Oracle EXADATA X6-2 User Manual

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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
Availability
Considerations
Yes No N/A Comment
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
Storage Server
Software
patching
overview and
patch testing
guidelines in My
Oracle Support
note 1262380.1?
Have you
reviewed the
Oracle Exadata
Storage Server
Software
Maximum
Availability
Architecture
(MAA) Web site
for post-
deployment steps
to achieve MAA?
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Oracle EXADATA X6-2 Specifications

General

Brand	Oracle
Model	EXADATA X6-2
Category	Server
Language	English

Summary

1 Site Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack

1.1 General Environmental Requirements

1.2 Space Requirements

1.4 Electrical Power Requirements

Details electrical power needs and considerations.

1.7 Network Connection and IP Address Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Machine

Details network and IP address requirements for Exadata Database Machines.

1.9 Ensuring Site is Ready

Provides tasks to ensure the site is ready for Exadata Rack installation.

3 Using Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant

3.1 Overview of Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant

Provides an overview of the Exadata Deployment Assistant utility.

3.2 OEDA Graphical User Interface

Describes the graphical user interface for OEDA.

3.3 OEDA Command Line Interface

Describes the Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant command line interface.

3.3.3 OEDACLI Command Reference

Provides a reference for OEDACLI commands.

4 Installing Oracle Exadata Database Machine or Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack at the Site

4.1 Reviewing Safety Guidelines

Details safety precautions for Exadata installation.

4.2 Unpacking Oracle Exadata Rack

4.3 Placing Oracle Exadata Rack in Its Allocated Space

4.5 Powering on the System the First Time

Details the process for powering on the system for the first time.

5 Configuring Oracle Exadata Database Machine

5.1 Configuring Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 Switch

5.2 Configuring the Cisco Ethernet Switch

5.3 Configuring the Power Distribution Units

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