Re: Need Oracle Hardware recommendation

Mark Rosenbaum <mjr_at_netcom.com> wrote in article <mjrE3upL6.J6x_at_netcom.com>...
> In article <E3qB8u.EyI_at_asuvax.eas.asu.edu>,
> System Manager <system_at_asuvax.eas.asu.edu> wrote:
> >I need some recommendations for hardware (CPU (type and number of),
> >memory, best disk setup (RAID,...), etc.) for setting up a new Oracle
> >database which will have approx. 100 concurrent users. The database
> >size will start at 400GB. A Unix box is preferred, but not a
> >requirement. Any recommendations?
> >
> >Thanks!
>

With a database of this size I believe UNIX is the way to go. An HP T520 running HP-UX 10.20 would be a good selection. HP-UX 10.20 is a 64 bit OS and I have HP boxes are very reliable.

You will have to use RAID for 400 Gb. Take a look at MTI and EMC disk arrays. I have personal experience with a MTI disk array running RAID 5 that out performed single drives. Plase very close attention to I/O balancing. Using large drives to save money does not always equate to good performance. You want to spread you I/O across as many controllers and disks as possible.

Another area you will want to look at intently is backup. DAT is not a consideration for a database this size - too slow. The fastest backup medium available is DLT (Digital Linear Tape), unless you want to back up to disks. Later is the year when DVD becomes available, it will be the medium to use. Look into using a seperate backup server. MTI makes a very good one, I am sure ther are others.

kent sanders
The Kensan Consulting Co.

kent.sanders_at_worldnet.att.net Received on Mon Jan 13 1997 - 00:00:00 CST