Oracle SPARC T8 Servers

Modern Infrastructure with a Path to the Cloud

Whether you want to upgrade your on-premises infrastructure or embrace new cloud services, Oracle SPARC servers let you keep your options open. You’ll experience greater performance, tighter security that is easy to use, and reduced management costs, even as you evolve to a modern IT environment that paves the way to the cloud.

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Oracle SPARC T8 Servers

Under the Hood

Product Overview
Technical Specifications

Coengineered with Software for Extreme Value

Standardize on a modern, cloud-ready platform that can seamlessly scale from one to thousands of cores
Experience the highest performance on Oracle Database and Java, middleware, and enterprise applications through coengineered hardware and software
Improve performance of Oracle Database 12c In-Memory analytical queries with Software in Silicon technology
Deploy end-to-end encryption and unique hardware-based protection to prevent malicious attacks on application data
Use less hardware and increase productivity, reaching better efficiency at a lower cost

Based on the advanced SPARC M8 processor
Built-in, no-cost virtualization technology
Unique security and easy manageability with Oracle Solaris 11

Up to 2x faster performance than competitor systems for Java software, databases, and enterprise applications
Scale from one to four SPARC M8 processors, or 32 to 128 cores
Up to 1 TB of memory per processor
Up to 102 TB of flash storage utilizing industry-standard NVMe technology
Second-generation Software in Silicon features, such as Data Analytics Accelerators, Silicon Secured Memory, and near-zero overhead encryption
Runs Oracle Solaris 11, with guaranteed binary compatibility and support for legacy applications that run under Oracle Solaris 10, 9, and 8

Based on SPARC M8: today's fastest, most advanced microprocessor
Codesigned with Oracle Database and Java
Engineered for enterprise deployments with high reliability and availability

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Performance

Execute OLTP transactions and data analytics simultaneously using SPARC M8 in-memory technology

Extreme Acceleration

Accelerate Oracle Database In-Memory queries, especially for compressed databases, with data analytics accelerators

Data Protection

End-to-end encryption of data at rest or in motion with near-zero performance impact

Built-in Security

Prevent malicious memory attacks with Oracle's unique Silicon Secured Memory feature in SPARC processors

Lower Costs

Optimized to help you get the most out of your investments in Oracle Database, Java, and enterprise applications

Powerful Simplicity

Single-step patching, immutable virtual machines, easy security updates, and comprehensive compliance reporting with Oracle Solaris 11

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Oracle SPARC T8-1 Server

Efficient and Secure Single-Socket Server for Enterprise Computing

Outperforms dual- and quad-processor alternatives.
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Oracle SPARC T8-2 Server

Advanced Two-Socket Server for Efficient Deployments

Requires less hardware for increased productivity, offering greater value and efficiency at a lower cost than larger systems.
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Oracle SPARC T8-4 Server

Secure, Fast, Four-Socket Server Built for Demanding Enterprise Requirements

Ideal for consolidating workloads and simplifying IT infrastructure to maximize efficiency, manageability, and agility
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