Re: Oracle9i, RAC on linux - server hardware recommendation

From: Daniel Morgan <damorgan_at_x.washington.edu>
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 19:37:25 -0700
Message-ID: <1097721531.411585@yasure>

Hans Forbrich wrote:

> ty wrote:
>
>

>>Hi All
>>We have decided on the following setup for our database server
>>
>>Oracle 9i + RAC
>>Redhat linux (AS)
>>Netapp filer (for shared storage).
>>
>>Any ideas\suggestions??go for 64bit cpu??
>>btw,cost effectiveness is NOT a major fector-we look for 1.reliability
>>2.performance.
>>

>
>
> In addition to what might be said here - get your possible vendors to
> provide references. And follow up on the references.
>
> Regardless of what we might tell you, your relationship with your hardware
> vendor is one of the more critical items.
>
> Go for 64-bit if that's what you need - big memory, big files, etc.

If RedHat Linux you are going with 32bit CPU so the question is moot.

If you want to learn how to install, configure and manage this configuration contact Jack Cline, Chairman of the Puget Sound Oracle Users Group.

NetApp is an excellent choice. Dell or HP/Compaq good too. The most important consideration is the NIC cards. Make sure the vendor certifies that the NIC cards will work with this configuration.

For example ... NetGear 311s do ... NetGear 312s do not.

-- 
Daniel A. Morgan
University of Washington
damorgan_at_x.washington.edu
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Received on Wed Oct 13 2004 - 21:37:25 CDT