Site Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer
Review the requirements for provisioning Oracle Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer at your site.
- Space Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer
Review the space requirements for each Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer Rack. - Weight of Oracle Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer Racks
Review and prepare to manage the weight of each Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer Rack. - Receiving, Unpacking, and Access for Oracle Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer Racks
Review and prepare the receiving area that is large enough for the Exadata Rack package. - Flooring for Oracle Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer Racks
Ensure that the Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer system is installed on raised flooring that is capable of supporting the Exadata Rack. - Electrical Power for Oracle Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer Racks
Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer can operate effectively over a wide range of voltages and frequencies. - Temperature and Humidity Ranges for Oracle Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer
Excessive internal temperatures can result in full or partial shutdown of Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer system components. - Ventilation for Oracle Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer Racks
Always provide adequate space in front and behind the rack for proper ventilation.
Space Requirements for Oracle Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer
Review the space requirements for each Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer Rack.
Table 3-1 Space Requirements for Oracle Exadata
Description | Millimeters (mm) | Inches (”) |
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Height | 2000 mm | 78.74” |
Width | 601 mm | 23.66" |
Depth | 1237 mm | 48.7" |
Weight of Oracle Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer Racks
Review and prepare to manage the weight of each Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer Rack.
Model | Kilograms (kg) | Pounds (lbs) |
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X9M Base System | 436.7 kg | 962.7 lbs |
X9M Quarter Rack | 449.7 kg | 991.4 lbs |
X9M Half Rack | 592.3 kg | 1305.7 lbs |
X9M Full Rack | 886.5 kg | 1954.3 lbs |
X9M Expansion Rack min | 374.8 kg | 826.4 lbs |
X9M Expansion Rack max | 904.7 kg | 1994.5 lbs |
X10M Elastic Rack min | 469.8 kg | 1035.8 lbs |
X10M Elastic Rack max | 900.1 kg | 1984.3 lbs |
X10M Expansion Rack min | 416.1 kg | 917.3 lbs |
X10M Expansion Rack max | 963.7 kg | 2124.5 lbs |
For a specific configuration please refer to Oracle Exadata Configuration Assistant
Receiving, Unpacking, and Access for Oracle Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer Racks
Review and prepare the receiving area that is large enough for the Exadata Rack package.
Description | Millimeters (mm) | Inches (”) |
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Shipping Height | 2159 mm | 85 inches |
Shipping Width | 1219 mm | 48 inches |
Shipping Depth | 1575 mm | 62 inches |
If your loading dock meets the height and ramp requirements for a standard freight carrier truck, then you can use a pallet jack to unload the rack. If the loading dock does not meet the requirements, then you must provide a standard forklift, or other means to unload the rack. You can also request that the rack is shipped in a truck with a lift gate.
Use a conditioned space to remove the packaging material to reduce particles before entering the data center. Allow enough space for unpacking it from its shipping cartons.
Use the information in the following table to ensure that there is a clear pathway for moving the Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer rack. Also, the entire access route to the installation site should be free of raised-pattern flooring that can cause vibration.
Access Route Item | With Shipping Pallet | Without Shipping Pallet |
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Minimum door height | 2184 mm (86 inches) | 2040 mm (80.32 inches) |
Minimum door width | 1270 (50 inches) | 640 mm (25.19 inches) |
Minimum elevator depth | 1625.6 mm (64 inches) | 1240 mm (48.82 inches) |
Maximum incline | 6 degrees | 6 degrees |
Minimum elevator, pallet jack, and floor loading capacity | 1134 kg (2500 lbs) | 1134 kg (2500 lbs) |
Flooring for Oracle Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer Racks
Ensure that the Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer system is installed on raised flooring that is capable of supporting the Exadata Rack.
The site floor and the raised flooring must be able to support the total weight of the Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer rack that you have selected. Review specifications accordingly.
Electrical Power for Oracle Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer Racks
Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer can operate effectively over a wide range of voltages and frequencies.
Reliability of Power Sources
- Fluctuations caused by brownouts
- Wide and rapid variations in input voltage levels or in input power frequency
- Electrical storms
- Faults in the distribution system, such as defective wiring
To protect Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer from such disturbances, you should have a dedicated power distribution system, power-conditioning equipment, and lightning arresters or power cables to protect from electrical storms.
Power Distribution Unit Specifications
Each rack has two pre-installed power distribution units (PDUs). The PDUs accept different power sources. You must choose the type of PDU that is correct for your data center and the Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer rack.
Model | Minimum PDU Rating (kVA) |
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Base System | 15 kVA |
Quarter Rack | 15 kVA |
Half Rack | 15 kVA |
Full Rack | 22 kVA |
- Americas, Japan, and Taiwan
- Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC), except for Japan and Taiwan
Facility Power Requirements
To prevent catastrophic failures, design the input power sources to ensure that adequate power is provided to the PDUs.
Use dedicated AC breaker panels for all power circuits that supply power to the PDU. When planning for power distribution requirements, balance the power load between available AC supply branch circuits. In the United States of America and Canada, ensure that the overall system AC input current load does not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit AC current rating.
Electrical work and installations must comply with applicable local, state, or national electrical codes.
PDU power cords are 4 meters (13.12 feet) long, and 1–1.5 meters (3.3–4.9 feet) of the cord is routed within the rack cabinet. The installation site AC power receptacle must be within 2 meters (6.6 feet) of the rack.
Circuit Breaker Requirements
If computer equipment is subjected to repeated power interruptions and fluctuations, then it is susceptible to a higher rate of component failure.
You are responsible for supplying the circuit breakers. One circuit breaker is required for each power cord. In addition to circuit breakers, provide a stable power source, such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to reduce the possibility of component failures.
Use dedicated AC breaker panels for all power circuits that supply power to the server. Servers require grounded electrical circuits.
Electrical work and installations must comply with applicable local, state, or national electrical codes.
Electrical Grounding Guidelines
The cabinets for Oracle Exadata Rack are shipped with grounding-type power cords.
- Always connect the cords to grounded power outlets.
- Check the grounding type, because different grounding methods can be used, depending on your location.
- Refer to documentation such as IEC documents for the correct grounding method.
- Ensure that the facility administrator or qualified electrical engineer verifies the grounding method for the building, and performs the grounding work.
Temperature and Humidity Ranges for Oracle Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer
Excessive internal temperatures can result in full or partial shutdown of Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer system components.
Temperature and Humidity Ranges
Condition | Operating Requirement | Non-operating Requirement | Optimal Requirement |
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Temperature | 5–32 degrees Celsius (41–89.6 degrees Fahrenheit) | -40–70 degrees Celsius (-40–158 degrees Fahrenheit) | 21–23 degrees Celsius (70–74 degrees Fahrenheit) |
Relative Humidity | 10–90 percent relative humidity, non-condensing | Up to 93 percent relative humidity | 45–50 percent, non-condensing |
Altitude | 3048 meters (10000 feet) maximum | 12,000 meters (40000 feet) maximum | Maximum ambient temperature is reduced by 1 degree Celsius for every 300 meters of altitude over 900 meters above sea level. |
Temperature and Humidity Guidelines
To minimize the chance of downtime because of component failure, set conditions to the optimal temperature and humidity ranges. Maintaining an Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer system for extended periods at or near the operating limits can significantly increase the potential for hardware component failure.
The ambient temperature range of 21–23 degrees Celsius (70–74 degrees Fahrenheit) is optimal for server reliability and operator comfort. Most computer equipment can operate in a wide temperature range, but near 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit) is desirable because it is easier to maintain safe humidity levels. Operating in this temperature range provides a safety buffer in case the air conditioning system fails for some time.
- The optimal range helps protect computer systems from corrosion problems associated with high humidity levels..
- The optimal range provides the greatest operating time buffer in case the air conditioning system fails for some time.
- The optimal range avoids failures or temporary malfunctions caused by interference from static discharges that can occur when relative humidity is too low. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is easily generated, and hard to dissipate in areas of low relative humidity, such as below 35 percent. ESD becomes critical when humidity drops below 30 percent
Ventilation for Oracle Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer Racks
Always provide adequate space in front and behind the rack for proper ventilation.
Do not obstruct the front or rear of the rack with equipment or objects that might prevent air from flowing through the rack. Each Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer rack draws cool air in through the front of the rack, and discharges warm air out the rear of the rack. There is no air flow requirement for the left and right sides, because of front-to-back cooling.
Each Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer rack is designed to function while installed in a natural convection air flow. To ensure adequate air flow, allow a minimum clearance of 1219.2 mm (48 inches) at the front of the server, and 914 mm (36 inches) at the rear of the server for ventilation.
- Four floor tiles for an Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer Full Rack.
- Three floor tiles for an Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer Half Rack.
- One floor tile for an Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer Quarter Rack or Base System.