Overview of Deployment Requirements

1Review and complete space requirements

Consult with your data center administrator to review and complete all site requirements.

Verify that your site meets all the requirements to receive an Exadata Cloud Machine system.

Exadata Cloud Machine is contained in one rack.

The minimum height from the floor to the ceiling for placing the rack is 3214 mm (126 inches).

The maximum shipping weight of the rack is 1150 kg (2535 lbs).

2Verify electrical power requirements

Use dedicated AC breaker panels for all power circuits that supply power to Exadata Cloud Machine and Exadata Cloud Control Plane. Provide also a stable power source, such as an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

In the United States and Canada, ensure that the overall system AC input current load does not exceed 80% of the branch circuit AC current rating.

Verify that the power outlets are within 2m (6.6 feet) of the cabinet.

3Review ventilation requirements

Set conditions to the optimal temperature and humidity ranges to minimize the chance of downtime due to component failure.

Ensure adequate air flow by not obstructing the front or rear of the rack.

Use the following number of perforated floor tiles in front of the rack: 4 floor tiles for Full Rack, 3 for Half Rack, and 1 for Quarter Rack, Eighth Rack or Exadata Cloud Control Plane. Approximately 400 CFM per tile. See the attached diagram.

4Verify network requirements

Consult with your data center network administrator to review and complete the requirements for the management network, client access network, backup network, customer administration network and InfiniBand private network.

Ensure that DNS and NTP services are available in your data center.

5Review IP address requirements

Allocate the required IP addresses for the management network, client access network, backup network, customer administration network and InfiniBand private network.

Configure the required DNS entries for Exadata Cloud Machine.

6Review network drop requirements

Make sure that you have the required network drops, including cabling and switches, for connecting the management network, client access network, backup network and customer administration network.

See the Exadata Cloud Machine Deployment Guide for the full list of requirements.