Oracle Exadata Storage Server X6-2 High Capacity, Installation Manual

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Page 5: ...icators Connectors Drives and PCIe Slots 12 Shipping Inventory 13 Spares Kit Components 13 System Specifications 15 Physical Specifications 15 Environmental Specifications 16 Power Specifications 17 Shipping Carton Space Requirements 17 Agency Compliance 18 About Rack Installation 19 Rack Installation Procedure Overview 19 Rack Requirements 20 Maintenance Space Requirements 21 Configuration Restri...

Page 6: ...e Rails 34 Attach Tool Less Slide Rail Assemblies 35 Install the Storage Server Into the Slide Rail Assemblies 38 Install the Cable Management Arm 40 Verify Operation of Slide Rails and Cable Management Arm 52 Remove the Cable Management Arm 54 Cabling the Storage Server 59 Rear Cable Connections and Ports 59 Ethernet Ports 61 Connect the Power Cords 61 Troubleshooting Installation Issues 65 Refer...

Page 7: ...structed on how to install the storage server into a rack Required knowledge Advanced experience with site preparations and installing hardware Product Documentation Library Documentation and resources for this product and related products are available at https www oracle com goto x6 2l docs Feedback Provide feedback about this documentation at https www oracle com goto docfeedback Using This Doc...

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Page 9: ...rtons and contents of the ship kit Shipping Inventory on page 13 Review the contents of the Oracle Exadata Database Machine X6 2 spares kit Spares Kit Components on page 13 Storage Server Integration Into Exadata The Oracle Exadata Storage Server X6 2 High Capacity is factory installed as part of your integrated Exadata Database Machine configuration Use the information in this document only if yo...

Page 10: ...rnet 10GbE RJ 45 ports on the rear panel USB 2 0 ports Two front two rear and two internal Note One internal USB port is preinstalled with a USB The USB drive contains the GRUB boot loader for the operating system Video VGA ports One rear high density DB 15 video port Service processor SP The storage server has an integrated service processor SP The SP provides IPMI 2 0 compliant remote management...

Page 11: ...s the status indicators LEDs connectors and drives on the front panel of a Oracle Exadata Storage Server X6 2 High Capacity configured with twelve 3 5 inch storage drives Figure Legend Description 1 Locator LED Locator button white 2 Service Action Required LED amber 3 Power OK LED green 4 Power button 5 SP OK LED green 6 17 Storage drive 0 HDD through storage drive 11 HDD 18 Top Fan Fault LED amb...

Page 12: ...its controls connectors status indicators LEDs and PCIe slots Figure Legend Description 1 2 Rear storage drive 0 HDD SSD and storage drive 1 HDD SSD 3 4 10 11 PCIe slots 1 2 4 5 These slots contain the Oracle Flash Accelerator F320 NVMe PCIe Add In Card 5 PCIe slot 3 This slot contains the Sun Dual Port QDR InfiniBand Host Channel Adapter for PCIExpress Gen 3 6 Serial management SER MGT RJ 45 seri...

Page 13: ...f physical damage If a shipping carton appears damaged request that the carrier s agent be present when the carton is opened Keep all contents and packing material for the agent s inspection The carton contains the server and the ship kit The ship kit for the Oracle Exadata Storage Server X6 2 High Capacity includes the following items Power cords C13 outlet connector for rack PDU Rackmount kit co...

Page 14: ...200 rpm high capacity SAS disk One 3 2 TB Exadata Smart Flash card Related Information Shipping Inventory on page 13 Storage Server Components on page 10 14 Oracle Exadata Storage Server X6 2 High Capacity Installation Guide July 2018 ...

Page 15: ... shipping cartons Shipping Carton Space Requirements on page 17 Review the storage server agency compliance Agency Compliance on page 18 Related Information Storage Server Features and Components on page 9 Physical Specifications The following table lists the physical specifications for the Oracle Exadata Storage Server X6 2 High Capacity TABLE 2 Oracle Exadata Storage Server X6 2 High Capacity Ph...

Page 16: ... 90 noncondensing short term 25 F to 113 F 5 C to 55 C 5 to 90 noncondensing but not to exceed 0 024 kg of water per kg of dry air 0 053 lbs water 2 205 lbs dry air Up to 93 noncondensing 100 4 F 38 C maximum wet bulb 45 to 50 relative humidity Altitude Maximum 9 840 feet 3 000 meters at 95 F 35 C Note In China markets regulations may limit installations to a maximum altitude of 6 562 feet 2 000 m...

Page 17: ...f the actual power consumption of the system TABLE 4 Power Supply Specifications Parameter AC Requirement Voltage nominal 100 to 127 200 to 240 VAC Input current maximum 12 A 8 5 A 100 127 VAC 5 7 A 200 240 VAC Frequency 50 60 Hz 47 to 63 Hz range Shipping Carton Space Requirements The following table lists the dimensions and weights for the shipping cartons that contain the Oracle Exadata Storage...

Page 18: ...fferences EMC Emissions FCC CFR 47 Part 15 ICES 003 EN55022 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 Immunity EN55024 Certifications North America NRTL European Union EU International CB Scheme BIS India BSMI Taiwan RCM Australia CCC PRC MSIP Korea VCCI Japan Customs Union EAC European Union Directives 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive 2004 108 EC EMC Directive 2011 65 EU RoHS Directive 2012 19 EU WEEE Directive Al...

Page 19: ...Requirements on page 21 Review configuration restrictions for the Exadata Database Machine Exadata Database Machine X6 2 Configuration Restrictions on page 21 Review configuration restrictions for the Exadata Storage Expansion Rack Exadata Storage Expansion Rack X6 2 Configuration Restrictions on page 22 Rack Installation Procedure Overview The following table lists the tasks you need to install t...

Page 20: ... 60 cm 23 6 inches Depth front door handle to rear door handle 120 cm 47 24 inches Weight 150 6 kg 332 lbs Maximum dynamic load 1005 kg 2215 lbs Structure Four post rack mounting at both front and rear Supported rack types square hole 9 5 mm and round hole M6 or 1 4 20 threaded only Two post racks are not compatible Rack horizontal opening and unit vertical pitch Conforms to ANSI EIA 310 D 1992 or...

Page 21: ...s for the storage server when it is installed in a rack TABLE 7 Maintenance Access Requirements Location Maintenance Access Requirement Rear of the storage server 91 4 cm 36 inches Area above the rack 91 4 cm 36 inches Front of the storage server 123 2 cm 48 5 inches Configuration Restrictions There are restrictions for adding servers to the Oracle Exadata Database Machine The following sections d...

Page 22: ... in U02 to U07 starting with U02 2 Up to 4 storage servers in U08 to U15 starting with U08 3 Up to 7 storage servers in U27 to U40 starting with U27 4 Up to 2 storage servers in U26 to U30 starting with U26 if no Database servers installed in these rack units 5 Up to 2 storage servers in U19 to U16 starting with U19 if no Database servers installed in these rack units 6 1 storage server in U41 to ...

Page 23: ...on Restrictions 3 Up to 7 storage servers in U27 to U40 starting with U27 4 Up to 2 storage servers in U26 to U23 starting with U26 5 Up to 2 storage servers in U19 to U16 starting with U19 6 1 storage server in U41 to U42 About Rack Installation 23 ...

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Page 25: ... server into a rack Tools and Equipment Needed for Installation on page 27 Verify that you have received all components in the rackmount kit Rackmount Kit Contents on page 28 Install the storage server into the rack Install the Storage Server Into the Rack on page 29 Related Information About Rack Installation on page 19 System Specifications on page 15 Installation Prerequisites Ensure that the f...

Page 26: ...should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature Tma specified for the storage server For storage server environmental requirements see Environmental Specifications on page 16 Caution Reduced airflow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compr...

Page 27: ...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 Read the safety information in the Oracle Exadata Storage Server X6 2 High Capacity Safety and Compliance Guide and in the Important Safety Information for Oracle Hardware Systems before instal...

Page 28: ...t kit installation card for simplified instructions about installing your storage server into a four post rack using the slide rail and cable management arm options Figure Legend Description 1 Slide rails 2 Mounting brackets 3 Four M4 x 5 fine pitch mounting bracket securing screws not used 4 Installation card Related Information Rack Requirements on page 20 28 Oracle Exadata Storage Server X6 2 H...

Page 29: ...end all anti tilt devices before installing the storage server Refer to your rack documentation for detailed instructions for the following steps 1 Open and remove the front and rear doors from the rack cabinet Note The front and rear doors need to be removed only if they impinge on the mounting bay 2 To prevent the rack cabinet from tipping during the installation fully extend the rack cabinet s ...

Page 30: ...cle Exadata Storage Server X6 2 High Capacity Safety and Compliance Guide Install Mounting Brackets To install the mounting brackets onto the sides of the storage server 1 Position a mounting bracket against the chassis so that the slide rail lock is at the storage server front and the five keyhole openings on the mounting bracket are aligned with the five locating pins on the side of the chassis ...

Page 31: ...ounting bracket clip 4 Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 to install the remaining mounting bracket on the other side of the storage server Related Information Mark the Rackmount Location on page 31 Attach Tool Less Slide Rail Assemblies on page 35 Mark the Rackmount Location Use the rackmount installation card to identify the correct mounting holes for the slide rails Note Load the rack from bottom to ...

Page 32: ...the installation card 3 Mark the mounting holes for the front slide rails 4 Mark the mounting holes for the rear slide rails Related Information Rack Requirements on page 20 Install Mounting Brackets on page 30 Attach Tool Less Slide Rail Assemblies on page 35 32 Oracle Exadata Storage Server X6 2 High Capacity Installation Guide July 2018 ...

Page 33: ...m rack Right angle AC power cables must be installed before slide rails when installing the storage server into a Sun Rack II 1042 1000 mm system rack The standard rail kit tool less slide rails impede access to the 15kVA and 22kVA Power Distribution Unit PDU electrical sockets in the 1000 mm rack If you use the standard AC power cables and then install the slide rails into the rack you will be un...

Page 34: ...talling the slide rails into the rack install right angle AC power cables into the left side and right side PDU electrical sockets for the servers you are going to rack mount 2 Install the slide rails into the rack 34 Oracle Exadata Storage Server X6 2 High Capacity Installation Guide July 2018 ...

Page 35: ...ail Assemblies See Attach Tool Less Slide Rail Assemblies on page 35 Attach Tool Less Slide Rail Assemblies Use this procedure to attach tool less slide rail assemblies to the rack Installing the Storage Server Into a Rack 35 ...

Page 36: ...ss Slide Rail Assemblies 1 Orient one of the slide rail assemblies 1 so that the ball bearing track 2 is forward and locked in place 3 36 Oracle Exadata Storage Server X6 2 High Capacity Installation Guide July 2018 ...

Page 37: ...ssembly locks into place with an audible click 3 Align the front of the slide rail assembly against the outside of the front rack rail and push until the assembly locks into place with an audible click 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to attach the second slide rail assembly to the other side of the rack Related Information Install Mounting Brackets on page 30 Installing the Storage Server Into a Rack 3...

Page 38: ...procedure requires a minimum of two people because of the weight of the storage server Caution Always load equipment into a rack from the bottom up so that the rack will not become top heavy and tip over To prevent the rack from tipping during equipment installation extend your rack s anti tilt bar 1 Push the slide rails into the slide rail assemblies in the rack as far as possible 2 Position the ...

Page 39: ...he mounting brackets encounter the slide rail stops approximately 12 inches or 30 cm 4 Simultaneously pull down and hold the slide rail release levers on each mounting bracket 2 while you push the storage server into the rack until the slide rail locks on the front of the mounting brackets engage the slide rail assemblies Installing the Storage Server Into a Rack 39 ...

Page 40: ...tional cable management arm Related Information Install the Cable Management Arm on page 40 Verify Operation of Slide Rails and Cable Management Arm on page 52 Install the Cable Management Arm Follow this procedure to install the cable management arm CMA which you can use to manage cables connected to the rear of the storage server 1 Unpack the CMA 40 Oracle Exadata Storage Server X6 2 High Capaci...

Page 41: ...tor D 2 Front slide bar 7 Slide rail latching bracket used with connector D 3 Velcro straps 6 8 Rear slide bar 4 Connector B 9 Oracle Storage Server X6 2 1U cable covers 5 Connector C 10 Oracle Storage Server X6 2L 2U cable covers 2 Ensure that the correct cable covers for your server are installed on the CMA Installing the Storage Server Into a Rack 41 ...

Page 42: ...t cable covers and install the round cable covers To remove the flat cable covers and install the round cable covers perform these steps a Lift up on the cable cover handle the handle is colored green and open it 180 degrees to the horizontal position as shown in the following figure frames 1 and 2 Note The CMA has three cable covers two with two hinges one of which is shown in the following figur...

Page 43: ... in the top of the slide bar This prevents the Velcro straps from interfering with the expansion and contraction of the slide bar when the storage server is extended out of the rack and returned into the rack 5 Extend the storage server approximately 13 cm 5 inches out of the front of the rack 6 Take the CMA to the back of the equipment rack and ensure that you have adequate room to work at the ba...

Page 44: ...f the front slide bar to verify that connector A is properly seated 8 To install the CMA s connector B into the right slide rail a Insert the CMA s connector B into the front slot on the right slide rail until it locks into place with an audible click frames 1 and 2 44 Oracle Exadata Storage Server X6 2 High Capacity Installation Guide July 2018 ...

Page 45: ...llout 1 goes into the slide rail s front slot callout 2 b Gently tug on the right side of the front slide bar to verify that connector B is properly seated 9 To install the CMA s connector C into the right slide rail Installing the Storage Server Into a Rack 45 ...

Page 46: ...to place with an audible click frames 2 and 3 c Gently tug on the right side of the CMA s rear slide bar to verify that connector C is properly seated 10 To prepare the CMA s connector D for installation remove the tape that secures the slide rail latching bracket to connector D and ensure that the latching bracket is properly aligned with connector D frames 1 and 2 46 Oracle Exadata Storage Serve...

Page 47: ...n place insert connector D and its associated slide rail latching bracket into the left slide rail until connector D locks into place with an audible click frames 1 and 2 Note When inserting connector D into the slide rail the preferred and easier method is to install connector D and the latching bracket as one assembly into the slide rail b Gently tug on the left side of the CMA s slide bar to ve...

Page 48: ...o verify that the slide rails and the CMA are operating properly before routing cables through the CMA a Extend all rack anti tilt devices to prevent the rack from tipping forward when the storage server is extended Caution To reduce the risk of personal injury stabilize the rack cabinet and extend all anti tilt devices before extending the storage server from the rack For instructions for stabili...

Page 49: ...rage server to the rack a Simultaneously pull and hold the two green release tabs one on each side of the storage server toward the front of the storage server while you push the storage server into the rack As you push the storage server into the rack verify that the CMA retracts without binding Installing the Storage Server Into a Rack 49 ...

Page 50: ...l hear an audible click when the storage server is in the normal rack position 15 Connect cables to the storage server as required Instructions for connecting the storage server cables are provided in Cabling the Storage Server on page 59 Note Power cables should already be installed in the Sun Rack II 1042 1000 mm system rack 16 Open the CMA cable covers route storage server cables through the CM...

Page 51: ... straps do not wrap around the bottom of the slide bar otherwise expansion and contraction of the slide bar might be hindered when the storage server is extended from the rack and returned to the rack 17 Ensure that the secured cables do no extend above the top or below the bottom of the storage server to which they are attached otherwise the cables might snag on other equipment installed in the r...

Page 52: ...Use the following procedure to ensure that the slide rails and CMA are operating correctly Note Two people should perform this procedure one to move the storage server in and out of the rack and one to observe the cables and CMA 1 To prevent the rack from tipping forward when the storage server is extended extend all rack anti tilt devices Caution To reduce the risk of personal injury stabilize th...

Page 53: ...nger in the center of the tab not on the end and apply pressure as you pull the tab toward the front of the storage server b Continue pushing the storage server into the rack until the slide rail locks on the front of the storage server engage the slide rail assemblies You will hear an audible click when the storage server is in the normal rack position 6 Adjust the cable straps and the CMA as req...

Page 54: ...orward when the storage server is extended extend all rack anti tilt devices Caution To reduce the risk of personal injury stabilize the rack cabinet and extend all anti tilt devices before extending the storage server from the rack For instructions for stabilizing the rack see Stabilize the Rack for Installation on page 29 2 Disconnect all cables from the rear of the storage server 3 Extend the s...

Page 55: ...ide rail latching bracket portion of the connector remains in place You will disconnect it in the next step Note Once you have disconnected connector D do not allow the CMA to hang under its own weight Throughout the remainder of this procedure the CMA must be supported until all the remaining connectors are disconnected and the CMA can be placed on a flat surface b Use your right hand to support ...

Page 56: ...nect connector C a Place your left arm under the CMA to support it b Use your right thumb to push in toward the right on the connector C release tab labeled PUSH callout 1 and pull connector C out of the right slide rail frames 1 and 2 7 To disconnect connector B a Place your right arm under the CMA to support it and grasp the rear end of connector B with your right hand 56 Oracle Exadata Storage ...

Page 57: ... away from the right slide rail callout 1 and use your right hand to pull the connector out of the slide rail frames 1 and 2 8 To disconnect connector A a Place your left arm under the CMA to support it and grasp the rear end of connector A with your left hand Installing the Storage Server Into a Rack 57 ...

Page 58: ...e your left hand to pull the connector out of the slide rail frames 1 and 2 9 Remove the CMA from the rack and place it on a flat surface 10 Go to the front of the storage server and push it back into the rack Related Information Install the Cable Management Arm on page 40 58 Oracle Exadata Storage Server X6 2 High Capacity Installation Guide July 2018 ...

Page 59: ...rts Ethernet Ports on page 61 Connect power cords to the storage server Connect the Power Cords on page 61 Related Information Rack Installation Procedure Overview on page 19 Install the Cable Management Arm on page 40 Rear Cable Connections and Ports The following figure shows the locations of cable connectors and ports on the back of the Oracle Exadata Storage Server X6 2 High Capacity and the c...

Page 60: ...See Ethernet Ports on page 61 for more information 4 USB ports USB 0 USB 1 The two USB ports support hot plugging You can connect and disconnect USB cables and peripheral devices while the storage server is running without affecting system operations 5 Network management port NET MGT The service processor NET MGT port is the optional connection to the Oracle ILOM service processor The NET MGT port...

Page 61: ...000 Mbits sec Related Information Rear Cable Connections and Ports on page 59 Connect the Power Cords on page 61 Connect the Power Cords Caution Do not connect the power cords to the storage server until the you have made the service processor SP and host networking connections The storage server includes an SP that is used to configure and boot the host system Connecting the SP and host networkin...

Page 62: ...ower mode The green AC OK LED lights on each power supply The SP OK Fault LED flashes rapidly while the SP is starting and the main Power OK LED remains off until the SP is ready After a few minutes the main Power OK LED slowly flashes the standby blink pattern 0 1 seconds on 2 9 seconds off and the SP OK LED is steady on indicating that the SP and Oracle ILOM is ready for use In standby power mod...

Page 63: ...op cover are installed Damage to storage server components can occur if the storage server is operated without adequate cooling mechanisms Note Do not apply main power to the rest of the storage server until you are ready to configure a preinstalled operating system or perform a fresh installation of an operating system At this point power is supplied only to the SP and the power supply fans Relat...

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Page 65: ...erial number Locating the Storage Server Serial Number on page 66 Related Information Rack Installation Procedure Overview on page 19 Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager ILOM 3 2 Documentation Library at https www oracle com goto ilom docs References for Troubleshooting and Diagnostics For product specific information about troubleshooting problems refer to Troubleshooting and Diagnostics in Orac...

Page 66: ... Summary of the problem and the work being done when the problem occurred IP address Server name system host name Network or Internet domain name Proxy server configuration Locating the Storage Server Serial Number During a service call you might need your storage server s serial number Record this number for future use Use one of the following methods to locate your storage server s serial number...

Page 67: ...d the system serial numbers and JobID label in the following physical locations Look for the Large System Serial Number label and JobID label on the front of the rack inside the door on the left vertical strut starting at rack unit RU 23 and going down Look for the Small System Serial Number label on the top left portion of the cabinet from the rear above the power distribution unit PDU Related In...

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Page 69: ...er tools required 27 M mounting brackets installing 30 N network management NET MGT port location of 59 P physical specifications 15 R rack installation 25 rackmount kit 25 rail assembly 25 stabilizing the rack 29 48 52 54 rail assembly 25 S serial management SER MGT port 59 shipping cartons checking for damage 13 shipping cartons contents 13 slide rails verifying operation 52 spares kit component...

Page 70: ...Index V video port location 59 W worksheet support 66 70 Oracle Exadata Storage Server X6 2 High Capacity Installation Guide July 2018 ...