Oracle Exadata X8-2 Datasheet -
| Rack Type | Database Servers | Storage Servers | Max Raw Capacity (HC) | Use Case | |-----------|----------------|----------------|----------------------|-----------| | | 2 | 3 | 360 TB (HDD) + 19.2 TB flash | Small/medium OLTP or test/dev. | | Half Rack | 4 | 7 | 840 TB (HDD) + 44.8 TB flash | General purpose, consolidation. | | Full Rack | 8 | 14 | 1.68 PB (HDD) + 89.6 TB flash | Large enterprise data warehouse. | | Multi-Rack | 16+ | 28+ | 3.36 PB+ | Very large scale (e.g., SaaS providers). |
Higher performance per core reduces database licensing costs.
The full official datasheet is available as a PDF from Oracle . 🚀 Key Performance Specs oracle exadata x8-2 datasheet
| Feature | Detail | |---------|--------| | | Intel Xeon 4215 (8C/16T, 2.5 GHz) | | Memory | 128 GB – 384 GB (metadata & caching) | | Flash Capacity | 6.4 TB or 12.8 TB usable per server (NVMe PCIe 3.0) | | HDD Capacity | Up to 12 x 14 TB (168 TB raw) high-capacity disks | | Cache architecture | Write-back flash cache + automatic columnar flash cache |
Subscribed hardware managed by Oracle behind your firewall. | Rack Type | Database Servers | Storage
The X8-2 remains available (and supported) but sits between generations:
The Oracle Exadata X8-2 datasheet provides a comprehensive overview of this powerful database machine. With its unparalleled performance, efficiency, and scalability, the X8-2 is an ideal solution for enterprises seeking to accelerate their digital transformation journeys. Whether you're looking to improve database performance, reduce costs, or increase scalability, the Oracle Exadata X8-2 is an excellent choice. | | Multi-Rack | 16+ | 28+ | 3
HCC provides industry-leading compression ratios (typically 10x to 15x). It optimizes storage utilization and improves scan performance by reducing the amount of I/O required to read large datasets. Deployment Options
Yes – Oracle Exadata Cloud Service (on OCI) uses X8 and X9 hardware with identical software features.
Internal connectivity via 40 Gb/s InfiniBand or 100 Gb/s RoCE (on X8M models). 💻 Database Server (X8-2) CPU: 2 x 24-core Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 (2.4 GHz). Memory: 384 GB RAM default, expandable to 1.5 TB . Local Storage: 4 x 1.2 TB hot-swappable SAS-3 drives. Form Factor: 1U Rackmount. 📦 Storage Server Options High Capacity (HC) Extreme Flash (EF) Extended (XT) Disk Storage 12 x 14 TB SAS (168 TB) 12 x 14 TB SAS Flash Cache 4 x 6.4 TB NVMe (25.6 TB) 8 x 6.4 TB NVMe (51.2 TB) Use Case General OLTP & Analytics Ultra-high performance Archival/Compliance Cores 2 x 16-core Intel Xeon 2 x 16-core Intel Xeon 1 x 16-core Intel Xeon
Hardware is only half the story. The Oracle Exadata X8-2 datasheet emphasizes software features that differentiate it from standard commodity servers.