Quarter Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 0 11 14
1
A and B Module 1, phase 0 10 13
2
A and B Module 1, phase 0 4 6
3

Table 6-23 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2
Quarter Rack using a single-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-23 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2
Quarter Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 9 11
1
A Module 1, phase 0 4 6
2
A Module 1, phase 0 0 0
3

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Table 6-23 (Cont.) Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2
Quarter Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
B Module 1, phase 0 0 0
1
B Module 1, phase 0 4 6
2
B Module 1, phase 0 9 11
3

Table 6-24 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Quarter
Rack using a three-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-24 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-2 Quarter Rack
with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 9 12
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 2 3
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 3 4

6.6.4 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers)
This section contains the PDU thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers).

Note:
The values listed here are reliable for use on systems in the configuration received
upon deployment and delivery from the Oracle Factory. Any changes to this
configuration should be modeled in Oracle Exadata Configuration Assistant
(OECA), and the PDU thresholds listed in OECA should then be used. OECA is
available on Oracle Technology Network.

• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 M2 and X4270
M2 servers) Full Rack
• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 M2 and X4270
M2 servers) Half Rack
• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 M2 and X4270
M2 servers) Quarter Rack

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6.6.4.1 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Full Rack
The following tables list the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
X2-2 (with X4170 and X4275 servers) Full Rack:
• Table 6-25 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Full Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-26 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Full Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-27 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Full Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU
• Table 6-28 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Full Rack with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU
Table 6-25 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Full Rack
using a single-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-25 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Full Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 18 23
1
A Module 1, phase 0 22 24
2
A Module 1, phase 0 18 23
3
B Module 1, phase 0 18 23
1
B Module 1, phase 0 22 24
2
B Module 1, phase 0 18 23
3

Table 6-26 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Full Rack
using a three-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-26 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Full Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 0 32 40
1
A and B Module 1, phase 0 34 43
2

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Table 6-26 (Cont.) Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2
(with X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Full Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage
PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 0 33 42
3

Table 6-27 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Full Rack using a
single-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-27 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170
M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Full Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 1 0 16 20
A Module 1, phase 2 0 20 21
A Module 1, phase 3 0 16 20
B Module 1, phase 1 0 16 20
B Module 1, phase 2 0 20 21
B Module 1, phase 3 0 16 20

Table 6-28 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Full Rack using a
three-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-28 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170
M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Full Rack with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 18 21
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 18 21
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 17 21

6.6.4.2 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170
M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Half Rack
The following tables list the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Half
Rack:
• Table 6-29 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 M2
and X4270 M2 servers) Half Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-30 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 M2
and X4270 M2 servers) Half Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU

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• Table 6-31 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Half Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU
• Table 6-32 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Half Rack with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU
Table 6-29 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Half Rack
using a single-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-29 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Half Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 18 23
1
A Module 1, phase 0 13 17
2
A Module 1, phase 0 0 0
3
B Module 1, phase 0 0 0
1
B Module 1, phase 0 13 17
2
B Module 1, phase 0 18 23
3

Table 6-30 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Half Rack
using a three-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-30 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Half Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 0 18 23
1
A and B Module 1, phase 0 17 22
2
A and B Module 1, phase 0 18 23
3

Table 6-31 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Half Rack
using a single-phase, high-voltage PDU.

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Table 6-31 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170
M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Half Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 1 0 16 20
A Module 1, phase 2 0 12 15
A Module 1, phase 3 0 0 0
B Module 1, phase 1 0 0 0
B Module 1, phase 2 0 12 15
B Module 1, phase 3 0 16 20

Table 6-32 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Half Rack using a
three-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-32 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170
M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Half Rack with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 9 12
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 9 12
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 10 13

6.6.4.3 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170
M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Quarter Rack
The following tables list the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Quarter
Rack:
• Table 6-33 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 M2
and X4270 M2 servers) Quarter Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-34 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 M2
and X4270 M2 servers) Quarter Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-35 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 M2
and X4270 M2 servers) Quarter Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU
• Table 6-36 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 M2
and X4270 M2 servers) Quarter Rack with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU
Table 6-33 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Quarter Rack
using a single-phase, low-voltage PDU.

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Table 6-33 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Quarter Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage
PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 10 13
1
A Module 1, phase 0 6 8
2
A Module 1, phase 0 0 0
3
B Module 1, phase 0 0 0
1
B Module 1, phase 0 6 8
2
B Module 1, phase 0 10 13
3

Table 6-34 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Quarter
Rack using a three-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-34 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Quarter Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage
PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 0 12 15
1
A and B Module 1, phase 0 11 14
2
A and B Module 1, phase 0 5 7
3

Table 6-35 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Quarter
Rack using a single-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-35 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Quarter Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage
PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 9 12
1
A Module 1, phase 0 5 7
2

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Table 6-35 (Cont.) Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2
(with X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Quarter Rack with Single-phase, High-
voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 0 0
3
B Module 1, phase 0 0 0
1
B Module 1, phase 0 5 7
2
B Module 1, phase 0 9 12
3

Table 6-36 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Quarter Rack
using a three-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-36 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170
M2 and X4270 M2 servers) Quarter Rack with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 9 12
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 3 4
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 4 5

6.6.5 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers)
This section contains the PDU thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers).

Note:
The values listed here are reliable for use on systems in the configuration received
upon deployment and delivery from the Oracle Factory. Any changes to this
configuration should be modeled in Oracle Exadata Configuration Assistant
(OECA), and the PDU thresholds listed in OECA should then be used. OECA can
be downloaded from Oracle Technology Network.

• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 and X4275
servers) Full Rack
• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 and X4275
servers) Half Rack

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• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 and
X4275 servers) Quarter Rack

6.6.5.1 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers) Full Rack
The following tables list the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
X2-2 (with X4170 and X4275 servers) Full Rack:
• Table 6-37 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers) Full Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-38 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers) Full Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-39 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers) Full Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU
• Table 6-40 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers) Full Rack with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU
Table 6-37 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Full Rack
using a single-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-37 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers) Full Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 22 24
1
A Module 1, phase 0 22 24
2
A Module 1, phase 0 21 24
3
B Module 1, phase 0 21 24
1
B Module 1, phase 0 22 24
2
B Module 1, phase 0 22 24
3

Table 6-38 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Full Rack
using a three-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-38 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers) Full Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 0 36 45
1

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Table 6-38 (Cont.) Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2
(with X4170 and X4275 servers) Full Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 0 39 44
2
A and B Module 1, phase 0 38 45
3

Table 6-39 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Full Rack using a
single-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-39 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170
and X4275 servers) Full Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 1 0 20 21
A Module 1, phase 2 0 20 21
A Module 1, phase 3 0 19 21
B Module 1, phase 1 0 19 21
B Module 1, phase 2 0 20 21
B Module 1, phase 3 0 20 21

Table 6-40 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Full Rack using a
three-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-40 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170
and X4275 servers) Full Rack with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 20 21
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 21 21
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 18 21

6.6.5.2 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170
and X4275 servers) Half Rack
The following tables list the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Half
Rack:
• Table 6-41 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170
and X4275 servers) Half Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-42 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170
and X4275 servers) Half Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU

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• Table 6-43 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers) Half Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU
• Table 6-44 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers) Half Rack with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU
Table 6-41 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Half Rack
using a single-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-41 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers) Half Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 21 24
1
A Module 1, phase 0 13 17
2
A Module 1, phase 0 0 0
3
B Module 1, phase 0 0 0
1
B Module 1, phase 0 13 17
2
B Module 1, phase 0 21 24
3

Table 6-42 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Half Rack
using a three-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-42 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers) Half Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 0 19 24
1
A and B Module 1, phase 0 20 25
2
A and B Module 1, phase 0 19 24
3

Table 6-43 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Half Rack
using a single-phase, high-voltage PDU.

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Table 6-43 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170
and X4275 servers) Half Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 1 0 19 21
A Module 1, phase 2 0 12 15
A Module 1, phase 3 0 0 0
B Module 1, phase 1 0 0 0
B Module 1, phase 2 0 12 15
B Module 1, phase 3 0 19 21

Table 6-44 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Half Rack using a
three-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-44 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170
and X4275 servers) Half Rack with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 11 14
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 11 14
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 10 13

6.6.5.3 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170
and X4275 servers) Quarter Rack
The following tables list the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Quarter
Rack:
• Table 6-45
Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 and X4275
servers) Quarter Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-46
Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 and X4275
servers) Quarter Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-47
Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 and X4275
servers) Quarter Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU
• Table 6-48
Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170 and X4275
servers) Quarter Rack with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU
Table 6-45 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Quarter Rack
using a single-phase, low-voltage PDU.

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Table 6-45 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers) Quarter Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 12 15
1
A Module 1, phase 0 6 8
2
A Module 1, phase 0 0 0
3
B Module 1, phase 0 0 0
1
B Module 1, phase 0 6 8
2
B Module 1, phase 0 12 15
3

Table 6-46 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Quarter
Rack using a three-phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-46 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers) Quarter Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 0 13 17
1
A and B Module 1, phase 0 12 15
2
A and B Module 1, phase 0 5 7
3

Table 6-47 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Quarter
Rack using a single-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-47 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with
X4170 and X4275 servers) Quarter Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 11 14
1
A Module 1, phase 0 5 7
2
A Module 1, phase 0 0 0
3

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Table 6-47 (Cont.) Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2
(with X4170 and X4275 servers) Quarter Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage
PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
B Module 1, phase 0 0 0
1
B Module 1, phase 0 5 7
2
B Module 1, phase 0 11 14
3

Table 6-48 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Quarter Rack
using a three-phase, high-voltage PDU.

Table 6-48 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 (with X4170
and X4275 servers) Quarter Rack with Three-phase, High-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 11 14
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 2 3
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 3 4

6.6.6 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8 and
Later
This section contains the PDU thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine Eight-
Socket systems for X4-8 and later.
Oracle Exadata Configuration Assistant (OECA) is the only source for PDU thresholds for
Oracle Exadata Database Machine X4-8 and later systems. OECA is available on Oracle
Technology Network at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/database/exadata/oeca-
download-2817713.html
If for some reason you are unable to utilize OECA, contact Oracle Support.

6.6.7 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full
Rack
This section contains the PDU thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full
Rack.
• Table 6-49 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack with
Single-phase, Low-voltage 22 kVA PDU
• Table 6-50 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack with
Three-phase, Low-voltage 24 kVA PDU

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• Table 6-51 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full
Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage 22 kVA PDU
• Table 6-52 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full
Rack with Three-phase, High-voltage 24 kVA PDU
Table 6-49 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full
Rack using a single-phase, low-voltage 22 kVA PDU.

Table 6-49 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full
Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage 22 kVA PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 25 31
1
A Module 1, phase 0 26 33
2
A Module 1, phase 0 24 30
3
B Module 1, phase 0 24 30
1
B Module 1, phase 0 26 33
2
B Module 1, phase 0 25 31
3

Table 6-50 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full
Rack using a three-phase, low-voltage 24 kVA PDU.

Table 6-50 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full
Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage 24 kVA PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 21 27
1
A Module 1, phase 0 23 30
2
A Module 1, phase 0 22 28
3
A Module 2, phase 0 20 25
1
A Module 2, phase 0 21 27
2
A Module 2, phase 0 23 29
3
B Module 1, phase 0 20 25
1
B Module 1, phase 0 21 27
2

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Table 6-50 (Cont.) Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8
Full Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage 24 kVA PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
B Module 1, phase 0 23 29
3
B Module 2, phase 0 21 27
1
B Module 2, phase 0 23 30
2
B Module 2, phase 0 22 28
3

Table 6-51 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack
using a single-phase, high-voltage 22 kVA PDU.

Table 6-51 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack
with Single-phase, High-voltage 22 kVA PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 22 28
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 24 30
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 22 28

Table 6-52 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack
using a three-phase, high-voltage 24 kVA PDU.

Table 6-52 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full Rack
with Three-phase, High-voltage 24 kVA PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 1 0 12 16
A Module 1, phase 2 0 13 17
A Module 1, phase 3 0 10 13
A Module 2, phase 1 0 10 13
A Module 2, phase 2 0 13 17
A Module 2, phase 3 0 11 15
B Module 1, phase 1 0 10 13
B Module 1, phase 2 0 13 17
B Module 1, phase 3 0 11 15
B Module 2, phase 1 0 12 16
B Module 2, phase 2 0 13 17

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Table 6-52 (Cont.) Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X3-8 Full
Rack with Three-phase, High-voltage 24 kVA PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
B Module 2, phase 3 0 10 13

6.6.8 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8

Full Rack
This section contains the PDU thresholds for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8
Full Rack.
• Table 6-53 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full
Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage 22 kVA PDU
• Table 6-54 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full
Rack with Three-phase, Low-voltage 24 kVA PDU
• Table 6-55 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full
Rack with Single-phase, High-voltage 22 kVA PDU
• Table 6-56 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full
Rack with Three-phase, High-voltage 24 kVA PDU
Table 6-53 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full
Rack using a single-phase, low-voltage 22 kVA PDU.

Table 6-53 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full
Rack with Single-phase, Low-voltage 22 kVA PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 36 37
1
A Module 1, phase 0 35 37
2
A Module 1, phase 0 35 37
3
B Module 1, phase 0 35 37
1
B Module 1, phase 0 35 37
2
B Module 1, phase 0 36 37
3

Table 6-54 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full
Rack using a three-phase, low-voltage 24 kVA PDU.

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Table 6-54 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full Rack
with Three-phase, Low-voltage 24 kVA PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 32 40
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 34 43
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 33 42

Table 6-55 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full Rack
using a single-phase, high-voltage 22 kVA PDU.

Table 6-55 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full Rack
with Single-phase, High-voltage 22 kVA PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 26 32
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 25 32
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 26 32

Table 6-56 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full Rack
using a three-phase, high-voltage 24 kVA PDU.

Table 6-56 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-8 Full Rack
with Three-phase, High-voltage 24 kVA PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 18 21
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 18 21
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 17 21

6.6.9 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers
This section contains the PDU thresholds for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers.
• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Full Rack with Exadata Storage
Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers
• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half Rack with Exadata Storage
Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers
• PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Quarter Rack with Exadata
Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers

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6.6.9.1 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Full Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers
The following tables list the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion
Full Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers Full Rack:
• Table 6-57 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Full Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Single-phase, Low-
voltage PDU
• Table 6-58 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Full Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Three-phase, Low-
voltage PDU
• Table 6-59 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Full Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Single-phase, High-
voltage PDU
• Table 6-60 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Full Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Three-phase, High-
voltage PDU
Table 6-57 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Full Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers using a single-phase,
low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-57 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Full Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Single-phase,
Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 18 23
1
A Module 1, phase 0 22 24
2
A Module 1, phase 0 18 23
3
B Module 1, phase 0 18 23
1
B Module 1, phase 0 22 24
2
B Module 1, phase 0 18 23
3

Table 6-58 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Full Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers using a three-phase,
low-voltage PDU.

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Table 6-58 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Full Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Three-phase, Low-
voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 32 40
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 34 43
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 33 42

Table 6-59 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Full Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers using a single-phase, high-voltage
PDU.

Table 6-59 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Full Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Single-phase, High-
voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 1 0 16 20
A Module 1, phase 2 0 20 21
A Module 1, phase 3 0 16 20
B Module 1, phase 1 0 16 20
B Module 1, phase 2 0 20 21
B Module 1, phase 3 0 16 20

Table 6-60 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Full Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers using a three-phase, high-voltage
PDU.

Table 6-60 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Full Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Three-phase, High-
voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 18 21
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 18 21
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 17 21

6.6.9.2 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers
The following tables list the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half
Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers:

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• Table 6-61 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Single-phase,
Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-62 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Three-phase,
Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-63 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Single-phase,
High-voltage PDU
• Table 6-64 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Three-phase,
High-voltage PDU
Table 6-61 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers using a single-phase,
low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-61 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Single-phase,
Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 18 23
1
A Module 1, phase 0 13 17
2
A Module 1, phase 0 0 0
3
B Module 1, phase 0 0 0
1
B Module 1, phase 0 13 17
2
B Module 1, phase 0 18 23
3

Table 6-62 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers using a three-phase,
low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-62 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Three-phase,
Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 0 18 23
1
A and B Module 1, phase 0 17 22
2

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Table 6-62 (Cont.) Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half
Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Three-
phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 0 18 23
3

Table 6-63 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers using a single-phase, high-voltage
PDU.

Table 6-63 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Single-phase, High-
voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 1 0 16 20
A Module 1, phase 2 0 12 15
A Module 1, phase 3 0 0 0
B Module 1, phase 1 0 0 0
B Module 1, phase 2 0 12 15
B Module 1, phase 3 0 16 20

Table 6-64 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers using a three-phase, high-voltage
PDU.

Table 6-64 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Half Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Three-phase, High-
voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 9 12
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 9 12
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 10 13

6.6.9.3 PDU Thresholds for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Quarter Rack with
Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers
The following tables list the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Quarter
Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers:

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• Table 6-65 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Quarter Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Single-phase,
Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-66 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Quarter Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Three-phase,
Low-voltage PDU
• Table 6-67 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Quarter Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Single-phase,
High-voltage PDU
• Table 6-68 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Quarter Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Three-phase,
High-voltage PDU
Table 6-65 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Quarter
Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers using a single-
phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-65 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Quarter
Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Single-
phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 0 10 13
1
A Module 1, phase 0 6 8
2
A Module 1, phase 0 0 0
3
B Module 1, phase 0 0 0
1
B Module 1, phase 0 6 8
2
B Module 1, phase 0 10 13
3

Table 6-66 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Quarter
Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers using a three-
phase, low-voltage PDU.

Table 6-66 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Quarter
Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Three-
phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 0 12 15
1
A and B Module 1, phase 0 11 14
2

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Table 6-66 (Cont.) Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion
Quarter Rack with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with
Three-phase, Low-voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm

Threshold Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 0 5 7
3

Table 6-67 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Quarter Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers using a single-phase, high-
voltage PDU.

Table 6-67 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Quarter Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Single-phase, High-
voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A Module 1, phase 1 0 9 12
A Module 1, phase 2 0 5 7
A Module 1, phase 3 0 0 0
B Module 1, phase 1 0 0 0
B Module 1, phase 2 0 5 7
B Module 1, phase 3 0 9 12

Table 6-68 lists the threshold values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Quarter Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers using a three-phase, high-
voltage PDU.

Table 6-68 Threshold Values for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Quarter Rack
with Exadata Storage Server with Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers with Three-phase, High-
voltage PDU

PDU Module/Phase Info Low Pre Warning Alarm Threshold

Threshold Threshold
A and B Module 1, phase 1 0 9 12
A and B Module 1, phase 2 0 3 4
A and B Module 1, phase 3 0 4 5

6.7 Checking Exadata Storage Servers

After powering up the rack, check the Oracle Exadata Storage Servers.
Perform the following checks on each Exadata Storage Server:
1. Connect to the storage server console.
Use one of the following connection options:

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• Attach a serial cable between a console and the SER MGT port on the server.
Connections through the modular jack serial port must use shielded cables to
comply with radio frequency emission limits.
Set the terminal device communication properties to these values: 9600 baud,
8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit.
After you connect to ILOM, run the start /SP/console command to connect
to the host console.
For more details, see Connect to Oracle ILOM.
• Attach an Ethernet cable to the NET MGT port on the server and then connect
using a workstation on the network.
After you connect to ILOM, run the start /SP/console command to connect
to the host console.
For more details, see Connect to Oracle ILOM.
• Connect using the KVM switch, if one is available.
2. Log in to the storage server as the root user.

Note:
If you do not have the password for the root user, then contact Oracle
Support Services.

3. Verify the SysSN label for the storage server matches the product_serial_number
value using the following command:

# ipmitool sunoem cli "show /SYS product_serial_number"

Connected.Use ^ D to exit.
->show /SYS product_serial_number
/SYS
Properties:
product_serial_number =0937XFG03B
->Session closed
Disconnected

4. Check the hardware and firmware using the following command:

# /opt/oracle.SupportTools/CheckHWnFWProfile

If output does not show success, then examine the output for mismatched
hardware or firmware and take steps to correct those as explained in the following
steps.
5. Verify the disks on the server are visible and online using the following command.
The disks are numbered slot 0 to slot 11.
• If you are using Oracle Exadata System Software release 19c or later, then get
the enclosure ID:

# cd /opt/MegaRAID/storcli
# ./storcli64 /c0/eall show

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Controller = 0
Status = Success
Description = None

Properties :
==========

----------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------
EID State Slots PD PS Fans TSs Alms SIM Port#
ProdID VendorSpecific
----------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------
8 OK 14 12 0 0 0 0 0 Port 0 - 3 & Port 4 - 7 x8
X5-2L SPMS v`
252 OK 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 Internal
SGPIO
----------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------

EID-Enclosure Device ID |PD-Physical drive count |PS-Power Supply

count|
TSs-Temperature sensor count |Alms-Alarm count |SIM-SIM Count

Then show the state of the physical devices in that enclosure:

# cd /opt/MegaRAID/storcli
# ./storcli64 /c0/e8/sall show all | grep "8:"
8:0 16 Onln 0 7.151 TB SAS HDD N N 512B H7280A520SUN8.0T U
8:1 17 Onln 1 7.151 TB SAS HDD N N 512B H7280A520SUN8.0T U
8:2 20 Onln 2 7.151 TB SAS HDD N N 512B H7280A520SUN8.0T U
8:3 15 Onln 3 7.151 TB SAS HDD N N 512B H7280A520SUN8.0T U
8:4 12 Onln 4 7.151 TB SAS HDD N N 512B H7280A520SUN8.0T U
8:5 18 Onln 5 7.151 TB SAS HDD N N 512B H7280A520SUN8.0T U
8:6 11 Onln 6 7.151 TB SAS HDD N N 512B H7280A520SUN8.0T U
8:7 9 Onln 7 7.151 TB SAS HDD N N 512B H7280A520SUN8.0T U
8:8 14 Onln 8 7.151 TB SAS HDD N N 512B H7280A520SUN8.0T U
8:9 21 Onln 11 7.151 TB SAS HDD N N 512B H7280B520SUN8.0T U
8:10 13 Onln 9 7.151 TB SAS HDD N N 512B H7280A520SUN8.0T U
8:11 10 Onln 10 7.151 TB SAS HDD N N 512B H7280A520SUN8.0T U

The rows displayed are from a table that displays the following information:

EID:Slt DID State DG Size Intf Med SED PI SeSz Model Sp

----------------------------------------------------------------------
-
...
EID-Enclosure Device ID|Slt-Slot No.|DID-Device ID|DG-DriveGroup
DHS-Dedicated Hot Spare|UGood-Unconfigured Good|GHS-Global Hotspare
UBad-Unconfigured Bad|Onln-Online|Offln-Offline|Intf-Interface
Med-Media Type|SED-Self Encryptive Drive|PI-Protection Info
SeSz-Sector Size|Sp-Spun|U-Up|D-Down|T-Transition|F-Foreign
UGUnsp-Unsupported|UGShld-UnConfigured shielded|HSPShld-Hotspare

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shielded
CFShld-Configured shielded|Cpybck-CopyBack|CBShld-Copyback
Shielded

• If you are using Oracle Exadata System Software release 18c or earlier, then
use the following command:

# cd /opt/MegaRAID/MegaCli
# ./MegaCli64 -Pdlist -aAll |grep "Slot \|Firmware"
Slot Number:0
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:1
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:2
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:3
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:4
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:5
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:6
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:7
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:8
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:9
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:10
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:11
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up

6. If applicable, verify the PMEM modules are visible.

# cellcli -e list physicaldisk where disktype=PMEM

7. Verify the flash modules are visible. The number of cards and modules varies
depending on the model.

# cellcli -e list physicaldisk where disktype=flashdisk

If any flash modules are missing, then power cycle the system, and wait 10
minutes after restarting before checking again. If this does not resolve the
problem, then re-seat the module and flash card. If the problem continues, then
replace the card with the on-site spare.
8. Check the rear of the rack to ensure the flash card LEDs are green all the way
across. If any LED is amber, then check again after the next step. If the LED is still
amber after restart, then re-seat the card and ESM or flash module. If the problem
continues, then replace the card with the on-site spare.

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Note:
This step can be done when all systems are on. It does not have to be done on
a per-server basis.

9. Log out of the system using the following command:

# logout

6.8 Checking Oracle Exadata Database Servers

Before installing the software, check the configuration of the Oracle Exadata Database
Servers.
Perform the following checks on each Exadata database server:
1. Connect to the database server console.
Use one of the following connection options:
• Attach a serial cable between a console and the SER MGT port on the server.
Connections through the modular jack serial port must use shielded cables to comply
with radio frequency emission limits.
Set the terminal device communication properties to these values: 9600 baud, 8 bit,
no parity, 1 stop bit.
After you connect to ILOM, run the start /SP/console command to connect to the
host console.
For more details, see Connect to Oracle ILOM.
• Attach an Ethernet cable to the NET MGT port on the server and then connect using
a workstation on the network.
After you connect to ILOM, run the start /SP/console command to connect to the
host console.
For more details, see Connect to Oracle ILOM.
• Connect using the KVM switch, if one is available.
2. Log in as the root user to the database server.

Note:
If you do not have the password for the root user, then contact Oracle Support
Services.

3. Verify the SysSN label for the server matches the product_serial_number value using
the following command:

# ipmitool sunoem cli "show /SYS product_serial_number"

Connected.Use ^ D to exit.
->show /SYS product_serial_number

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/SYS
Properties:
product_serial_number =093ABCD5001

->Session closed
Disconnected

4. Change to the /opt/oracle.SupportTools/firstconf directory.

cd /opt/oracle.SupportTools/firstconf

5. Create a group file with the list of server IP addresses to use in the dcli utility
commands, if required.
If you are configuring Oracle Exadata Rack X8M, then you must manually create a
file and add the IP addresses.
On racks that use InfiniBand Network Fabric, you can use the following command
to identify the servers and copy the results into a text file.

# ibhosts | awk '/elastic/ {print $8}' | cut -c1-14 > group_file

In the preceding command, group_file is name of the file to create with the server
IP addresses.
6. Verify the hardware profile is correct using the following command. The command
checks CPU type and count, component firmware, and so on.

# dcli -l root -g group_file "/opt/oracle.SupportTools/

CheckHWnFWProfile \
-c strict" > /tmp/checkhwfw.out

# more /tmp/checkhwfw.out

The following is an example of a check that failed:

172.108.1.6:[WARNING ]The hardware and firmware are not supported.

See details below
[DiskControllerPCIeSlotWidth ]
Requires:
x8
Found:
x4
[WARNING ]The hardware and firmware are not supported. See details
above

If a profile check fails and the firmware needs to be refreshed, then run the
following command from the system with the problem.

# /opt/oracle.SupportTools/CheckHWnFWProfile -U /opt/
oracle.cellos/iso/cellbits
Now updating the ILOM and the BIOS …

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The command must be entered on a single line. After running the command, power off
the system, reset the Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM), and wait 10 minutes before
powering on the system.
7. Verify the disks on the server are visible and online.
• If you are using Oracle Exadata System Software release 19c or later, then use the
following command:

# cd /opt/MegaRAID/storcli
# ./storcli64 /call show | grep "Physical Drives" -A 25
Physical Drives = 8

PD LIST :
=======

----------------------------------------------------------------------
--------
EID:Slt DID State DG Size Intf Med SED PI SeSz Model
Sp Type
----------------------------------------------------------------------
--------
39:0 31 Onln 0 278.464 GB SAS HDD N N 512B ST930003SSUN300G
U -
39:1 35 Onln 0 278.464 GB SAS HDD N N 512B ST930003SSUN300G
U -
39:2 41 Onln 0 278.464 GB SAS HDD N N 512B H103030SCSUN300G
U -
39:3 37 Onln 0 278.464 GB SAS HDD N N 512B ST930003SSUN300G
U -
39:4 38 Onln 0 278.464 GB SAS HDD N N 512B ST930003SSUN300G
U -
39:5 44 Onln 0 278.464 GB SAS HDD N N 512B H109030SESUN300G
U -
39:6 33 Onln 0 278.464 GB SAS HDD N N 512B ST930003SSUN300G
U -
39:7 43 Onln 0 278.464 GB SAS HDD N N 512B ST930003SSUN300G
U -
----------------------------------------------------------------------
--------

EID-Enclosure Device ID|Slt-Slot No.|DID-Device ID|DG-DriveGroup

DHS-Dedicated Hot Spare|UGood-Unconfigured Good|GHS-Global Hotspare
UBad-Unconfigured Bad|Onln-Online|Offln-Offline|Intf-Interface
Med-Media Type|SED-Self Encryptive Drive|PI-Protection Info
SeSz-Sector Size|Sp-Spun|U-Up|D-Down|T-Transition|F-Foreign
UGUnsp-Unsupported|UGShld-UnConfigured shielded|HSPShld-Hotspare
shielded
CFShld-Configured shielded|Cpybck-CopyBack|CBShld-Copyback Shielded

• If you are using Oracle Exadata System Software release 18c or earlier, then use the
following command:

# cd /opt/MegaRAID/MegaCli
# ./MegaCli64 -Pdlist -aAll |grep "Slot \|Firmware"

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Slot Number:0
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:1
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:2
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:3
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:4
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:5
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:6
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:7
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:8
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:9
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:10
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up
Slot Number:11
Firmware state:Online, Spun Up

8. Examine the output of the following command:

• If you are using Oracle Exadata System Software release 19c or later, then
use the following command:

/opt/MegaRAID/storcli/storcli64 -LdInfo -LAll -aAll

• If you are using Oracle Exadata System Software release 18c or earlier, then
you can use the following command:

/opt/MegaRAID/MegaCli/MegaCli64 -LdInfo -LAll -aAll

9. (Oracle Exadata Database Machine based on Sun Fire X4170 Oracle Database
Servers only) Check that the ILOM is configured for the proper fan cooling on each
database server using the following command:

# ipmitool sunoem cli "show /SP/policy"

• If the policy is present and enabled, then no additional steps are needed.
• If the policy is present and disabled, then enable the policy using the following
command:

# ipmitool sunoem cli "set /SP/policy FLASH_ACCELERATOR_CARD_ \

INSTALLED=enabled"

The command must be entered as a single line.

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10. Verify that NTP servers are configured the same for all servers using the following
command. The command is run on each database server individually.

# ntpq -p

11. Log out of the system using the following command:

# logout

6.9 Performing Additional Checks and Configuration

Perform these additional checks and steps to verify the configuration of your Oracle Exadata
Rack.
1. (Exadata Database Machine only) Log in to the first database server as the root user.
2. Change to the firstconf directory using the following command:

# cd /opt/oracle.SupportTools/firstconf

3. Create a group file with the list of IP addresses to use in the dcli utility commands, if you
want to query multiple racks.
4. Verify the rack master serial number is set correctly using the following command:

# dcli -l root -g group_file_name "ipmitool sunoem cli 'show \

/SP system_identifier'" | grep "system_identifier =" > /tmp/show-rack-
msn.out

# more /tmp/show-rack-msn.out

If none of the serial numbers are set, then contact Oracle Support Services. If one serial
number is not set correctly, then run the following command to correct it, where rack_type
is the rack designation, such as X8-8 and the string serial_number represents the serial
number:

# ipmitool sunoem cli 'set /SP system_identifier= \

"Exadata Database Machine rack_type serial_number"'

5. If you are running an Oracle Exadata System Software release earlier than 18.1, then
ensure disk cache policy is set to Disabled using the following command as the root
user on the first database server in the cluster:

# dcli -g /opt/oracle.SupportTools/onecommand/all_group -l root \

/opt/MegaRAID/MegaCli/MegaCli64 -LdPdInfo -aALL | grep -i 'Disk Cache
Policy'

The following is an example of the output from the command:

dm01db01: Disk Cache Policy : Disabled

dm01db02: Disk Cache Policy : Disabled
dm01db03: Disk Cache Policy : Disabled
...

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dm01cel01: Disk Cache Policy : Disabled

dm01cel02: Disk Cache Policy : Disabled
...

If any server shows different output, then identify the LUN and use the following
command to reset the policy to Disabled, where LUNn is the LUN number, such
as L2:

# MegaCli64 -LDSetProp -DisDskCache -LUNn -a0

6.10 Verifying the RoCE Network Fabric Configuration

This procedure describes how to verify the RoCE Network Fabric configuration.

1. Verify the proper oracle-rdma-release software versions are being used on the
database servers.

[root@dbm01adm08 ~]# rpm -qa |grep oracle-rdma-release

oracle-rdma-release-0.11.0-1.el7ora.x86_64

The oracle-rdma-release software and adapter firmware versions are

automatically maintained on the Exadata Database Machine storage servers.
2. Check the adapter firmware versions on the database servers.
Use the CheckHWnFWProfile script to check firmware versions for the RDMA
Network Fabric adapters.

# /opt/oracle.SupportTools/CheckHWnFWProfile -action list

3. Visually check all the RDMA Network Fabric cable connections within the rack.
The port lights should be on, and the LEDs should be on. Do not press each
connector to verify connectivity.
4. Complete the steps described in My Oracle Support Doc ID 2587717.1
Related Topics
• Verify RoCE Cabling on Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8M-2 and X8M-8
Servers (My Oracle Support Doc ID 2587717.1)

6.11 Verifying the InfiniBand Network Fabric Network

This procedure describes how to verify the InfiniBand Network Fabric network.
1. Visually check all the RDMA Network Fabric cable connections within the rack.
The port lights should be on, and the LEDs should be on. Do not press each
connector to verify connectivity.
2. Log in as the root user on any component in the rack.

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3. Verify the InfiniBand Network Fabric topology using the following commands:

# cd /opt/oracle.SupportTools/ibdiagtools
# ./verify-topology [-t rack_size]

The following example shows the output when the network components are correct.

[DB Machine Infiniband Cabling Topology Verification Tool ]

Is every external switch connected to every internal switch......
[SUCCESS ]
Are any external switches connected to each other................
[SUCCESS ]
Are any hosts connected to spine switch..........................
[SUCCESS ]
Check if all hosts have 2 CAs to different switches..............
[SUCCESS ]
Leaf switch check:cardinality and even distribution..............
[SUCCESS ]
Check if each rack has an valid internal ring....................
[SUCCESS ]

In the preceding command, rack_size is the size of the rack. The -t rack_size option is
needed if the rack is Exadata Database Machine Half Rack or Exadata Database
Machine Quarter Rack. Use the value halfrack or quarterrack, if needed.
The following example shows the output when there is a bad RDMA Network Fabric
switch to cable connection:

#./verify-topology
[DB Machine Infiniband Cabling Topology Verification Tool ]
Is every external switch connected to every internal switch......
[SUCCESS ]
Are any external switches connected to each other................
[SUCCESS ]
Are any hosts connected to spine switch..........................
[SUCCESS ]
Check if all hosts have 2 CAs to different switches..............
[SUCCESS ]
Leaf switch check:cardinality and even distribution..............
[SUCCESS ]
Check if each rack has an valid internal ring....................[ERROR ]

Switches 0x21283a87cba0a0 0x21283a87b8a0a0 have 6 connections between

them.
They should have at least 7 links between them

The following example shows the output when there is a bad RDMA Network Fabric
cable on a database server:

#./verify-topology
[DB Machine Infiniband Cabling Topology Verification Tool ]
Is every external switch connected to every internal switch......
[SUCCESS ]

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Are any external switches connected to each other................

[SUCCESS ]
Are any hosts connected to spine switch..........................
[SUCCESS ]
Check if all hosts have 2 CAs to different switches..............
[ERROR ]
Node db01 has 1 endpoints.(Should be 2)
Port 2 of this node is not connected to any switch
--------fattree End Point Cabling verification failed-----
Leaf switch check:cardinality and even distribution..............
[ERROR ]
Internal QDR Switch 0x21283a87b8a0a0 has fewer than 4 compute nodes
It has only 3 links belonging to compute nodes
[SUCCESS ]
Check if each rack has an valid internal ring...................
[SUCCESS ]

The following example shows the output when there is a bad connection on the
switch and the system:

#./verify-topology
[DB Machine Infiniband Cabling Topology Verification Tool ]
Is every external switch connected to every internal switch......
[SUCCESS ]
Are any external switches connected to each other................
[SUCCESS ]
Are any hosts connected to spine switch..........................
[SUCCESS ]
Check if all hosts have 2 CAs to different switches..............
[ERROR ]

Node burxdb01 has 1 endpoints.(Should be 2)

Port 2 of this node is not connected to any switch
--------fattree End Point Cabling verifation failed-----
Leaf switch check:cardinality and even distribution..............
[ERROR ]
Internal QDR Switch 0x21283a87b8a0a0 has fewer than 4 compute nodes
It has only 3 links belonging to compute nodes...................
[SUCCESS ]
Check if each rack has an valid internal ring....................
[ERROR ]

Switches 0x21283a87cba0a0 0x21283a87b8a0a0 have 6 connections

between them
They should have at least 7 links between them

6.12 Imaging a New System

You have different options for preparing an Oracle Exadata system for deployment.
Using a preconf.csv file with the PXE, USB and ISO options enables an unattended
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possible to boot from the installation media and follow the prompts to configure the system.
Starting with Oracle Exadata System Software release 19.1.0, Secure Eraser is automatically
started during re-imaging if the hardware supports Secure Eraser. This significantly simplifies
the re-imaging procedure while maintaining performance. Now, when re-purposing a rack,
you only have to image the rack and the secure data erasure is taken care of transparently as
part of the process.
In release 12.1.2.2.0 and above, the installation media has been simplified, and it is no longer
necessary to build files using the ImageMaker process.
• Using ISO Images to Image a New System
You can download ISO images to use when upgrading your Exadata Database Machine.
• Using Elastic Configuration to Image a New System
Elastic configuration is now the standard methodology for all new deployments, and
applies to Exadata Database Machine X4-8 and later servers.
• Using ISO to Image a New System
You can use ISO to prepare a new Exadata system for deployment.
• Using PXE to Image a New System
You can use PXE to prepare a new Exadata system for deployment.
• Using USB to Image a New System
You can use USB to prepare a new Exadata system for deployment.
• Updates to Imaging Parameters
Some of the command line options for imaging have changed with 12.1.2.1.0 and above.

6.12.1 Using ISO Images to Image a New System

You can download ISO images to use when upgrading your Exadata Database Machine.
In versions prior to 12.1.2.2.0, ISO images are available as patches that you can download
for bare metal imaging an Exadata system. This is now the default method in 12.1.2.2.0 and
above. You are no longer required to build the ISO files using imagemaker. Patches are
available for both database nodes and cells. You can use the ISO images to boot the server
using a virtual media device on the ILOM (from the Devices menu of the ILOM console). For
example, the two ISO images available for 12.1.2.1.1 are listed in the following table.

Table 6-69 ISO Images for 12.1.2.1.1

Version Type Edelivery Part / ARU Bug #/ULN Description

Notes Channel
12.1.2.1.1 Cell ISO image and Refer to 12.1.2.1.1 20757971 Oracle Database
md5sum: Readme (Doc ID Machine Exadata
90305b9e2c7e050d7 1959143.1) as well Storage Cell (X5-2L,
588b8a7d5c731e7 as the readme X4-2L, X4270M3,
cell_12.1.2.1.1_LINU provided with the X4270M2, X4275)
X.X64_150316.2-1.x download. Image 12c Release 1
86_64.iso (12.1.2.1.1) for Linux
x86_64

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Table 6-69 (Cont.) ISO Images for 12.1.2.1.1

Version Type Edelivery Part / ARU Bug #/ULN Description

Notes Channel
12.1.2.1.1 DB ISO image and Refer to 12.1.2.1.1 20757974 Oracle Database
md5sum: Readme (Doc ID Machine Database
39f12722cb338b2d4 1959143.1) as well Host (X4-8,
de5acba90adf8fe as the readme X4800M2, X4800,
compute_12.1.2.1.1_ provided with the X5-2, X4-2,
LINUX.X64_150316. download. X4170M3, X4170M2,
2-1.x86_64.iso X4170) Image 12c
Release 1
(12.1.2.1.1) for Linux
x86_64

To prepare a new Exadata system for deployment using ISO images, perform the
following steps:
1. Obtain the latest Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA).
2. Run the OEDA configuration tool to generate the configuration files. You will need
the configuration files when you run applyElasticConfig.sh later.
3. Power on all the servers.
a. Database nodes and cells will automatically assign to themselves unused IP
addresses on eth0 in the 172.16 range.
b. Host names of the nodes will be of the format nodeN, where N is a number.
4. After booting from the ISO, follow the prompts and imaging will start automatically.
You will be prompted to enter IP addresses.
You can use a preconf.csv by following the steps in Using ISO to Image a New
System to mount the image on an NFS repository. You need to place the
preconf.csv file in the same NFS directory.
5. If you are using virtualization on the database servers (Oracle VM Server or
Oracle Linux KVM), then run switch_to_ovm.sh on each database server. The
database servers will reboot if you are using Oracle VM Server.
For example:

# /opt/oracle.SupportTools/switch_to_ovm.sh
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Switch to DOM0 system
partition /dev/VGExaDb/LVDbSys3 (/dev/mapper/VGExaDb-LVDbSys3)
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Active system device: /dev/mapper/
VGExaDb-LVDbSys1
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Active system device in boot
area: /dev/mapper/VGExaDb-LVDbSys1
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Set active systen device to /dev/
VGExaDb/LVDbSys3 in /boot/I_am_hd_boot
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Reboot has been initiated to
switch to the DOM0 system partition

6. On systems with InfiniBand Network Fabric only, run /opt/oracle.SupportTools/

reclaimdisks.sh -free -reclaim on each database server before installing any
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The command reclaims disk space reserved for the deployment type not selected, which
is not required on RoCE-based Exadata database servers.
The command typically takes less than 5 minutes.

Caution:
Do not skip this step. Skipping this step results in unused space that can no
longer be reclaimed by reclaimdisks.sh.

# /opt/oracle.SupportTools/reclaimdisks.sh -free -reclaim

Model is ORACLE SERVER X5-2
Number of LSI controllers: 1
Physical disks found: 4 (252:0 252:1 252:2 252:3)
Logical drives found: 1
...
[INFO ] Copying /usr/share/grub/x86_64-redhat/* to /boot/grub ...
[INFO ] Create filesystem on device /dev/sda1
[INFO ] Tune filesystem on device /dev/sda1

GNU GRUB version 0.97 (640K lower / 3072K upper memory)

[ Minimal BASH-like line editing is supported. For the first word, TAB
lists possible command completions. Anywhere else TAB lists the possible
completions of a device/filename.]
grub> root (hd0,0)
Filesystem type is ext2fs, partition type 0x83
grub> setup (hd0)
Checking if "/boot/grub/stage1" exists... no
Checking if "/grub/stage1" exists... yes
Checking if "/grub/stage2" exists... yes
Checking if "/grub/e2fs_stage1_5" exists... yes
Running "embed /grub/e2fs_stage1_5 (hd0)"... failed (this is not fatal)
Running "embed /grub/e2fs_stage1_5 (hd0,0)"... failed (this is not fatal)
Running "install /grub/stage1 (hd0) /grub/stage2 p /grub/grub.conf "...
succeeded
Done.
grub> quit

7. If you have an Oracle Exadata Rack X8 or earlier, then run ibhosts and verify that all
nodes show the correct IP addresses and host names. There should be no nodes with
elasticNode in the description.
8. Run the OEDA tool to deploy.

[root] # ./install.sh -cf ../MAA-dm01.xml -l

1. Validate Configuration File
2. Setup Capacity-on-Demand
3. Create Virtual Machine
4. Create Users
5. Setup Cell Connectivity
6. Create Cell Disks
7. Create Grid Disks

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8. Configure Alerting
9. Install Cluster Software
10. Initialize Cluster Software
11. Install Database Software
12. Relink Database with RDS
13. Create ASM Diskgroups
14. Create Databases
15. Apply Security Fixes
16. Install Exachk
17. Setup ASR Alerting
18. Create Installation Summary
19. Resecure Machine

Related Topics
• Exadata 12.1.2.1.1 release and patch (20240049) (My Oracle Support Doc ID
1959143.1)

6.12.2 Using Elastic Configuration to Image a New System

Elastic configuration is now the standard methodology for all new deployments, and
applies to Exadata Database Machine X4-8 and later servers.
You can also use elastic configuration to add additional database servers or cells to an
existing configuration. The process allows initial IP addresses to be assigned to
database servers and cells, regardless of the exact customer configuration ordered.
Elastic configuration is only applicable to machines shipped from the factory (or to
machines imaged exactly to mimic that) and only for X4-8 or later systems. You can
run elastic configuration at the first time of deployment, and when adding new factory-
built components to a rack. You cannot use elastic configuration to configure or
reconfigure systems. It is recommended that you use elastic configuration only with
machines shipped from the factory for first-time deployment.
To prepare a new Exadata system for deployment using the elastic configuration
method, perform the following steps:
1. Download the latest version of Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA).
2. Run the OEDA configuration tool to generate the configuration files.
3. Power on all the servers.
a. Database nodes and cells will automatically assign to themselves unused IP
addresses on eth0 in the 172.16.* range.
b. Host names of the nodes will be of the format nodeN, where N is a number.
4. If you are using Oracle VM, then, before you run the OEDA installation tool, run
switch_to_ovm.sh on each database server. The database servers will reboot. If
you are using physical deployment and not virtualized deployment, then you can
skip this step.
For example:

# /opt/oracle.SupportTools/switch_to_ovm.sh
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Switch to DOM0 system
partition /dev/VGExaDb/LVDbSys3 (/dev/mapper/VGExaDb-LVDbSys3)
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Active system device: /dev/mapper/

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VGExaDb-LVDbSys1
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Active system device in boot area: /dev/
mapper/VGExaDb-LVDbSys1
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Set active systen device to /dev/VGExaDb/
LVDbSys3 in /boot/I_am_hd_boot
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Reboot has been initiated to switch to
the DOM0 system partition

5. On systems with InfiniBand Network Fabric only, run /opt/oracle.SupportTools/

reclaimdisks.sh -free -reclaim on each database server before installing any
software.
The command reclaims disk space reserved for the deployment type not selected, which
is not required on RoCE-based Exadata database servers.
The command typically takes less than 5 minutes.

Caution:
Do not skip this step. Skipping this step results in unused space that can no
longer be reclaimed by reclaimdisks.sh.

# /opt/oracle.SupportTools/reclaimdisks.sh -free -reclaim

Model is ORACLE SERVER X5-2
Number of LSI controllers: 1
Physical disks found: 4 (252:0 252:1 252:2 252:3)
Logical drives found: 1
...
[INFO ] Copying /usr/share/grub/x86_64-redhat/* to /boot/grub ...
[INFO ] Create filesystem on device /dev/sda1
[INFO ] Tune filesystem on device /dev/sda1

GNU GRUB version 0.97 (640K lower / 3072K upper memory)

[ Minimal BASH-like line editing is supported. For the first word, TAB
lists possible command completions. Anywhere else TAB lists the possible
completions of a device/filename.]
grub> root (hd0,0)
Filesystem type is ext2fs, partition type 0x83
grub> setup (hd0)
Checking if "/boot/grub/stage1" exists... no
Checking if "/grub/stage1" exists... yes
Checking if "/grub/stage2" exists... yes
Checking if "/grub/e2fs_stage1_5" exists... yes
Running "embed /grub/e2fs_stage1_5 (hd0)"... failed (this is not fatal)
Running "embed /grub/e2fs_stage1_5 (hd0,0)"... failed (this is not fatal)
Running "install /grub/stage1 (hd0) /grub/stage2 p /grub/grub.conf "...
succeeded
Done.
grub> quit

6. Apply your specific configuration to the nodes by running the applyElasticConfig.sh

script that is supplied with OEDA.

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7. Run ibhosts and verify that all nodes show the correct IP addresses and host
names. There should be no nodes with elasticNode in the description.
8. Run the OEDA tool to deploy, supplying the name of the configuration file
generated by OEDA.
For example, if your rack is named exadm01, then you would use the following
command:

[root] # ./install.sh -cf ../exadm01.xml -l

1. Validate Configuration File
2. Setup Capacity-on-Demand
3. Create Virtual Machine
4. Create Users
5. Setup Cell Connectivity
6. Create Cell Disks
7. Create Grid Disks
8. Configure Alerting
9. Install Cluster Software
10. Initialize Cluster Software
11. Install Database Software
12. Relink Database with RDS
13. Create ASM Diskgroups
14. Create Databases
15. Apply Security Fixes
16. Install Exachk
17. Setup ASR Alerting
18. Create Installation Summary
19. Resecure Machine

6.12.3 Using ISO to Image a New System

You can use ISO to prepare a new Exadata system for deployment.
1. Obtain the latest Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA).
2. Run the OEDA configuration tool to generate the configuration files.
3. Power on all the servers.
a. Database nodes and cells will automatically assign to themselves unused IP
addresses on eth0 in the 172.16 range.
b. Host names of the nodes will be of the format nodeN, where N is a number.
4. Run OEDA to generate the preconf.csv file that can be used to image the
system.
5. Connect to the first database node.
Use one of the following connection options:
• Attach a serial cable between a console and the SER MGT port on the server.
Connections through the modular jack serial port must use shielded cables to
comply with radio frequency emission limits.
Set the terminal device communication properties to these values: 9600 baud,
8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit.

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For more details, see Connect to Oracle ILOM.

• Attach an Ethernet cable to the NET MGT port on the server and then connect using
a workstation on the network.
For more details, see Connect to Oracle ILOM.
6. Obtain the eth0 MAC address for each database node. This is the fru_macaddress field
from /SYS/MB/NET0 in the ILOM (or through ip addr if logged into the console).
a. Connect to the other database nodes using ssh from the console.
b. Run ibhosts to get a list of node names and IP addresses.
7. Insert the MAC addresses using uppercase characters in the seventh field of the
preconf.csv file for each node. This field should be empty, that is, you should see two
consecutive comma characters (,,). For example:

orhb42-b08-01,example.com,db,eth0,eth0,Management,00:10:E0:69:34:52,
10.196.3.106,255.255.224.0,10.196.31.250,orhb42-b08-01-priv,Private:ac
tive-bond-ib,192.168.10.15,255.255.255.0,,,America/Los_Angeles

8. Run ipconf to verify the generated preconf.csv file. This can be done on any Exadata
server, and although not required, it is useful to ensure the preconf.csv is valid before
proceeding.

# ipconf -verify -preconf /tmp/preconf.csv

[Info]: ipconf command line: /opt/oracle.cellos/ipconf.pl -verify -
preconf /tmp
/preconf -nocodes
[Done]: Pre config verification OK

9. Prepare and locate the files required for system imaging. The procedure varies
depending on the Oracle Exadata System Software version being used.
• If you are using version 12.1.2.2.0 or later, it is no longer necessary to use
imagemaker to create the image files. The relevant PXE, ISO, and USB image files
are already in the patch archive.
Use Exadata Database Machine and Exadata Storage Server Supported Versions
(My Oracle Support Doc ID 888828.1) to locate the relevant patch archive. Then,
unzip the patch archive and follow the steps in the patch README.txt to copy the ISO
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Note:

– Using ISO with the preconf.csv file is supported only if the

ISO image is mounted on an NFS repository in ILOM and the
preconf.csv file is located in the same NFS directory.
All other methods of mounting the ISO image in ILOM (SAMBA
URI and Java Remote Console) and burning ISO image to DVD
will not work with the preconf.csv file. For instructions on how
to mount the ISO image from a NFS central repository, see
"Configure a Host Storage Device Redirection Session" in the
Oracle X5 Series Servers Administration Guide
– If a newly imaged system does not have access to DHCP, then
the imaging procedure will not be able to access the
preconf.csv file. In this case, the imaging procedure will
attempt to locate the preconf.csv inside a dedicated ISO
image located in the same directory and named preconf.iso.
To use this method, you can create the preconf.iso file by
using the following command:

# mkisofs -l -input-charset ascii -o preconf.iso

preconf.csv

– When a preconf.csv file is not being used, the ISO image can
be made available as virtual media on the ILOM of the node
being re-imaged.
– Because of possible late echos of text to the console, be aware
that the boot process will be waiting for input to complete the
interactive ipconf by prompting for Nameserver:
– Due to a bug, ipconf will prompt you twice to enter the network
settings.

• If you are using versions prior to 12.1.2.2.0, use ImageMaker to create the
image files as follows:
a. Download the imagemaker kit to prepare and create the files for the USB
drive.
This kit is available publicly on the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud
(edelivery.oracle.com) site under “Oracle Database Products -> Linux
x86-64”. There are separate ImageMaker files for database nodes and
cells.
b. After download, unzip the first file, called something similar to
V75080-01.zip, and then unzip the subsequent file as well. Perform the
unzips as the root user. Then untar the file.

# unzip V75080-01.zip

# unzip
cellImageMaker_12.1.2.1.1_LINUX.X64_150316.2-1.x86_64.zip

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# tar -pxvf
cellImageMaker_12.1.2.1.1_LINUX.X64_150316.2-1.x86_64.tar

View the README_FOR_FACTORY.txt file in the resulting directory for additional

details.
c. Run makeImageMedia.sh to build the ISO file for imaging.
For building images for 12.1.2.1.0 and above, the recommended
makeImageMedia.sh options for building ISO images are:
i. (12.1.2.1.0 up to 12.2.1.1.0) Change directory to the dl180 or dl360
directory.
ii. (12.2.1.1.0 and above) Change directory to the cell or compute directory.
iii. Make the ISO file.

./makeImageMedia.sh -factory -stit -reboot-on-success -

nodisktests [-preconf
preconf_file] filename.iso

For ISO imaging, note that you must run makeImageMedia.sh from an Oracle
Exadata database server if you are using the -preconf option.
For example:

# ./makeImageMedia.sh -factory -stit -reboot-on-success -

nodisktests -preconf
preconf.csv computenode.iso
[Info]: ipconf command line: /root/imagemaker/compute/initrd/opt/
oracle.cellos
/ipconf.pl -preconf preconf.csv -verify -nocodes
[Done]: Pre config verification OK
Please wait. Calculating md5 checksums for cellbits ...
Calculating md5 checksum for exaos.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for dbboot.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for dbfw.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for kernel.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for ofed.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for sunutils.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for commonos.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for debugos.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for dbrpms.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for exaosovs.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for dbovsboot.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for kernelovs.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for ofedovs.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for commonovsos.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for debugosovs.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for dbovsrpms.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for sunovsutils.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for dbvmboot.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for ofedvm.tbz ...
Calculating md5 checksum for sunvmutils.tbz ...
Please wait. Making initrd ...
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Please wait. Calculating md5 checksums for boot ...

Size of boot image is 4 sectors -> No emulation
0.30% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
0.60% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
0.90% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
1.21% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
1.51% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
1.81% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
2.11% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
2.41% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
2.71% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
3.02% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
3.32% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
3.62% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
3.92% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
4.22% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
4.52% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
4.83% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
5.13% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
5.43% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
5.73% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:27 2016
<output truncated>
97.72% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:30 2016
98.02% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:30 2016
98.32% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:30 2016
98.62% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:30 2016
98.92% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:30 2016
99.22% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:30 2016
99.52% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:30 2016
99.83% done, estimate finish Wed Nov 29 10:47:30 2016
Total translation table size: 2048
Total rockridge attributes bytes: 0
Total directory bytes: 2048
Path table size(bytes): 26
Max brk space used 0
1657890 extents written (3238 MB)
Done creation of installation ISO for compute node

d. Attach the ISO as virtual media to the ILOM of the database server to be
re-imaged, and select CDROM as the next boot device.
10. Reboot the database node or cell to start the imaging process from the ISO.

11. If you are using Oracle VM, run switch_to_ovm.sh on each database server. The
database servers will reboot.
For example:

# /opt/oracle.SupportTools/switch_to_ovm.sh
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Switch to DOM0 system
partition /dev/VGExaDb/LVDb
Sys3 (/dev/mapper/VGExaDb-LVDbSys3)
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Active system device: /dev/mapper/
VGExaDb-LVDbSys
1
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area: /dev/mapper/VG
ExaDb-LVDbSys1
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Set active systen device to /dev/VGExaDb/
LVDbSys3
in /boot/I_am_hd_boot
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Reboot has been initiated to switch to
the DOM0 s
ystem partition

12. On systems with InfiniBand Network Fabric only, run /opt/oracle.SupportTools/

reclaimdisks.sh -free -reclaim on each database server before installing any
software.
The command reclaims disk space reserved for the deployment type not selected, which
is not required on RoCE-based Exadata database servers.
The command typically takes less than 5 minutes.

Caution:
Do not skip this step. Skipping this step results in unused space that can no
longer be reclaimed by reclaimdisks.sh.

# /opt/oracle.SupportTools/reclaimdisks.sh -free -reclaim

Model is ORACLE SERVER X5-2
Number of LSI controllers: 1
Physical disks found: 4 (252:0 252:1 252:2 252:3)
Logical drives found: 1
...
[INFO ] Copying /usr/share/grub/x86_64-redhat/* to /boot/grub ...
[INFO ] Create filesystem on device /dev/sda1
[INFO ] Tune filesystem on device /dev/sda1

GNU GRUB version 0.97 (640K lower / 3072K upper memory)

[ Minimal BASH-like line editing is supported. For the first word, TAB
lists possible command completions. Anywhere else TAB lists the possible
completions of a device/filename.]
grub> root (hd0,0)
Filesystem type is ext2fs, partition type 0x83
grub> setup (hd0)
Checking if "/boot/grub/stage1" exists... no
Checking if "/grub/stage1" exists... yes
Checking if "/grub/stage2" exists... yes
Checking if "/grub/e2fs_stage1_5" exists... yes
Running "embed /grub/e2fs_stage1_5 (hd0)"... failed (this is not fatal)
Running "embed /grub/e2fs_stage1_5 (hd0,0)"... failed (this is not fatal)
Running "install /grub/stage1 (hd0) /grub/stage2 p /grub/grub.conf "...
succeeded
Done.
grub> quit

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13. Run ibhosts and verify that all nodes show the correct IP addresses and host
names. There should be no nodes with elasticNode in the description.
14. Run the OEDA tool to deploy.

[root] # ./install.sh -cf ../MAA-dm01.xml -l

1. Validate Configuration File
2. Setup Capacity-on-Demand
3. Create Virtual Machine
4. Create Users
5. Setup Cell Connectivity
6. Create Cell Disks
7. Create Grid Disks
8. Configure Alerting
9. Install Cluster Software
10. Initialize Cluster Software
11. Install Database Software
12. Relink Database with RDS
13. Create ASM Diskgroups
14. Create Databases
15. Apply Security Fixes
16. Install Exachk
17. Setup ASR Alerting
18. Create Installation Summary
19. Resecure Machine

Related Topics
• Oracle Software Delivery Cloud
• Exadata Database Machine and Exadata Storage Server Supported Versions (My
Oracle Support Doc ID 888828.1)

6.12.4 Using PXE to Image a New System

You can use PXE to prepare a new Exadata system for deployment.

• Using PXE to Image a New System Using Release 12.1.2.2.0 or Later

You can use PXE to prepare a new Exadata system running Oracle Exadata
System Software release 12.1.2.2.0 or later for deployment using a simplified
method.
• Using PXE to Image a New System for Releases Earlier than 12.1.2.2.0
You can use PXE to prepare a new Exadata system running an Oracle Exadata
System Software release earlier than 12.1.2.2.0 for deployment.

6.12.4.1 Using PXE to Image a New System Using Release 12.1.2.2.0 or Later
You can use PXE to prepare a new Exadata system running Oracle Exadata System
Software release 12.1.2.2.0 or later for deployment using a simplified method.
1. Obtain the latest Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA) from http://
www.oracle.com/technetwork/database/exadata/oeda-download-2076737.html.
2. Run the OEDA configuration tool to generate the configuration files.
3. Power on all the servers.

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When the system is first started, the following conditions exist:

a. Database nodes and cells will automatically assign to themselves unused IP
addresses on eth0 in the 172.16 range.
b. Host names of the nodes will be of the format nodeN, where N is a number.
4. Run OEDA to generate the preconf.csv file that you will use to image the system.
5. Connect to the first database node.
Use one of the following connection options:
• Attach a serial cable between a console and the SER MGT port on the server.
Connections through the modular jack serial port must use shielded cables to comply
with radio frequency emission limits.
Set the terminal device communication properties to these values: 9600 baud, 8 bit,
no parity, 1 stop bit.
For more details, see Connect to Oracle ILOM.
• Attach an Ethernet cable to the NET MGT port on the server and then connect using
a workstation on the network.
For more details, see Connect to Oracle ILOM.
6. Obtain the eth0 MAC address for each database node.
The eth0 MAC address is the fru_macaddress field from /SYS/MB/NET0 in the ILOM (or
from ip addr if logged into the console).
a. Connect to the each database node through SSH from the console.
b. Run ibhosts to get a list of node names and IP addresses.
7. Insert the MAC addresses using uppercase characters in the seventh field of the
preconf.csv file for each node.
This field should be empty, that is, you should see two consecutive comma characters
(,,).
For example:

orhb42-
b08-01,example.com,db,eth0,eth0,Management,00:10:E0:69:34:52,10.196.3.
106,255.255.224.0,10.196.31.250,orhb42-b08-01-priv,Private:active-bond-
ib,192.1
68.10.15,255.255.255.0,,,America/Los_Angeles

8. Create a PXE configuration file for each node.

The file name is hostname.xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx in the pxelinux.cfg directory. Below are

the recommended options for PXE imaging of versions 12.1.2.1.0 and above. The line
starting with append should be entered as a single line with no line breaks.

kernel vmlinux-iso-file-name
append initrd=img_file pxe factory stit reboot-on-success
notests=diskgroup dhcp
preconf=n.n.n.n:/directory/preconf.csv iso-uri=http://web_server/
x86_64/iso/image_n
ame.iso console=ttyS0,115200n8

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9. Optionally, configure key-based authentication for the root OS user.

Starting with Oracle Exadata System Software release 20.1.0, you can configure
key-based authentication for the root OS user as part of the PXE imaging
process.
If you want to use this option, then perform the following for each node:
a. Create an RSA public and private key pair using a utility such as ssh-keygen.
For example:

# ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096

b. Rename the public key file so that the file name conforms to the following
format:

id_rsa.short_hostname.root.pub

In the public key file name, short_hostname is the node host name as defined
in the first field of the corresponding node entry in the preconf.csv file.
c. Copy the renamed public key file to the directory that contains the
preconf.csv file.
This is the same directory that you previously specified in the PXE
configuration file preconf parameter, which defines the path to the
preconf.csv file.
If you configure key-based authentication, then password-based authentication is
disabled after the imaging process. Consequently, root access to the node is only
possible using the matching private key. ILOM access using the root password is
also disabled.
By default, if the public key file is not named or located correctly, then password-
based authentication is enabled for the node. You can also make key-based
authentication mandatory by specifying root-ssh-key=yes as a boot option in the
PXE configuration file. In this case, the imaging process fails if the public key is not
in the correct location.
Regardless of any public keys, you can disable the configuration of key-based
authentication by specifying root-ssh-key=no as a boot option in the PXE
configuration file.
10. Create the image files, if necessary.

If you are using version 12.1.2.2.0 or later, it is no longer necessary to use

ImageMaker to create the image files. The relevant PXE, ISO, and USB image
files have already been created in the patches themselves. Simply download the
patch containing the pre-built PXE image files from Oracle Software Delivery
Cloud and place them into the appropriate directories on the PXE server. For all
releases, see My Oracle Support note 888828.1 for the patch numbers. There are
separate PXE image patches for database servers and storage servers.
Note: For image version 12.1.2.2.0 the format of the downloadable image
files has changed.
The downloaded zip file contains four image files:

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• For 12.1.2.2.0 up to 12.2.1.1.0:

kernel: vmlinux-version-ImageName-{DL180|DL360}
initrd: initrd-version-ImageName-{DL180|DL360}.img
image: nfsimg-version-ImageName-{DL180|DL360}.tar
image: nfsimg-version-ImageName-{DL180|DL360}.tar.md5

• For 12.2.1.1.0 and above:

kernel: vmlinux-iso-ImageName-{cell|compute}
initrd: initrd-iso-ImageName-{cell|compute}.img
image: vmlinux-iso-ImageName-{cell|compute}.tar

11. Change the boot order using the ILOM to boot from PXE and then restart the server to
start the imaging process.
For example, from the Oracle Linux prompt on the host:

# ipmitool chassis bootdev pxe

# shutdown -r now

12. If you are using Oracle VM, run switch_to_ovm.sh on all Oracle VM database servers
before running the OEDA installation tool.
When you run this command, the database servers will reboot.

# /opt/oracle.SupportTools/switch_to_ovm.sh
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Switch to DOM0 system partition /dev/
VGExaDb/LV
DbSys3 (/dev/mapper/VGExaDb-LVDbSys3)
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Active system device: /dev/mapper/
VGExaDb-LVDbS
ys1
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Active system device in boot area: /dev/
mapper/
VGExaDb-LVDbSys1
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Set active systen device to /dev/VGExaDb/
LVDbSy
s3 in /boot/I_am_hd_boot
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Reboot has been initiated to switch to
the DOM0
system partition

13. On systems with InfiniBand Network Fabric only, run /opt/oracle.SupportTools/

reclaimdisks.sh -free -reclaim on each database server before installing any
software.
The command reclaims disk space reserved for the deployment type not selected, which
is not required on RoCE-based Exadata database servers.
The command typically takes less than 5 minutes.

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Caution:
Do not skip this step. Skipping this step results in unused space that can
no longer be reclaimed by reclaimdisks.sh.

# /opt/oracle.SupportTools/reclaimdisks.sh -free -reclaim

Model is ORACLE SERVER X5-2
Number of LSI controllers: 1
Physical disks found: 4 (252:0 252:1 252:2 252:3)
Logical drives found: 1
...
[INFO ] Copying /usr/share/grub/x86_64-redhat/* to /boot/
grub ...
[INFO ] Create filesystem on device /dev/sda1
[INFO ] Tune filesystem on device /dev/sda1

GNU GRUB version 0.97 (640K lower / 3072K upper memory)

[ Minimal BASH-like line editing is supported. For the first word,

TAB
lists possible command completions. Anywhere else TAB lists the
possible
completions of a device/filename.]
grub> root (hd0,0)
Filesystem type is ext2fs, partition type 0x83
grub> setup (hd0)
Checking if "/boot/grub/stage1" exists... no
Checking if "/grub/stage1" exists... yes
Checking if "/grub/stage2" exists... yes
Checking if "/grub/e2fs_stage1_5" exists... yes
Running "embed /grub/e2fs_stage1_5 (hd0)"... failed (this is not
fatal)
Running "embed /grub/e2fs_stage1_5 (hd0,0)"... failed (this is not
fatal)
Running "install /grub/stage1 (hd0) /grub/stage2 p /grub/grub.conf
"... succeeded
Done.
grub> quit

14. Run ibhosts and verify that all nodes show the correct IP addresses and host
names.
There should be no nodes with elasticNode in the description.
15. Run the OEDA tool to deploy.

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Note:
If you configured key-based authentication for the root OS user, then you must
first copy the node private keys into the OEDA WorkDir.

[root] # ./install.sh -cf ../machine_config_file.xml -l

1. Validate Configuration File
2. Setup Capacity-on-Demand
3. Create Virtual Machine
4. Create Users
5. Setup Cell Connectivity
6. Create Cell Disks
7. Create Grid Disks
8. Configure Alerting
9. Install Cluster Software
10. Initialize Cluster Software
11. Install Database Software
12. Relink Database with RDS
13. Create ASM Diskgroups
14. Create Databases
15. Apply Security Fixes
16. Install Exachk
17. Setup ASR Alerting
18. Create Installation Summary
19. Resecure Machine

Related Topics
• Exadata Database Machine and Exadata Storage Server Supported Versions (My Oracle
Support Doc ID 888828.1)

6.12.4.2 Using PXE to Image a New System for Releases Earlier than 12.1.2.2.0
You can use PXE to prepare a new Exadata system running an Oracle Exadata System
Software release earlier than 12.1.2.2.0 for deployment.
1. Obtain the latest Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA) from http://
www.oracle.com/technetwork/database/exadata/oeda-download-2076737.html.
2. Run the OEDA configuration tool to generate the configuration files.
3. Power on all the servers.
When the system is first started, the following conditions exist:
a. Database nodes and cells will automatically assign to themselves unused IP
addresses on eth0 in the 172.16 range.
b. Host names of the nodes will be of the format nodeN, where N is a number.
4. Run OEDA to generate the preconf.csv file that you will use to image the system.
5. Connect to the first database node.
Use one of the following connection options:
• Attach a serial cable between a console and the SER MGT port on the server.

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Connections through the modular jack serial port must use shielded cables to
comply with radio frequency emission limits.
Set the terminal device communication properties to these values: 9600 baud,
8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit.
For more details, see Connect to Oracle ILOM.
• Attach an Ethernet cable to the NET MGT port on the server and then connect
using a workstation on the network.
For more details, see Connect to Oracle ILOM.
6. Obtain the eth0 MAC address for each database node.
The eth0 MAC address is the fru_macaddress field from /SYS/MB/NET0 in the
ILOM (or from ip addr if logged into the console).
a. Connect to the each database node through SSH from the console.
b. Run ibhosts to get a list of node names and IP addresses.
7. Insert the MAC addresses using uppercase characters in the seventh field of the
preconf.csv file for each node.
This field should be empty, that is, you should see two consecutive comma
characters (,,).
For example:

orhb42-
b08-01,example.com,db,eth0,eth0,Management,00:10:E0:69:34:52,10.196.
3.
106,255.255.224.0,10.196.31.250,orhb42-b08-01-priv,Private:active-
bond-ib,192.1
68.10.15,255.255.255.0,,,America/Los_Angeles

8. Create a PXE configuration file for each node.

Below are the recommended options for PXE imaging of versions prior to release
12.1.2.2.0. The line starting with append should be entered as a single line with no
line breaks.

append initrd=img_file pxe factory stit reboot-on-success

notests=diskgroup dhcp
preconf=n.n.n.n:/directory/preconf.csv sk=n.n.n.n:/directory
console=ttyS0,
115200n8

9. Download the ImageMaker kit to prepare and create the files for the PXE server.
The kit is available publicly on the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud (edelivery) site
under “Oracle Database Products -> Linux x86-64”. There are separate
ImageMaker files for database nodes and cells.

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10. After downloading the kit, as the root user, unzip the first file that has a name similar to
V75080-01.zip, and then unzip the subsequent ZIP file. Finally, untar the file.

# unzip V75080-01.zip

# unzip cellImageMaker_12.1.2.1.1_LINUX.X64_150316.2-1.x86_64.zip

# tar -pxvf cellImageMaker_12.1.2.1.1_LINUX.X64_150316.2-1.x86_64.tar

View the README_FOR_FACTORY.txt file in the resulting directory for additional details.
11. Run makeImageMedia.sh to build the kernel, initrd, and image files, if necessary.

Place the image files in the relevant directories on the PXE server. These files will be
sent at boot time to the node being imaged.

• Change directory to the dl180 or dl360 directory and make the PXE build using:

./makeImageMedia.sh -pxe -pxeout ImageName

If the dl180 or dl360 directory are not available, then change directory to the cell or
compute directory.
The makeImageMedia.sh command creates four files in the ./PXE subdirectory:

kernel: vmlinux-version-ImageName-{DL180|DL360}
initrd: initrd-version-ImageName-{DL180|DL360}.img
image: nfsimg-version-ImageName-{DL180|DL360}.tar
image: nfsimg-version-ImageName-{DL180|DL360}.tar.md5

12. Change the boot order using the ILOM to boot from PXE and then restart the server to
start the imaging process.
For example, from the Oracle Linux prompt on the host:

# ipmitool chassis bootdev pxe

# shutdown -r now

13. If you are using Oracle VM run switch_to_ovm.sh on all Oracle VM database servers
before running the OEDA installation tool.
When you run this command, the database servers will reboot.

# /opt/oracle.SupportTools/switch_to_ovm.sh
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Switch to DOM0 system partition /dev/
VGExaDb/LV
DbSys3 (/dev/mapper/VGExaDb-LVDbSys3)
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Active system device: /dev/mapper/
VGExaDb-LVDbS
ys1
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Active system device in boot area: /dev/
mapper/
VGExaDb-LVDbSys1
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Set active systen device to /dev/VGExaDb/

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LVDbSy
s3 in /boot/I_am_hd_boot
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Reboot has been initiated to
switch to the DOM0
system partition

14. On systems with InfiniBand Network Fabric only, run /opt/oracle.SupportTools/

reclaimdisks.sh -free -reclaim on each database server before installing any
software.
The command reclaims disk space reserved for the deployment type not selected,
which is not required on RoCE-based Exadata database servers.
The command typically takes less than 5 minutes.

Caution:
Do not skip this step. Skipping this step results in unused space that can
no longer be reclaimed by reclaimdisks.sh.

# /opt/oracle.SupportTools/reclaimdisks.sh -free -reclaim

Model is ORACLE SERVER X5-2
Number of LSI controllers: 1
Physical disks found: 4 (252:0 252:1 252:2 252:3)
Logical drives found: 1
...
[INFO ] Copying /usr/share/grub/x86_64-redhat/* to /boot/
grub ...
[INFO ] Create filesystem on device /dev/sda1
[INFO ] Tune filesystem on device /dev/sda1

GNU GRUB version 0.97 (640K lower / 3072K upper memory)

[ Minimal BASH-like line editing is supported. For the first word,

TAB
lists possible command completions. Anywhere else TAB lists the
possible
completions of a device/filename.]
grub> root (hd0,0)
Filesystem type is ext2fs, partition type 0x83
grub> setup (hd0)
Checking if "/boot/grub/stage1" exists... no
Checking if "/grub/stage1" exists... yes
Checking if "/grub/stage2" exists... yes
Checking if "/grub/e2fs_stage1_5" exists... yes
Running "embed /grub/e2fs_stage1_5 (hd0)"... failed (this is not
fatal)
Running "embed /grub/e2fs_stage1_5 (hd0,0)"... failed (this is not
fatal)
Running "install /grub/stage1 (hd0) /grub/stage2 p /grub/grub.conf
"... succeeded
Done.
grub> quit

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15. Run ibhosts and verify that all nodes show the correct IP addresses and host names.

There should be no nodes with elasticNode in the description.

16. Run the OEDA tool to deploy.

[root] # ./install.sh -cf ../machine_config_file.xml -l

1. Validate Configuration File
2. Setup Capacity-on-Demand
3. Create Virtual Machine
4. Create Users
5. Setup Cell Connectivity
6. Create Cell Disks
7. Create Grid Disks
8. Configure Alerting
9. Install Cluster Software
10. Initialize Cluster Software
11. Install Database Software
12. Relink Database with RDS
13. Create ASM Diskgroups
14. Create Databases
15. Apply Security Fixes
16. Install Exachk
17. Setup ASR Alerting
18. Create Installation Summary
19. Resecure Machine

Related Topics
• Oracle Software Delivery Cloud

6.12.5 Using USB to Image a New System

You can use USB to prepare a new Exadata system for deployment.
1. Obtain the latest Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA).
2. Run OEDA to generate the preconf.csv file that you can use to image the system.
3. Power on all the servers.
a. Database nodes and cells will automatically assign to themselves unused IP
addresses on eth0 in the 172.16 range.
b. Host names of the nodes will be of the format nodeN, where N is a number.
4. Connect to the first database node.
Use one of the following connection options:
• Attach a serial cable between a console and the SER MGT port on the server.
Connections through the modular jack serial port must use shielded cables to comply
with radio frequency emission limits.
Set the terminal device communication properties to these values: 9600 baud, 8 bit,
no parity, 1 stop bit.
For more details, see Connect to Oracle ILOM.

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• Attach an Ethernet cable to the NET MGT port on the server and then connect
using a workstation on the network.
For more details, see Connect to Oracle ILOM.
5. Obtain the eth0 MAC address for each database node. This is the fru_macaddress
field from /SYS/MB/NET0 in the ILOM, or use the command ip addr if logged into
the console.
a. Connect to the other database nodes using SSH from the console.
b. Run ibhosts to get a list of node names and IP addresses.
6. Insert the MAC addresses using uppercase characters in the seventh field of the
preconf.csv file for each node. This field should be empty, that is, you should see
two consecutive comma characters (,,). For example, if the MAC address is
00:10:E0:69:34:52:

orhb42-b08-01,example.com,db,eth0,eth0,Management,00:10:E0:69:34:52,
10.196.3.106,255.255.224.0,10.196.31.250,orhb42-b08-01-
priv,Private:active-bond-ib,
192.168.10.15,255.255.255.0,,,America/Los_Angeles

7. Run ipconf to verify the generated preconf.csv file. This can be done on any
Oracle Exadata server, and although not required, it is useful to ensure the
preconf.csv file is valid before proceeding.

# ipconf -verify -preconf /tmp/preconf.csv

[Info]: ipconf command line: /opt/oracle.cellos/ipconf.pl -verify -
preconf /tmp/preconf -nocodes
[Done]: Pre config verification OK

8. For versions prior to 12.1.2.2.0 proceed to step 11 to use ImageMaker to create

the image files.
If you are using version 12.1.2.2.0 or later, it is no longer necessary to use
imagemaker to create the image files in version 12.1.2.2.0. The relevant PXE, ISO,
and USB image files have already been created in the patches themselves. Simply
download the patch containing the prebuilt image file from Oracle Software
Delivery Cloud (edelivery) and place the downloaded USB .img image file onto the
USB drive. For 12.1.2.2.0 the patch numbers can be obtained from My Oracle
Support note 2038073.1. There are separate ImageMaker files for database nodes
and cells.
Note: For image version 12.1.2.2.0 the format of the downloadable image
files has changed.
There will be an image file in the downloaded zip file. For example, the database
node zip file will contain
computeImageMaker_12.1.2.2.0_LINUX.X64_150917.x86_64.img. For cell images,
the file will be similar to
cellImageMaker_12.1.2.2.0_LINUX.X64_150917.x86_64.img.
9. (For 12.1.2.2.0 and above) Follow the steps in the patch README.txt file to copy
the file and optional preconf.csv file onto the USB drive.
a. Place the computeImageMaker_12.1.2.2.0_LINUX.X64_150917.x86_64.img
file in a directory on an Oracle Linux server.

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b. Verify that the md5sums match: f3daae6a9757d4feb4a0f4262e610945

computeImageMaker_12.1.2.2.0_LINUX.X64_150917.x86_64.img
c. Prepare the USB drive using a command similar to the following, where /dev/sdd is
the name of the inserted USB drive:

# dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sdd bs=1M count=100 oflag=direct

You can determine the exact name of the USB drive by looking in /var/log/
messages after inserting the USB drive.
d. Write the .img file to the USB drive. This may take 15 minutes or more and no output
is shown during the operation.

# dd if=filename.img of=/dev/sdd bs=1M oflag=direct

e. Rescan the partition table on Oracle Linux to recognize the new partition:

# partprobe

f. Verify that the USB is mountable as long as the system supports ext4 file system.
This must be an Oracle Linux 6 system for this step even if the previous dd command
was run on an Oracle Linux 5 system.

mount /dev/sdd1 /mnt

g. (Optional) Prepare and place the preconf.csv file on the USB drive. The file name
must be preconf.csv on the USB drive. The preconf.csv file must contain MAC
addresses for each node in the order to be used during the image. If no preconf.csv
file is used during imaging, the node will prompt for its network configuration the first
time it boots up.

# cp /path/preconf.csv /mnt/preconf.csv

# umount /mnt

The umount command above ensures that the file system is synchronized.
h. Proceed to step 15. Steps 11 to 14, which create the image files, can be skipped.
10. Download the ImageMaker kit to prepare and create the files for the USB drive. This kit is
available publicly on the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud (edelivery) site under “Oracle
Database Products -> Linux x86-64”. There are separate ImageMaker files for database
nodes and cells.
11. After downloading ImageMaker, unzip the first file, which is named similar to
V75080-01.zip, and then also unzip the subsequent file. Perform the unzip as the root
user. Then untar the file.

# unzip V75080-01.zip

# unzip cellImageMaker_12.1.2.1.1_LINUX.X64_150316.2-1.x86_64.zip

# tar -pxvf cellImageMaker_12.1.2.1.1_LINUX.X64_150316.2-1.x86_64.tar

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View the README_FOR_FACTORY.txt file in the resulting directory for additional

details
12. Insert a blank USB device in the slot of the server where ImageMaker was
unpacked.
13. Run makeImageMedia.sh to build the kernel, initrd, and image files for the USB
device. makeImageMedia.sh will prompt to confirm creation of the image on the
USB device. For building 12.1.2.1.0 and above images, the recommended
makeImageMedia.sh options for building USB bootable media are:
a. (For 12.1.2.1.0 up to 12.2.1.1.0) Change directory to the dl180 or dl360
directory.
b. (For 12.2.1.1.0 and above) Change directory to the cell or compute directory.
c. Make files for the USB.

./makeImageMedia.sh -factory -stit -reboot-on-success -

nodisktests [-preconf path_to_preconf_file]

For USB imaging, note the following:

• makeImageMedia.sh must be run from an Oracle Exadata database server if
using the -preconf option.
• Storage servers and database servers can hang during boot when attempting
a reimage using a bootable USB created with the makeImageMedia.sh script
provided with storage server and database server host images available on
the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud (edelivery). To work around the issue, see
My Oracle Support note 1919001.1
14. After the USB drive has been prepared, place it into the slot of the server to be
imaged. Ensure the image type matches the server type (database node or cell).
15. Reboot the database node or cell to start the imaging process from USB.

16. If you are using Oracle VM, run switch_to_ovm.sh on each database server. The
database servers will reboot.
For example:

# /opt/oracle.SupportTools/switch_to_ovm.sh
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Switch to DOM0 system
partition /dev/VGExaDb/LVDbSys3 (/dev/mapper/VGExaDb-LVDbSys3)
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Active system device: /dev/mapper/
VGExaDb-LVDbSys1
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Active system device in boot
area: /dev/mapper/VGExaDb-LVDbSys1
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Set active systen device to /dev/
VGExaDb/LVDbSys3 in /boot/I_am_hd_boot
2014-12-07 11:58:36 -0800 [INFO] Reboot has been initiated to
switch to the DOM0 system partition

17. On systems with InfiniBand Network Fabric only, run /opt/oracle.SupportTools/

reclaimdisks.sh -free -reclaim on each database server before installing any
software.
The command reclaims disk space reserved for the deployment type not selected,
which is not required on RoCE-based Exadata database servers.

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The command typically takes less than 5 minutes.

Caution:
Do not skip this step. Skipping this step results in unused space that can no
longer be reclaimed by reclaimdisks.sh.

# /opt/oracle.SupportTools/reclaimdisks.sh -free -reclaim

Model is ORACLE SERVER X5-2
Number of LSI controllers: 1
Physical disks found: 4 (252:0 252:1 252:2 252:3)
Logical drives found: 1
...
[INFO ] Copying /usr/share/grub/x86_64-redhat/* to /boot/grub ...
[INFO ] Create filesystem on device /dev/sda1
[INFO ] Tune filesystem on device /dev/sda1

GNU GRUB version 0.97 (640K lower / 3072K upper memory)

[ Minimal BASH-like line editing is supported. For the first word, TAB
lists possible command completions. Anywhere else TAB lists the possible
completions of a device/filename.]
grub> root (hd0,0)
Filesystem type is ext2fs, partition type 0x83
grub> setup (hd0)
Checking if "/boot/grub/stage1" exists... no
Checking if "/grub/stage1" exists... yes
Checking if "/grub/stage2" exists... yes
Checking if "/grub/e2fs_stage1_5" exists... yes
Running "embed /grub/e2fs_stage1_5 (hd0)"... failed (this is not fatal)
Running "embed /grub/e2fs_stage1_5 (hd0,0)"... failed (this is not fatal)
Running "install /grub/stage1 (hd0) /grub/stage2 p /grub/grub.conf "...
succeeded
Done.
grub> quit

18. Run ibhosts and verify that all nodes show the correct IP addresses and host names.
There should be no nodes with "elasticNode" in the description.
19. Run the OEDA tool to deploy.

[root] # ./install.sh -cf ../MAA-dm01.xml -l

1. Validate Configuration File
2. Setup Capacity-on-Demand
3. Create Virtual Machine
4. Create Users
5. Setup Cell Connectivity
6. Create Cell Disks
7. Create Grid Disks
8. Configure Alerting
9. Install Cluster Software
10. Initialize Cluster Software
11. Install Database Software

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12. Relink Database with RDS

13. Create ASM Diskgroups
14. Create Databases
15. Apply Security Fixes
16. Install Exachk
17. Setup ASR Alerting
18. Create Installation Summary
19. Resecure Machine

Related Topics
• Oracle Software Delivery Cloud
• Exadata 12.1.2.2.0 release and patch (20131726) (My Oracle Support Doc ID
2038073.1)
• Exadata reimaging using USB fails to boot USB (My Oracle Support Doc ID
1919001.1)
• Exadata Database Machine and Exadata Storage Server Supported Versions (My
Oracle Support Doc ID 888828.1)

6.12.6 Updates to Imaging Parameters

Some of the command line options for imaging have changed with 12.1.2.1.0 and
above.
The changes are:
• updfrm
Do NOT use the updfrm option in any form. It will be removed from the imaging
options in the future. Allow the firmware to be updated automatically upon initial
boot instead.
• dualboot
dualboot is no longer required with 12.1.2.1.0 as there is no support for Solaris. It
has no meaning in releases 12.1.2.1.0 and above.
• factory
The meaning of the factory keyword has changed as of 12.1.2.1.0. The use of
"factory" now enforces additional options such as "ovs=yes". This should be used
for all imaging, regardless of the ultimate system configuration (Oracle VM,
Physical etc.)
• OVS=yes|no
This option defaults to "no". However it is not recommended to use this at all
because it may change in the future. In its place, use the "factory" option which will
override some default options.
There are some additional command line options which may be useful:
• To create a hot spare on dbnodes, use the enable_hot_spare option.
– makeImageMedia.sh option: -enable_hot_spare
– PXE option: enable_hot_spare

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• To force active bond or no active bond for InfiniBand interfaces (mainly for expansion
rack cases), use the active-bond-ib option.
– makeImageMedia.sh option: -active-bond-ib <yes|no>
– PXE option: active-bond-ib=<yes|no>
The README_FOR_FACTORY.txt file shipped with the imagemaker software explains each
option in more detail.
Related Topics
• Exadata 12.1.2.2.0 release and patch (20131726) (My Oracle Support Doc ID
2038073.1)
• Reimaging Exadata Cell Node Guidance (My Oracle Support Doc ID 2151671.1)

6.13 Performing Initial Elastic Configuration of Exadata

Database Machine
This topic provides background information on elastic configuration and describes how to
perform the initial configuration of Exadata Database Machine.
You need the configuration file generated by Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA).
Elastic configuration is new in Oracle Exadata System Software release 12.1.2.1.0. It applies
to all rack configurations, such as the following:
• Racks ordered with a standard number of database nodes and cells, for example, quarter
or half racks
• Rack configurations that feature additional database nodes and cells
• Exadata Database Machine Two-Socket X5 generation and later storage servers
• Oracle Exadata Racks that use an InfiniBand Network Layer or a RoCE Network Layer.
Starting with the Exadata Database Machine Two-Socket X5 generation of storage servers,
the same process can also be used to add additional database servers or storage servers to
an existing configuration.
The process allows initial IP addresses to be assigned to database servers and storage
servers, regardless of the exact configuration you ordered. Your specific configuration can
then be applied to the nodes. The procedure can be run from any database node (usually the
first node,) and also from a storage server in cases where expansion involves adding only
storage servers.
Every Exadata Database Machine has a predefined method for the cabling of nodes to the
RDMA Network Fabric switch ports. Therefore, there is a fixed mapping from each node's
location in the rack to the ports of the RDMA Network Fabric switches. Assuming the rack is
always populated following this map, a node's rack unit location can be identified by querying
the RDMA Network Fabric to determine the RDMA Network Fabric switch port the node is
connected to. Once found, that information is used to determine the rack unit location of the
node. With this information, nodes can be allocated initial IP addresses based on their rack
unit location, with nodes lower in the rack getting lower IP addresses.

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Note:

• Disk space for unused system partitions must be reclaimed before

installing software on all database servers with InfiniBand Network
Fabric. Use the following command to reclaim the disk space: /opt/
oracle.SupportTools/reclaimdisks.sh -free -reclaim. This
command is not required on RoCE-based Exadata database servers.
• If a RAID rebuild/reconstruction (that is, a disk replacement or
expansion) is in progress, wait until it is finished before performing the
steps in this section. The reason is that the reclaimdisks.sh script is
blocked from running until the RAID rebuild/reconstruction is complete.

1. Open a console session to the first database server. The first database server is
the lowest database server in the rack, which is rack position U16. In the case of
an expansion involving only cells, the procedure should be run from a storage
server instead of a database node.

Note:
The network connection and configuration for Exadata Database
Machine has not occurred yet.

2. Log in as the root user on the first database server.

Note:
If you do not have the password for the root user, then contact Oracle
Support Services.

3. On systems with InfiniBand Network Fabric only, verify all servers are configured
with the 172.16.* IP address for the eth0 interface using the following command:

# ibhosts

Ca : 0x0010e00001486fb8 ports 2 "node10 elasticNode

172.16.2.46,172.16.2.46 ETH0"
Ca : 0x0010e00001491228 ports 2 "node9 elasticNode
172.16.2.45,172.16.2.45 ETH0"
Ca : 0x0010e000014844f8 ports 2 "node8 elasticNode
172.16.2.44,172.16.2.44 ETH0"
Ca : 0x0010e00001488218 ports 2 "node4 elasticNode
172.16.2.40,172.16.2.40 ETH0"
Ca : 0x0010e000014908b8 ports 2 "node2 elasticNode
172.16.2.38,172.16.2.38 ETH0"
Ca : 0x0010e0000148ca68 ports 2 "node1 elasticNode
172.16.2.37,172.16.2.37 ETH0"

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Ca : 0x0010e00001485fd8 ports 2 "node3 elasticNode

172.16.2.39,172.16.2.39 ETH0"

Each server description should be hostname elasticNode. ipaddress ETH0.

4. If using virtualization on the rack, configure each database server as follows:

Note:
Starting with Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8M-2, Oracle Linux KVM is
the virtualization technology for systems that use RoCE Network Fabric.
Otherwise, Oracle VM Server (OVM) is a Xen-based virtualization technology,
which is used across Oracle Exadata Database Machine systems that use
InfiniBand Network Fabric.
This step applies to both virtualization technologies.

# /opt/oracle.SupportTools/switch_to_ovm.sh

The database servers will reboot during this step.

Note:
It is not possible or supported to switch between physical and virtualized
configurations.

5. On systems with InfiniBand Network Fabric only, reclaim the unused disk space on the
database servers.
Disk space for unused system partitions must be reclaimed before installing software on
all database servers with InfiniBand Network Fabric. Use the following command to
reclaim the disk space: /opt/oracle.SupportTools/reclaimdisks.sh -free -reclaim.
This command is not required on RoCE-based Exadata database servers.
reclaimdisks.sh performs partition reconfiguration and a few other necessary
configuration changes that take typically less than a minute to complete.
6. On systems with InfiniBand Network Fabric only, verify the disk configuration on the
database servers.

# /opt/oracle.SupportTools/reclaimdisks.sh -check

If the system is a physical (bare metal) deployment, the last line of output will be the
following:

Valid. Booted: Linux. Layout: Linux.

If the system is an Oracle VM deployment, the last line of output will be the following:

Valid. Booted: DOM0. Layout: DOM0.

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7. Copy the OEDA configuration files to the database server using one of the
following methods. If adding only storage servers, the steps can be run from a
storage server.
• Using a USB flash drive:
a. Copy the configuration file to a USB flash drive.
b. Connect the USB drive to the database server or storage server.
c. Locate the USB drive using the following command:

for x in `ls -1 /sys/block`; do udevadm info --attribute-

walk --path=/sys/block/$x | grep \
-iq 'DRIVERS=="usb-storage"'; if [ $? -eq 0 ] ; then
echo /dev/${x}1; \
fi ; done

The expected output is similar to:

/dev/sdb1

Note:
If an Oracle Exadata Storage Server X6 or X5 Extreme Flash
(EF) is used, the command will also return the two internal USB
drives, usually /dev/sda1 and /dev/sdb1. The newly inserted
USB drive will be the additional device, usually /dev/sdc1.
The expected output is similar to:

/dev/sda1
/dev/sdb1
/dev/sdc1

The internal USBs can be identified by viewing mdstat:

# grep md4 /proc/mdstat | awk '{print $5,$6;}'

d. Create a directory on the database server or storage server using the

following command:

# mkdir /mnt/usb

e. Create a directory for the installation using the following command:

# mkdir /opt/oracle.SupportTools/onecommand

If the directory already exists, then rename the existing one to

onecommand.old, and then re-create the empty directory.

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Note:
Do not use a directory under /u01 or /EXAVMIMAGES because
reclaimdidsks.sh will fail if there is content in those directories.

f. Mount the device. Use the device name given in step 7.c. The following is an
example of the command.

# mount -t vfat /dev/sdb1 /mnt/usb

g. Copy OEDA and the configuration files from the USB flash drive to the
onecommand directory on the database server or storage server using the
following command:

# cp /mnt/usb/path_to_file/*.* /opt/oracle.SupportTools/onecommand

In the preceding command, path_to_file is the directory path to the configuration

file on the USB flash drive.
h. Unmount the USB flash drive using the following command:

# umount /mnt/usb

i. Remove the USB flash drive from the database server or storage server.
• Using a temporary network connection:
This option is only needed if there were IP address conflicts, and Exadata Database
Machine is not already connected to the network.
a. Connect a network cable to the Ethernet port labeled NET0 on the back of the
first database server.
b. Bring up the eth0:1 interface as follows:

# ifconfig eth0:1 real_ip netmask real_netmask up

In the preceding command, real_ip is the IP address to assign to the database

server, and real_netmask is the subnet mask to assign to the database server.
c. Add the default route as follows:

# route add -net 0.0.0.0 netmask 0.0.0.0 gw real_gateway

In the preceding command, real_gateway is the default gateway to use for the
database server.
d. Copy the configuration files to the /opt/oracle.SupportTools/
onecommand directory on the database server or storage server using a file
transfer utility such as scp.
e. Disconnect the network cable from Ethernet port NET0.

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Note:
It is not necessary to reconfigure the network because the
network is reconfigured automatically during the restart step.

8. Download and unzip the OEDA archive to a host on the same network as the
servers in the rack (172.16.*).
The applyElasticConfig.sh script is not configured by default on the servers in
the rack.
9. Run the applyElasticConfig.sh script.
For example, if you unzipped the OEDA ZIP file into the /opt/
oracle.SupportTools/onecommand/linux-x64 directory, then use the following
commands:

# cd /opt/oracle.SupportTools/onecommand/linux-x64

# ./applyElasticConfig.sh -cf customer_name-configFile.xml

The applyElasticConfig.sh script performs network configuration for all

database servers and storage servers. All servers restart at the end of the
process.
10. Connect the corporate network cable for the management network to the
Management Network Switch.
11. Connect the corporate network cables for the client access network to the
database servers.
12. Restart all database servers and storage servers.

13. Log in to the first database server (or storage server, if only storage servers were
added for expansion) to verify network connectivity using the following commands:

# cd /opt/oracle.SupportTools/onecommand/linux-x64

#./checkip.sh -cf configuration_file

In the preceding command, configuration_file is the name of the configuration file

from OEDA, and includes the full path.

Note:

• The checkip.sh script can be run on a server outside of Exadata

Database Machine to verify network connectivity to Exadata
Database Machine. Copy the checkip.sh file to the external system,
and run the command as shown in this step.
• If the command is run from a Microsoft Windows machine, then the
command is checkip.cmd.
• Download the version of OEDA for the relevant platform.

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14. Use OEDA to install and configure the software for Exadata Database Machine.

Related Topics
• Cabling Information for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
• Powering On and Off Oracle Exadata Rack
• Adding Additional Elastic Nodes to an Existing Rack
You can add nodes to an existing rack using elastic configuration.

6.14 Adding Additional Elastic Nodes to an Existing Rack

You can add nodes to an existing rack using elastic configuration.
The elastic configuration procedure described in Performing Initial Elastic Configuration of
Oracle Exadata Database Machine can also be used to add new servers to an existing rack.
The new servers and existing servers must be at least X5. The procedure assigns IP
addresses to the new database servers and cells, in preparation for adding them into existing
setups. The addition of X5 or later model servers into previous generation racks using this
methodology is not supported.
The XML configuration file generated by the Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA)
must contain the existing nodes, plus the new nodes to be added.
If you are adding only storage servers, then you can run the applyElasticConfig.sh script
from a storage server rather than a database server.
The overall process for adding a new server to an existing rack is:
1. Use Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA) to add the new server to the rack
configuration and generate the configuration files.
2. Download and unzip the OEDA archive to an existing server in the rack where you are
adding the new server.
3. Install the new server into the rack.
4. Review the OEDAconfiguration file for the rack to determine the location within the rack
(the ulocation) for the new server. For example:

<uLocation>16</uLocation>

5. Log in to the ILOM on the new server using the local serial management connection
(SER MGT port), and review the system location in the SP.
For example:

-> show /sp/ system_location

/SP
Properties:
system_location = ru_06

->

6. If the location in the ILOM SP is different from the OEDA location, then modify the
location in the ILOM SP to match the value from OEDAILOM.

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Note:
Ensure that there are no duplicate locations in the OEDA rack
configuration XML file.

Set the system location in the ILOM SP with the following command:
-> set /SP/ system_location=RU16
7. For a database server with InfiniBand Network Fabric only, log in to the server and
reclaim the unused disk space.
Disk space for unused system partitions must be reclaimed before installing
software on all database servers with InfiniBand Network Fabric. Use the following
command to reclaim the disk space: /opt/oracle.SupportTools/
reclaimdisks.sh -free -reclaim. This command is not required on RoCE-
based Exadata database servers.
reclaimdisks.sh performs partition reconfiguration and a few other necessary
configuration changes that take typically less than a minute to complete.
8. Log in to the server where you unzipped the OEDA configuration files and run the
applyElasticConfig.sh script.
For example, if you unzipped the OEDA ZIP file into the /opt/
oracle.SupportTools/onecommand/linux-x64 directory, then use the following
commands:

# cd /opt/oracle.SupportTools/onecommand/linux-x64

# ./applyElasticConfig.sh -cf customer_name-configFile.xml

The applyElasticConfig.sh script performs network configuration for the new

servers. The new servers are restarted at the end of the process.

6.15 Using the OEDA setuprootssh Utility

You can set up key-based authentication for the root user by using the
setuprootssh.sh utility included with OEDA.

Starting with the April 2020 release of Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA),
the setuprootssh.sh utility is located in the same directory as the install and config
scripts.
• To set up the required keys for SSH key-based authentication, run the
setuprootssh.sh utility.

./setuprootssh.sh -cf config.xml

For config.xml, specify the full path name to the deployment file created by OEDA.
For each physical and virtual machine (VM) host in the deployment file, the
setuprootssh.sh utility creates an SSH key pair. The keys are saved in the OEDA
WorkDir using the following file naming conventions:

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– Private key: id_rsa.short_hostname.root

– Public key: id_rsa.short_hostname.root.pub
In the key file names, short_hostname is the corresponding server host name without any
domain name qualification.
Where possible, the utility also installs the public key on the host and disables password-
based authentication for the root user.
If the utility cannot install the public key on the host, then the key file remains ready for
later use in the OEDA WorkDir. For example, this occurs to keys for VM hosts if you run
the utility before you create the VMs.
• If your system has a non-default root password, you must specify it by using the -p
root_password option.
• Use the -h option to display the usage information.

6.16 Loading the Configuration Information and Installing the

Software
You can use Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant to configure your rack, or you can do it
manually.
Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA) loads the network settings, creates the user
accounts, installs Oracle Database software, and secures the system based on the
information the configuration files.

• Configuring Oracle Exadata Database Machine Using OEDA

Use Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA) to configure your engineered system.
• Using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant in Conjunction with Key-Based
Authentication
You can use the -sshkeys option to use SSH key-based authentication in conjunction
with OEDA.
• Using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant on Systems with Non-Default root
Passwords
You can use the -p option to prompt for a password instead of resetting the root
password to the expected default value.
• Configuring Oracle Database and Oracle ASM Instances for Oracle Exadata Database
Machine Manually

See Also:
Using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant for descriptions of the configuration
files generated by OEDA.

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6.16.1 Configuring Oracle Exadata Database Machine Using OEDA

Use Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA) to configure your engineered
system.
The deployment phase of OEDA can be performed on one of the database servers of
your new Exadata Database Machine or any other host that is connected to the same
network as the new engineered system rack. Do not run install.sh from a storage
server. If you plan to run OEDA on a host outside of the new rack, then create the
OEDA home directory and Workdir, as described below, on the host machine instead.

Note:
OEDA configures all Exadata components, including the database servers
(with or without virtualization), storage servers, and the RDMA Network
Fabric. For successful configuration, OEDA requires access to:
• The client and administration network interfaces on the database
servers, including the VM server host and the VM guests where
applicable.
• The administration network interfaces on the storage servers.
• The administration network interfaces on the RDMA Network Fabric
switches.
Ensure that you run the OEDA deployment phase on a host with access to
all of the required network interfaces.

Note:
Running OEDA from a client machine outside of the rack means the software
image files are transferred over the network, causing the process to be
slower.

Note:
For this procedure, Oracle VM refers to OVM and KVM. Starting with Oracle
Exadata Database Machine X8M-2, Oracle Linux KVM is the virtualization
technology for systems that use RoCE Network Fabric. Otherwise, Oracle
VM is a Xen-based virtualization technology, which is used across Oracle
Exadata Database Machine systems that use InfiniBand Network Fabric.

You must have completed the other tasks described in Overview of Oracle Exadata
Deployment Assistant before starting this task.
1. If you are installing Oracle VMs on the database servers, then run /opt/
oracle.SupportTools/switch_to_ovm.sh on each database server.

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2. Disk space for unused system partitions must be reclaimed before installing software on
all database servers with InfiniBand Network Fabric. Use the following command to
reclaim the disk space: /opt/oracle.SupportTools/reclaimdisks.sh -free -reclaim.
This command is not required on RoCE-based Exadata database servers.
3. Create a directory for the extracted OEDA files on the host where you will run
install.sh.
OEDA will not run if staged on the root file system (/)of any database server. Create a
directory to store the latest version of OEDA and all required files on a file system that
has at least 30 GB of available free space.
• For bare-metal database servers, create a directory on the /u01 file system, for
example /u01/onecommand or /u01/oeda.
• For Oracle VM servers, create a directory on the /EXAVMIMAGES file system.
4. Download the latest version of OEDA for the operating system of the client or server
where you will run install.sh.
Unzip the downloaded file into the OEDA home directory you created. This will create a
directory like /u01/onecommand/linux-x64. This directory is referred to as the OEDA
home directory.
5. Download the required image files for the Oracle software.
OEDA requires patches available from My Oracle Support or Oracle Software Delivery
Cloud ( https://edelivery.oracle.com). Review the README file for OEDA to determine
the file name or patch number, which is based on the version of Oracle software being
installed. Place the files in the WorkDir sub-directory in the OEDA home directory.
• If you are installing on a bare-metal database server, then download the patches, as
specified in Section 2 of the OEDA README file. After downloading the patch ZIP
file, extract the contents into the WorkDir sub-directory.
• If you are configuring Oracle VM on the database servers, then download the gold
image files as indicated in the topic "Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant Support
for Oracle Virtual Machines" in the OEDA README file. After downloading the gold
image ZIP files, extract the contents into the WorkDir sub-directory.
A gold image is a copy of a software-only, installed Oracle home. It is used to copy
an image of an Oracle home to a new host on a new file system to serve as an
active, usable Oracle home.
6. Copy the required OEDA configuration files to the WorkDir sub-directory on the
database server or Oracle VM.
When you used OEDA to specify the configuration details for your new engineered
system, it created several configuration files and a ZIP file that contains all the generated
files. The required files are also listed at the bottom of the InstallationTemplate.html
file that was generated by OEDA. You can copy the ZIP file and extract it into the
WorkDir sub-directory, or copy the required files directly into the WorkDir sub-directory.
7. Log in to the database server or Oracle VM and go to the OEDA home directory.
8. Run the install.sh script to install and deploy the software on your new engineered
system.

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In the following command syntax, configuration_file is the full path name for the
master configuration file, CustomerName-rackname.xml

# ./install.sh -cf configuration_file [-s step_number | \

-r step_numberA stepnumberB]

You can use the following options with the install.sh script:
• -cf file: Configuration file name
• -h: Help output for the script
• -l: List the steps of OEDA
• -r {n-N | n }: Run steps n through N of OEDA, or run the specified step.
• -s n: Run step n of OEDA.
• -u {n-N | n }: Undo steps n through N, or one step.

Note:
Always use the latest OEDA patch listed in My Oracle Support note
888828.1. Refer to the README in the patch for the latest steps.

The following steps are performed by the OEDA deployment script. However, the
actual steps for a specific deployment may differ depending on the deployment options
chosen. For example, the "Update Nodes for Eighth Rack" step is performed only if
you are deploying an Eighth Rack configuration.

1. Validate Configuration File

2. Update Nodes for Eighth Rack
3. Create Virtual Machine
4. Create Users
5. Setup Cell Connectivity
6. Create Cell Disks
7. Create Grid Disks
8. Configure Alerting
9. Install Cluster Software
10. Initialize Cluster Software
11. Install Database Software
12. Relink Database with RDS
13. Create ASM Diskgroups
14. Create Databases
15. Apply Security Fixes
16. Install Exachk
17. Setup ASR Alerting
18. Create Installation Summary
19. Resecure Machine

Related Topics
• Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant Downloads

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• Exadata Database Machine and Exadata Storage Server Supported Versions (My Oracle
Support Doc ID 888828.1)

6.16.2 Using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant in Conjunction with

Key-Based Authentication
You can use the -sshkeys option to use SSH key-based authentication in conjunction with
OEDA.
Starting with the April 2020 release of Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA), you
can use SSH keys for root user authentication on Oracle Exadata Racks.

To use this feature, you must first set up the required SSH keys. The easiest way to do this is
to use the setuprootssh.sh utility included with OEDA. For example:

./setuprootssh.sh -cf config.xml

For more information about the setuprootssh.sh utility, see Using the OEDA setuprootssh
Utility.
After you set up the required SSH keys, add the -sshkeys option to the regular command-line
options when you start up OEDA. For example:

./install.sh -cf config.xml -s 1 -sshkeys -usesu

When you specify the -sshkeys option, OEDA uses SSH key-based authentication. In
conjunction with this option, the OEDA WorkDir must contain the SSH private key for each
host in the deployment file (config.xml). The private keys must conform to the following file
naming convention:

id_rsa.short_hostname.root

In the key file names, short_hostname is the corresponding server host name without any
domain name qualification.
As shown in the previous example, when you specify the -sshkeys option, you must also
specify the -usesu option to instruct OEDA to run non-root commands from the root user
using su.

When you first log in to a host following the Resecure Machine deployment step, you are
prompted to reset the root password. This still occurs even when SSH key-based
authentication is enabled, and password-based authentication is disabled.

6.16.3 Using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant on Systems with Non-

Default root Passwords
You can use the -p option to prompt for a password instead of resetting the root password to
the expected default value.
Starting with the November 2016 release, Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA)
supports deployment on Oracle Exadata Racks that already have non-default root
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back to the default. In earlier releases, OEDA expected the root password to be the
default on all the servers in an Oracle Exadata Rack.
With the new non-default password feature, root passwords can have different values
on each node in a rack. If non-default passwords are already set, add the -p option to
the existing command line options when you run OEDA. For example:

./install.sh -cf <config.xml> -s 1 -p

The -p option causes OEDA to prompt for the root password. Make sure you enter
the correct password because an incorrect password disables root access for 10
minutes, and after 5 failed login attempts, the server is locked down.
Related Topics
• Default Security Settings Enacted by OEDA

6.16.4 Configuring Oracle Database and Oracle ASM Instances for

Oracle Exadata Database Machine Manually
Oracle Database and Oracle Automatic Storage Management (Oracle ASM) 11g
Release 2 (11.2) or later must be installed on the database server. Follow the
instructions for installing Oracle Database and Oracle ASM provided in the appropriate
version of the Oracle Database Installation Guide for your platform.

Note:
To fully utilize the Hardware Assisted Resilient Data (HARD) features, ensure
the DB_BLOCK_CHECKSUM initialization parameter is set to TYPICAL (default) or
FULL.

When installing Oracle Database, you must select the Oracle ASM storage option. If
you are installing Oracle Real Application Clusters (Oracle RAC), then refer to the
platform-specific Oracle Clusterware and Oracle RAC installation guides, such as
Oracle Grid Infrastructure Installation and Upgrade Guide and Oracle Real Application
Clusters Installation Guide.
If you are consolidating databases and need to have more than one database with the
same DB_UNIQUE_NAME on the Oracle Exadata Database Machine, then you must
configure Oracle ASM clusters on the storage cells and configure ASM-scoped
security.

Note:
For Oracle RAC, you must shut down the entire cluster, and then restart the
cluster after the database and cell software have been installed, and the cell
configuration files are in place.

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The recommended procedure is to install the latest version of the Oracle software on Oracle
Exadata Database Machine using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA). If you
choose to install the software manually, then do the following:

Note:
Disk space for unused system partitions must be reclaimed before installing
software on all database servers with InfiniBand Network Fabric. Use the following
command to reclaim the disk space: /opt/oracle.SupportTools/reclaimdisks.sh
-free -reclaim. This command is not required on RoCE-based Exadata database
servers.
If a RAID rebuild or reconstruction (that is, a disk replacement or expansion) is in
progress, wait until it is finished before running the reclaimdisks.sh script. The
reason is that the reclaimdisks.sh script is blocked from running until the RAID
rebuild or reconstruction is complete.

1. Install Oracle Grid Infrastructure for a cluster software as described in Oracle Grid
Infrastructure Installation and Upgrade Guide for Linux.
2. Install Oracle Database software as described in Oracle Real Application Clusters
Installation Guide for Linux and UNIX.
3. Apply the latest patches for Oracle Database software and Oracle Exadata System
Software.
After the cells are configured as described in Oracle Exadata System Software User's Guide,
and the database and Oracle ASM instances are created, the instances must be configured
to use the cells as part of an Oracle ASM disk group. The required configuration involves
updating the initialization parameter file of both the database and Oracle ASM instances.
Additionally, Oracle ASM disk groups must be created to access storage cells.
You can update the initialization parameter file of the Oracle ASM or the database instance
while the instance is running, but the instance must be restarted if you manually update the
initialization parameter file. If you update an initialization parameter dynamically using the
SQL ALTER SYSTEM or ALTER SESSION commands, then there is no need to restart the
instance.
In addition, for the database, you can configure a new Oracle Database Resource Manager
plan, rather than using the default plans.
• Configuring the Compatible Parameter for a Database Instance
Oracle recommends using the best practices for Oracle Exadata System Software
available at My Oracle Support.
• Configuring Initialization Parameters for an Oracle ASM Instance
• Using the Same DB_UNIQUE_NAME for Multiple Database Instances
You can create database instances that use the same DB_UNIQUE_NAME value if the
databases are associated with separate Oracle ASM clusters.
Related Topics
• Setting Up Oracle ASM-Scoped Security on Oracle Exadata Storage Servers
• Setting Up Configuration Files for a Database Server Host
• Managing I/O Resources

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• Administering Oracle ASM Instances

• Configuring DBFS on Oracle Exadata Database Machine (My Oracle Support Doc
ID 1054431.1)
• Oracle Exadata Best Practices (My Oracle Support Doc ID 757552.1)

6.16.4.1 Configuring the Compatible Parameter for a Database Instance

Oracle recommends using the best practices for Oracle Exadata System Software
available at My Oracle Support.
To configure a database instance to access cell storage, ensure that the COMPATIBLE
parameter is set to 11.2.0.2 or later in the database initialization file.
You can view the initialization parameter file from the operating system or use the
SQL*Plus administration command SHOW PARAMETER if the database is running. For
example:

SQL> SHOW PARAMETER

SQL> SHOW PARAMETER compatible

If necessary, set the COMPATIBLE initialization parameter in the initialization parameter

file to 11.2.0.2 or later. For example:

COMPATIBLE='18.0.0'

The COMPATIBLE parameter cannot be changed dynamically. If you change the value in
the initialization parameter file, then the database must be shut down and restarted for
the change to take effect.
Related Topics
• COMPATIBLE

6.16.4.2 Configuring Initialization Parameters for an Oracle ASM Instance

To enable an Oracle ASM instance to discover and access Exadata Storage Server
grid disks, you must configure the ASM_DISKSTRING initialization parameter as
follows:
• Set the ASM_DISKSTRING initialization parameter to the empty string ('') to
discover all grid disks on the cells listed in the cellip.ora file. This causes Oracle
ASM discovery for /dev/raw/* and any ASMLIB disks on any non-Exadata
Storage Servers.
• Set the ASM_DISKSTRING initialization parameter to restrict the discovery by
Oracle ASM to only specific sets of disks, as shown in the examples.
– To discover only a subset of cells, use a pattern for the ASM_DISKSTRING
value such as the following:
o/cell-connect-info-pattern/griddisk-name-pattern.

For example:
ASM_DISKSTRING = 'o/*/data*'

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– To discover non-Exadata Storage Server disks and all grid disks on all the cells
specified in the cellip.ora file, use a wildcard pattern for Exadata Storage Server
grid disks. For example:
ASM_DISKSTRING = '/dev/rdsk/disk*', 'o/*/*'

You can change the ASM_DISKSTRING initialization parameter when the Oracle ASM
instance is running with the SQL ALTER SYSTEM command. If you edit the ASM_DISKSTRING
initialization parameter in the initialization parameter file when the Oracle ASM instance is
running, then the Oracle ASM instance must be shut down and restarted for the change to
take effect.

See Also:

• Oracle Automatic Storage Management Administrator's Guide for additional

information about the following:
– Oracle ASM discovery strings
– starting up and connecting to an Oracle ASM instance
• Oracle Database Reference for additional information about the
ASM_DISKSTRING initialization parameter
• Oracle Database SQL Language Reference for additional information about the
ALTER SYSTEM command

6.16.4.3 Using the Same DB_UNIQUE_NAME for Multiple Database Instances

You can create database instances that use the same DB_UNIQUE_NAME value if the databases
are associated with separate Oracle ASM clusters.
Starting with Oracle Exadata System Software release 19.1.0, Oracle Multitenant database
clusters sharing the same storage can contain database instances that use the same
DB_UNIQUE_NAME.

WARNING:
If you configure databases to have the same DB_UNIQUE_NAME, then those
databases cannot be backed up to Oracle Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance.

1. Create Oracle ASM clusters for the database clusters that use identical DB_UNIQUE_NAME
values for the database instances.
Each database instance that uses the same DB_UNIQUE_NAME must be in a separate
Oracle ASM cluster. The Oracle ASM cluster name is used to qualify the DB_UNIQUE_NAME
in I/O Resource Management (IORM), Exadata Smart Flash Cache, and Exadata Smart
Scan Offload operations.
2. Configure ASM-scoped security for each cluster database.
When configuring ASM-scoped security, the Oracle ASM client must be configured as an
ASMCLUSTER client.

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If you already have ASM-scoped security configured, but the Oracle ASM client is
not configured as an ASMCLUSTER client, then you can use the ASSIGN KEY
command upgrade the key to an ASMCLUSTER key.
3. Create the databases in each cluster using the same DB_UNIQUE_NAME.

Related Topics
• Setting Up Oracle ASM-Scoped Security on Oracle Exadata Storage Servers
• Upgrading ASM-Scoped Security Key for ASMCLUSTER

6.17 Using the OEDA changePassword Utility

You can change the password of the grid and oracle users across all clusters by
using the changePassword.sh utility included with OEDA.

The utility is located in the same directory as the install and config scripts.
You cannot use this utility if the servers are locked down.
• To change the password of both oracle and grid users on all database servers
and clusters, run the changePassword command.

./changePassword.sh -cf config.xml -userName root

For config.xml, specify the full path name to the deployment file created by OEDA.
The utility prompts for the current root password and allows you to change the
password of any users in the rack.
• To change the password for a specific user, such as oracle or grid, use the -
userName user_name option with the command.
• To change the password for all users within a specific cluster, use the -
clusterName cluster_name option with the command.
• Use the -h option with the command to display the usage information.

6.18 Installing Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control

Oracle Exadata Database Machine should be monitored using Oracle Enterprise
Manager Cloud Control. Ensure that the Enterprise Manager environment is
configured for high availability and disaster recovery to ensure sufficient monitoring of
the Exadata environments.
Related Topics
• Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control Basic Installation Guide
• Installation and Deployment in Oracle Enterprise Manager Exadata Management
Getting Started Guide
• Configuring Enterprise Manager for High Availability in Oracle Enterprise Manager
Cloud Control Advanced Installation and Configuration Guide
• Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control Advanced Installation and Configuration
Guide
• Discovery in Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control Administrator's Guide

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• How to Configure Oracle Configuration Manager for Oracle Exadata Database Machine
(My Oracle Support Doc ID 1319476.1)
• MAA Best Practices website

6.19 Adding a VM Cluster to Oracle Exadata Database Machine

Using OEDA
You can use Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA) to add a virtual machine (VM)
cluster to an existing Oracle Exadata Database Machine deployment.
The procedure has the following prerequisites:
• The system must support an existing VM deployment.
• You must have free space on your system to accommodate the new VM cluster.
Specifically:
– You must not have the maximum number of VM clusters already deployed.
– You must have available CPU, memory, and local storage resources on the database
servers.
– You must have available storage space on the storage servers.
• You require a current copy of the OEDA XML system configuration file.
To add a VM cluster to an existing Oracle Exadata Database Machine deployment:
1. Start the OEDA Web-based configuration tool.
See Getting Started with the OEDA Browser-based User Interface.
2. Import the existing XML system configuration file.
Use the Import option located in the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
3. Click Clusters in the navigation menu on the left of the page.
The Define Clusters section displays the configuration information for the existing
clusters.
4. Click the Add Clusters button.
The Add Clusters button contains the plus symbol (+) and is adjacent to the existing
cluster tabs.
Clicking the Add Clusters button adds a tab in the Define Clusters section to contain
the configuration details for the new cluster.
5. In the new cluster tab, specify the configuration details for the new cluster. Then, click
Apply.
OEDA now displays the Diskgroups section.
6. In the Diskgroups section, click the tab for the storage that is associated with the newly
defined cluster.
7. Specify the configuration details for the storage that is associated with the new cluster.
Then, click Apply.
OEDA now displays the Create Database Home section.
8. Click the Add Database Home button, which contains the plus symbol (+) and is
adjacent to the existing tabs.

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A new tab appears in the Create Database Home section to contain the
configuration details for a new database home.
9. In the new tab, specify the configuration details for the new database home. Then,
click Apply.
Ensure that you select the newly defined cluster as the location to contain the new
database home.
Afterward, OEDA displays the Create Database section.
10. Click the Add Database button, which contains the plus symbol (+) and is
adjacent to the existing tabs.
A new tab appears in the Create Database section to contain the configuration
details for a new database.
11. In the new tab, specify the configuration details for the new database. Then, click
Apply.
Ensure that you select the newly defined database home to support the new
database.
Afterward, OEDA displays the Cluster Networks section.
12. For each network in the Cluster Networks section, select the tab that is
associated with the new cluster and specify the network settings. Then, click
Apply.
As you step through the network settings, ensure that you specify valid IP address
settings that are compatible with the existing system configuration.
Afterward, OEDA displays the Alerting section.
13. Click Comments in the navigation menu. Then, click Apply and Download to
save the updated system configuration information.
14. Unzip the zip file located in the directory containing the newly saved system
configuration information.
The directory containing the newly saved system configuration information
contains multiple files, including the updated XML system configuration file and
HTML installation template. However, the zip file contains additional cluster-
specific XML configuration files.
15. Locate the cluster-specific XML configuration file for the new cluster.

The new cluster-specific XML configuration file is located in the unzipped directory
that you created in the previous step. The names of the cluster-specific XML
configuration files contain a numeric sequence that reflects the order of cluster
creation, with the newest cluster having the highest number.
16. Use the cluster-specific XML configuration file to deploy the new cluster.

Use the OEDA deployment utility (install.sh) in conjunction with the cluster-
specific XML configuration file for the new cluster.
Perform all of the deployment steps except for the following, which do not apply.
Ensure that you do not perform the following deployment steps as they may
impact system performance and availability:
• Update Nodes for Eighth Rack (For Eighth Rack systems only)
• Calibrate Cells
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• Resecure Machine
Also, when you perform the Create Installation Summary step, ensure that you use the
-nocalibratecell option to ensure that cell calibration is not performed during that step.
For example, if the step number for the Create Installation Summary step is 18:

$ ./install.sh -cf cluster4.xml -s 18 -nocalibratecell

To view a complete list of the deployment steps and the corresponding step numbers,
use install.sh with the -l option. For example:

$ ./install.sh -cf cluster4.xml -l

1. Validate Configuration File

2. Setup Required Files
3. Create Users
4. Setup Cell Connectivity
5. Verify RDMA Network Connectivity
6. Calibrate Cells
7. Create Cell Disks
8. Create Grid Disks
9. Configure Cell Alerting
10. Install Cluster Software
11. Initialize Cluster Software
12. Install Database Software
13. Relink Database with RDS
14. Create ASM Diskgroups
15. Create Databases
16. Apply Security Fixes
17. Setup ASR Alerting
18. Create Installation Summary
19. Resecure Machine

To run an individual step, use install.sh with the -s option and specify the step number.
For example, to run step 1:

$ ./install.sh -cf cluster4.xml -s 1

To run a range of steps, use install.sh with the -r option and specify the step range.
For example, to run steps 12-16:

$ ./install.sh -cf cluster4.xml -r 12-16

Related Topics
• Configuring Oracle Exadata Database Machine Using OEDA
Use Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA) to configure your engineered system.

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Site Checklists
Complete the checklists in this appendix to ensure the site is prepared for your new Oracle
Engineered System.

Note:
For ease of reading, the Oracle Engineered System is sometimes referred to simply
as "the rack", which indicates the entire system, not just the cabinet.

• System Components Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure that the system component considerations have been
addressed.
• Data Center Room Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure that the data center room requirements have been
addressed.
• Data Center Environment Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure that the data center environment requirements have been
addressed.
• Access Route Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure that the access route requirements are addressed.
• Facility Power Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure that the facility power requirements have been addressed.
• Safety Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure that the safety requirements have been addressed.
• Logistics Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure that the logistics requirements have been addressed.
• Network Configuration Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure that the network configuration requirements have been
addressed.
• Auto Service Request Checklist
Use this checklist if you are planning to use Auto Service Request with the Oracle
Exadata Database Machine.
• Re-racking Checklists
Use these checklists prior to re-racking configurations approved for re-rack by Oracle
Exadata Configuration Assistant (OECA) or your Oracle contact.
• PDU Checklist for Re-racking
Use this checklist to verify the power distribution unit (PDU) requirements when using the
re-racking service.
• Recycling the Racks
Use this checklist when recycling the rack.

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A.1 System Components Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure that the system component considerations have been
addressed.
The cells in the second column of the following table are intentionally left blank so that
the site survey team can fill in the requested information.

Table A-1 System Components Checklist

System Components Checklist Items Ye No N/ Comment

s A
What type of engineered system rack are you installing?
(Exadata Database Machine, Big Data Appliance,
Oracle Cloud Machine, Exadata Storage Expansion,
Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance, etc.)
Is the rack installation an extension to an existing
system, rather than a new installation?
If it is an extension to an existing system, refer to the
multi-rack cabling information for your Engineered
System.
How many racks will be installed?
Have you ordered the multi-rack cabling service?
Are all Engineered System racks adjacent to each
other?
If the connecting racks are not within the specified
proximity, or you are connecting more than 3 racks
together, then have you completed the following tasks?
• Purchased longer InfiniBand cables from an
approved third-party provider?
• Asked Oracle Support Services to provide and
schedule the custom multi-rack cabling service with
the installation?
If you are connecting the new rack to other Oracle
racks, then does each rack (excluding Eighth Rack
configurations) have a spine switch?
If any of the racks you plan to interconnect using the
InfiniBand network are missing a spine switch, then
have you ordered the InfiniBand switch and cables?
If your data center does not have a 10 GbE network
infrastructure, then have you ordered an external switch
that supports both 1 GbE and 10 GbE (or 40 GbE)?
Have you purchased the cables and transceivers to
connect the InfiniBand Gateway switches to your 10
GbE network infrastructure?
If the Management Network Switch is being replaced,
then have you arranged for the replacement switch
installation?

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Table A-1 (Cont.) System Components Checklist

System Components Checklist Items Ye No N/ Comment

s A
Will additional equipment be attached to or installed in
the rack?
If yes, then:
• Describe the additions
• Have you verified that the additional equipment falls
within Oracle guidelines?
• Is sufficient power and cooling available for the
additional equipment?

A.2 Data Center Room Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure that the data center room requirements have been addressed.

Data Center Yes No N/A Comment

Room Checklist
Items
Has the rack
location been
allocated and is
vacant?
Does the floor
layout meet the
equipment
maintenance
access
requirements?
Will the rack be
positioned so that
the exhaust air of
one rack does not
enter the air inlet
of another rack?
Have cabinet
stabilization
measures been
considered?

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Data Center Yes No N/A Comment

Room Checklist
Items
If the data center
has a raised floor:
• Does the
raised floor
satisfy the
weight
requirements
for the new
hardware?
• Is permission
required to
remove floor
tiles for
cabling and
servicing
below the
floor?
Will the new
hardware location
require any non-
standard cable
lengths?
Is the floor to
ceiling height a
minimum of 2914
mm (114.72
inches)?
Is the depth of the
raised floor a
minimum of 46 cm
(18 inches)?

Related Topics
• Space Requirements
• Flooring Requirements
Oracle Exadata Rack may be installed on raised floor or solid floor environments.
• Stabilize Oracle Exadata Rack with Leveling Feet

A.3 Data Center Environment Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure that the data center environment requirements have been
addressed.

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Data Center Yes No N/A Comment

Environment
Considerations
Does the computer
room air
conditioning meet
temperature and
humidity
requirements?
Does the
installation floor
layout satisfy the
ventilation
requirements?
If the room cooling
is from a raised
floor, then:
• Are the
perforated
floor tiles each
rated at 400
CFM or
greater?
• Can additional
perforated
floor tiles be
obtained if
required for
additional
cooling?
Does the data
center air
conditioning
provide sufficient
front-to-back
airflow?
Is airflow adequate
to prevent hot
spots?
Can the data
center
continuously
satisfy the
environmental
requirements?

Related Topics
• Temperature and Humidity Requirements
Excessive internal temperatures may result in full or partial shut down of Exadata
Database Machine.
• Ventilation and Cooling Requirements
Always provide adequate space in front and behind the rack to allow for proper
ventilation.

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• General Environmental Requirements

A.4 Access Route Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure that the access route requirements are addressed.

Access Route Yes No N/A Comment

Considerations
Has the access
route been
checked for
clearances of the
rack, in particular,
the minimum
width and height
requirements for
all doors on the
route?
Dimensions of
the packaged
rack:
• Height: 2159
mm (85
inches)
• Width: 1219
mm (48
inches)
• Depth: 1575
mm (62
inches)
Dimensions of
the unpackaged
rack:
• Height: 1998
mm (78.66
inches)
• Width: 600
mm with side
panels
(23.62
inches)
• Depth 1200
mm (47.24
inches)
Are there any
stairs, ramps, or
thresholds that
are of concern? If
yes, then provide
details.
Are all access
route incline
angles within the
permitted range
(6 degrees)?

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Access Route Yes No N/A Comment

Considerations
Is the access
route free of any
obstacles that
would expose the
equipment to
shock?
Are all the
surfaces
acceptable for
rolling the new
unpacked and
packed
equipment?
If a pallet jack is
to be used:
• Can the
pallet jack
support the
weight of the
rack?
• Are the
pallet jack
tines
compatible
with the
shipping
pallet?
If there are stairs,
is a loading
elevator available
for the
equipment?

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Access Route Yes No N/A Comment

Considerations
If an elevator is to
be used:
• Is the
elevator car
wide enough
for the
device to be
carried into
it?
• Is the
elevator car
high enough
for the
device to be
carried into
it?
• Does the
elevator door
meet the
height
requirement
?
• Can the
elevator car
handle the
weight of a
fully-loaded
rack?
Can the access
route support the
weight of the
unpacked rack?
Is the access
route onto the
raised floor rated
for dynamic
loading of the
rack?

Related Topics
• Table: Access Route Requirements.
• Rack Weights for Exadata Database Machine
Review the weight of your Oracle Exadata Rack to ensure that it can be delivered
and located safely.
• Rack Weights for Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack
• Flooring Requirements
Oracle Exadata Rack may be installed on raised floor or solid floor environments.

A.5 Facility Power Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure that the facility power requirements have been addressed.

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Facility Power Yes No N/A Comment

Considerations
Have the operating
voltage and
electric current
requirements been
reviewed?
Power
requirements listed
in "Electrical
Power
Requirements".
Will single-phase
(low-voltage or
high-voltage) or 3-
phase (low-voltage
or high-voltage)
power be used?
Are enough power
outlets provided
within 2 meters for
each rack?
Do the power
outlets have
appropriate socket
receptacles for the
PDU option
ordered? Options
are low voltage or
high voltage,
single-phase or 3-
phase.
Will optional
ground cables be
attached to the
rack?
Are the circuit
breakers for the
equipment suitable
in terms of voltage
and current-
carrying
capacities?
Does the power
frequency meet
the equipment
specifications?
Are power outlets
available for the
new equipment at
the designated
location?

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 Appendix A
Safety Checklist

Facility Power Yes No N/A Comment

Considerations
Will system power
be delivered from
two separate
grids?
Is there a UPS to
power the
equipment?
Are the minimum
required power
sources available
to support the
power load for the
new hardware?
Use kilowatt (kW) /
kilovolt (kVA) to
express power
load.

A.6 Safety Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure that the safety requirements have been addressed.

Safety Checklist Yes No N/A Comment

Considerations
Is there an
emergency
power shut off?
Is there a fire
protection system
in the data center
room?
Is the computer
room adequately
equipped to
extinguish a fire?
Is antistatic
flooring installed?
Is the area below
the raised floor
free of obstacles
and blockages?

Related Topics
• Temperature and Humidity Requirements
Excessive internal temperatures may result in full or partial shut down of Exadata
Database Machine.

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 Appendix A
Logistics Checklist

See Also:
"Powering On and Off Oracle Exadata Rack" in the Oracle Exadata Database
Machine Maintenance Guide

A.7 Logistics Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure that the logistics requirements have been addressed.

Logistics Yes No N/A Comment

Checklist
Considerations
Is contact
information for the
data center
personnel
available?
Is there security or
access control for
the data center?
Are there any
security
background
checks or security
clearances
required for Oracle
personnel to
access the data
center? If yes, then
provide the
process for Oracle
to follow.
How many days in
advance must
background
checks be
completed?
Are there any
additional security
access issues?
Is computer room
access available
for installation
personnel?
Are laptops
allowed in the data
center?
Are cell phones
allowed in the data
center?

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 Appendix A
Logistics Checklist

Logistics Yes No N/A Comment

Checklist
Considerations
Are cameras
allowed in the data
center?
Does the building
have a delivery
dock?
Is there a delivery/
unpacking/staging
area?
Is inside delivery
planned (direct to
the final rack
location in the data
center room)?
If the delivery is
not inside, then is
the site prepared
for uncrating?
Is the delivery/
unpacking/staging
area protected
from the
elements?
Does the building
have adequate
receiving space?
Is the unpacking
area air-
conditioned to
avoid thermal
shock for various
hardware
components?
Will sufficient
moving personnel
be available to
transport the rack?
(If applicable to
your country) Is
union labor
required for any
part of the delivery
or installation?

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 Appendix A
Logistics Checklist

Logistics Yes No N/A Comment

Checklist
Considerations
Is the site
prepared for
uncrating and
packaging
removal? Package
removal should
take place outside
the data center
room.
Is uncrating of
cabinet and
cabinet packaging
removal required?
Are there any
restrictions on
delivery truck
length, width or
height?
Is there storage
space (cabinet) for
the ride along
spares? If not,
does the customer
allow cardboard
boxes and other
packing material in
the computer
room, since the
spares are packed
in cardboard
boxes?
Is there a time
constraint on dock
access? If yes,
please provide
time constraints.
Is a tail or side lift
required on the
delivery carrier to
unload the
equipment at the
delivery dock?

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Network Configuration Checklist

Logistics Yes No N/A Comment

Checklist
Considerations
Will any special
equipment be
required to place
the rack in the data
center room?
Examples:
• Stair walkers
• Lifters
• Ramps
• Steel plates
• Floor covers
Does the delivery
carrier require any
special equipment,
such as non-floor
damaging rollers,
transport dollies,
pallet jacks or fork
lifts?

Related Topics
• Space Requirements

A.8 Network Configuration Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure that the network configuration requirements have been
addressed.

Network Yes No N/A Comment

Configuration
Considerations
Were any
conflicts found
while running the
checkip.sh
script before
connecting the
network?
See "Default IP
Addresses" for
information on
the script.
Will the required
network cables
be laid from the
network
equipment to the
location where
the Oracle Rack
will be installed?

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 Appendix A
Auto Service Request Checklist

Network Yes No N/A Comment

Configuration
Considerations
Will the network
cables that will
connect to the
Oracle Rack be
labeled?
Will the 10 GbE
or 25 GbE
interfaces be
used for the client
access network?
Have the optional
10 GbE or 25
GbE SFP+
transceivers and
appropriate fiber
cables been
ordered?
Will the
Management
Network Switch
have IP routing
disabled
(recommended)?

Related Topics
• Understanding the Network Requirements for Exadata Database Machine
Review the network requirements for Exadata Database Machine before installing or
configuring the hardware.

A.9 Auto Service Request Checklist

Use this checklist if you are planning to use Auto Service Request with the Oracle Exadata
Database Machine.

Auto Service Yes No N/A Comment

Request
Considerations
Does the customer
have a My Oracle
Support account to
register Auto
Service Request?
Is the Oracle
Support Customer
Support Identifier
(CSI) number
available?

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 Appendix A
Re-racking Checklists

Auto Service Yes No N/A Comment

Request
Considerations
Are the host name
and IP address for
the server where
ASR Manager will
be installed
available?
Will the system
need a proxy
server? If so, what
is the host name
and IP address for
the proxy server?
Is the Customer
Technical Contact
information for
Auto Service
Request available?
This information
should include the
first name, last
name, and e-mail
address of the
contact.

See Also:
"Understanding Auto Service Request" in the Oracle Exadata Database
Machine Maintenance Guide

A.10 Re-racking Checklists

Use these checklists prior to re-racking configurations approved for re-rack by Oracle
Exadata Configuration Assistant (OECA) or your Oracle contact.

Note:

• Customer must purchase both the Oracle Re-racking Service and Oracle
Installation Service.
• Oracle does not provide support for customer-supplied equipment.

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 Appendix A
Re-racking Checklists

Re-racking Yes No N/A Comment

Considerations
Has the customer
purchased the
Oracle Re-racking
Service?
Is there a cart
capable of carrying
the weight of the
servers to move
the components
and associated
cabling from the
supplied rack to
the customer
supplied rack?
Is the target rack
empty?
Do the target rack
dimensions meet
the following
requirements?
• Height: 42 RU
• Width: 600
mm (23.62
inches)
• Depth: 1112
mm (43.78
inches)
without front
and rear doors
If the rack is less
than 42 RU, then
the customer must
provide compatible
PDUs to install in
the target rack.
Is the distance
between the front
and rear mounting
planes between
the minimum of
610 mm and the
maximum 915 mm
(24 inches to 36
inches)?
Is the clearance
depth in the front
of the front
mounting plane
(distance to the
front cabinet door)
at least 25.4 mm
(1 inch)?

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 Appendix A
Re-racking Checklists

Re-racking Yes No N/A Comment

Considerations
Does the target
rack meet the
following minimum
load capacity?
• 19 kg (41.89
lb) / RU
Is the rack a four-
post rack
(mounting at both
front and rear)?
Note: Two-post
racks are not
compatible.
Does the target
rack's horizontal
opening and unit
vertical pitch
conform to
ANSI/EIA 310-
D-1992 or IEC
60297 standards?
Does the target
rack have RETMA
rail support?
Note: Oracle
Engineered
System racks
require 19 inches
(483 mm) for
RETMA rail
spacing width. The
minimum rack
width of 600 mm
(23.63 inches) is
recommended to
accommodate the
PDU and cable
harnesses on the
side. If the rack is
less than 600 mm
wide, then it must
have additional
depth to
accommodate
mounting behind
the server CMAs.
Does the target
rack support
Oracle cable
management arms
(CMAs)?

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 Appendix A
PDU Checklist for Re-racking

Re-racking Yes No N/A Comment

Considerations
Does the target
rack support
installation of
Oracle vented and
solid filler panels?
Can the target rack
provide tie-downs
along the left rear
side of the rack to
support the RDMA
Network Fabric
cables? The side
is left rear side
when viewed from
the front of the
rack.
Can the target rack
provide tie-downs
for the Ethernet
wiring harness?
Is there sufficient
space for the cable
harnesses and the
PDUs in the target
rack?
Can a label with
the Oracle
Engineered
System Rack
serial number be
printed and
attached to the
target rack?

A.11 PDU Checklist for Re-racking

Use this checklist to verify the power distribution unit (PDU) requirements when using the re-
racking service.

PDU Re-racking Yes No N/A Comment

Considerations
Does the target
rack support
installation of
standard Oracle
PDUs?
If not, then
complete this
checklist.

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 Appendix A
Recycling the Racks

PDU Re-racking Yes No N/A Comment

Considerations
Can the customer
provide an
equivalent pair of
PDUs?
Can the customer
provide two PDUs
with capacity of 10
kVA per PDU?
Can the customer
provide at least 17
x 10A C13 plugs
per PDU?
Can the customer
provide a single
PDU and its
circuits to support
the Oracle
Engineered
System Rack
power
requirements in
case one PDU
fails?
Can the customer
ensure power
loads are evenly
distributed across
all circuits of a
single PDU?
Can the customer
provide
appropriate power
drops for the
PDUs?

A.12 Recycling the Racks

Use this checklist when recycling the rack.

Recycling Yes No N/A Comment

Considerations
Does the
customer want
Oracle to take
back and recycle
the empty rack?
If yes, then the
Oracle service
engineer can
pack the empty
rack for recycling.

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 Appendix A
Recycling the Racks

Recycling Yes No N/A Comment

Considerations
If Oracle is
recycling the
rack, then has
the customer
completed the
appropriate
application at the
Oracle Hardware
Take Back
Program
website?

Related Topics
• Product Take Back and Recycling website

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Database High Availability Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure the requirements for high availability are met for Oracle Exadata
Database Machine.

Database High Yes No N/A Comment

Availability
Considerations
Have high
redundancy disk
groups been
configured for best
protection against
different storage
failures and
corruptions?
Do you have a
bonded network
for client access?
Will the pre-
optimized and
configured
database be used
after deployment?
Have you reviewed
the Oracle
Exadata System
Software patching
overview and
patch testing
guidelines in My
Oracle Support
note 1262380.1?
Have you reviewed
the Oracle
Exadata System
Software Maximum
Availability
Architecture (MAA)
Web site for post-
deployment steps
to achieve MAA?

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 Appendix B

Database High Yes No N/A Comment

Availability
Considerations
Will you use
Oracle Exadata
Database Machine
health check after
deployment? The
health check is
available from My
Oracle Support
note 1070954.1.
Will you follow
Oracle Exadata
Database Machine
monitoring best
practices available
in My Oracle
Support note
1920255.1?
Have you reviewed
the recommended
software for Oracle
Exadata Database
Machine in My
Oracle Support
note 888828.1?
Have you reviewed
Oracle Exadata
Database Machine
best practices in
My Oracle Support
note 757552.1?

Related Topics
• Oracle Database High Availability Overview and Best Practices
• Exadata Patching Overview and Patch Testing Guidelines (My Oracle Support Doc
ID 1262380.1)
• Oracle Maximum Availability Architecture website
• Oracle Exadata Database Machine exachk or HealthCheck (My Oracle Support
Doc ID 1070954.1)
• Exadata Health and Resource Usage Monitoring Technical Paper (My Oracle
Support Doc ID 1920255.1)
• Exadata Database Machine and Exadata Storage Server Supported Versions (My
Oracle Support Doc ID 888828.1)
• Oracle Exadata Best Practices (My Oracle Support Doc ID 757552.1)

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