Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF, Installation Manual

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Cabling the Storage Server
This section contains procedures for connecting data and storage server management cables and
power cords to the storage server.
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“Cabling Requirements” on page 67
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“Back Cable Connections and Ports” on page 68
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For detailed information about cabling the storage server in the Oracle Exadata Database
Machine, refer to the Oracle Exadata Database Machine System Overview at
https://
docs.oracle.com/cd/E80920_01/index.htm
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Related Information
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“Installation Procedure Overview” on page 11
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“Install the Cable Management Arm (Optional)” on page 48
Cabling Requirements
Read the following cable requirements for connecting the server.
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Minimum cable connections for the storage server
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At least one server on-board Ethernet network connection (NET port)
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Serial management port (SER MGT): Service Processor (SP) local connection for
Oracle ILOM boot messages
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Power cables for the server power supplies
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SP management ports
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The SER MGT port uses an RJ-45 cable and is always available. This port is the default
connection to the Oracle ILOM SP.
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The network management port (NET MGT) is the optional connection to the Oracle
ILOM SP. The NET MGT port is configured to use DHCP by default. The SP network
management port uses an RJ-45 cable for a 10/100/1000 BASE-T connection.
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