Oracle Exadata X82 Datasheet ((full))

Optimised for a balance of high performance and massive storage capacity.

For organizations looking for technical specifics, the Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8-2 datasheet is the definitive source for architectural planning.

What are the performance improvements of Exadata X8-2 over previous generations? I want to see a performance comparison table What are the key components of the Exadata X8-2 oracle exadata database machine x8-2

The X8-2 utilizes a powerful two-socket architecture for its database servers, featuring significant enhancements over previous generations in terms of processing power and local storage capacity.

The "Smart Scan" feature allows the X8-2 to offload data processing from the database server to the storage server.

The true power of Exadata comes from the tight integration between its specialized hardware and Oracle Database software. The hardware specs are amplified by unique features built directly into the Exadata Storage Server Software: Smart Scan Technology

The true power of Exadata lies in the co-engineering of hardware with the . This combination unlocks unique optimization capabilities unavailable on generic hardware or public cloud infrastructure.

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Use Cases and Suitability

Exadata offloads intensive processing to the storage tier. The X8-2 generation offers three distinct storage configurations tailored to different business needs: Feature / Metric High Capacity (HC) Server Extreme Flash (EF) Server Storage Extended (XT) Server Balanced capacity and performance Extreme IOPS and low latency Low-cost historical data archiving Flash Memory 4x 6.4 TB NVMe Flash Cards 8x 6.4 TB NVMe Flash Cards None (Optional Smart Flash Cache) Hard Drives 12x 14 TB SAS HDD (168 TB) 12x 14 TB SAS HDD (168 TB) Processors 2x 16-core Intel Xeon 4216 2x 16-core Intel Xeon 4216 1x 16-core Intel Xeon 4216 Internal Networking