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- Page 1 Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD User Guide ® Part No: E54944-02 July 2015...
- Page 3 If you use this software or hardware in dangerous applications, then you shall be responsible to take all appropriate fail-safe, backup, redundancy, and other measures to ensure its safe use. Oracle Corporation and its affiliates disclaim any liability for any damages caused by use of this software or hardware in dangerous applications.
- Page 4 à son utilisation dans des conditions optimales de sécurité. Oracle Corporation et ses affiliés déclinent toute responsabilité quant aux dommages causés par l’utilisation de ce logiciel ou matériel pour ce type d’applications.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD Overview .............. 9 About the Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD ............ 9 Key Features .................. 10 Characteristics .................. 11 Status Indicators .................. 12 About Oracle PCIe NVMe Switch Cards and 1.6TB NVMe SSDs .... 14 Specifications .................... 15 Product Specification ................ 15 Environmental Specifications .............. 17 Electrical Specifications ................ 17 Reliability Specifications ................ - Page 6 ▼ Replace An Existing NVMe Storage Drive (CRU) ........ 35 Technical Support .................. 38 Troubleshooting NVMe Drive Cooling ............ 39 Servicing the NVMe Drive Using Oracle Hardware Management Pack .... 40 Oracle Hardware Management Pack Documentation ........ 41 Index ........................ 43 Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD User Guide • July 2015...
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Page 7: Using This Documentation
Refer to the Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD Documentation Library: http://www.oracle.com/goto/oracleflashf160/docs For specific installation instructions, refer to your server documentation. For information Note - about restrictions and use of the Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD on your server, see the most recent version of the server product notes. Documentation Link All Oracle products (Including servers.) -
Page 8: Feedback
Feedback Provide feedback about this documentation at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/docfeedback Change History The following lists the release history of this documentation set: December 2014. Initial publication. ■ July 2015. New server introduction. ■ Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD User Guide • July 2015... -
Page 9: Product Overview
Oracle's 1.6TB NVMe SSD offers high-performance with low latency and a low CPU burden. The 1.6TB NVMe SSD is a PCIe Gen3 storage drive that is architected with the new high performance controller interface – NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory express), delivering leading performance, low latency and high quality of service. -
Page 10: Related Information
2.5GB/sec and sequential write speeds of up to 1500MB/sec. Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD delivers very high random read IOPS of 260K and random write IOPS of 42K for 8KB operations and random read IOPS of 440K and random write IOPS of 70K for 4KB operations. -
Page 11: Characteristics
73° C. Related Information “Specifications” on page 15 ■ “Product Overview” ■ Characteristics The Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD has the following hardware and software characteristics: Characteristic Value Device name ■ 1.6TB eMLC Flash NVMe SFF SSDPE2ME016T4S Manufacturing name ■... -
Page 12: Status Indicators
■ Status Indicators Use the Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD status indicators to determine the status of each drive and perform service actions as required. Three status indicator LEDs are located on the drive bracket to indicate status and diagnose NVMe storage drive issues. - Page 13 Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD Overview Indicator Color Status Blue ■ OFF – The drive has not been prepared for removal. Normal operation. Ready ■ STEADY ON – The drive is in standby power state. The drive can be removed safely during a hot-plug operation.
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Page 14: About Oracle Pcie Nvme Switch Cards And 1.6Tb Nvme Ssds
This Oracle PCIe NVMe Switch Card provides high bandwidth and low latency for up to four NVMe drives. The Oracle PCIe NVMe Switch Card plugs into a low profile x8 PCIe Gen 3 card slot and uses sixteen lanes to support four NVMe storage drive devices. -
Page 15: Specifications
Specifications Specifications The following sections describe the specifications and capabilities of the Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD: “Product Specification” on page 15 ■ “Environmental Specifications” on page 17 ■ “Electrical Specifications” on page 17 ■ “Reliability Specifications” on page 18 ■... - Page 16 Performance values vary by capacity and form factor. ‡ Performance specifications apply to both compressible and incompressible data. Related Information “Product Overview” ■ “NVMe Drive Service Overview” on page 33 ■ Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD User Guide • July 2015...
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Page 17: Environmental Specifications
Specifications Environmental Specifications The Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD operates and is stored in an environment defined by the parameters and specifications that are shown in the following table: Specification Value Operating temperature ■ 0 to 35° C ambient, 0 to 70° C case with specified airflow ■... -
Page 18: Reliability Specifications
■ Active Write - Average = 22W ■ Active Read - Average = 10W ■ Idle = 4W The Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD receives electrical power from the PCI Express +12 VDC and +3.3 VDC power rails as shown in the following table: Specification 12 V Operating Characteristics 3.3 Vaux Operating Characteristics... -
Page 19: Physical Dimensions
SSD's integrated monitoring enables the integrity of already committed data on the media and commits acknowledged writes to the media. “Servicing the NVMe Storage Drive”. Related Information “Product Overview” ■ “Servicing the NVMe Storage Drive” ■ Physical Dimensions The following diagram shows Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD physical dimensions: Product Overview... - Page 20 100.45 mm maximum (3.955 in.) (2) Width 69.85 +/- 0.25 mm (2.75 in.) (3) Height 15.0 +0/-0.5 mm (0.59 in.) Weight 125 g maximum (4.4 oz) Related Information “Product Overview” ■ Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD User Guide • July 2015...
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Page 21: Preparing The Nvme Storage Drive For Installation
Preparing the NVMe Storage Drive for Installation These topics provide information about preparing an Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD for installation: Description Links Review Prepare for Installation procedure. “Prepare for Installation” on page 21 Gather the required tools. “Required Tools” on page 22 Unpack the shipping kit. -
Page 22: Required Tools
“Preparing the NVMe Storage Drive for Installation” ■ “ESD Safety Measures” on page 24 ■ Ship Kit Contents The Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD ship kit contains the components shown in the following illustration: Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD User Guide • July 2015... -
Page 23: Observing Safety Precautions
Observing Safety Precautions 1. Documentation 2. Foam 3. Antistatic bag 4. Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD 5. Packaging Related Information “Preparing the NVMe Storage Drive for Installation” ■ “Product Overview” ■ Observing Safety Precautions This section contains safety information about safeguarding the equipment and personnel from damage: “General Safety Information”... -
Page 24: General Safety Information
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices, such as the drives, require special handling. Place ESD-sensitive components and other PCBs on an antistatic mat (not provided). ■ Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD User Guide • July 2015... -
Page 25: Perform Esd Prevention Measures
“ESD Safety Measures” on page 24 ■ “NVMe Drive Service Overview” on page 33 ■ Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD Optimization Guidelines To optimize preformance, observe the following guidelines when setting up Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSDs in a server. Preparing the NVMe Storage Drive for Installation... -
Page 26: Drive Volume Management
ZFS (recommended). If you allocate individual EFI partitions to a ZFS pool, ensure the partition is 4k-aligned as discussed above. For optimal performance of ZFS with the 1.6TB NVMe SSD, refer to the ZFS Best Practices Guide and the ZFS Evil Tuning Guide. -
Page 27: Update Your System To The Latest Software Release
Software releases often include bug fixes, and updating ensures that your server software is compatible with the latest server firmware and other component firmware and software. The Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD firmware update procedure is described in the server Note - documentation. -
Page 28: Accessing Software Updates And Firmware Downloads
Product patches, updates and firmware are available on My Oracle Support at https:// support.oracle.com. from the Patches and Updates tab. Information on accessing and using My Oracle Support can be found at the My Oracle Support Welcome Center for Oracle Sun Customers and Partners. “Downloading the Drive Software Package” on page... -
Page 29: Installing The Nvme Storage Drive
Installing the NVMe Storage Drive These topics provide information about installing the Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD into a server. Description Links Review installation tasks and performance tuning “Installation Overview” on page 29 information before installing SSD. Install a new SSD into a server. -
Page 30: Install A New Nvme Storage Drive (Cru)
■ Install a New NVMe Storage Drive (CRU) To install a new Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD (2.5 Inch small form factor) into a server: Back up your data, as required, before changing your server configuration. Identify a supported and available slot in the server. - Page 31 NVMe drive slot. For instructions on how to remove drive filler panels, refer to the server's service manual. Slide the Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD into the supported NVMe slot until the drive is fully seated. The following figure shows how to insert the SSD in a server NVMe slot: Close the drive latch to lock the drive in place.
- Page 32 Install a New NVMe Storage Drive (CRU) Related Information “Product Overview” ■ “NVMe Drive Service Overview” on page 33 ■ Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD User Guide • July 2015...
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Page 33: Servicing The Nvme Storage Drive
Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD is designed with energy storage components to complete buffered writes to the persistent flash storage in case of a sudden power loss. These energy storage components are designed for the life of the Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD and do not require periodic maintenance. -
Page 34: Component Serviceability
Refer to the server's service manual for SSD detailed removal and replacement instructions. Component Serviceability The following service actions can be performed on a 1.6TB NVMe SSD. Unmount an NVMe Storage Drive ■ Remove an NVMe Storage Drive From the Server ■... -
Page 35: Replace An Existing Nvme Storage Drive (Cru)
“Technical Support” on page 38 ■ Replace An Existing NVMe Storage Drive (CRU) Replace an Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD if the drive fails or the usable drive life has been exceeded. Possible component damage. Different server platforms place NVMe-capable Caution - bays in different locations. - Page 36 If you are not replacing the drive, install a filler panel in the empty drive slot to maintain proper airflow and perform administrative tasks to configure the server to operate without the drive. Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD User Guide • July 2015...
- Page 37 The drive is physically addressed according to the slot in which it is installed. It is important to install a replacement drive in the same slot as the drive that was removed. Refer to “Supported Servers and Operating Systems” in “Oracle Flash Accelerator F160 PCIe Card and 1.6TB NVMe SSD Product Notes ”.
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Page 38: Technical Support
Caution - slot on the server's front panel labeled NVMe (with SFF-8639 disk backplane and connector) that is capable of supporting the Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD. Never insert an NVMe storage drive into a non-NVMe capable slot (HDD). For hot plug service actions, configure the NVMe storage drive and verify drive availability. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting Nvme Drive Cooling
73° C. Qualified host platforms with required software updates operate with sufficient margin to the maximum temperature under worst case environments. Use the status indicators to determine the status of the Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD. The LEDs provide key status indicators to diagnose SSD issues. See “Status Indicators”... -
Page 40: Servicing The Nvme Drive Using Oracle Hardware Management Pack
The Oracle Hardware Management Pack utilities support command line interface (CLI) tools to service the Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD. Oracle Hardware Management Pack tools provide commands and agents that operate at the operating system level and can be used across multiple systems. -
Page 41: Oracle Hardware Management Pack Documentation
“Access Command Line Interface (CLI) in Oracle Hardware Management Pack ■ Utility” on page 41 Oracle Hardware Management Pack Documentation Documentation for Oracle Hardware Management Pack can be found on the web at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/OHMP/docs The following table lists the Oracle Hardware Management Pack documentation. Guide Number... - Page 42 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Gigabit Ethernet (NET) connectors as needed for OS ■ support. Connect to the service processor's Oracle ILOM over the network and connect an Ethernet ■ cable to the Ethernet port labeled NET MGT. Access the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI) locally using the management port ■...
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Page 43: Index
Index access CLI in Oracle Hardware Management Pack, 41 hardware, 11 access Oracle Hardware Management Pack, 41 host system, 27 activity, 12, 39 hot service, 34 capacity, 11 indicators, 12 characteristics, 11 insertion, 35 cold service, 34 inspecting, 21 compatibility, 11 install a SSD, 30 components, 11, 34 installation, 29 controller, 11 overview, 29 CRU, 33, 34 task map, 29 customer support, 38... -
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ESD, 24 service, 33, 33 service overview, 33 serviceability, 34 ship kit, 22 specifications, 15 SSD description, 9 status, 12, 39 storage drives, indicators, 12 style, 11 task map, 29 technical support, 38 tools required for service, 22 unpacking, 21 updating host system, 27 Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD User Guide • July 2015...
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