For a specific configuration please refer to Oracle Exadata Configuration Assistant

If your loading dock meets the height and ramp requirements for a standard freight carrier truck, then you can use a pallet jack to unload the rack. If the loading dock does not meet the requirements, then you must provide a standard forklift, or other means to unload the rack. You can also request that the rack is shipped in a truck with a lift gate.

Use a conditioned space to remove the packaging material to reduce particles before entering the data center. Allow enough space for unpacking it from its shipping cartons.

Use the information in the following table to ensure that there is a clear pathway for moving the Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer rack. Also, the entire access route to the installation site should be free of raised-pattern flooring that can cause vibration.

Reliability of Power Sources

To protect Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer from such disturbances, you should have a dedicated power distribution system, power-conditioning equipment, and lightning arresters or power cables to protect from electrical storms.

Power Distribution Unit Specifications

Each rack has two pre-installed power distribution units (PDUs). The PDUs accept different power sources. You must choose the type of PDU that is correct for your data center and the Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer rack.

Facility Power Requirements

To prevent catastrophic failures, design the input power sources to ensure that adequate power is provided to the PDUs.

Use dedicated AC breaker panels for all power circuits that supply power to the PDU. When planning for power distribution requirements, balance the power load between available AC supply branch circuits. In the United States of America and Canada, ensure that the overall system AC input current load does not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit AC current rating.

Circuit Breaker Requirements

If computer equipment is subjected to repeated power interruptions and fluctuations, then it is susceptible to a higher rate of component failure.

You are responsible for supplying the circuit breakers. One circuit breaker is required for each power cord. In addition to circuit breakers, provide a stable power source, such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to reduce the possibility of component failures.

Use dedicated AC breaker panels for all power circuits that supply power to the server. Servers require grounded electrical circuits.

Electrical Grounding Guidelines

The cabinets for Oracle Exadata Rack are shipped with grounding-type power cords.

• Always connect the cords to grounded power outlets.
• Check the grounding type, because different grounding methods can be used, depending on your location.
• Refer to documentation such as IEC documents for the correct grounding method.
• Ensure that the facility administrator or qualified electrical engineer verifies the grounding method for the building, and performs the grounding work.

Temperature and Humidity Ranges

Temperature and Humidity Guidelines

To minimize the chance of downtime because of component failure, set conditions to the optimal temperature and humidity ranges. Maintaining an Exadata Database Service on Cloud@Customer system for extended periods at or near the operating limits can significantly increase the potential for hardware component failure.

The ambient temperature range of 21–23 degrees Celsius (70–74 degrees Fahrenheit) is optimal for server reliability and operator comfort. Most computer equipment can operate in a wide temperature range, but near 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit) is desirable because it is easier to maintain safe humidity levels. Operating in this temperature range provides a safety buffer in case the air conditioning system fails for some time.