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Figure 17-18 Viewing a Switch in the Fabric

5. To monitor switch ports, click the Port Monitoring tab. Monitoring information

about the switch ports is displayed, as shown in Figure 17-19.

Viewing the InfiniBand Fabric and Its Nodes

17-26 Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud Machine Owner's Guide

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
- Preface17
1 Learn about the Exalogic Machine21
- About Oracle Exalogic21
  - Features of Exalogic21
- Hardware Components of Exalogic22
- Exalogic Machine Rack Layout23
- Operational Procedures for Exalogic Machines24
2 Site Requirements27
- Environmental Requirements27
- Space Requirements27
- Flooring Requirements29
- Electrical Power Requirements29
- Temperature and Humidity Requirements32
- Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude Requirements32
- Ventilation and Cooling Requirements33
- Typical Data Center Configuration for Perforated Floor Tiles34
3 Install Planning and Procedure35
- Installation Overview35
- Prepare to Install an Exalogic Machine36
- Power on the System the First Time46
- Connect a Laptop to the Exalogic Machine52
- What Next54
4 Default IP Addresses and Ports55
- Exalogic Machine Full Rack55
- Default ILOM, NET0, and IB Bonded IP for Exalogic Full Rack55
- Exalogic Machine Half Rack58
- Default ILOM, NET0, and IB Bonded IP for Exalogic Half Rack58
- Exalogic Machine Quarter Rack60
- Default ILOM, NET0, and IB Bonded IP for Exalogic Quarter Rack61
- Exalogic Machine Eighth Rack63
- Default ILOM, NET0, and IB Bonded IP for Exalogic Eighth Rack64
- Default Port Assignments66
- Default Ports67
5 Add the Exalogic Machine to Your Network71
- Default State of the Exalogic Machine Network Configuration71
- Verify the Factory Configuration71
- Prerequisites for Connecting Exalogic Machine to External Ethernet Network75
- Initial Network Configuration of Exalogic Machine75
  - Configuring the Cisco Ethernet Switch75
6 Understand Network Requirements and Configuration83
- Overview of Network Requirements83
- Available Network Components and Interfaces on the Compute Nodes and Storage Appliance83
- Network Diagram for Exalogic Machine86
- Naming Conventions87
- Important Notes for Oracle Solaris Users87
- Network Connection and IP Address Requirements87
- Default Infiniband Bonded IP Addresses92
- Introduction to Oracle Exalogic Network Configuration92
- Prepare to Reconfigure the Networking of Exalogic Machine98
- Subnet Manager Requirements for Connecting Exalogic to Exadata98
- Network Configuration Worksheets98
7 Set up ILOM on the Compute Nodes103
- ILOM Overview103
  - ILOM Interfaces104
- Important Notes before You Begin104
- Management Network Diagram for Exalogic Machine104
- ILOM IP Addresses for Exalogic Machine Components105
- Connect to ILOM Via the Network105
- Connect to ILOM Via a Serial Connection107
  - Connect to the ILOM of a Compute Node107
  - Connect to the ILOM of a Sun Network QDR Infiniband Gateway Switch108
- Reconfigure the Network Access108
- What Next111
8 Configure the Storage Appliance113
- Prerequisites113
- Getting Started113
- Storage Appliance Overview115
  - Introduction to Projects115
  - Introduction to Shares115
- Configuration Overview115
- Create Custom Projects127
- Project Settings127
- Create Custom Shares129
- Create Filesystem130
- File System Access Types and Permissions130
- Case Sensitivity Values131
- Use the Phone Home Service to Manage the Storage Appliance132
  - Normalization Settings132
  - Register Your Storage Appliance133
9 Configure NFS Version 4 on Exalogic135
- Overview135
- Verify the NIS Setting on Exalogic136
- Configure the Storage Appliance136
- Configure an Exalogic Linux Compute Node to Use Nfsv4138
- NIS Service138
- Create Nfsv4 Mount Points on Oracle Linux140
10 Configure Ethernet over Infiniband141
- Introduction to Virtual Nics (Vnics)141
  - VNIC Resource Limit141
- Set up Ethernet over Infiniband (Eoib) on Oracle Linux142
- Set up Ethernet over Infiniband (Eoib) on Oracle Solaris147
  - Set up Ethernet over Infiniband on Oracle Solaris 11.1147
  - Set up Ethernet over Infiniband on Oracle Solaris 11.2147
11 Set up Virtual Lans157
- Introduction to VLAN157
- Example Scenario157
- Tag the Ethernet Connectors with a VLAN Identifier158
- Oracle Linux: Creating Vnics and Associating Them with Vlans159
- Oracle Solaris: Creating Vnics and Associating Them with Vlans160
12 Use the Infiniband Gateway Switches163
- Using Sun Network QDR Infiniband Gateway Switches163
- What Next170
13 Manage the Infiniband Network Using Subnet Manager171
- Understand Administrative Commands171
  - Hardware Command Overview171
  - Infiniband Command Overview171
- Manage Infiniband Network Using Subnet Manager172
- Work with the Default Rack-Level Infiniband Partition175
  - Partition in Exalogic Machine176
  - Verify the Default Partition176
14 Use the Sun Datacenter Infiniband Switch 36 in Multirack Configurations177
- Physical Specifications177
- Sun Datacenter Infiniband Switch 36 Specifications177
- Access the CLI of a Sun Datacenter Infiniband Switch 36178
- Verify the Switch Status178
- Start the Subnet Manager in Multirack Configuration Scenarios180
- Check Link Status181
- Verify the Infiniband Fabric in a Multirack Configuration181
- Monitor the Spine Switch Using Web Interface184
- What Next184
15 Monitor and Control the Infiniband Fabric185
- Monitor the Infiniband Fabric185
- Control the Infiniband Fabric195
- For more Information198
16 Use Infiniband Partitions in Exalogic Physical Environments199
- Overview of Partitioning199
- Understand Partition Keys200
  - Guidelines for Managing Pkey Allocation in a Hybrid Rack200
- Before You Begin201
- Move from a Default Partition to a Custom Partition203
- Create an Ipoib Partition and Adding Ports204
- Delete a Partition207
- Create a Partition for Eoib and Associating the Pkey with a VNIC and VLAN207
- Perform the Post-Configuration Steps213
- Important Notes for Combined Exalogic-Exadata Fabric Users213
- Partitioning Limitations214
17 Monitoring the Exalogic Machine Using Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center215
- Overview216
- Key Features216
- Prerequisites217
- Accessing Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center Documentation217
- Launching Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center217
- Understanding the Workflow218
- Oracle Enterprise Manager Home Page218
- Management of Exalogic Machine Hardware Using Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center219
- Managing Users and Roles220
- Discovering and Managing Exalogic Machine Hardware220
- Custom Asset Discovery Screen221
- Grouping Exalogic Machine Hardware Assets223
  - Prerequisites223
  - Creating the Exalogic Top-Level Group223
  - Configure Group224
  - Creating a Sub-Group for Exalogic Compute Nodes225
  - Group Summary Screen225
  - Creating a Sub-Group for the Storage Appliance226
  - Configure Sub-Group for Compute Nodes226
  - Configure Sub-Group for Storage Appliance227
  - Creating a Sub-Group for Infiniband Switches228
  - Adding Assets to a Group229
  - Configure Sub-Group for Infiniband Switches229
- Viewing Exalogic Compute Nodes230
- Exalogic Group View231
- Compute Node Hardware Information232
- Viewing Infiniband Switches233
- Launching Service Processor Console233
- Switch View234
- Switch Hardware Information235
- Viewing the Storage Appliance236
- Storage Appliance View236
- Storage Appliance Hardware View237
- Viewing the Infiniband Fabric and Its Nodes238
- Viewing Shares Configured on the Storage Appliance238
- Fabric View239
- Viewing a Switch in the Fabric240
- Switch Port Monitoring241
- About Problem Management242
- Viewing the Storage Appliance in the Fabric242
- Using Monitoring Profiles and Rules243
  - Creating a Monitoring Profile243
  - Adding a Monitoring Rule from the Asset View244
- Using Reports in Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center245
- Using Oracle Services in Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center246
  - Prerequisites for Using Oracle Services in Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center246
  - Viewing Service Requests247
  - Filing a Service Request249
18 Install the ASR Software251
- About Oracle Auto Service Request (ASR)251
- Recommended Configuration252
- Before You Begin252
- Prerequisites for Installing ASR Manager252
- Install ASR Manager on a Standalone System252
- Register the ASR Manager254
- Activate ILOM for Exalogic Compute Nodes254
- Activate the Storage Appliance254
- Phone Home Tab on the List of Services255
- Approve and Verify ASR Activation for Exalogic Machine Assets256
A Configure the Exalogic Machine Using ECU259
- Overview259
- Important Notes before You Use the ECU259
- Configuration Tasks260
B Site Checklists261
- System Components Checklist261
- Data Center Room Checklist262
- Data Center Environment Checklist263
- Access Route Checklist263
- Facility Power Checklist265
- Power Checklist266
- Safety Checklist266
- Logistics Checklist267
- Network Specification Checklist268
- Reracking Checklists270
  - Rack Recycling272
C Cabling Diagrams273
- Exalogic Eighth Rack273
- Exalogic Quarter Rack274
- Exalogic Eighth Rack Network Connectivity274
- Exalogic Half Rack275
- Exalogic Quarter Rack Network Connectivity275
- Exalogic Half Rack Network Connectivity275
- Exalogic Full Rack276
- Exalogic Full Rack Network Connectivity276
- Rack-Level Frus for Exalogic X4-2277
500 D Replacement Units278
- Rack-Level Replacement Parts for el X5-2278
- Rack-Level Replacement Parts for el X4-2278
- D.1 Rack-Level Frus for Exalogic X5-2278
- Rack-Level Frus for Exalogic X2-2 and X3-2279
- Rack-Level Replacement Parts for el X2-2 and X3-2279
- Parts for ZS3-ES Storage Appliance for Exalogic X5-2280
- Replacement Parts for Oracle ZS3-ES Appliance280
- Parts for ZS3-ES Storage Appliance for Exalogic X4-2281
- Parts for Sun ZFS Storage 7320 Appliance282
- Replacement Parts for Sun ZFS Storage 7320 Appliance282
- Parts for Oracle Server X5-2 Compute Nodes283
- Replacement Parts for Oracle Server X5-2 Compute Nodes283
- Parts for Sun Server X4-2 Compute Nodes284
- Replacement Parts for Sun Server X4-2 Compute Nodes284
- Parts for Sun Server X3-2 Compute Nodes285
- Replacement Parts for Sun Server X3-2 Compute Nodes285
- Parts for X4170 M2 Compute Nodes286
- Replacement Parts for X4170 M2 Compute Nodes286
- Parts for Sun Network QDR Infiniband Gateway Switch for Exalogic X5-2287
- Parts for Sun Network QDR Infiniband Gateway Switch for Exalogic X4-2288
- Parts for Sun Network QDR Infiniband Gateway Switch for Exalogic X2-2 and X3-2288
- Replacement Parts for Sun Network QDR Infiniband Gateway Switch for Exalogic X5-2 Machines288
- Replacement Parts for Sun Network QDR Infiniband Gateway Switch for Exalogic X4-2 Machines288
- Replacement Parts for Sun Network QDR Infiniband Gateway Switch for Exalogic X2-2 and X3-2 Machines289
- Replacement Parts for the Cisco Catalyst 4948E-F-S Switch290
- D.16 Parts for Sun Datacenter Infiniband Switch 36 for Exalogic X2-2 and X3-2290
- Parts for the Cisco Catalyst 4948E-F-S Switch291
- Parts for the Cisco Catalyst 4948 Switch291
- Parts for the Gari DE2-24C Disk Enclosure for Exalogic X5-2291
- Parts for the Gari DE2-24C Disk Enclosure291
- Replacement Parts for Cisco Catalyst 4948 Switch291
- Replacement Parts for Gari DE2-24C Disk Enclosure291
E Cabling Tables293
- Administrative Gigabit Ethernet Network-Cabling Tables293
- E.2 Infiniband Network Cabling Tables299
- Power Distribution Unit Cabling Tables314
F Manage Solaris Zones on Exalogic325
- Requirements325
- Terminology325
- Create a Solaris Zone326
  - Prerequisites326
  - Set up a Solaris Zone332
- Migrate a Zone to a New Host336
G Customize Linux on the Compute Nodes339
- Rpms that Must Not be Modified or Removed339
- Prepare the Compute Nodes for Yum Updates340
- Install, Update, and Remove Rpms Using Yum340

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