Optimizing Oracle DB Workloads for Enterprise SAN Environments using NVMe/FC on Cisco UCS and NetApp Storage Converged Infrastructure

Abstract

In this research paper the authors delve into the utilization of NVMe/FC, on Cisco UCS and NetApp Storage converged infrastructure to enhance the
performance of Oracle database workloads in enterprise SAN systems. They highlight the advantages of employing NVMe oF, a rapid storage standard
that facilitates communication with cloud-based solutions. By leveraging existing Ethernet or InfiniBand infrastructure NVMe oF offers throughput and
Improved IOPS. The authors also discuss the significance of hardware calibration utilizing FIO, IOPS tests on the x410c M7 Server, and SLOB (silly little Oracle Benchmark) user scalability tests for total IOPS. Furthermore, they emphasize the cost effectiveness and scalability benefits of transitioning from hardware to commodity hardware running Linux. The article concludes by exploring how localized infrastructure provides organizations, with enhanced adaptability to meet their demands and requirements thereby boosting production efficiency.