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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:
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Understanding InfiniBand Card, Cable, and Switch Firmware Requirements
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Physically Connecting the Network
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Choosing a Subnet Manager
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Configuring the InfiniBand Connection
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Monitoring the InfiniBand Fabric
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Checking Network Health
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Testing the Extended Network Connectivity
7.1 Understanding InfiniBand Card, Cable, and Switch
Firmware Requirements
This section contains the following topics:
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InfiniBand Card
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InfiniBand Cables
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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 2-
port 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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