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This document describes a validated design infrastructure for Oracle database workloads. It consists of servers, network switches, and storage. This validated design has been vigorously tested by Dell engineers to ensure it is optimized for Oracle databases. The entire design can be customized based on database workload requirements and provides businesses increased flexibility.
The server in this validated design is the Dell PowerEdge R750 which is a 2U dual-socket rack server. It is powered by 3rd Generation Intel Xeon scalable processors. The servers can be configured with different CPU types such as the number of cores per processor and clock speed best suited for the workload requirements.
The network switch is the Dell PowerSwitch S5224F-ON. It has 24 x SFP28 ports that can be configured with 10 GbE or 25 GbE for data network. It also has 4 x 100 GbE QSFP28 ports that can be used for uplinks.
The storage system is the Dell PowerStore 1000T. It is a 2U two-node dual socket Intel® Xeon® platform. It is a midrange, modern storage infrastructure that is engineered for data-centric workloads. It is designed for performance, scalability, and efficiency. The PowerStore platform includes multiple models that can be used for this solution design. Each model has different specification such as supported drive types, I/O modules, expansion enclosures, NVRAM drives, and more. These specifications can be tailored to any database workload requirement. The following figure shows an overview of the Dell optimized Oracle Database platform Validated Design.
Dell customers are aware that running Oracle database workloads requires a robust infrastructure. The various infrastructure components must be carefully researched and tested once they are procured. If the components are not from the same vendor, the database becomes more difficult to manage because it requires support from multiple vendors to troubleshoot problems as they arise. Another potential issue is that each vendor deploys their own set of best practices, meaning a solution one component may conflict with another component and could disrupt optimal infrastructure function.
This solution solves those problems, as the entire system is designed for Oracle workloads. Dell engineers have expertise in Oracle databases, Linux, and VMware. This validated design was properly configured, tested, and tuned according to best practices, avoiding any potential failures or outages.
This infrastructure solution addresses both bare metal and virtualized environments for Oracle databases. It allows businesses to quickly stand-up Oracle database platforms to roll out a new business line or meet deadlines. This infrastructure also quickly provides a tested Oracle platform solution for application developers to test new codes and free up time so they can focus more on value-added tasks.