Can the Database Machine hardware be modified or customized? For example, can I add more Ethernet Cards or Fibre Channel HBAs?
The Sun Oracle Database Machine hardware cannot be modified or customized. There is one exception to this. The only hardware modification to the Database Machine that is allowed is with respect to the “administrative” 48-port Cisco 4948 Gigabit Ethernet switch included in the Database Machine. The customer may choose to: a) Replace the Gigabit Ethernet switch, at their own expense, with an equivalent 1U 48-port Gigabit Ethernet switch that conforms to their internal datacenter network standards. This replacement must be performed by the customer after delivery of the Database Machine at their expense and labor. If the customer chooses to make this change, Sun and Oracle cannot make or assist with this change given the numerous possible scenarios involved and because it is not scoped as part of the standard installation. The customer must supply the replacement hardware and make or arrange for this change through other means. b) Remove the CAT5 cables connected to the Cisco 4948 Etherne
