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3-2Figure Legend3-3
3-3Figure Legend3-9
3-4Figure Legend3-10
3-5Figure Legend3-10
3-6Figure Legend3-11
4-1Back Panel of Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X6-4, X5-4, and X4-44-2
4-2Cables4-4
4-3Transceivers4-4
4-4Transceivers4-5
4-5exalytics_configure_network.sh Properties4-11
5-1Disk Partitions5-1
9-1Files in the Oracle Exalytics Configuration Utility Zip File9-3
A-1Troubleshooting ProceduresA-1
A-2System Information Required for SupportA-2
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Preface
This guide describes how to set up and commission the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine in your data center. It includes information about hardware operations and
site planning, as well as physical, electrical, and environmental specifications.
Note:
All hardware-related specifications in this guide are based on information for
a typical deployment provided by Oracle at the time this guide was written.
Oracle is not responsible for hardware problems that may result from
following the average specifications in this document. For detailed
information about preparing your site for Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine deployment, consult your hardware specification.
This guide applies to Oracle Exalytics X2-4, X3-4, X4-4, X5-4, and X6-4 Release 2
(2.2).
This preface contains the following sections:
•Audience
•Documentation Accessibility
•Related Documents
•Conventions
Audience
This guide is intended for Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine customers and those
responsible for data center site planning.
It is assumed that the readers of this manual have knowledge of the following:
•System administration concepts
•Hardware and networking concepts
Documentation Accessibility
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Accessibility Program website at
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http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?
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Access to Oracle Support
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through My Oracle Support. For information, visit
lookup?ctx=acc&id=info
if you are hearing impaired.
Related Documents
For more information, see the following documents:
•Oracle Fusion Middleware Documentation Library
•Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition Documentation
•Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Installation and Administration Guide for
Linux
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Getting Started
This chapter describes how to get started with your Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine.
It discusses the following topics:
•Tools and Equipment Needed
•Installation Tasks
•Opening the Box
•ESD Precautions
•Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Description
•Connecting the Cables
•Connecting the Power Cords
1.1 Tools and Equipment Needed
To install the system, you need the following tools:
•No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
•ESD mat and grounding strap
•Pencil, stylus, or other pointed device, for pushing front panel buttons
You also need a system console device, such as one of the following:
•A laptop or Sun workstation
•ASCII terminal
•Terminal server
1.2 Installation Tasks
This section summarizes a list of tasks that you must perform to install the Oracle
Exalytics In-Memory Machine.
Table 1-1 Server Installation Tasks
StepDescriptionFor More Information
1Unpack the machine and any optional
components ordered for the Oracle
Exalytics In-Memory Machine from the
shipping containers.
2Review electrostatic damage (ESD)
precautions before installing the Oracle
Exalytics In-Memory Machine.
See Opening the Box
See ESD Precautions
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Table 1-1 (Cont.) Server Installation Tasks
StepDescriptionFor More Information
2Install the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine into a rack using slide-rails.
3Connect cables to the server.See Connecting the Cables
4Connect power cords.See Connecting the Power Cords
1.3 Opening the Box
Carefully open the shipping box. Unpack all server components from the packing
cartons.
After opening the box, verify the server box contents and any optional components.
•Server Box Contents
Chapter 1
Opening the Box
See Installing Oracle Exalytics In-
Memory Machine Into a Rack
1.3.1 Server Box Contents
The server box should contain the following items:
•Oracle Server
•Power cord, packaged separately with country kit
•Rackmount kit containing rack rails and installation instructions
•(Optional) Oracle Server Documentation and Media Kit, including the following:
–License and safety documentation
–Tools and Drivers DVD (includes drivers and additional software), Oracle
Hardware Installation Assistant CD, and SunVTS CD
1.4 ESD Precautions
Electronic equipment is susceptible to damage by static electricity. Use a grounded
antistatic wrist strap, foot strap, or equivalent safety equipment to prevent electrostatic
damage (ESD) when you install or service the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine.
Caution:
To protect electronic components from electrostatic damage, which can
permanently disable the system or require repair by authorized service
technicians, place components on an antistatic surface, such as an antistatic
discharge mat, an antistatic bag, or a disposable antistatic mat. Wear an
antistatic grounding strap connected to a metal surface on the chassis when
you work on system components.
Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3 shows the back panel of the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine X2-4, and Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X3-4, respectively.
Chapter 1
Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Description
Figure 1-2 Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X2-4 Back Panel
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Figure 1-3 Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X3-4 Back Panel
Table 1-3 describes the back panel buttons and LED indicators.
Chapter 1
Table 1-3 Figure Legend
NumberDescription
1Power supply unit 0 status indicator LEDs:
Service Action Required: amber
DC OK: green
AC OK: green or amber
2Power supply unit 0 AC inlet
3Power supply unit 1 status indicator LEDs:
Service Action Required: amber
DC OK: green
AC OK: green or amber
4Power supply unit 1 AC inlet
5System status LEDs:
Power/OK: green
Attention: amber
Locate: white
6PCIe card slots 0–4
7Cluster card slot
8Network (NET) 10/100/1000 ports: NET0–NET3
9USB 2.0 connectors (2)
10PCIe card slots 5–9
11Service processor (SP) network management (
12Serial management (
13DB-15 video connector
SER MGT
)/RJ-45 serial port
NET MGT
) port
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Figure 1-4 Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X6-4, X5-4, and X4-4 Back
Panel
Table 1-3 describes the back panel buttons and LED indicators on the Oracle Exalytics
In-Memory Machine X6-4, X5-4, and X4-4 Back Panel.
Table 1-4 Figure Legend for Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X6-4, X5-4,
and X4-4 Back Panel
NumberDescription
1Power supply unit 0 status indicator LEDs:
Service Action Required: amber
DC OK: green
AC OK: green or amber
2Power supply unit 0 AC inlet
3Power supply unit 1 status indicator LEDs:
Service Action Required: amber
DC OK: green
AC OK: green or amber
4Power supply unit 1 AC inlet
5System status LEDs:
Power/OK: green
Attention: amber
Locate: white
6PCIe card slots 1–6
7Network (NET) 10/100/1000 ports: NET0–NET3
8USB 2.0 connectors (2)
9PCIe card slots 7–11
10Service processor (SP) network management (
11Serial management (
12DB-15 video connector
SER MGT
)/RJ-45 serial port
NET MGT
) port
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1.6 Connecting the Cables
Connect cables to the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine as follows:
1.Connect an Ethernet cable to the Gigabit Ethernet (
operating system support. See the part 8 in Figure 1-2.
2.(Optional) If you want to interact with the system console directly, connect any
external devices, such as a mouse and keyboard, to the server's USB connectors,
or a monitor to the DB-15 video connector. See parts 9 and 13 in Figure 1-2.
3.If you plan to configure network IP address for Oracle Integrated Lights Out
Manager (ILOM), connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port labeled
See the part 12 in Figure 1-2.
4.If you plan to access the ILOM command-line interface (CLI) using the serial
management port, connect a serial null modem cable to the RJ-45 serial port
labeled
SER MGT
. See the part 12 in Figure 1-2.
1.7 Connecting the Power Cords
Connecting the Cables
NET0
) connectors as needed for
Chapter 1
SER MGT
.
Connect the power cords to the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine as follows:
1.Connect two grounded server power cords to grounded electrical outlets.
2.Connect the two server power cords to the AC connectors on the back panel of the
server.
When power is connected, the server boots into standby power mode. In standby
power mode, the SP OK/Fault LED flashes, but the main Power/OK LED remains off.
After a few minutes, the main Power/OK LED slowly flashes the standby pattern,
indicating the service processor (SP) is working. Note that the server is not initialized
or powered on yet.
Figure 1-5 Front Panel Controls
Figure Legend
1 - Power/OK LED
2 - Power button
3 - SP OK/Fault LED
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Introduction
This chapter describes the features and hardware components of an Oracle Exalytics
In-Memory Machine.
It contains the following topics:
•About Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine
•Hardware Configuration
•Assigning PCIe Slots
•Key Features
•Environmental Specifications
•Safety and Compliance Information
2.1 About Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine
Business Intelligence Machine is an engineered solution that includes a memorycentric hardware platform, proven in-memory technology from Oracle TimesTen, and
the breadth of Oracle Business Intelligence Foundation Suite functionality. Business
Intelligence Machine enables Oracle Business Intelligence software users to gain
quick insight, make better decisions, and take immediate actions. For system
administrators, the pre-engineered system simplifies the process of setting up and
maintaining an enterprise-level, high-performance Business Intelligence
implementation. It eliminates the risk associated with procuring the system
infrastructure from multiple vendors. Oracle's technology is designed to scale
seamlessly from small departmental installations to large scale enterprise Business
Intelligence deployments.
Sun Oracle Database Machine combines the reliability of quality servers with the
capabilities of Exadata Storage Servers. Sun Oracle Database Machine is optimized
for use with Oracle Database and Oracle Exadata Storage Server Software, delivering
breakthrough performance and scalability for enterprise data warehousing.
Sun Oracle Database Machine is a complete, pre-optimized, and pre-configured
package of software, servers, and storage. After a simple and fast installation, Sun
Oracle Database Machine is ready to handle your business queries immediately out of
the box.
Sun Oracle Database Machine is available in two configurations, Sun Oracle Database
Machine Full Rack and Sun Oracle Database Machine Half Rack.
2.2 Hardware Configuration
Table 2-1 describes the configuration for each of the hardware components of the
WEEE symbol, China RoHS Symbol, India BIS Registration Declaration.
For safety and compliance information about your Business Intelligence Machine X2-4
and X3-4, see the following documents:
•Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems – Printed document
included in the ship kit.
•Sun Fire X4470 M2 Server Safety and Compliance Guide – Online at Oracle's Sun
documentation site.
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Installing Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine Into a Rack
This chapter describes how to optionally place your Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine into a rack using the rail assembly in the rackmount kit. The rail assembly is
included in your Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine package.
Note:
A rack is not shipped with the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine. You
should use an existing four-post rack that meets the standards listed in
Table 3-1.
This chapter contains the following topics:
•Task Roadmap
•Reviewing Rack Compatibility
•Before You Begin
•Disassembling the Slide-Rails
•Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine
•Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack
•Installing Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine into the Slide-Rail Assemblies
•Installing the Cable Management Arm
•Verifying the Operation of the Slide Rails and CMA
3.1 Task Roadmap
Installing your Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine into a four-post rack using the
slide-rail and cable management arm options involves the following steps:
1.Reviewing Rack Compatibility
2.Disassembling the Slide-Rails
3.Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine
4.Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack
5.Installing Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine into the Slide-Rail Assemblies
6.Installing the Cable Management Arm
7.Verifying the Operation of the Slide Rails and CMA
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3.2 Reviewing Rack Compatibility
Verify that your rack is compatible with the slide-rail and cable management arm
(CMA) options. The optional slide-rails are compatible with a wide range of equipment
racks that meet the standards listed in.
Table 3-1 Rack Compatibility for Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine
ItemRequirement
StructureFour-post rack (mounting at both front and rear). Two-post
racks are not compatible.
Rack horizontal opening and
unit vertical pitch
Distance between front and
rear mounting planes
Clearance depth in front of
front mounting plane
Clearance depth behind front
mounting plane
Clearance width between front
and rear mounting planes
Machine dimensionsDepth: (not including PSU handle): 732 mm (28.82 inches)
Conforms to ANSI/EIA 310-D-1992 or IEC 60927 standards.
Only M6 tapped or 9.5 mm square are supported.
Minimum 610 mm and maximum 915 mm
(24 inches to 36 inches).
Distance to front cabinet door is at least 25.4 mm
(1 inch).
Distance to rear cabinet door is at least 900 mm (35.5 inches)
with the cable management arm, or 770 mm (30.4 inches)
without the cable management arm.
Distance between structural supports and cable troughs is at
least 456 mm (18 inches).
Width: (not including ears): 436.5 mm (17.19 inches)
Height: 129.85 mm (5.11 inches)
Chapter 3
Reviewing Rack Compatibility
3.3 Before You Begin
Before installing Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine into a rack, read the following
cautions and important notes:
•Always load equipment into a rack from the bottom up, so that the rack will not
become top-heavy and tip over. Deploy your rack's anti-tip bar to prevent the rack
from tipping during equipment installation.
•If the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack
assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment might be
greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given
to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum
ambient temperature (Tma) specified for the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine.
•Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow
required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
•Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition
is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
•Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply
circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on over-current
protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate
power ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
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•Reliable earthing of rackmounted equipment should be maintained. Particular
attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to
the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).
•Slide-rail mounted equipment must not be used as a shelf or a work space.
3.4 Disassembling the Slide-Rails
To disassemble the slide-rails before the installation, complete the following steps:
1.Unpack the slide-rails.
2.Locate the slide-rail lock at the front of the slide-rail assembly, as shown in
Figure 3-1.
3.Press and hold the slide-rail lock toward the direction of the arrow, while you pull
the mounting bracket out of the slide-rail assembly until it reaches the stop, as
shown in Figure 3-1.
4.Push the mounting bracket release button toward the front of the mounting bracket
(Figure 3-1), and simultaneously withdraw the mounting bracket from the slide-rail
assembly.
Chapter 3
Disassembling the Slide-Rails
Figure 3-1 Disassembling the Slide-Rails Before Installation
Table 3-2 Figure Legend
NumberDescription
1Slide-rail lock
2Mounting bracket release button
3.5 Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto Oracle Exalytics
In-Memory Machine
You must install the mounting brackets onto the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine
before you can rackmount it.
To install the mounting brackets, complete the following steps:
1.Position a mounting bracket against the chassis so that the slide-rail lock is at the
Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine front, and the five keyhole openings on the
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mounting bracket are aligned with the five locating pins on the side of the chassis,
as shown in Figure 3-2.
Note:
The mounting brackets are identical and can be installed on either side
of the chassis.
Figure 3-2 Installing the Mounting Brackets
2.With the heads of the five chassis locating pins protruding though the five keyhole
openings in the mounting bracket, pull the mounting bracket toward the front of the
chassis until the mounting bracket clip locks into place with an audible click, as
shown in Figure 3-2.
3.Verify that the rear locating pin has engaged the mounting bracket clip.
4.Repeat to install the remaining mounting bracket on the other side of the Oracle
Exalytics In-Memory Machine.
3.6 Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack
The slide rail assemblies support only racks with 9.5-mm square holes and M6 round
holes. All other racks, including those racks with 7.2-mm, M5, or 10-32 mounting
holes, are not supported. See your rack documentation for information about the size
of its rail holes.
To attach the slide-rail assemblies to the rack, complete the following steps:
1.(Optional) If you need to move the rack with the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine installed, it is recommended that you attach the slide-rail assembly with
mounting screws and cage nuts.
Note:
Insert the cage nuts prior to performing the next step. See the Rail
Rackmount Kit Overview and Information card for instructions on
inserting these cage nuts. This card is included with the rack kit.
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2.Position a slide-rail assembly in your rack, so that the slide-rail assembly front
bracket is on the outside of the front rack post and the slide-rail assembly rear
bracket is on the inside of the rear rack post, as shown in Figure 3-3.
3.Align the slide-rail assembly mounting pins with the front and rear rack post
mounting holes. Then lock the assembly into place by pushing the assembly
toward the rear of the rack until the mounting pins engage the rack, as shown in
Figure 3-4.
You will hear an audible click when the mounting pins engage the rack.
Note:
The slide assembly mounting pins accommodate either 9.5 mm square
mounting holes or M6 round mounting holes. No other mounting hole
sizes are supported.
Figure 3-3 Installing Slide-Rail Assemblies Onto the Rack
Figure 3-4 Slide-Rail Mounting Pins
4.(Optional) If you choose to attach the slide-rail assembly with mounting screws
and cage nuts, insert the M6 mounting screws through both front and rear slide-rail
brackets and rack posts, then secure them with the caged nuts. See Figure 3-5.
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Figure 3-5 Attach Slide-Rail Assembly to a Rack
5.Repeat Step 2 through Step 4 for the remaining slide-rail assembly.
6.If available, extend the anti-tip bar at the bottom of the rack, as shown in
Figure 3-6. Refer to your rack documentation for instructions.
Chapter 3
Figure 3-6 Extending the Anti-tip Bar
Caution:
If your rack does not have an anti-tip bar, the rack could tip over.
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3.7 Installing Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine into the
Slide-Rail Assemblies
Use this procedure to install the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine chassis, with
mounting brackets, into the slide-rail assemblies that are mounted to the rack.
Caution:
This procedure requires a minimum of two persons because of the weight of
the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine. Attempting this procedure alone
could result in equipment damage or personal injury.
Always load equipment into a rack from the bottom up so that the rack will
not become top-heavy and tip over. Extend your rack's anti-tip bar to prevent
the rack from tipping during equipment installation.
To install Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine into the slide-rail assemblies, complete
the following steps:
1.Push the slide-rails into the slide-rail assemblies in the rack as far as possible.
2.Raise the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine so that the rear ends of the
mounting brackets are aligned with the slide-rail assemblies that are mounted in
the rack, as shown in Figure 3-7.
3.Insert the mounting brackets into the slide-rails, then push the server into the rack
until the mounting brackets encounter the slide-rail stops (approximately 12
inches, or 30 cm).
Caution:
When inserting the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine into the sliderail, ensure that both the top and bottom mounting lips of the mounting
brackets are inserted into the slide-rail. The Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine should slide forward and backward easily if correctly installed. If
the unit does not slide easily, ensure that each mounting lip is inserted
properly. If the mounting brackets are not inserted properly, the unit may
fall when removing it from the rack.
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Figure 3-7 Inserting the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine with Mounting
Brackets into the Slide-Rails
4.Simultaneously push and hold the green slide-rail release buttons (Figure 3-1) on
each mounting bracket while you push the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine
into the rack (Figure 3-8). Continue pushing until the slide-rail locks (on the front of
the mounting brackets) engage the slide-rail assemblies. You will hear an audible
click.
Figure 3-8 Sliding the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Into the Rack
Caution:
Verify that the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine is securely mounted
in the rack and that the slide-rail locks are engaged with the mounting
brackets before continuing.
3.8 Installing the Cable Management Arm
The cable management arm (CMA) is an optional assembly that you can use to route
the server cables in the rack.
To install the optional CMA, complete the following steps:
1.Unpack the CMA parts.
2.Take the CMA to the back of the equipment rack and ensure that you have
adequate room to work around the back of the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine.
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Note:
References to left or right in this procedure assume that you are facing
the back of the equipment rack.
3.Remove tape to separate the parts of the CMA.
4.Insert the CMA's mounting bracket connector into the right slide-rail until the
connector locks into place with an audible click, as shown in Figure 3-9.
Figure 3-9 Inserting the CMA Mounting Bracket Into the Back of the Right
Slide-Rail
Chapter 3
Table 3-3 Figure Legend
NumberDescription
1CMA mounting bracket
2Right slide-rail
5.Insert the right CMA slide-rail connector into the right slide-rail assembly until the
connector locks into place with an audible click, as shown in Figure 3-10.
Figure 3-10 Inserting CMA Slide-Rail Connector Into the Back of the Right
Slide-Rail
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Table 3-4 Figure Legend
NumberDescription
1CMA slide-rail connector
2Right slide-rail
6.Insert the left CMA slide-rail connector into the left slide-rail assembly until the
connector locks into place with an audible click, as shown in Figure 3-11.
Figure 3-11 Inserting CMA Slide-Rail Connector Into the Back of the Left
Slide-Rail
Table 3-5 Figure Legend
NumberDescription
1CMA slide-rail connector
2Left slide-rail
7.Install and route cables to your Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine, as required.
8.If required, attach the cable hook and loop straps to the CMA, and press them into
place to secure the cables, as shown in Figure 3-12.
Note:
Cable hooks and loop straps are preinstalled on the CMA. Perform the
procedure in this step if you need to reinstall cable hooks and straps on
the CMA.
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Figure 3-12 Installing CMA Cable Straps
Table 3-6 Figure Legend
NumberDescription
1CMA cable strap
2CMA arm
Chapter 3
3.9 Verifying the Operation of the Slide Rails and CMA
Use the following procedure to ensure that the slide-rails and CMA are operating
correctly.
Note:
Two persons are recommended for this procedure: one to move the Oracle
Exalytics In-Memory Machine in and out of the rack, and one to observe the
cables and CMA.
1.Slowly pull the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine out of the rack until the slide-
rails reach their stops.
2.Inspect the attached cables for any binding or kinks.
3.Verify that the CMA extends fully from the slide-rails.
4.Push the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine back into the rack, as described in
the following sub-steps.
When the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine is fully extended, you must release
two sets of slide-rail stops to return the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine to the
rack:
•The first set of stops are levers, located on the inside of each slide-rail, just
behind the back panel of the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine. Push in
both green levers simultaneously and slide the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine toward the rack. The Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine will slide in
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approximately 18 inches (46 cm) and stop. Verify that the cables and the CMA
retract without binding before you continue.
•The second set of stops are the slide-rail release buttons, located near the
front of each mounting bracket (Figure 3-1). Simultaneously push both of the
green slide-rail release buttons, and push the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine completely into the rack until both slide-rail locks engage.
5.Adjust the cable straps and CMA, as required.
Chapter 3
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Adding Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine to Your Network
This chapter describes how to connect the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine to
your existing network.
It contains the following topics:
•Before You Begin
•Overview of Network Ports
•Transceiver and Optical Modules for 10 GbE Connectivity
•Universal Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for Fibre Channel (FC) and Fibre Channel over
Ethernet (FCoE) Connectivity
•Determining Default Eth0 IP Address
•Connecting Exalytics In-Memory Machine to Your Network
•Configuring the Network for Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine
•What Next?
4.1 Before You Begin
Before connecting the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine to your data center's
existing network, ensure that the following prerequisites are satisfied:
•Switch Requirements
•Cable Requirements
4.1.1 Switch Requirements
Before connecting the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine to your data center's
network, complete the following preparatory tasks:
•Identify the network switch or connector that you will use to connect the Oracle
Exalytics In-Memory Machine to your network.
•Identify the IP subnet and the address range associated with the network switch.
4.1.2 Cable Requirements
The following Ethernet cables are included in the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine
package:
•One 10-feet (CAT5/CAT5E) red cable (part number: 530-4433-01)
•One 10-feet (CAT5/CAT5E) black cable (part number: 530-4435-01)
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data center's network.
4.2 Overview of Network Ports
Figure 4-1 shows the network ports available on the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine X6-4, X5-4, and X4-4.
Figure 4-1 Network Ports on the Back of the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine X6-4, X5-4, and X4-4
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Table 4-1 lists out the ports called out in Figure 4-1.
Table 4-1 Back Panel of Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X6-4, X5-4, and
X4-4
Call outDescription
1Power supply unit (PSU) 0 indicator panel
2PSU 0 AC inlet
3PSU 1 indicator panel
4PSU 1 AC inlet
5System status indicator panel
6PCIe card slots 1–6
7Network (NET) 10 GbE ports: NET0–NET3
8USB 2.0 ports (2)
9PCIe card slots 7–11
10Service processor (SP) network management (NET MGT) port
11Serial management (SER MGT)/RJ-45 serial port
12DB-15 video port
Figure 4-2 and Figure 4-3 show the network ports available on the Oracle Exalytics In-
Memory Machine X3-4, and Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X2-4, respectively.
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Figure 4-2 Network Ports on the Back of the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine X3-4
Figure 4-3 Network Ports on the Back of the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine X2-4
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In Figure 4-3 and Figure 4-2, the four 10/100/1000 Gb Ethernet ports located on the
rear of the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine are shown in a red circle of dashed
line. They are named
NET 0, NET 1, NET 2
, and
NET 3
.
Note:
Although you can use any of these Gb Ethernet ports, Oracle recommends
NET 0
that you use
The ILOM 10/100 Ethernet port is shown in a blue circle of solid line. This port is
named
NET MGT
.
.
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4.3 Transceiver and Optical Modules for 10 GbE
Connectivity
Note:
The 10GbE transceiver modules are applicable for the Dual-Port 10 GigabitEthernet PCIe 2.0 Copper/Fiber SFP+ card and not applicable to the
Universal Fiber cards.
To use the 10 GbE network ports, you must provide Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus
(SFP+) transceivers and/or cables (either optical or copper) to connect the network
ports to your existing 10 GbE network infrastructure. The Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine does not ship with SFP+ transceivers or 10 GbE cables. You must purchase
them separately.For copper cables, you can purchase the following cables from
Oracle. These cables have built-in SFP+ transceivers, and there is no need to
purchase separate SFP+ transceivers for the network ports on the Oracle Exalytics InMemory Machine.
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Table 4-2 Cables
NameLengthOracle Part Number
TwinAx 1m1mX2130-1M
TwinAx 3m3mX2130-3M
TwinAx 5m5mX2130-5M
TwinAx 10m10mX2130-10M
For optical cables, you must purchase SFP+ transceivers (either Short Range (SR) or
Long Range (LR)) for each of the network ports, and then plug in the appropriate
optical cable. Currently Oracle sells both the SR and LR SFP+ transceivers.
Table 4-3 Transceivers
NamePart Number
10 GbE Transceiver SR (SFP+)X2129A-N
10 GbE Transceiver LR (SFP+)X5562A-Z
In addition to these transceivers, you must purchase the appropriate LC-LC terminated
fiber optic cables from a third party vendor.
4.4 Universal Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for Fibre Channel
(FC) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) Connectivity
Use the Universal Host Bus Adapter to connect to a FC and FCoE networks. The
universal HBA is a configurable board that enables you to change its operating
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protocol mode from a two-port 16 Gb FC HBA to a two-port 10 GbE Fibre Channel
over Ethernet (FCoE) Converged Network Adapter. The universal HBA has four
possible configurations:
connectivity and 10 GbE FCoE HBA functionality. No optical transceiver modules
are installed in, nor provided with, this configuration of the universal HBA.
•16 Gb FC SW (shortwave) Optical — This configuration requires installing 16 Gb
FC shortwave optical transceiver modules in the SFP+ connector of the universal
HBA, enabling 16 Gb Fibre Channel HBA functionality.
•10 GbE FCoE SR (short-range) Optical — This configuration requires installing
10 GbE short-range optical transceiver modules in the SFP+ connectors of the
universal HBA, enabling 10 GbE FCoE Converged Network Adapter functionality.
•16 Gb FC LW (longwave) Optical—This configuration requires installing 16Gb
FC long-range optical transceiver modules in the SFP+ connectors of the universal
HBA, enabling 16 Gb FC HBA functionality.
Table 4-4 Transceivers
NamePart Number
2 Sun Storage 10 Gb FCoE short reach optics,
Qlogic (for factory installation)
2 Sun Storage 10 Gb FCoE short reach optics,
Qlogic
2 Sun Storage 16 Gb FC short wave optics,
Qlogic (for factory installation)
2 Sun Storage 16 Gb FC short wave optics,
Qlogic
2 Sun Storage 16 Gb FC short wave optics,
Emulex (for factory installation)
2 Sun Storage 16 Gb FC short wave optics,
Emulex
7101677
7101678
7101675
7101676
7101685
7101686
4.5 Determining Default Eth0 IP Address
When an Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine is delivered, the default IP address that
is configured for the eth0 (physical NET0 port) interface of the machine might vary. It
can be any IP address in the class C subnet
Note:
192.168.1.0
.
In case of X2-4, X3-4, and X4-4 4 servers, by default, the NET0 port is
assigned as eth0, and in case of X5-4 and X6-4 Exalytics servers, by default,
the NET0 port is assigned as eth4.
This procedure is used to determine the eth0 IP address if the serial console is set up
on the system.
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To determine the eth0 IP address:
1.Connect to the Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) of that machine through
Secure Shell (SSH) using the default IP address
2.To access the host serial console, run the following command:
-> start /HOST/console
3.Log in to the ETH0 interface of the operating system on the Exalytics host with the
following user name and the default password:
•User name: root
•Password: welcome1
4.To find the IP address attached to the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine, enter
the following command:
# ifconfig -a
If the serial console is not set up on the system, you can use the remote RKVM
connection to login to the host to check the IP address. For more information to login
to the host, see Launching a Remote KVM Session.
192.168.1.200
.
4.6 Connecting Exalytics In-Memory Machine to Your
Network
To connect the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine to your data center's network,
complete the following steps:
1.Attach one end of the network cable to a Gb Ethernet port, such as
Figure 4-3).
2.Connect the other end of the cable to a network connector or switch, if the network
is already set up in your building; or to a hub, for a client/server network.
3.Ensure that you have a laptop with functional USB and network ports.
4.Ensure that you have a Category 5E patch cable of maximum length 25 feet and a
serial cable of maximum length 15 feet.
5.Connect the network port of your laptop into an unused input port in the network
connector or switch. Do not connect to any management ports on the network
connector or switch.
6.If you have not booted the operating system on your laptop, start the operating
system now.
•If you are using the Windows operating system on your laptop, do the
following:
NET 2
(see
a.Go to Control Panel > Network Connections. Select your wired network
adapter in the list of network connections, right-click and select
Properties. The network properties screen is displayed.
b.Click the General tab, and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click
Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen is displayed.
c.Select the Use the following IP address: option, and enter a static IP
address for your laptop. Although a default gateway is not necessary,
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enter the same IP address in the Default Gateway field. Click OK to exit
the network connections screen.
Note:
This static IP should be on the same subnet and address range
as the network on which your data center's network switch or
connector resides.
•If you are using a Linux operating system on your laptop, do the following:
a.Log in as a
b.At the command prompt, enter the following command to display the
network devices, such as
Machine:
# ifconfig -a
The list of network devices or adapters attached to the Oracle Exalytics InMemory Machine is displayed.
c.To set up the desired network interface, run the
command prompt, as in the following example:
# ifconfig eth0 192.0.2.10 netmask 255.255.255.0 up
In this example, the
192.0.2.10
root
user.
ETH0
, attached to the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
ifconfig
, with a network mask of
command assigns the IPv4 address
ifconfig
255.255.255.0
, to the
command at the
eth0
interface.
4.7 Configuring the Network for Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine
This section describes how to use the
configure the network for Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine.
It contains the following topics:
exalytics_configure_network.sh
script, to
•Overview
•State of the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Before Running the Script
•Running the exalytics_configure_network.sh Script
•Verifying the Configuration
4.7.1 Overview
The
Memory Machine after the initial operating system image is installed.
This script verifies the following:
•When started, the script verifies that the user is
exalytics_configure_network.sh
allowed to run the script.
script is used to configure the Oracle Exalytics In-
root
. Users other than
root
are not
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•It verifies that the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine is installed with a 10 GbE
card. If the card is not installed or the drivers are not configured, the script stops its
execution.
•It verifies connectivity to all gateways and hostnames configured in the session.
You can run the script to configure the following multiple interfaces:
Note:
You cannot configure Fiber Channel using the
exalytics_configure_network.sh
•InfiniBand
•10 GbE Interfaces
•1 GbE Interfaces
•Host Name
script.
•Time
•Domain Name Server (DNS)
4.7.1.1 InfiniBand
The
interface by bonding two InfiniBand interfaces. This interface is for IPoIB
communication (
with Exalogic machine or Oracle Exadata Database Machine. You must specify an IP
address and netmask for the script. A gateway address for this InfiniBand interface is
not necessary.
When you configure InfiniBand using the
following files are updated:
) intended for Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine's connectivity
script optionally configures the InfiniBand network
exalytics_configure_network.sh
Note:
The script keeps a copy of these files in the
and creates a flat backup for the files that may be modified.
/tmp/exalytics.save/
script, the
directory
4.7.1.2 10 GbE Interfaces
The
exalytics_configure_network.sh
10 GbE interfaces. If you opt for bonding, the script configures the bonded interfaces
using
bond1
on all 10 GbE interfaces. For
address, netmask, and gateway address.
script verifies whether bonding is required on the
bond1
interface, the script requires an IP
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If you do not opt for a bonded interface, the script verifies whether you want to
configure each interface separately. You are prompted to enter an IP address,
netmask, and gateway address for each individual interface configured.
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When you configure 10 GbE interfaces using the
script, the following files are updated:
The script keeps a copy of the interface files in the
directory and creates a flat backup for the files that may be modified.
4.7.1.3 1 GbE Interfaces
The
exalytics_configure_network.sh
1 GbE interfaces. If you opt for bonding, the script configures the bonded interfaces
using
bond2
on all 1 GbE interfaces. For
address, netmask, and gateway address.
If you do not opt for a bonded interface, the script verifies whether you want to
configure each interface separately. You are prompted to enter an IP address,
netmask, and gateway address for each individual interface configured.
exalytics_configure_network.sh
/tmp/exalytics.save/
script verifies whether bonding is required on the
bond2
interface, the script requires an IP
When you configure 1 GbE interfaces using the
the following files are updated:
domain name for your Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine. You cannot configure a
domain name without configuring a host name.
The configured host name maps to an IP address in the following sequence:
•The Last IP configured in this session.
•If no IP configured, it will take the IP from first active interface from:
…,
exalytics_configure_network.sh
Note:
The script keeps a copy of the interface files in the
directory and creates a flat backup for the files that may be modified.
script optionally configures a host name and a
eth5
.
/tmp/exalytics.save/
bond1, bond2
script,
,
•If no IP is found, then no IP is configured in the
/etc/hosts
file.
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4.7.1.5 Time
When you configure host name using the
following files are updated:
/etc/sysconfig/network
/etc/hosts
exalytics_configure_network.sh
script, the
Note:
The script keeps a copy of the interface files in the
directory and creates a flat backup for the files that may be modified.
The
exalytics_configure_network.sh
the
tzselect
numbered menu selection. The script verifies whether a network time server should be
configured. If you choose to configure a server, the script prompts you to enter the
server name and other required information.
If you do not opt for time server configuration, the script prompts you to set time and
date.
For network time server configuration, the script modifies the
starts the
script. This script guides you to select a continent, country, and city using
ntpd
daemon and adds it to start at boot.
script optionally configures the time zone using
/tmp/exalytics.save/
/etc/ntp.conf
file, and it
For time zone selection, the script creates a new soft link to
Note:
The script keeps a copy of the interface files in the
directory and creates a flat backup for the files that may be modified.
4.7.1.6 Domain Name Server (DNS)
exalytics_configure_network.sh
The
name servers that you specify.
When you configure domain name servers using the
script, the following file is updated:
/etc/resolv.conf
Note:
The script keeps a copy of the interface files in the
directory and creates a flat backup for the files that may be modified.
/etc/localtime
/tmp/exalytics.save/
script optionally configures one or more domain
exalytics_configure_network.sh
/tmp/exalytics.save/
.
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4.7.2 State of the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Before
Running the Script
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Before running the
exalytics_configure_network.sh
script, your Oracle Exalytics In-
Memory Machine is not configured with the following:
•10 GbE and 1 GbE network interfaces
•Optional InfiniBand network interfaces
•Host name, domain name, and time zone
•Time server and domain name servers
4.7.3 Running the exalytics_configure_network.sh Script
Please identify a
location so that time
zone rules can be set
correctly.
Please select a continent or
ocean.
Please select a country.
Please select one of the
following time zone
regions
The following information
has been given:
United States
Pacific Time Therefore
TZ='America/Los_Angeles'
will be used. Local time
is now: Thu Oct 20
07:19:36 PDT 2005.
Universal Time is now:
Thu Oct 20 14:19:36 UTC
2005. Is the above
information OK?
Here is that TZ value
again, this time on
standard output so that
you can use the /usr/bin/
tzselect command in shell
scripts: do you want to
configure time server
(y/n) [y]: y
Enter network time
server:10.162.39.1 Use
10.162.39.1 for
timeserver (y/n) [y]: y
Do you want to configure
DNS(s) (y/n) [y]: y Enter
DNS: 10.162.39.57 Use
10.162.39.57 for DNS
(y/n) [y]: y configure
another DNS? (y/n) [n]: n
Commit changes? (y/n)
[n]: y
Enter your location. For example, if your location is Americas,
enter 2.
Enter your country. For example, if your country is United
States, enter 47.
Enter your time zone. For example, if your time zone is Pacific
time, enter 21.
If the information is correct, enter 1.
If you want to configure a time server, enter y.
If you want to configure one or more domain name servers,
enter y.
To confirm your configuration options and values, enter y.
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4.7.4 Verifying the Configuration
After the
network configuration for your Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine machine as
follows:
exalytics_configure_network.sh
script runs successfully, you can verify the
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•Ping 10 GbE network addresses to verify the 10 GbE network interfaces
•Ping 1 GbE network addresses to verify the 1 GbE network interfaces
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What Next?
•Run the
InfiniBand network interface
•Ping the gateway addresses
•Ping an IP address of a machine that is in the same subnet as Oracle Exalytics In-
Memory Machine for each of the interfaces
•Verify the log file (
•Run the
4.8 What Next?
After configuring network for the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine, you can
proceed to install the Oracle Business Intelligence software on the machine. For more
information, see the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Installation andAdministration Guide for Linux.
For information about installing Oracle Essbase, see Oracle Hyperion EnterprisePerformance Management System Installation and Configuration Guide.
ibstat
command on the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine to verify the
/var/log/init-exalytics/init-exalytics.log
ifconfig -a
command to verify the network configuration
)
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Storage Configuration
This chapter describes the storage configuration for the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine.
It contains the following topics:
•Overview of Disk Partitions
•Connecting Exalytics to a Storage Area Network
•For Additional Help
5.1 Overview of Disk Partitions
Table 5-1 lists the disk partitions configured on the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine.
Table 5-1 Disk Partitions
PartitionCapacityHardware RAID Mount PointDescription
boot99 MBRAID1
base operating
system, logs,
and temp
space
Software, data
files, and so on
X6-4: 1.2 TB
X5-4: 1.2 TB
X4-4: 1.2 TB
X3-4: 900 GB
X2-4: 600 GB
X6-4: 3.6 TB
X5-4: 3.6 TB
X4-4: 3.6 TB
X3-4: 2.7 TB
X2-4: 1.8 TB
RAID1
RAID5The
/boot
/
/u01
disk
partition is
created and
available on
this
sdb
disk.
Boot partition
Partition for the base
operating system, logs,
and temp space
Data partition
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Note:
In addition to the hard-disk storage described in Table 5-1, X3-4 machines
have six 400 GB Sun FlashAccelerator F40 PCIe cards (total memory: 2.4
TB RAW), X4-4 machines have three 800 GB Sun FlashAccelerator F80
PCIe cards (total memory: 2.4 TB RAW), X5-4 machines have three 1.6 TB
Sun Flash Accelerator F160 NVMe PCIe cards (total memory: 4.8 TB RAW),
and X6-4 machines have either three 3.2 TB Sun Flash Accelerator F320
NVMe PCIe cards (total memory: 9.6 TB RAW) or three 6.4 TB Sun Flash
Accelerator F640 NVMe PCIe cards (total memory: 19.2 TB RAW), mounted
on
/u02
.
For information about configuring the Flash cards, refer to the "Configuring
Flash and Replacing a Defective Flash Card" topic in the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Installation and Administration Guide for Linux.
5.2 Connecting Exalytics to a Storage Area Network
Chapter 5
Starting with Oracle Exalytics Release 1 Patchset 1 (1.0.0.1), the Storage Area
Network (SAN) feature is supported. This section describes the procedure for
connecting Exalytics to a Storage Area Network.
Connecting Exalytics to a Storage Area Network involves the following steps:
•Before You Begin
•Preparing for Storage Area Network (SAN) Configuration
•Connecting the Optical Cable
•Installing Diagnostic Support for the Red Hat/SUSE Linux OS (Optional)
•Verifying the Connectivity
•Completing the Setup
5.2.1 Before You Begin
Before connecting the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine to your data center's
existing network, ensure that the following prerequisites are satisfied:
5.2.1.2 Host Bus Adapter Features and Specifications
For more information, see "HBA Features and Specifications" in the StorageTek 8 Gb
FC PCI-Express HBA Installation Guide Installation Guide For HBA Models SGXPCIE1FC-QF8-Z, SG-PCIE1FC-QF8-Z, SG-XPCIE1FC-QF8-N, SG-PCIE1FC-QF8-
5.2.2 Preparing for Storage Area Network (SAN) Configuration
To prepare Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine for SAN Configuration, complete the
following steps:
1.Configure the system to enable loading of the following kernal module at boot:
•
qla2xxx.ko
•
dm-multipath.ko
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2.Initialize the
/sbin/mpathconf
3.Enable multipath startup during an operating system boot, by running the following
commands as the
chkconfig multipathd on
chkconfig --level 345 multipathd on
service multipathd start
/etc/multipath.conf
root
user:
5.2.3 Connecting the Optical Cable
To connect the optical cable, complete the following steps:
Note:
The HBA does not allow normal data transmission on an optical link unless it
is connected to another similar or compatible Fibre Channel product (that is,
multimode to multimode).
1.Connect the fiber-optic cable to an LC connector on the HBA.
file by running the following command:
Figure 5-1 Connecting the Optical Cable: Dual Port HBA in Oracle Exalytics
In-Memory Machine X2-4
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Figure 5-2 Connecting the Optical Cable: Dual Port HBA in Oracle Exalytics
In-Memory Machine X3-4
2.Connect the other end of the cable to the FC device.
After the optical cable is connected to the HBA, you can power on the system.
5.2.4 Installing Diagnostic Support for the Red Hat/SUSE Linux OS
(Optional)
Chapter 5
For more information, see "Diagnostic Support for the Red Hat/SUSE OS" in the
StorageTek 8 Gb FC PCI-Express HBA Installation Guide Installation Guide For HBA
Models SG-XPCIE1FC-QF8-Z, SG-PCIE1FC-QF8-Z, SG-XPCIE1FC-QF8-N, SGPCIE1FC-QF8-NandSG-XPCIE2-QF8-Z, SG-PCIE2FC-QF8-Z, SG-XPCIE2-QF8-N,
SG-PCIE2FC-QF8-N.
5.2.5 Verifying the Connectivity
To verify the connectivity, complete the following steps:
1.Check the status of the multipath device as follows:
[root@node1 ~]# service multipathd status
multipathd (pid xxxx) is running...
command to view the detailed information of the multipath
In the above example,
storage device.
mpath2
and
mpath3
are the two LUNs configured in the
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Complete the following steps:
1.Mount the LUNs to a mount point:
# mount /dev/mapper/mpathXX <mount_point>
Note:
Chapter 5
For Additional Help
The multipath LUNs are available as block devices at:
mpathXX
2.Add the mount point to
.
5.3 For Additional Help
For additional help or information regarding the storage configuration, contact the
Oracle support personnel.
/etc/fstab
/dev/mapper/
to auto mount during an operating system boot.
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Using Oracle Integrated Lights Out
Manager (ILOM)
This chapter describes how to set up and access Oracle Integrated Lights Out
Manager (ILOM) for managing the Oracle Business Intelligence Machine.
It contains the following topics:
•ILOM Overview
•Important Notes Before You Begin
•Connecting to ILOM via the Network
•Connecting to ILOM via a Serial Connection
•Configuring Network Access
6.1 ILOM Overview
Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) provides advanced service processor
(SP) hardware and software that you can use to manage and monitor your Oracle
Business Intelligence Machine.
ILOM enables you to actively manage and monitor your Oracle Business Intelligence
Machine independently of the operating system state, providing you with a reliable
Lights Out Management (LOM) system.
With ILOM, you can proactively:
•Learn about hardware errors and faults as they occur
•Remotely control the power state of your compute node
•View the graphical and non-graphical consoles for the host
•View the current status of sensors and indicators on the system
•Determine the hardware configuration of your system
•Receive generated alerts about system events in advance via IPMI PETs, SNMP
Traps, or E-mail Alerts.
The ILOM service processor (SP) runs its own embedded operating system and has a
dedicated Ethernet port, which together provide out-of-band management capability. In
addition, you can access ILOM from the operating system (Oracle Linux) installed on
the Oracle Business Intelligence Machine. Using ILOM, you can remotely manage
your compute node as if you were using a locally attached keyboard, monitor, and
mouse.
ILOM automatically initializes as soon as power is applied to your compute node. It
provides a full-featured, browser-based web interface and has an equivalent
command-line interface (CLI).
•ILOM Interfaces
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ILOM supports multiple interfaces for accessing its features and functions. You can
choose to use a browser-based web interface or a command-line interface.
•Web Interface
•Command-Line Interface
6.1.1.1 Web Interface
The web interface provides an easy-to-use browser interface that enables you to log in
to the SP, then to perform system management and monitoring.
6.1.1.2 Command-Line Interface
The command-line interface enables you to operate ILOM using keyboard commands
and adheres to industry-standard DMTF-style CLI and scripting protocols. ILOM
supports SSH v2.0 and v3.0 for secure access to the CLI. Using the CLI, you can
reuse existing scripts with Sun systems, and automate tasks using familiar interfaces.
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Important Notes Before You Begin
6.2 Important Notes Before You Begin
You require at least one static IP address for Service Processor (ILOM access).
Note the following:
•As a general convention, root is used as the default user name.
•The default value of the Service Processor (SP ILOM) password is welcome1.
6.3 Connecting to ILOM via the Network
Under normal circumstances, you can access ILOM via the network. You can use the
Ethernet connection method to connect to the ILOM. You must know the ILOM IP
address. The default ILOM IP address is
can use either the CLI or the web interface to access ILOM. Alternatively, you can
launch a remote KVM session to access ILOM.
Note:
You can use this connection method only if ILOM is physically connected to
the admin network through the
Memory Machine.
192.168.1.200
NET MGT
port of the Oracle Exalytics In-
(netmask
255.255.255.0
). You
Oracle recommends that you use this connection method to access ILOM for
the Oracle Business Intelligence Machine.
This section discusses the following topics:
•Connecting to the CLI
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•Connecting to the Web GUI
•Launching a Remote KVM Session
6.3.1 Connecting to the CLI
1.Start your SSH client, such as PuTTY.
2.In the Host Name (or IP address) field, enter the ILOM IP address of your Oracle
Business Intelligence Machine. The default ILOM IP address is
3.Ensure that SSH is chosen as the Connection Type.
4.Type the user name and the password, when prompted. The default user name is
root
, and the default password is
The CLI command prompt is displayed.
6.3.2 Connecting to the Web GUI
1.In the address bar of a web browser, type the ILOM IP address of an Oracle
Business Intelligence Machine. The default ILOM IP address is
welcome1
Connecting to ILOM via a Serial Connection
192.168.1.200
.
192.168.1.200
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.
.
Press Enter.
The login screen is displayed.
2.Enter the user name and the password. The default user name is
default password is
3.Click Log In.
The web GUI is displayed.
welcome1
.
6.3.3 Launching a Remote KVM Session
To access the ILOM console for your Oracle Business Intelligence Machine that is
connected to ILOM, do the following:
1.Ensure that pop-up blockers are disabled in your browser before you launch the
remote console.
2.In the address bar of a browser, type the ILOM IP address of your Oracle
Business Intelligence Machine.
3.Log in to ILOM using the default user name and password (
After login, the ILOM home page is displayed.
4.Click the Remote Control tab, and click Launch Remote Console.
The remote console is displayed.
root
root
and
, and the
welcome1
).
6.4 Connecting to ILOM via a Serial Connection
You can connect to ILOM via a serial connection if you are unable to access ILOM via
the network due to any of the following problems:
•Misconfiguration of the network
•Misconfiguration of ILOM IP addresses
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Configuring Network Access
Note:
You can reconfigure network access after connecting to ILOM via a serial
connection. For more information, see Configuring Network Access.
To connect to ILOM using a serial connection, complete the following steps:
1.Attach a serial cable from a terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software
to the
SER MGT
be of length 15 feet or less.
2.Verify that your terminal or laptop is operational.
3.Configure the terminal device or the terminal emulation software to use the
following settings:
•8N1: eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit
•9600 baud (default, but can be set to any standard rate up to 115200)
•Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF)
port of your Oracle Business Intelligence Machine. The cable should
•Disable hardware control
4.Verify that power is supplied to either PSU.
If there is power applied to either PSU, then ILOM will be functional regardless of
the power state of compute nodes.
5.Press Enter on the terminal device. A connection between the terminal device and
the ILOM is established.
The ILOM login prompt is displayed.
6.Log in to the CLI using the default user name and the password (
welcome1
The ILOM default command prompt is displayed.
).
6.5 Configuring Network Access
You must configure network access after connecting to the ILOM using a serial
connection or an Ethernet connection.
Note:
Oracle recommends that you use an Ethernet connection if reconfiguration of
network access becomes necessary.
root
and
This section contains the following topics:
•Using a Serial Connection
•Using the Ethernet Connection
•Using ipmitool Commands When SP Network Information Is Lost
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•Configuring ILOM IP Addresses Manually
6.5.1 Using a Serial Connection
1.Connect to the ILOM using a serial connection, as described in Connecting to
ILOM via a Serial Connection.
2.Run the following commands at the ILOM command prompt:
cd /SP/network
set pendingipdiscovery=static
set pendingipaddress=<ip_address>
set pendingipnetmask=<ip_netmask>
set pendingipgateway=<ip_gateway>
set commitpending=true
6.5.2 Using the Ethernet Connection
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Configuring Network Access
1.Connect to the ILOM using the Ethernet connection, as described in Connecting to
ILOM via the Network.
2.Run the following commands at the ILOM command prompt:
cd /SP/network
set pendingipdiscovery=static
set pendingipaddress=<ip_address>
set pendingipnetmask=<ip_netmask>
set pendingipgateway=<ip_gateway>
set commitpending=true
6.5.3 Using ipmitool Commands When SP Network Information Is Lost
If the service processor (SP) network information gets lost, you can use an SSH shell
to connect to the
the appropriate
example:
interface of the operating system on the Exalytics host and run
ipmitool
commands to reconfigure network settings, as in the following
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Note:
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Configuring Network Access
•On Exalytics images 1.x.x.x, the
ipmitool
sunoem CLI
set /SP/users/root password=somepasswd
ipmitool
example sets the ILOM root password to somepasswd.
•For more information about
ipmitool
ipmitool/wiki/coding_standards/
man page at the following URL:
ipmitool
commands and options, see the
6.5.4 Configuring ILOM IP Addresses Manually
If ILOM IP addresses get misconfigured, you can configure ILOM IP addresses
manually. Under normal circumstances, you do not need to configure ILOM IP
addresses manually.
To configure IP addresses manually, complete the following steps:
1.Obtain a free static IP address from the network to which the Exalytics machine is
connected.
2.Configure the IP address by using a serial port connection as follows:
a.Establish a serial connection to the SP of a compute node by inserting a serial
cable into the SER MGT port on the rear of the compute node.
b.In the terminal window, configure the following settings:
command path is
/usr/bin/
. This
http://sourceforge.net/p/
8N1: Eight data bit, no parity, one stop bit
9600 Baud
Disable hardware control
Disable software control
c.At the login prompt, enter
root
as the user name, and
password.
d.From your present working directory, use the
network
directory, as shown in Figure 6-1.
welcome1
cd
command to move to the
as the
/SP/
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Figure 6-1 Configuring ILOM IP Using Serial Port Connection
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e.Run the following commands at the command prompt:
cd /SP/network
set pendingipdiscovery=static
set pendingipaddress=<ip_address>
set pendingipnetmask=<ip_netmask>
set pendingipgateway=<ip_gateway>
set commitpending=true
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Connecting Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine to Oracle Exadata Database
Machine
This chapter describes how to connect an Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine and an
Oracle Exadata Database Machine together on the same InfiniBand fabric.
It contains the following topics:
•Understanding InfiniBand Card, Cable, and Switch Firmware Requirements
•Physically Connecting the Network
•Choosing a Subnet Manager
•Configuring the InfiniBand Connection
•Monitoring the InfiniBand Fabric
•Checking Network Health
•Testing the Extended Network Connectivity
7.1 Understanding InfiniBand Card, Cable, and Switch
Firmware Requirements
This section contains the following topics:
•InfiniBand Card
•InfiniBand Cables
•InfiniBand Switches in the Oracle Exadata Database Machine
7.1.1 InfiniBand Card
Each Oracle Business Intelligence Machine includes an InfiniBand card, such as the 2port QDR InfiniBand Host Channel Adapter (HCA).
For the Exalytics X2-4 and X3-4 models the InfiniBand card is installed in PCIe Slot 6.
For the Exalytics X4-4, X5-4 and X6-4 models the InfiniBand card is installed in PCIe
Slot 4.
7.1.2 InfiniBand Cables
You may use any spare 5-meter InfiniBand cables included in your Oracle Exadata
Database Machine. If you need assistance, contact Oracle support personnel. You
need these cables for connecting your Oracle Business Intelligence Machine to an
Oracle Exadata Database Machine on the same InfiniBand fabric.
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7.1.3 InfiniBand Switches in the Oracle Exadata Database Machine
Oracle Exadata Database Machine includes two 36-port InfiniBand leaf switches (Sun
Datacenter QDR InfiniBand Switch 36). These two switches located in the middle of
the rack are referred to as leaf switches. A spine switch is included in unit 1 of Oracle
Exadata Database Machine Full Rack and Half Rack configurations.
Note:
In this document, the leaf switch located in the lower unit of the Oracle
Exadata Database Machine rack is referred to as leaf 1. The leaf switch
located above leaf 1 in the Oracle Exadata Database Machine rack is
referred to as leaf 2.
For more information about Oracle Exadata Database Machine's rack layout
and hardware components, see the Oracle Exadata Database MachineOwner's Guide.
7.2 Physically Connecting the Network
This section describes the following topics:
•Physical Layout Considerations
•Scenario 1: Single Exalytics In-Memory Machine with Oracle Exadata Database
Machine
•Scenario 2: Clustered Exalytics In-Memory Machine with Oracle Exadata
Database Machine
7.2.1 Physical Layout Considerations
It is assumed that the rack containing the Oracle Business Intelligence Machine and
the Oracle Exadata Database Machine rack are placed side by side in the data center.
Consider the length of the connecting InfiniBand cables when placing the racks in your
data center.
You can place up to two Oracle Exalytics Machines in an Oracle Exadata Database
Machine rack.
7.2.2 Scenario 1: Single Exalytics In-Memory Machine with Oracle
Exadata Database Machine
Figure 7-1 shows how a single (non-clustered) Oracle Business Intelligence Machine
is connected to an Oracle Exadata Database Machine rack.
For high availability purposes, connect the two ports of the InfiniBand card, which is
installed in the Oracle Business Intelligence Machine, to separate leaf switches of the
Oracle Exadata Database Machine. For example, as shown in Figure 7-1, you can
connect port 1 of the Oracle Business Intelligence Machine's InfiniBand card to the leaf
1 switch (Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 installed in the lower unit of the Oracle
Exadata Database Machine). In addition, you should connect port 2 of the Oracle
Business Intelligence Machine's InfiniBand card to the leaf 2 switch (Sun Datacenter
InfiniBand Switch 36 installed in the upper unit of the Oracle Exadata Database
Machine). Port 1 can function as the active port, and port 2 can function as the passive
port.
Note:
On the leaft switches of the Oracle Exadata Database Machine, the following
free ports can be used:
For high availability purposes, connect the active port of the InfiniBand card included in
each of the Oracle Business Intelligence Machines to the leaf 1 switch (Sun
Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 installed in the lower unit of the Oracle Exadata
Database Machine). In addition, you should connect the passive port of the InfiniBand
card included in each of the Oracle Business Intelligence Machines to the leaf 2 switch
(Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 installed in the upper unit of the Oracle Exadata
Database Machine). Port 1 can function as the active port, and port 2 can function as
the passive port.
Note:
On the leaft switches of the Oracle Exadata Database Machine, the following
free ports can be used:
Ports 5B, 6A,6B,7A,7B, and 12A
7.3 Choosing a Subnet Manager
Each InfiniBand network requires a Subnet Manager (SM). You can use the SM
running on one of the Oracle Exadata Database Machine's leaf switches in your fabric.
For more information about using the InfiniBand switch, see the following documents:
To configure the InfiniBand connection, run the
available in the
/opt/exalytics/bin/
location. For more information, see InfiniBand.
exalytics_configure_network.sh
script
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7.5 Monitoring the InfiniBand Fabric
You can monitor many aspects of the InfiniBand fabric by running InfiniBand
commands on the Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36, which is included in the
Oracle Exadata Database Machine.
For more information about these commands, see the Sun Datacenter InfiniBand
Switch 36 Command Reference.
7.6 Checking Network Health
After establishing InfiniBand network connectivity, you can verify the status of the
basic InfiniBand network connectivity with
command on the Exalytics machine.
The
ibstat
command displays the basic status, as in the following example:
# ibstat
Monitoring the InfiniBand Fabric
rds-ping, rds-info -l
by using the
Chapter 7
ibstat
CA 'mlx4_0'
CA type: MT26428
Number of ports: 2
Firmware version: 2.7.8130
Hardware version: b0
Node GUID: 0x0021280001cf577e
System image GUID: 0x0021280001cf5781
Port 1:
State: Active
Physical state: LinkUp
Rate: 40
Base lid: 106
LMC: 0
SM lid: 54
Capability mask: 0x02510868
Port GUID: 0x0021280001cf577f
Link layer: IB
Port 2:
State: Active
Physical state: LinkUp
Rate: 40
Base lid: 95
LMC: 0
SM lid: 54
Capability mask: 0x02510868
Port GUID: 0x0021280001cf5780
Link layer: IB
The physical state of connected ports is shown as
LinkUp
.
7.7 Testing the Extended Network Connectivity
After verifying the basic InfiniBand network connectivity, you can run the
ibswitches
, and
ibnetdiscover
commands on the switch CLI.
ibhosts
,
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Testing the Extended Network Connectivity
The
ibhosts
command displays the InfiniBand switch nodes in the fabric, and the
command displays host nodes in the InfiniBand fabric, the
ibnetdiscover
ibswitches
command discovers the InfiniBand topology.
For more information such monitoring and diagnostic commands, see the Sun
Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 Command Reference.
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Connecting Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine to Oracle Big Data Appliance
This chapter describes how to connect Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine and an
Oracle Big Data Appliance together on the same InfiniBand fabric.
It contains the following sections:
•Hardware Requirements
•Software Requirements
•Physical Connectivity
•InfiniBand Connection Validation (Layer-2)
•IPoIB Configuration (Layer-3)
•IPoIB Validation
8.1 Hardware Requirements
Oracle Big Data Appliance has three in-built InfiniBand switches. Use the two NM2GW leaf switches to connect the Oracle Exalytics machine. The Oracle Exalytics
machine has one InfiniBand HCA card, but it does not include any InfiniBand switch or
any instance of InfiniBand Subnet Manager.
To connect Oracle Exalytics to Oracle Big Data Appliance, you need a pair of
InfiniBand cables depending on the length requirements at the datacenter. If the total
distance between Exalytics and Oracle Big Data Appliance leaf switch ports is less
than 10 meters, you can use copper cables. If the length is more than 10 meters, you
must use fiber optic cable for InfiniBand with appropriate transceivers.
8.2 Software Requirements
The base images of both Oracle Big Data Appliance and Oracle Exalytics include
software support for InfiniBand connectivity.
•Exalytics Version Details
•BDA Version Details
8.2.1 Exalytics Version Details
To view software details of the Oracle Exalytics machine, run the following commands:
On both GW switches of Oracle Big Data Appliance, four ports are available for
external connections-5A, 5B, 6A, 6B. Oracle recommends that you use ports 5A on
both leaf switches. If these ports are not available, use any other available port on the
leaf switches.
Note:
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Never connect a host (HCA) system to the spine switch inside a rack.
If the Oracle Big Data Appliance rack is connected to other Oracle Engineered
Systems, port 5-6[A|B] may not be available. In such a case, it is recommended to use
any other available port on the InfiniBand leaf switch of the Oracle Big Data Appliance
rack. If no free ports are available, contact Oracle Support.
Figure 8-1 shows how to connect an Exalytics to a standalone BDA rack.
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Figure 8-1 Physical Connection
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InfiniBand Connection Validation (Layer-2)
8.4 InfiniBand Connection Validation (Layer-2)
Once the cables are connected and you can see green LEDs on the ports, you must
validate the InfiniBand connection.
1.Log in to the Oracle Big Data Appliance compute node or Exalytics machine.
2.From the Linux root shell, run the
connected (Exalytics/Oracle Big Data Appliance) machine is visible.
3.On the Exalytics machine, run the
an active Subnet Manager is present, then the ports should be Active.
[root@exalytics ~]# ibstat
CA 'mlx4_0'
CA type: MT26428
Number of ports: 2
Firmware version: 2.7.8130
Hardware version: b0
Node GUID: 0x0021280001efe984
System image GUID: 0x0021280001efe987
Port 1:
State: Active
Physical state: LinkUp
Rate: 40
Base lid: 209
LMC: 0
SM lid: 187
Capability mask: 0x02510868
Port GUID: 0x0021280001efe985
ibhosts
ibstat
command to verify if the newly
command to see the local ports' status. If
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Link layer: IB
Port 2:
State: Active
Physical state: LinkUp
Rate: 40
Base lid: 73
LMC: 0
SM lid: 187
Capability mask: 0x02510868
Port GUID: 0x0021280001efe986
Link layer: IB
[root@exalytics ~]# sminfo
sminfo: sm lid 187 sm guid 0x10e00c16c0c0a0, activity count 124743184 priority
14 state 3 SMINFO_MASTER
4.Run the following command to make sure all the links are at 4X QDR:
[root@exalytics ~]# ibdiagnet -ls 10 -lw 4x
8.5 IPoIB Configuration (Layer-3)
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IPoIB Configuration (Layer-3)
Make sure that a unique IP address is available in the IPoIB subnet used in the Oracle
Big Data Appliance rack. Never reuse an IP address that is already assigned, or
allocated for Big Data Appliance or other purposes in this subnet. To identify a unique
and available IP address with associated subnet mask, refer to the Oracle Big Data
Appliance configuration..
To identify IPoIB network information from an existing Oracle Big Data Appliance
compute node, run the following command:
Note that in the example, the possible IP address host range is from 192.168.40.1 to
192.168.47.254. In the following step, IP 192.168.44.100/21 will be used as an IP
address for Exalytics' IPoIB bond0 interface.
Run the
exalytics_configure_network.sh
script on Exalytics as root. When prompted,
configure the IPoIB (InfiniBand) network interface. It is a bonded interface named
bond0 using ib0 and ib1.
[root@exalytics root]# /opt/exalytics/bin/exalytics_configure_network.sh
Network Configuration Script Version exalytics-scripts-1.0.0.5ps3-52
Do you want to configure InfiniBand for Exadata connection? (y/n) [n]: y
Enter bond0 IP address:192.168.44.100
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Use 192.168.44.162 for bond0 ip address (y/n) [y]:
Enter bond0 netmask address:255.255.248.0
Use 255.255.248.0 for bond0 netmask (y/n) [y]:
8.6 IPoIB Validation
To validate, ping an Oracle Big Data Appliance node's IPoIB address from Exalytics. If
the ping is successful, you can use the connection for applications. You can test the
application usage between the Exalytics and BDA. It may be necessary to install
appropriate plugins and/or clients for Hadoop on Exalytics Machine. For further
information, refer to product owner's guide.
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Installing Auto Service Request (ASR)
Software
This chapter describes how to install Auto Service Request (ASR) for Exalytics
machines.
Note:
Starting with the Oracle Exalytics Release 1 Patchset 1 (1.0.0.1), the Auto
Service Request (ASR) feature is supported. For more information, see the
chapter "New Features for Exalytics Machine" in the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Installation and Administration Guide for Linux.
It contains the following topics:
•About Oracle Auto Service Request (ASR)
•Recommended Configuration
•Before You Begin
•Installing ASR Manager on a Standalone System
•Activating Exalytics Assets Manually
•Viewing and Verifying ASR Assets ASR Manager
•Configuring Telemetry Sources
•Enabling Exalytics Machine Assets in My Oracle Support
•Sending Test Alerts
•Fault Coverage
9.1 About Oracle Auto Service Request (ASR)
Note:
ASR is available only for the Exalytics bare-metal machines.
Auto Service Request (ASR) is a secure, scalable, customer-installable software
feature of warranty and Oracle Support Services that provides auto-case generation
when common hardware component faults occur. ASR is designed to enable faster
problem resolution by eliminating the need to initiate contact with Oracle Support
Services for common hardware component failures, reducing both the number of
phone calls needed and overall phone time required. ASR also simplifies support
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operations by using electronic diagnostic data. Easily installed and deployed, ASR is
completely controlled by you, the customer, to ensure security. ASR is applicable only
for component faults. Not all component failures are covered, though the most
common components (such as disk, fan, and power supplies) are covered.
Note:
ASR is not a replacement for other monitoring mechanisms, such as SMTP
and SNMP alerts, within your data center. It is a complementary mechanism
that expedites and simplifies the delivery of replacement hardware. ASR
should not be used for downtime events in high-priority systems. For highpriority events, contact Oracle Support Services directly.
9.2 Recommended Configuration
The recommended configuration is to install the ASR Manager on a machine outside
of Exalytics, on a Management only network away from the Data network. The
supported operating systems are Oracle Linux 5.3 and above, and Solaris 10 Update 5
and above.
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Note:
ASR Manager should not to be on the same subnet as the Bonded Data
network interfaces.
ETH0
must be on a separate subnet that does not overlap the Bonded Data
network.
9.3 Before You Begin
Before installing ASR, ensure that the following conditions are met:
•Ensure that you have access to My Oracle Support (
and confirm your contact information is correct and current.
•Make sure that all of your Exalytics machine assets have a contact assigned and
that the contact is correct and current.
•Identify and designate a system, outside of Exalytics, to serve as ASR Manager.
•Retrieve the IP address of your ASR Manager.
•Identify and verify ASR assets.
•Ensure connectivity to the Internet using HTTPS.
http://support.oracle.com
)
•Download and install the Oracle Exalytics Configuration Utility patch and ASR
utility, on the Exalytics host machine.
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Before You Begin
Note:
Starting with Oracle Exalytics Release 1 Patchset 3 (1.0.0.3), the Oracle
Exalytics Configuration Utility patch and the ASR utility are included in
the base image.
Steps 1 through 4 are not applicable for users using Oracle Exalytics
Release 1 Patchset 3 (1.0.0.3) or higher version.
If you are using Oracle Exalytics Release 1 Patchset 3 (1.0.0.3) or higher
version, you must start at step 5.
To download and install the Oracle Exalytics Configuration utility patch and ASR
utility, perform the following actions:
1.Download and install the Oracle Exalytics Configuration Utility patch (1.0.0.4)
and ASR utility for Oracle Exalytics Release 1, Patchset 1
(
ex_x2-4_config_utils_linux_x86_64.zip
Cloud Web site at the following link:
file) from the Oracle Software Delivery
http://edelivery.oracle.com
2.Unzip the file into a temporary directory.
The zip file contains the files that are listed in Table 9-1.
Table 9-1 Files in the Oracle Exalytics Configuration Utility Zip File
c.At the command line, execute the following command to initialize and
start the
# /etc/init.d/bda-monitor start
bda_mon
server:
Note:
You can also download the patch
patch 21565893, unzip the patch file
x86-64.zip –d /tmp/
readme.txt
file.
, and follow the instructions in the
p21565893_20000_Linux-x86-64.zip
#unzip p21565893_20000_Linux-
/tmp/
9.4 Installing ASR Manager on a Standalone System
You must install ASR Manager on a standalone system (a machine outside of
Exalytics running Oracle Linux, as described in the section "Install Software" in the
Auto Service Request ASR Manager User’s Guide.
9.5 Activating Exalytics Assets Manually
If you need to activate HOST and ILOM for Exalytics manually, complete the following
steps in the ASR Manager:
1.Login as the
following command:
#cd /opt/SUNWswasr/bin
#./asr
2.Activate ASR on Exalytics host machine by running the following command:
root
user in your ASR Manager. Start the ASR menu by running the
asr> activate_asset -i
or
asr> activate_asset -h
3.Activate ILOM for Exalytics individually by running the following command:
asr> activate_asset -i
or
asr> activate_asset -h
IP_address_of_exalytics_host_machine
host_name_exalytics_machine
ILOM_IP_address_of_compute_node
ILOM_host_name_of_exalytics_machine
9.6 Viewing and Verifying ASR Assets ASR Manager
View and verify ASR Asset (Exalytics machine components whose ASR is active) by
running the following command from the ASR Manager system:
asr> list_asset
For example:
xx.xxx.xxx.xx exalytics 1234567890 Enabled SNMP FMA SUN FIRE X4470 M2 SERVER
x86/x64 System
- lists all assets associated with this ASR Manager
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xx.xxx.xxx.xxx exalytics-sp 1234567890 Enabled SNMP ILOM SUN FIRE X4470 M2 SERVER
9.7 Configuring Telemetry Sources
You must configure telemetry sources for ILOM and Exalytics host machine to forward
their telemetry to the ASR Manager. Scripts are provided to configure both ILOM and
the Host. The scripts are found in
executed on the Exalytics host machine.
Complete the following steps:
1.Login to the Exalytics Host as the
2.Configure ILOM telemetry by running the following command:
#cd /opt/exalytics/asr
#./setup_asr_ilom.pl -i <IP Address Of ASR Manager>
3.Configure Exalytics host machine telemetry by running the following command:
#cd /opt/exalytics/asr
#./bda_mon_hw_asr.pl -set_snmp_subscribers type=asr,host=<IP Address Of ASR
Manager>,fromip=<IP Address of Exalytics Host>
/opt/exalytics/asr
root
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Configuring Telemetry Sources
. These scripts should be
user.
9.8 Enabling Exalytics Machine Assets in My Oracle Support
Complete the following steps to enable Exalytics machine assets:
1.Log in to My Oracle Support (
2.In the My Oracle Support Dashboard, click the More... tab. Then select Settings
from the menu.
3.In the Settings pane on the left of the window, select Assets (located under the
Administrative submenu). For your Support Identifier, select ASR Status from the
sort filter, then select Pending from the All Statuses drop-down menu.
4.You can approve a Pending asset in two ways:
•Activate via Asset Toolbar
Click the asset's serial number to display a toolbar with following options:
–Assign Contact - select this option to assign a contact to the asset. Only
users associated with the support identifier can be a contact.
–Change Address - select this option to update the asset's physical
location.
–Approve - for assets that are Pending, click Approve to enable ASR for
the asset.
–Other Actions - you can also perform other actions such as Activate (for
an inactive asset), Deactivate (for an active asset), or Deny (for a
pending request).
https://support.oracle.com
).
•Activate via Asset Details
At the bottom of the Asset pane, there is a "Show Asset Details" option. Click
an asset's serial number and then the Show Asset Details to update
information about the asset. Required fields for ASR asset activation are
indicated by an asterisk (*).
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Chapter 9
Sending Test Alerts
For more information, see the Knowledge Management article ID 1329200.1 on My
Oracle Support. To obtain this article on My Oracle Support, complete the following
steps:
1.Log in to My Oracle Support (
2.Click the Knowledge tab.
3.In the Knowledge Base section, click the Search & Browse tab.
4.In the Enter search terms option, enter 1329200.1 and click Search. The article
"How to activate ASR within My Oracle Support" is displayed.
9.9 Sending Test Alerts
To send test alerts, complete the following:
1.Login to the Exalytics Host as the
2.Send Test Alerts for ILOM telemetry by running the following command:
3.Send Test Alerts for Exalytics host machine by running the following command:
#./opt/exalytics/asr/bda_mon_hw_asr.pl -validate_snmp_subscriber -type asr
You will receive an e-mail notification for the test alerts.
Note:
https://support.oracle.com
root
user.
).
Oracle highly recommends to send test alerts from the ILOM, and the
Exalytics host machine.
9.10 Fault Coverage
For more information, see Oracle ASR ILOM documentation.
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A
Troubleshooting
This appendix provides basic information about troubleshooting your Oracle Business
Intelligence Machine.
It contains the following topics:
•Troubleshooting the Setup
•Additional Troubleshooting Information
•Locating the Machine Serial Number
A.1 Troubleshooting the Setup
This section contains information to help you troubleshoot minor machine problems.
If you experience problems while setting up your Oracle Business Intelligence
Machine, refer to the troubleshooting information in Table A-1.
Table A-1 Troubleshooting Procedures
ProblemPossible Solution
Oracle Exalytics InMemory Machine does
not power on when the
front panel Power button
is pressed.
Oracle Exalytics InMemory Machine
appears to be in standby
power mode, but the
Power/OK LED does not
blink.
Keep notes on the following situations in case you need to call
service:
•Is the Power/OK LED flashing or constantly illuminated on the
front of the system? (Ensure that the power cord is connected
to the system and to a grounded power receptacle.)
•Does the wall outlet have power? Test by plugging in another
device.
•Does the monitor sync within five minutes after power on? (The
green LED on the monitor stops flashing and remains
illuminated.)
•Has the system fully booted the ILOM SP? (Note that the
system will block Power button presses until the ILOM SP is
fully booted.)
The Power/OK LED only blinks when all Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine components are in standby power mode. A tape drive
might be connected to your server. Because tape drives do not
enter standby power mode, the Power/OK LED does not blink.
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Table A-1 (Cont.) Troubleshooting Procedures
ProblemPossible Solution
Hung or frozen server:
No response from mouse
or keyboard or any
application.
Try to access your system from a different machine on the network:
1.On another system, type:
2.If a response is returned, then try logging in to the Oracle
Exalytics In-Memory Machine using either
rlogin
.
3.If you successfully log in, list the running processes using the
ps
command.
4.Kill any processes that appear unresponsive or should not be
running, by using the
5.Check the responsiveness of the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine after each process is killed.
If the this procedure does not work, power cycle the Oracle
Exalytics In-Memory Machine:
1.Press the Power/OK button to power off the Oracle Exalytics In-
Memory Machine and wait 20 to 30 seconds.
2.Press the Power/OK button again to power on the system.
kill
Appendix A
Additional Troubleshooting Information
ping
IP_address_of_server.
telnet, ssh
process_ID command.
, or
A.2 Additional Troubleshooting Information
For additional troubleshooting information, see the Sun Fire X4470 M2 Server Service
Manual (821-0703) and the Oracle x86 Servers Diagnostics Guide (820-6750).
A.3 Locating the Machine Serial Number
You might need to have the serial number of your Oracle Business Intelligence
Machine when you ask for service on your system. Record this number for future use.
Use one of the following methods to locate your machine's serial number:
•On the front panel of the Oracle Business Intelligence Machine, look at the bottom
ledge (near the center) to locate the machine's serial number. For an illustration of
the Oracle Business Intelligence Machine front panel, see Front Panel Features.
•Locate the yellow Customer Information Sheet (CIS) attached to your Oracle
Business Intelligence Machine packaging. This sheet includes the serial number.
•From ILOM, enter the
the ILOM browser interface.
Use Table A-2 to collect information that you might need to communicate with Oracle
support personnel.
Table A-2 System Information Required for Support
show/SYS
command, or go to the System Information tab in
System Configuration Information
Required
Service contract number
Your Information
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Locating the Machine Serial Number
Table A-2 (Cont.) System Information Required for Support
Appendix A
System Configuration Information
Required
System model
Operating environment
System serial number
Peripherals attached to the system
Email address and phone number for you
and a secondary contact
Street address where the system is located
Administrator password
Summary of the problem and the work being
done when the problem occurred
Other useful information
IP address
Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine name
(system host name)
Network or internet domain name
Proxy server configuration
Your Information
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