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Connecting an Expansion Rack to Oracle SuperCluster T5-8
Leaf Switch Connection Cable Length
R1-IB3-P10B to R2-IB1-P8A
R1-IB3-P11A to R2-IB1-P9A
R1-IB3-P11B to R2-IB1-P10A
R1-IB2 within Rack 1 R1-IB2-P8A to R1-IB1-P3B
R1-IB2-P8B to R1-IB1-P4B
R1-IB2-P9A to R1-IB1-P5B
R1-IB2-P9B to R1-IB1-P6B
5 meters
R1-IB2 to Rack 2 R1-IB2-P10A to R2-IB1-P7B
R1-IB2-P10B to R2-IB1-P8B
R1-IB2-P11A to R2-IB1-P9B
R1-IB2-P11B to R2-IB1-P10B
5 meters
The following table shows the cable connections for the second spine switch (R2-IB1) when
cabling two racks together.
TABLE 88
Leaf Switch Connections for the Second Rack in a Two-Rack System
Leaf Switch Connection Cable Length
R2-IB3 within Rack 2 R2-IB3-P8A to R2-IB1-P3A
R2-IB3-P8B to R2-IB1-P4A
R2-IB3-P9A to R2-IB1-P5A
R2-IB3-P9B to R2-IB1-P6A
5 meters
R2-IB3 to Rack 1 R2-IB3-P10A to R1-IB1-P7A
R2-IB3-P10B to R1-IB1-P8A
R2-IB3-P11A to R1-IB1-P9A
R2-IB3-P11B to R1-IB1-P10A
5 meters
R2-IB2 within Rack 2 R2-IB2-P8A to R2-IB1-P3B
R2-IB2-P8B to R2-IB1-P4B
R2-IB2-P9A to R2-IB1-P5B
R2-IB2-P9B to R2-IB1-P6B
5 meters
R2-IB2 to Rack 1 R2-IB2-P10A to R1-IB1-P7B
R2-IB2-P10B to R1-IB1-P8B
R2-IB2-P11A to R1-IB1-P9B
5 meters
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Table of Contents

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Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorSPARC T5
Number of Processors8
CPU Clock Speed3.6 GHz
Cores per Processor16
Threads per Core8
Cores per System128
Threads per System1024
Network10 GbE, 40 GbE
VirtualizationOracle VM Server for SPARC
Operating SystemOracle Solaris
Internal StorageUp to 24 TB SSD
I/O Slots16 x PCIe 3.0 slots

Summary

Understanding the System

Understanding Oracle SuperCluster T5-8

Describes the integrated hardware and software system designed for large-scale, performance-sensitive, mission-critical application deployments.

Identifying Hardware Components

Details the components of Oracle SuperCluster T5-8, including SPARC T5-8 servers, Exadata Storage Servers, and ZFS storage appliances.

Understanding Hardware Components and Connections

Explains how hardware components and connections are configured for redundancy and high availability.

Understanding Software Configurations

Covers configuration options using logical domains (LDoms) for specialized virtual systems on a single hardware platform.

Understanding Clustering Software

Explains the use of clustering software to interconnect servers for appearance as a single system.

Understanding Network Requirements

Details the network requirements for Oracle SuperCluster T5-8, including components and connections.

Preparing the Site

Cautions and Considerations

Provides essential precautions and considerations for selecting a rack location and ensuring proper grounding.

Reviewing System Specifications

Details physical specifications and space requirements for accommodating the system, including dimensions and weight.

Reviewing Power Requirements

Covers power consumption details for SuperCluster T5-8 and expansion racks, including facility and PDU requirements.

Preparing for Cooling

Outlines environmental requirements, heat dissipation, and airflow needs for optimal system cooling.

Preparing the Unloading Route and Unpacking Area

Provides guidance on planning the system's route from delivery to installation, including package dimensions and access.

Preparing the Network

Details network preparation steps, including connection requirements, IP addresses, and DNS setup.

Installing the System

Installation Overview

Provides a summary of the system installation process, covering preparation, beginning installation, and powering PDUs.

Oracle Safety Information

Highlights critical safety information and notices for Oracle servers and equipment before installation.

Unpacking the System

Details the process of unpacking the system, including required tools and finding unpacking instructions.

Moving the Rack Into Place

Guides on safely moving the rack into its final installation position, including route planning and leveling feet.

Powering on the System for the First Time

Provides step-by-step instructions for connecting power cords and powering on the system for initial use.

Using an Optional Fibre Channel PCIe Card

Explains the installation and usage of optional Fibre Channel PCIe cards for data migration and SAN access.

Maintaining the System

Cautions and Warnings

Lists general safety cautions and warnings applicable to Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 systems during maintenance.

Powering Off the System

Details the procedure for gracefully shutting down the system, including cluster and component shutdown sequences.

Power On the System

Provides instructions for powering on the system in the reverse order of shutdown.

SuperCluster Tools

Describes available tools for SuperCluster software, detailing their functions and versions.

Managing Oracle Solaris 11 Boot Environments

Explains how to create and administer additional boot environments using the beadm utility.

Tuning the System (ssctuner)

Details the ssctuner utility for monitoring and tuning system parameters in real-time.

Configuring CPU and Memory Resources (osc-setcoremem)

Guides on configuring CPU and memory allocations for domains using the osc-setcoremem tool.

Monitoring the System

Monitoring the System Using Auto Service Request

Explains how to monitor the system using Oracle Auto Service Request (ASR) for hardware fault detection.

Monitoring the System Using OCM

Details how to monitor the system using Oracle Configuration Manager (OCM) for configuration data collection.

System Requirements

Outlines the software version and component requirements for monitoring with EM Exadata Plug-in.

Configuring Exalogic Software

Exalogic Software Overview

Describes performance optimizations for Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 to improve I/O, thread management, and request handling.

Exalogic Software Prerequisites

Lists the prerequisites for configuring Exalogic software products for the system.

Enable Domain-Level Enhancements

Provides steps to enable domain-level enhancements within the Oracle WebLogic Server Administration Console.

Enable Cluster-Level Session Replication Enhancements

Details how to enable session replication enhancements for Managed Servers in a WebLogic cluster.

Configuring Grid Link Data Source for Dept1_Cluster1

Explains creating a Grid Link Data Source for JDBC connectivity with Oracle RAC clusters using ONS.

Configuring SDP-Enabled JDBC Drivers for Dept1_Cluster1

Guides on configuring SDP-enabled JDBC drivers for the cluster, including database support for InfiniBand.

Configuring SDP InfiniBand Listener for Exalogic Connections

Describes creating an SDP listener on the InfiniBand network for Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud Software connections.

Understanding Internal Cabling

Connector Locations

Shows cable layouts and identifies connector locations for InfiniBand and Ethernet components.

Identifying InfiniBand Fabric Connections

Details the connections within the InfiniBand fabric, including spine and leaf switch connections.

Ethernet Management Switch Connections

Lists the cables connecting the Ethernet management switch to servers, storage controllers, and PDUs.

ZFS Storage Appliance Connections

Describes the connections for the ZFS storage appliance, including controller and disk shelf cabling.

Single-Phase PDU Cabling

Details the single-phase AC power cabling from each PDU to the power supplies in the rack.

Three-Phase PDU Cabling

Outlines the three-phase AC power cabling from each PDU to the power supplies in the rack.

Connecting Multiple Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 Systems

Multi-Rack Cabling Overview

Explains connecting multiple Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 systems using Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36.

Two-Rack Cabling

Provides cable connections for the first spine switch when cabling two full racks together.

Three-Rack Cabling

Details cable connections for the first spine switch when cabling three full racks together.

Four-Rack Cabling

Shows cable connections for the first spine switch when cabling four full racks together.

Five-Rack Cabling

Provides cable connections for the first spine switch when cabling five full racks together.

Six-Rack Cabling

Details cable connections for the first spine switch when cabling six full racks together.

Seven-Rack Cabling

Shows cable connections for the first spine switch when cabling seven full racks together.

Eight-Rack Cabling

Provides cable connections for the first spine switch when cabling eight full racks together.

Connecting Expansion Racks

Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack Components

Lists components included in Exadata Storage Expansion Rack Full, Half, and Quarter Rack configurations.

Preparing for Installation

Provides site preparation information specific to the Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack.

Installing the Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack

Details the procedures for installing the Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack, similar to SuperCluster T5-8.

Expansion Rack Default IP Addresses

Lists the default IP addresses assigned to Exadata Storage Expansion Rack components during manufacturing.

Understanding Expansion Rack Internal Cabling

Shows cable layouts for the expansion rack, including front/rear views and specific component cabling.

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