Contents

Title and Copyright Information

Preface

• Audience
• Documentation Accessibility
• Related Documents
• Conventions

1 Introduction

• 1.1 About Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine
• 1.2 Hardware Configuration
• 1.3 Assigning PCIe Slots
• 1.4 Key Features
• 1.5 Environmental Specifications
• 1.6 Safety and Compliance Information

2 Getting Started

• 2.1 Tools and Equipment Needed
• 2.2 Installation Tasks
• 2.3 Opening the Box
  • 2.3.1 Server Box Contents
• 2.4 ESD Precautions
• 2.5 Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Description
  • 2.5.1 Front Panel Features
  • 2.5.2 Back Panel Features
• 2.6 Connecting the Cables
• 2.7 Connecting the Power Cords
• 2.8 Powering On the Machine
• 2.9 Connecting a Laptop to Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine
• 2.10 Connecting to ILOM
  • 2.10.1 Connecting to ILOM Using a Serial Connection
  • 2.10.2 Connecting to ILOM Using an Ethernet Connection
• 2.11 Powering Off the Machine

3 Installing Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Into a Rack

• 3.1 Task Roadmap
• 3.2 Reviewing Rack Compatibility
• 3.3 Before You Begin
• 3.4 Disassembling the Slide-Rails
• 3.5 Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine
• 3.6 Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack
• 3.7 Installing Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine into the Slide-Rail Assemblies
• 3.8 Installing the Cable Management Arm
• 3.9 Verifying the Operation of the Slide Rails and CMA

4 Adding Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine to Your Network

• 4.1 Before You Begin
  • 4.1.1 Switch Requirements
  • 4.1.2 Cable Requirements
• 4.2 Overview of Network Ports
• 4.3 Transceiver and Optical Modules for 10 GbE Connectivity
• 4.4 Connecting Exalytics In-Memory Machine to Your Network
• 4.5 Configuring the Network for Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine
  • 4.5.1 Overview
    • 4.5.1.1 InfiniBand (Mellanox card)
    • 4.5.1.2 10 GbE Interfaces (Niantic card)
    • 4.5.1.3 1 GbE Interfaces
    • 4.5.1.4 Host Name
    • 4.5.1.5 Time
    • 4.5.1.6 Domain Name Server (DNS)
  • 4.5.2 State of the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Before Running the Script
  • 4.5.3 Running the configure_network_for_exalytics.sh Script
  • 4.5.4 Verifying the Configuration
• 4.6 What Next?

5 Using Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM)

• 5.1 ILOM Overview
  • 5.1.1 ILOM Interfaces
• 5.2 Important Notes Before You Begin
• 5.3 Connecting to ILOM via the Network
  • 5.3.1 Connecting to the CLI
  • 5.3.2 Connecting to the Web GUI
  • 5.3.3 Launching a Remote KVM Session
• 5.4 Connecting to ILOM via a Serial Connection
• 5.5 Configuring Network Access
  • 5.5.1 Configuring ILOM IP Addresses Manually

6 Connecting Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine to Oracle Exadata Database Machine

• 6.1 Understanding InfiniBand Card, Cable, and Switch Firmware Requirements
  • 6.1.1 InfiniBand Card
  • 6.1.2 InfiniBand Cables
  • 6.1.3 InfiniBand Switches in the Oracle Exadata Database Machine
• 6.2 Physically Connecting the Network
  • 6.2.1 Physical Layout Considerations
  • 6.2.2 Scenario 1: Single Exalytics In-Memory Machine with Oracle Exadata Database Machine
  • 6.2.3 Scenario 2: Clustered Exalytics In-Memory Machine with Oracle Exadata Database Machine
• 6.3 Choosing a Subnet Manager
• 6.4 Loading the Kernel Modules
• 6.5 Monitoring the InfiniBand Fabric
• 6.6 Checking Network Health
• 6.7 Testing the Extended Network Connectivity

A Troubleshooting

• A.1 Troubleshooting the Setup
• A.2 Additional Troubleshooting Information
• A.3 Locating the Machine Serial Number