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Oracle® Exalytics
In-Memory Machine Owner's Guide
Release 2.0.0.2.0
E93626-01
September 2018

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  • Page 1 Oracle® Exalytics In-Memory Machine Owner's Guide Release 2.0.0.2.0 E93626-01 September 2018...
  • Page 2 Oracle Corporation and its affiliates disclaim any liability for any damages caused by use of this software or hardware in dangerous applications.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Cables Connecting the Power Cords Introduction About Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Hardware Configuration Assigning PCIe Slots Key Features Environmental Specifications Safety and Compliance Information Installing Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Into a Rack Task Roadmap Reviewing Rack Compatibility Before You Begin...
  • Page 4 1 GbE Interfaces 4.7.1.4 Host Name 4.7.1.5 Time 4-10 4.7.1.6 Domain Name Server (DNS) 4-10 4.7.2 State of the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Before Running the Script 4-11 4.7.3 Running the exalytics_configure_network.sh Script 4-11 4.7.4 Verifying the Configuration 4-13 What Next?
  • Page 5 InfiniBand Switches in the Oracle Exadata Database Machine Physically Connecting the Network 7.2.1 Physical Layout Considerations 7.2.2 Scenario 1: Single Exalytics In-Memory Machine with Oracle Exadata Database Machine 7.2.3 Scenario 2: Clustered Exalytics In-Memory Machine with Oracle Exadata Database Machine...
  • Page 6 Connecting Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine to Oracle Big Data Appliance Hardware Requirements Software Requirements 8.2.1 Exalytics Version Details 8.2.2 BDA Version Details Physical Connectivity InfiniBand Connection Validation (Layer-2) IPoIB Configuration (Layer-3) IPoIB Validation Installing Auto Service Request (ASR) Software About Oracle Auto Service Request (ASR)
  • Page 7 3-12 Installing CMA Cable Straps 3-11 Network Ports on the Back of the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X6-4, X5-4, and X4-4 Network Ports on the Back of the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X3-4 Network Ports on the Back of the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X2-4...
  • Page 8 Server Installation Tasks Figure Legend Figure Legend Figure Legend for Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X6-4, X5-4, and X4-4 Back Panel Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Hardware Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine PCIe Card Slots in Exalytics X6-4 Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine PCIe Card Slots in Exalytics X5-4...
  • Page 9: Preface

    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: •...
  • Page 10: Related Documents

    Preface Access to Oracle Support Oracle customers that have purchased support have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support. For information, visit http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/ or visit lookup?ctx=acc&id=info http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=trs if you are hearing impaired. Related Documents For more information, see the following documents: •...
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    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 Step Description For More Information...
  • Page 12: Opening The Box

    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...
  • Page 13: Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Description

    Front Panel Features • Back Panel Features 1.5.1 Front Panel Features Figure 1-1 shows the front panel of the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine. Figure 1-1 Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Front Panel Table 1-2 describes the front panel buttons and LED indicators.
  • Page 14: Back Panel Features

    Hard disk drive 4 Hard disk drive 5 1.5.2 Back Panel Features Figure 1-2 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. Figure 1-2 Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X2-4 Back Panel...
  • Page 15: Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X3-4 Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Description Figure 1-3 Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X3-4 Back Panel Table 1-3 describes the back panel buttons and LED indicators. Table 1-3 Figure Legend Number Description Power supply unit 0 status indicator LEDs: Service Action Required: amber...
  • Page 16: And X4-4

    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,...
  • Page 17: Connecting The Cables

    DB-15 video connector. See parts 9 and 13 in Figure 1-2. If you plan to configure network IP address for Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM), connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port labeled SER MGT...
  • Page 18: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 19: Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Hardware

    Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Hardware Component Description Core Components Compute Server For X6-4 and X5-4: Oracle Server X5-4 For X4-4: Sun Server X4-4 For X3-4 and earlier: One Sun Fire X4470 M2 server Power Supply Two power supply units: 1U A239A 2000-watt AC power...
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration Table 2-1 (Cont.) Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Hardware Component Description Fiberchannel Card For X6-4, X5-4, and X4-4: Two Sun Storage 16 Gb Fiber Channel PCIe Universal HBA, QLogic For X3-4 and earlier: One 8Gb Dual-Port Fiber Channel...
  • Page 21: Assigning Pcie Slots

    QuickData Technology, Intel I/OAT, VMDq, PCI-SIG SR- IOV, IPSec offload, and LinkSec. 2.3 Assigning PCIe Slots Table 2-2 describes the assignment of PCIe cards in the slots on the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X6-4. Table 2-2 Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine PCIe Card Slots in Exalytics...
  • Page 22: Key Features

    Express Gen 3; Infiniband CX3 Sun Storage 16 GB Fiber Channel PCIe Universal HBA, QLogic 11,8 Table 2-5 describes the assignment of PCIe cards in the slots on the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X2-4 and X3-4. Table 2-5 Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine PCIe Card Slots in Exalytics...
  • Page 23: Safety And Compliance Information

    Mounting Option • Tool-less rack-mounting slide-rail kit • Cable management arm • Two 5m InfiniBand cables 2.6 Safety and Compliance Information For safety and compliance information about your Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X4-4, see Table 2-7, Table 2-8, and Table 2-9.
  • Page 24: Product Safety Specifications Data Sheet Content

    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.
  • Page 25: Installing Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Into A Rack

    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.
  • Page 26: Reviewing Rack Compatibility

    • 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.
  • Page 27: Disassembling The Slide-Rails

    Mounting 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:...
  • Page 28: Attaching The Slide-Rail Assemblies To The Rack

    Figure 3-2. Verify that the rear locating pin has engaged the mounting bracket clip. 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.
  • Page 29: Installing Slide-Rail Assemblies Onto The Rack

    Chapter 3 Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack 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.
  • Page 30: Attach Slide-Rail Assembly To A Rack

    Chapter 3 Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack Figure 3-5 Attach Slide-Rail Assembly to a Rack Repeat Step 2 through Step 4 for the remaining slide-rail assembly. If available, extend the anti-tip bar at the bottom of the rack, as shown in Figure 3-6.
  • Page 31: Installing Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Into The Slide-Rail Assemblies

    Push the slide-rails into the slide-rail assemblies in the rack as far as possible. 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...
  • Page 32: Installing The Cable Management Arm

    Brackets into the Slide-Rails 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.
  • Page 33: Figure Legend

    Chapter 3 Installing the Cable Management Arm Note: References to left or right in this procedure assume that you are facing the back of the equipment rack. Remove tape to separate the parts of the CMA. 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.
  • Page 34: Figure Legend

    CMA slide-rail connector Left slide-rail Install and route cables to your Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine, as required. 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.
  • Page 35: Verifying The Operation Of The Slide Rails And Cma

    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. Slowly pull the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine out of the rack until the slide- rails reach their stops.
  • Page 36 (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. Adjust the cable straps and CMA, as required.
  • Page 37: Adding Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine To Your Network

    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.
  • Page 38: Overview Of Network Ports

    Chapter 4 Overview of Network Ports You can use these cables to connect the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine to your 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.
  • Page 39: Network Ports On The Back Of The Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X3-4

    Machine X2-4 Figure 4-3 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 , and NET 0 NET 1...
  • Page 40: Transceiver And Optical Modules For 10 Gbe Connectivity

    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 In- Memory Machine.
  • Page 41: Determining Default Eth0 Ip Address

    Emulex 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 192.168.1.0...
  • Page 42: Connecting Exalytics In-Memory Machine To Your Network

    User name: root • Password: welcome1 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.
  • Page 43: Configuring The Network For Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine

    , attached to the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory ETH0 Machine: # ifconfig -a The list of network devices or adapters attached to the Oracle Exalytics In- Memory Machine is displayed. To set up the desired network interface, run the command at the...
  • Page 44: Infiniband

    Configuring the Network for Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine • 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.
  • Page 45: Host Name

    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: •...
  • Page 46: Time

    Chapter 4 Configuring the Network for Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine When you configure host name using the script, the exalytics_configure_network.sh following files are updated: /etc/sysconfig/network /etc/hosts Note: The script keeps a copy of the interface files in the /tmp/exalytics.save/ directory and creates a flat backup for the files that may be modified.
  • Page 47: State Of The Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Before Running The Script

    Chapter 4 Configuring the Network for Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine 4.7.2 State of the Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Before Running the Script Before running the script, your Oracle Exalytics In- exalytics_configure_network.sh Memory Machine is not configured with the following: •...
  • Page 48 Chapter 4 Configuring the Network for Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Table 4-5 (Cont.) exalytics_configure_network.sh Properties Question/Parameter Description Verify the eth0 gateway address you specified, and enter y. Use xx.xxx.xxx.xx for eth0 gateway (y/n) [y] Depending on your configuration option, enter y or n.
  • Page 49: Verifying The Configuration

    To confirm your configuration options and values, enter y. Commit changes? (y/n) [n]: y 4.7.4 Verifying the Configuration After the script runs successfully, you can verify the exalytics_configure_network.sh network configuration for your Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine machine as follows: 4-13...
  • Page 50: What Next

    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 ( /var/log/init-exalytics/init-exalytics.log •...
  • Page 51: Storage Configuration

    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...
  • Page 52: Connecting Exalytics To A Storage Area Network

    /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 Starting with Oracle Exalytics Release 1 Patchset 1 (1.0.0.1), the Storage Area...
  • Page 53: Preparing For Storage Area Network (San) Configuration

    NandSG-XPCIE2-QF8-Z, SG-PCIE2FC-QF8-Z, SG-XPCIE2-QF8-N, SG-PCIE2FC- QF8-N. 5.2.2 Preparing for Storage Area Network (SAN) Configuration To prepare Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine for SAN Configuration, complete the following steps: Configure the system to enable loading of the following kernal module at boot: •...
  • Page 54: Installing Diagnostic Support For The Red Hat/Suse Linux Os (Optional)

    Chapter 5 Connecting Exalytics to a Storage Area Network Figure 5-2 Connecting the Optical Cable: Dual Port HBA in Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X3-4 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.
  • Page 55: Completing The Setup

    The multipath LUNs are available as block devices at: /dev/mapper/ mpathXX Add the mount point to to auto mount during an operating system boot. /etc/fstab 5.3 For Additional Help For additional help or information regarding the storage configuration, contact the Oracle support personnel.
  • Page 56: Using Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (Ilom)

    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.
  • Page 57: Ilom Interfaces

    Oracle Exalytics In- NET MGT Memory Machine. 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...
  • Page 58: Connecting To The Cli

    Launching a Remote KVM Session 6.3.1 Connecting to the CLI Start your SSH client, such as PuTTY. 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 192.168.1.200 Ensure that SSH is chosen as the Connection Type.
  • Page 59: 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. This section contains the following topics: •...
  • Page 60: Using A Serial Connection

    Chapter 6 Configuring Network Access • Configuring ILOM IP Addresses Manually 6.5.1 Using a Serial Connection Connect to the ILOM using a serial connection, as described in Connecting to ILOM via a Serial Connection. Run the following commands at the ILOM command prompt: cd /SP/network set pendingipdiscovery=static set pendingipaddress=<ip_address>...
  • Page 61: Configuring Ilom Ip Addresses Manually

    Chapter 6 Configuring Network Access Note: • On Exalytics images 1.x.x.x, the command path is ipmitool /usr/bin/ sunoem CLI . This ipmitool set /SP/users/root password=somepasswd example sets the ILOM root password to somepasswd. • For more information about commands and options, see the ipmitool man page at the following URL: ipmitool...
  • Page 62: Configuring Ilom Ip Using Serial Port Connection

    Chapter 6 Configuring Network Access Figure 6-1 Configuring ILOM IP Using Serial Port Connection 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...
  • Page 63: Connecting Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine To Oracle Exadata Database Machine

    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 •...
  • Page 64: Infiniband Switches In The Oracle Exadata Database Machine

    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.
  • Page 65: Scenario 2: Clustered Exalytics In-Memory Machine With Oracle Exadata Database Machine

    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...
  • Page 66: Choosing A Subnet Manager

    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).
  • Page 67: 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.
  • Page 68 Chapter 7 Testing the Extended Network Connectivity command displays host nodes in the InfiniBand fabric, the ibhosts ibswitches command displays the InfiniBand switch nodes in the fabric, and the ibnetdiscover command discovers the InfiniBand topology. For more information such monitoring and diagnostic commands, see the Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 Command Reference.
  • Page 69: Connecting Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine To Oracle Big Data Appliance

    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.
  • Page 70: Bda Version Details

    61642 14 rdma_ucm,rds_rdma,ib_sdp,rdma_cm,iw_cm,ib_uverbs,ib_umad,mlx4_vnic,mlx4_ib,ib_mthca,i b_ipoib,ib_cm,ib_sa,ib_mad [root@exalytics root# 8.2.2 BDA Version Details To view software support of the Oracle Big Data Appliance, run the following commands: [root@bda10 ~]# imageinfo Big Data Appliance Image Info IMAGE_CREATION_DATE : Tue Aug 20 23:36:32 PDT 2013 IMAGE_LABEL : BDA_2.2.1_LINUX.X64_130820...
  • Page 71: Physical Connectivity

    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.
  • Page 72: 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. Log in to the Oracle Big Data Appliance compute node or Exalytics machine. From the Linux root shell, run the...
  • Page 73: Ipoib Configuration (Layer-3)

    [root@exalytics ~]# ibdiagnet -ls 10 -lw 4x 8.5 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.
  • Page 74: Ipoib Validation

    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.
  • Page 75: 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.
  • Page 76: 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.
  • Page 77: Files In The Oracle Exalytics Configuration Utility Zip File

    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.
  • Page 78 Before You Begin Note: Before copying the file, ensure that you back up the existing file as exalytics_configure_network.sh_V1 first. Execute the Oracle Exalytics network configuration script to configure the network interfaces. #cd /opt/exalytics/bin #./exalytics_configure_network.sh Complete the following steps to configure ASR: –...
  • Page 79: Installing Asr Manager On A Standalone System

    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.
  • Page 80: Configuring Telemetry Sources

    Complete the following steps to enable Exalytics machine assets: Log in to My Oracle Support ( https://support.oracle.com In the My Oracle Support Dashboard, click the More... tab. Then select Settings from the menu. In the Settings pane on the left of the window, select Assets (located under the Administrative submenu).
  • Page 81: Sending Test Alerts

    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: Log in to My Oracle Support ( https://support.oracle.com Click the Knowledge tab.
  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 83: Additional Troubleshooting Information

    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...
  • Page 84 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...
  • Page 85 Index HP Oracle Database Machine, Index-1...

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