Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 User Manual

Installing the Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack
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“Prepare DNS for the System” on page 114
Network Connection and IP Address Requirements
Prior to installation, network cables must be run from your existing network infrastructure to
the installation site. The network requirements for an Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack
are as follows:
TABLE 70
Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack Network IP Address Requirements
Rack Type Minimum Quantity Comments
Full expansion rack 42 ■ 18 for administration (one per Exadata Storage Server)
■ 18 for Oracle ILOM (one per Exadata Storage Server)
■ 4 for switches (3 for InfiniBand and 1 for Ethernet)
■ 2 for monitoring electric current of the PDUs (PDU connectivity is only
required if the electric current will be monitored remotely.)
Half expansion rack 24 ■ 9 for administration (one per Exadata Storage Server)
■ 9 for Oracle ILOM (one per Exadata Storage Server)
■ 4 for switches (3 for InfiniBand and 1 for Ethernet)
■ 2 for monitoring electric current of the PDUs (PDU connectivity is only
required if the electric current will be monitored remotely.)
Quarter expansion rack 13 ■ 4 for administration (one per Exadata Storage Server)
■ 4 for Oracle ILOM (one per Exadata Storage Server)
■ 3 for switches (2 for InfiniBand and 1 for Ethernet)
■ 2 for monitoring electric current of the PDUs (PDU connectivity is
required only if the electric current will be monitored remotely.)
Related Information
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“Prepare DNS for the System” on page 114
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“Network Requirements Overview” on page 297
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“Expansion Rack Default IP Addresses” on page 300
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“Understanding Expansion Rack Internal Cabling” on page 300
Installing the Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack
The procedures for installing the Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack are the same as those
for installing Oracle SuperCluster T5-8. See “Installing the System” on page 117 for those
procedure, then return here. Note that the sections on connecting to a 10 GbE client access
Connecting Expansion Racks 299

Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 Specifications

General

Brand	Oracle
Model	SuperCluster T5-8
Category	Server
Language	English