Doc ID 888828.1

In this Document

 Purpose
 Scope
 Details
 Latest Releases and Patching News
 Exadata Patching Overview and Guidelines
 Exadata Software and Hardware Maintenance Planning
 Critical Issues
 Security-Related Guidance
 Latest Releases
 Patch Release Frequency
 Recommended Versions
 Latest Releases
 Guidelines for Related Products and Features
 Version Compatibility and Requirements
 Exadata Database Machine Hardware
 Oracle Database
 Minimum Exadata, Grid Infrastructure, and Database Requirements for Exadata Feature Usage
 InfiniBand Switch
 ASR Manager
 Database Server Operating System
 Oracle Linux on 2-socket (X5-2, X4-2, X3-2, X2-2, V2) Database Servers
 Oracle Linux on 8-socket (X4-8, X3-8, X2-8) Database Servers
 Oracle Solaris on 2-socket (X4-2, X3-2, X2-2) Database Servers
 InfiniBand OFED Software
 InfiniBand HCA
 Patch Release History for Exadata Database Machine Components
 Quarterly Full Stack Download Patch (QFSDP)
 Exadata Storage Server 12c
 Exadata Storage Server 11g
 Oracle Database and Grid Infrastructure
 Oracle JavaVM Patch Set Update (OJVM PSU)
 Oracle Database 12c Release 1 (12.1.0.2) Patch Set 1
 Oracle Database 12c Release 1 (12.1.0.1)
 Oracle Database 11g Release 2 (11.2.0.4) Patch Set 3
 Oracle Database 11g Release 2 (11.2.0.3) Patch Set 2
 Oracle Database 11g Release 2 (11.2.0.2) Patch Set 1
 Oracle Database 11g Release 2 (11.2.0.1)
 Oracle Database 11g Release 1 (11.1)
 InfiniBand Switch
 Power Distribution Unit (PDU) metering unit
 Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA)
 Community Discussions
 References

APPLIES TO:

Oracle Platinum Services - Version N/A to N/A
Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition - Version 11.2.0.4 to 11.2.0.4 [Release 11.2]
Oracle Exadata Hardware
Oracle Exadata Storage Server Software
Exadata Database Machine X2-2 Hardware - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Oracle Solaris on x86-64 (64-bit)
Linux x86-64
Oracle Exadata Database Machine





PURPOSE

This document lists the software patches and releases for Oracle Exadata Database Machine running Exadata Storage Server Software. This document includes versions for both the database servers and storage servers of Oracle Exadata Database Machine and HP Oracle Database Machine. 

For an index and references to the most frequently used My Oracle Support Notes with respect to Oracle Exadata and Oracle Database Machine environments, refer to the Master Note for Oracle Database Machine and Exadata Storage Server Note 1187674.1.

SCOPE

The information in this document applies only to Exadata Storage Server Software 11.2 and 12.1.  It does not apply to any previous version of Exadata Storage Server Software. Current releases for other Exadata Storage Server Software versions is maintained in a different note.

Note: The currently supported versions may change frequently, so it is important to review this document immediately prior to any Database Machine deployment.

DETAILS

 

Latest Releases and Patching News

Before upgrading, see the Requirements for Exadata Feature Usage section in this document for software requirements that may necessitate pre-upgrade patch application to other software in order to support specific Exadata features or patch application methods.

 

Exadata Patching Overview and Guidelines

For an explanation and overview of Exadata Database Machine patching, and guidelines for applying and testing patches on Exadata, refer to Document 1262380.1.

Exadata Software and Hardware Maintenance Planning

For information about Exadata Software and Hardware Support Lifecycle, see Document 1570460.1.

For information about planning for software and hardware maintenance, see Document 1461240.1.

Critical Issues

Review Document 1270094.1 for Exadata Critical Issues.

Security-Related Guidance

Review Document 1405320.1 for Responses to common Exadata security scan findings.

Latest Releases

The table below contains the list of the most recently released versions and patches for components of Oracle Exadata Database Machine and HP Oracle Database Machine.  When new versions are released, previous versions listed in this table are moved to the Release History section below.

Patch Release Frequency

Updates for the software listed in the Latest Releases tables below are delivered following different release schedules, and are as follows:

Note: Patch release frequency is subject to change without notice.

 

Software Patch Release Frequency
Quarterly Full Stack DownloadQuarterly
  
Exadata Storage Server (5) Quarterly to semi-annually (3)
Database Server (5)

Grid Infrastructure / RDBMS Bundle Patches (2)
12.1.0.2 - Monthly
12.1.0.1 - Quarterly (1) - Patching end date 22-Jul-2015
11.2.0.4 - Quarterly - Patching end date 31-Jan-2018
11.2.0.3 - Quarterly - Patching end date 27-Aug-2015
11.2.0.2 - No further bundle patches - Patching end date 31-Oct-2013
11.2.0.1 - No further bundle patches - Patching end date 30-Apr-2012

InfiniBand Switch Semi-annually to annually

(1) Exadata systems running Oracle Database 12c Release 1 (12.1.0.1) apply the standard Grid Infrastructure Patch Set Update (GI PSU) released as part of the quarterly CPU process for planned maintenance.

(2) Recommended Grid Infrastructure and Database patch bundles for Exadata are released quarterly, aligned with and including the database Critical Patch Update (CPU) and Patch Set Update (PSU) releases. The quarterly patch bundles are targeted for planned Grid Infrastructure and Database patching activities and are the only patch bundles that will be applied by most customers.  All patch bundles are cumulative.

For the most recent Oracle Database patch sets, Oracle may make interim patch bundles available on a monthly or bimonthly basis, also. Most customers will install these only if they are recommended by Oracle Support to address a specific issue that is fixed in an interim patch bundle and the customer cannot wait for the next quarterly release containing the fix. Interim patch bundles provide faster response for specific issues and are expected to contain fewer fixes than quaterly releases.

Grid Infrastructure and Database patch bundles for Exadata are produced until the patching end date for a given patch set, as described in Note 742060.1.

(3) For information about the Lifetime Support Policy for Exadata  and Oracle Database software, refer to Oracle Software Technical Support Policies.

Recommended Versions

The recommended version depends on the state of deployment and may not be equal to the latest release specified in the Current Versions table below.  The general guideline is the following:

  • Systems that are in production or are in late testing stages before production should plan to periodically adopt more current patch releases. It is not required or necessary to install every new patch release. A patch should be installed on a production system only after it has been validated in a proper test environment, and no less than one month after release to allow field experience to solidify. However, if the system requires a fix that is available in a newer version, then plans to adopt a newer version should be accelerated.
  • Systems that are in the early stages of testing before production or proofs-of-concept should adopt new releases and patches as they are made available as indicated in the Current Versions table below.
Latest Releases

Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA)

Latest Release

Feb 2015 v15.050 - Patch 20505944

 

Quarter Full Stack Download Patch (QFSDP)

Latest Release

For Database 12.1.0.2, 12.1.0.1 and 11.2 - Patch 20235151 - Quarterly Full Stack Download For Oracle Exadata (Jan 2015 - 12.1.0.2)
For Database 12.1.0.1 and 11.2 - Patch 20283405 - Quarterly Full Stack Download For Oracle Exadata (Jan 2015 - 12.1.0.1)
For Database 11.2.0.4 only - Patch 20283411 - Quarterly Full Stack Download For Oracle Exadata (Jan 2015 - 11.2.0.4)
For Database 11.2.0.3 only - Patch 20283413 - Quarterly Full Stack Download For Oracle Exadata (Jan 2015 - 11.2.0.3)


Individual Components

Component Latest Release
Exadata Storage Server
Note: All system firmware and software is automatically maintained by the Exadata software, unless otherwise indicated.  Do NOT manually update firmware or software unless directed by Oracle Support.

Exadata Storage Server 12c
Exadata Storage Server software 12.1.2.1.0 (Note 1947476.1)
Recommended to use Exadata 12c with Database 12c

Exadata Storage Server 11g
Exadata Storage Server software 11.2.3.3.1 (Note 1667414.1)

Database Server
Note: Oracle Database and Grid Infrastructure software patches in addition to those listed in this document may be applied as required. If OPatch reports a conflict, you should not force apply your patch. Contact Oracle Support for assistance to resolve the patch conflict.

For all system firmware and software on database servers, unless a specific version is indicated, a later version may be installed provided the requirements in the column to the right are met, including those for Oracle Database and Grid Infrastructure.

Oracle Database 12c Release 1 (12.1.0.2) Patch Set 1
12.1.0.2.4 (Jan 2015) Database Patch for Engineered Systems and Database In-Memory
Recommended to use Exadata 12c with Database 12c

Oracle Database 12c Release 1 (12.1.0.1)
12.1.0.1.6 (Jan 2015) Grid Infrastructure Patch Set Update (GI PSU)
Recommended to use Exadata 12c with Database 12c

Oracle Database 11g Release 2 (11.2.0.4) Patch Set 3
11.2.0.4 Database Patch for Exadata (Jan 2015 - 11.2.0.4.15)

Oracle Database 11g Release 2 (11.2.0.3) Patch Set 2
11.2.0.3 Quarterly Database Patch for Exadata (Jan 2015 - 11.2.0.3.26)

System firmware and software 
Refer to Database Server Operating System section below.

InfiniBand Switch
Note: InfiniBand switch software updates are delivered as Exadata software patches. Do NOT apply InfiniBand switch software updates obtained from other sources unless directed by Oracle Support.

InfiniBand switch software is installed independent of Exadata Storage Server software.
Exadata Database Machine - Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 
Switch software version 2.1.5-1 (supplied with Exadata 12.1.2.1.0)
Additional components
Ethernet switch, KVM, PDU

Oracle Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
Patch 20191742 - Metering Unit firmware and HTML interface v2.02 (for Enhanced PDUs)
Patch 16523441 - Metering Unit firmware and HTML interface v1.06 (for original PDUs)

Avocent MergePoint Unity KVM Switch (X2-2 and earlier)
Updates available from Avocent.  Minimum recommended firmware version is 1.2.8 for EM monitoring.

Cisco Catalyst 4948 Ethernet Switch
To obtain IOS with SSH capability see Document 1415044.1.
To obtain IOS with FIPS conformance open a service request using your hardware CSI to request a FIPS compliant IOS version.

 

Guidelines for Related Products and Features

Oracle products and features that have Exadata Database Machine-specific recommendations and requirements are listed in the table below.

Oracle Product / Feature Guidelines
exachkSee Note 1070954.1
SuperClusterSee Note 1487081.1
E-Business Suite (EBS)See Note 1392527.1
Enterprise Manager (OEM) See Note 1110675.1 for EM configuration guidance
See Note 1323298.1 for EM required patches
See Note 1626579.1 for Exadata Plug-in version compatibility requirements
Database File System (DBFS) See Note 1150157.1
Automatic Storage Management File System (ACFS) See Note 1929629.1
Resource ManagerSee Note 1339769.1
Audit Vault Collection AgentSee Note 1365996.1
Golden GateSee Note 1411356.1


Non-Oracle products that have Exadata Database Machine-specific recommendations and requirements are listed in the table below.  Note that Oracle is not responsible for the availability or content of the information referenced in the following table.

Non-Oracle Product Guidelines
SAP

See SAP Support Note 1590515

.

 

Version Compatibility and Requirements

Exadata Database Machine Hardware

The following table lists the software versions that are compatible with each supported Exadata Database Machine hardware version.

Exadata Database Machine hardware Required software
X5

Exadata 12.1.2.1.0 or higher

X4

X4-2 requires Exadata 11.2.3.3.0 or higher

X4-8 requires Exadata 12.1.1.1.1 or higher 12.x, or 11.2.3.3.1, and one of the following:

  • Grid Infrastructure and Database 12.1.0.2 (recommended for all performance optimizations)
  • Grid Infrastructure and Database 11.2.0.4 BP8 or higher (recommended for all performance optimizations)
  • Grid Infrastructure 11.2.0.3 BP24 or higher
  • Grid Infrastructure 12.1.0.1 plus patch 18414137
X3

Exadata 11.2.3.2.0 or higher

Systems that have disks swapped to 4TB High Capacity drives require Exadata 12.1.1.1.1 or higher 12.x, or 11.2.3.3.1

X2

Exadata 11.2.2.1.0 or higher

Systems that have disks swapped to 4TB High Capacity drives require Exadata 12.1.1.1.1 or higher 12.x, or 11.2.3.3.1
Systems that have disks swapped to 3TB High Capacity drives require Exadata 11.2.2.4.2 or higher

V2 Exadata 11.2.1.2.0 or higher
V1 (HP) Exadata 11.2 only

 

Oracle Database

The following table lists the Exadata Storage Server software versions that are compatible with each supported Oracle Database 11g Release 2 software version.

Oracle Database Software version Required Exadata Storage Server Software version
12c Release 1 (12.1.0.2.0) Patch Set 1 (Note 1681467.1)

Recommended: 12.1.1.1.1 or higher
Supported: 11.2.3.3.1 or higher

Note: Full Exadata offload functionality for Database 12c, and IORM support for Database 12c container databases and pluggable databases requires Exadata 12.1.1.1.0 or higher.

12c Release 1 (12.1.0.1.0) (Note 1555059.1)

Recommended: 12.1.1.1.1 or higher
Supported: 11.2.3.2.1 or higher

11.2.3.2.1 requires the following:

  • Patch 16547261 installed on storage servers
  • Database servers running 2.6.32-400.21.1.el5uek updated to 2.6.32-400.29.1.el5uek

See Document 1537407.1 for details.

Note: Full Exadata offload functionality for Database 12c, and IORM support for Database 12c container databases and pluggable databases requires Exadata 12.1.1.1.0 or higher.

11g Release 2 (11.2.0.4.0) Patch Set 3 (Note 1565291.1Note 1555036.1)Recommended: 12.1.1.1.1 or higher
Supported: 11.2.3.2.1 or higher
11g Release 2 (11.2.0.3.0) Patch Set 2 (Note 1373255.1)

12.1.x, 11.2.3.x, or 11.2.2.4.x

Exadata 12.1.x requires Grid Infrastructure and Database 11.2.0.3 BP20 or higher

11g Release 2 (11.2.0.2.0) Patch Set 1 (Note 1315926.1)

12.1.1.1.x, 11.2.3.x, or 11.2.2.x

Exadata 12.1.1.1.x requires Grid Infrastructure and Database 11.2.0.2 BP22 or higher

11g Release 2 (11.2.0.1.0)

11.2.x

11.2.0.1 grid infrastructure and database software homes must run BP12 with Patch 13998273 before upgrading to Exadata Storage Server release 11.2.3.1.0.

11g Release 1 (11.1)11.1.x
To upgrade HP Oracle Database Machine running Exadata 11.1 and Oracle Database 11.1 to Exadata 11.2 and Oracle Database 11.2, see Note 888834.1.
10g Release 2 (10.2.0.5) Patch Set 4 and (10.2.0.4) Patch Set 3

Recommended: 12.1.1.1.1 or higher
Supported: 11.2.3.3.1 or higher

Database files must be stored in ACFS, which requires Oracle Grid Infrastructure version 12.1.0.2 or later.  See Document 1965897.1 for details.

Minimum Exadata, Grid Infrastructure, and Database Requirements for Exadata Feature Usage

 The following table lists the minimum versions required to supported specific Exadata features.

Feature Required Version(s)
Write-back Smart Flash Cache (WBFC) (Document 1500257.1)

Exadata Storage Server requires the following:

  • 11.2.3.2.1 or higher

Grid Infrastructure home requires one of the following:

  • 11.2.0.4.1 or higher BP or release
  • 11.2.0.4.0 plus patch 17492065
  • 11.2.0.3.9 or higher BP

Database homes require one of the following:

  • 11.2.0.4.1 or higher BP or release
  • 11.2.0.4.0 plus patch 17492065
  • 11.2.0.3.21 or higher BP
  • 11.2.0.3.20 or 11.2.0.3.19, plus patch 17446237
  • 11.2.0.3.9 through 11.2.0.3.18
  • 11.2.0.2 BP22
  • 11.2.0.2 BP21, BP20, or BP19, plus patch 17342825
Smart Flash Log

Database homes require the following:

  • 11.2.0.3 or higher release
  • 11.2.0.2 BP11 or higher BP
Exadata Storage Server rolling cell patching

Grid Infrastructure home requires one of the following:

Database homes require one of the following:

If mixing Exadata Storage Server 11.2.3.3.0 or later, and 11.2.3.2.x or 11.2.3.1.x (as would occur during rolling cell patching), then Database homes require one of the following (see issue 1.3 in Note 1487339.1 for details):

Exadata database server rolling RAC patching

Grid Infrastructure home requires one of the following:

  • 11.2.0.3 or higher release
  • 11.2.0.2 BP12 or higher BP
Exadata InfiniBand switch rolling patching

Grid Infrastructure home requires one of the following:

  • 12.1.0.1 or higher release
  • 11.2.0.4.6 or higher BP
  • 11.2.0.4.1 through 11.2.0.4.5, plus patch 18484082
  • 11.2.0.3.23 or higher BP
  • 11.2.0.3.22 plus patch 18199185
  • 11.2.0.3.21 or lower BP
  • 11.2.0.2 BP13 or higher BP
  • 11.2.0.2 BP12 plus patch 13361727
  • 11.2.0.2 BP9, BP10, or BP11, plus patch 13353463
  • 11.2.0.2 BP8 or lower BP
Database SGA > 4TB (possible on X4-8 systems with 6TB memory expansion kit)

Database home requires one of the following:

Automatic Storage Management Cluster File System (ACFS)

Creating AFCS file systems on Exadata storage requires the following:

  • Oracle Linux
  • Grid Infrastructure 12.1.0.2
See Note 1929629.1 for additional details.
Exadata Database Snapshots
  • Exadata hardware must be X3 or later
  • Exadata Storage Server must be 12.1.2.1.0 or higher
  • Grid Infrastructure home must be 12.1.0.2.5 or higher
    • ASM disk group must have COMPATIBLE.RDBMS and COMPATIBLE.ASM both set to 12.1.0.2 or higher
  • Database home must be 12.1.0.2.5 or higher

 

 

InfiniBand Switch

The following table lists the InfiniBand Switch software versions that are compatible with each supported Exadata Storage Server software version.

Exadata Storage Server Software version Required InfiniBand Switch software version
11.2.2.2.2 and later Exadata Database Machine - Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36
Switch software version 1.1.3-2 or later

HP Oracle Database Machine - Voltaire ISR 9024D-M and ISR 9024D
Switch software 5.1.1 build ID 872 (ISR 9024D-M only)
Switch firmware 1.0.0 or higher
11.2.2.2.0 or earlier Exadata Database Machine - Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36
Switch software version 1.0.1-1 or later

HP Oracle Database Machine - Voltaire ISR 9024D-M and ISR 9024D
Switch software 5.1.1 build ID 872 (ISR 9024D-M only)
Switch firmware 1.0.0 or higher

 

ASR Manager

The following table lists the Auto Service Request (ASR) Manager software versions that are required with each supported Exadata Storage Server software version.

Exadata Storage Server Software version Required ASR Manager version
11.2.1.3.1 and later

New deployments: 3.2 or later

Existing deployments: 2.7 or later


Database Server Operating System

The following tables list the operating system kernel version installed on database servers for systems initially deployed with the listed Exadata Storage Server version. 

  • Oracle Linux on 2-socket (X5-2, X4-2, X3-2, X2-2, V2) Database Servers
  • Oracle Linux on 8-socket (X4-8, X3-8, X2-8) Database Servers
  • Oracle Solaris on 2-socket (X4-2, X3-2, X2-2) Database Servers

Review Note 1262380.1 for database server software and firmware guidelines.

Oracle Linux on 2-socket (X5-2, X4-2, X3-2, X2-2, V2) Database Servers

12.1.2.1.0:

  • Database servers move to Oracle Linux 6.6.  Upgrades from previous versions performed in place using dbnodeupdate.sh.
  • OracleVM on database servers available for new deployments.

11.2.3.3.0: Systems use UEK2 kernel

  • dbnodeupdate.sh is required for database server upgrade. Latest dbnodeupdate.sh in patch 16486998.

11.2.3.2.0: Oracle Linux Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) default on database servers

  • Beginning in 11.2.3.2.0 database servers use Oracle Linux Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK). 
  • You may switch to the non-UEK Oracle Linux kernel as a separate post-installation or post-upgrade step.  Refer to the Exadata release README for instructions. 
  • To switch back to UEK see Document 1524411.1.

11.2.3.1.0: Database server updates delivered through the Unbreakable Linux Network (ULN)

  • Beginning in 11.2.3.1.0 database server updates are delivered through the Unbreakable Linux Network (ULN).  Database server updates are no longer delivered via the minimal pack.
    • Updates via ULN require populating and maintaining a yum repository for Exadata.  See Document 1473002.1 for details.
  • Database servers must be running Oracle Linux 5.5 before updating with ULN.  To update the kernel package and other key software components on database servers from OL 5.3 to OL 5.5, refer to Document 1284070.1.  Systems originally deployed with 11.2.1.2.6 or earlier will run OL 5.3 unless the steps in Document 1284070.1 have been performed.  Minimal pack installation during upgrade does not update OL 5.3 kernel package.

11.2.2.2.2: Minimal pack installation will update the database server Oracle Linux kernel package

  • For Exadata releases 11.2.2.2.2 through 11.2.2.4.2, minimal pack installation will update the database server Oracle Linux kernel package to the current release for systems that are already running the 2.6.18-194 (OL 5.5) or later kernel.  
  • Systems that were initially deployed with Exadata 11.2.1.2.6 or earlier and run the 2.6.18-128 kernel (OL 5.3) will not have their kernel package updated during minimal pack installation. 
  • To update the kernel package and other key software components on database servers from OL 5.3 to OL 5.5, refer to Document 1284070.1.

 

Exadata Storage Server Software version Database Server Kernel version
12.1.2.1.0

Physical: 2.6.39-400.243.1.el6uek (OL 6.6)
OracleVM: dom0 2.6.39-400.243.1.el5uek (OVS 3.2.9); domU 2.6.39-400.243.1.el6uek (OL 6.6)

12.1.1.1.1
11.2.3.3.1

2.6.39-400.128.17.el5uek (OL 5.10)

12.1.1.1.0

2.6.39-400.128.1.el5uek (OL 5.9)

11.2.3.3.0

2.6.39-400.126.1.el5uek (OL 5.9)

11.2.3.2.2

Default: 2.6.32-400.35.2.el5uek (OL 5.8)
Optional: 2.6.18-308.24.1.0.1.el5 (non-UEK kernel)

11.2.3.2.1

Default: 2.6.32-400.21.1.el5uek (superseded 2.6.32-400.11.1.el5uek 2013-Mar-15 in ULN channel exadata_dbserver_11.2_x86_64_latest)

Optional: 2.6.18-308.24.1.0.1.el5 (non-UEK kernel)
Optional: 2.6.32-400.29.1.el5uek for Oracle Database 12c.  See Document 1537407.1 for details.

11.2.3.2.0

Default: 2.6.32-400.1.1.el5uek
Optional: 2.6.18-308.8.2.0.1.el5

11.2.3.1.1
11.2.3.1.0
2.6.18-274.18.1.0.1 (OL 5.7)
11.2.2.4.2
11.2.2.4.1
11.2.2.4.0
2.6.18-238.12.2.0.2 (OL 5.5)
11.2.2.3.5
11.2.2.3.3
11.2.2.3.2
11.2.2.3.1
11.2.2.2.2
2.6.18-194.3.1.0.4 (OL 5.5)
11.2.2.2.1
11.2.2.2.0
11.2.2.1.1
11.2.2.1.0
2.6.18-194.3.1.0.3 (OL 5.5)
11.2.1.3.12.6.18-194.3.1.0.2 (OL 5.5)
11.2.1.2.6
11.2.1.2.4
11.2.1.2.3
11.2.1.2.1
11.2.1.2.0
2.6.18-128.1.16.0.1 (OL 5.3)

 

Oracle Linux on 8-socket (X4-8, X3-8, X2-8) Database Servers

11.2.3.3.0: Systems use UEK2 kernel

  • dbnodeupdate.sh is required for database server upgrade. Latest dbnodeupdate.sh in patch 16486998.

11.2.3.1.0: Database server updates delivered through the Unbreakable Linux Network (ULN)

  • Beginning in 11.2.3.1.0 database server updates are delivered through the Unbreakable Linux Network (ULN).  Database server updates are no longer delivered via the minimal pack.
    • Updates via ULN require populating and maintaining a yum repository for Exadata.  See Document 1473002.1 for details.

 

Exadata Storage Server Software version Database Server Kernel version
11.2.3.3.0 and higher

8-socket and 2-socket systems use the same Oracle Linux version.  See Oracle Linux on 2-socket Database Servers section above.

11.2.3.2.2

2.6.32-400.35.2.el5uek (OL 5.8)

11.2.3.2.1

2.6.32-400.21.1.el5uek (superseded 2.6.32-400.11.1.el5uek 2013-Mar-15 in ULN channel exadata_dbserver_11.2_x86_64_latest)

Optional: 2.6.32-400.29.1.el5uek for Oracle Database 12c.  See Document 1537407.1 for details.

11.2.3.2.02.6.32-400.1.1.el5uek
11.2.3.1.12.6.32-300.7.3.el5uek
11.2.3.1.02.6.32-300.7.2.el5uek
11.2.2.4.2
11.2.2.4.1
11.2.2.4.0
11.2.2.3.5
11.2.2.3.3
11.2.2.3.2
11.2.2.3.1
11.2.2.2.2
11.2.2.2.1
11.2.2.2.0
2.6.32-100.23.1

 

Oracle Solaris on 2-socket (X4-2, X3-2, X2-2) Database Servers

General guidelines for running Oracle Solaris on Exadata Database Machine

  • 12.1.1.1.1 is the terminal version that supports Oracle Solaris.
  • Oracle Solaris is supported only on 2-socket database servers (e.g. X3-2).  8-socket database servers (e.g. X3-8) must use Oracle Linux.
  • Database servers may be updated to a later SRU than what was originally installed.
  • Oracle Solaris package version number is obtained with command "pkg list entire".

Oracle Solaris 11.1

Oracle Solaris 11

  • Instructions to upgrade from Solaris 11 Express to Solaris 11 on Exadata Database Servers - Document 1431284.1
  • Solaris 11 supports only Oracle Database 11.2.0.3 and later, hence earlier version grid infrastructure and database installations must be upgraded to 11.2.0.3 before performing the Solaris upgrade.  Perform upgrades in the following order:
    1. Upgrade Exadata Storage Servers to 11.2.3.1.0 or later (during the upgrade path to Solaris 11, it is acceptable to run Exadata 11.2.3.1.0 or later with Solaris 11 Express)
    2. Upgrade Grid Infrastructure and Database to 11.2.0.3.
    3. Upgrade Solaris 11 Express 2010.11 to Solaris 11 2011.11.
  • Oracle Solaris 11 Resource Center - Document 1313405.1

Oracle Solaris 11 Express

  • As of 06-September-2012, Oracle Solaris 11 Express is no longer supported for use on Exadata.  Systems running Oracle Solaris 11 Express must be upgraded to Oracle Solaris 11.
  • List of available Oracle Solaris 11 Express 2010.11 Support Repository Updates (SRUs) - Document 1275533.1.

 

Exadata Storage Server Software version Database Server Operating System version (Oracle Solaris package version number)
12.1.1.1.1
12.1.1.1.0

Recommended: Solaris 11.1 SRU19.6 (0.5.11-0.175.1.19.0.6.0) plus JIDR1178 (Patch 19272951), IDR1211 (Patch 19311244), IDR1401 (Patch 19686997)

Shipped: Solaris 11.1 SRU9.5.1 (0.5.11-0.175.1.9.0.5.1) plus IDR 679.2

11.2.3.3.1
11.2.3.3.0

Shipped: Solaris 11.1 SRU9.5.1 (0.5.11-0.175.1.9.0.5.1) plus IDR 679.2

Note: Systems shipped with 11.2.3.3.0 through January 2014 do not contain IDR 679.2.  See Document 1534482.1 for steps on how to install and verify IDR 679.2.

11.2.3.2.2
11.2.3.2.1
11.2.3.2.0

Shipped: Solaris 11 SRU8.5 (0.5.11-0.175.0.8.0.5.0)

11.2.3.1.1
11.2.3.1.0

Recommended minimum: Solaris 11 SRU5.5 (0.5.11-0.175.0.5.0.5.0)

Shipped: Solaris 11 SRU2a (0.5.11-0.175.0.2.0.3) plus IDR 134.1, IDR 120.7, and IDR 107.3

11.2.2.4.2
11.2.2.4.1
11.2.2.4.0
Solaris 11 Express SRU10 (0.5.11-0.151.0.1.10)
11.2.2.3.5
11.2.2.3.3
11.2.2.3.2
Solaris 11 Express SRU6 (0.5.11-0.151.0.1.6)
11.2.2.3.1 Solaris 11 Express SRU5 (0.5.11-0.151.0.1.5)


A service request must be opened to receive a Solaris IDR (Interim Diagnostic Relief).

InfiniBand OFED Software

The table below lists the InfiniBand OFED software version included with each Exadata Storage Server release.

InfiniBand OFED software is automatically maintained on Exadata storage and database servers when performing software maintenance.  The information provided in the table below is for reference purposes only.  It can be used to plan software updates for non-Exadata servers connected to the Exadata InfiniBand network, such as backup media servers.

Exadata Storage Servers and database servers will interoperate with different InfiniBand OFED software versions, however, Oracle recommends that all versions be the same unless performing a rolling upgrade. Review Note 1262380.1 for database server software and firmware guidelines.

Exadata Storage Server Software version InfiniBand OFED Software version
11.2.3.3.0 and laterExadata now uses the InfiniBand drivers supplied with the kernel.  The OFA package is no longer supplied separately.
11.2.3.2.2

UEK kernel: 1.5.1-4.0.58.2
non-UEK kernel: 1.5.1-4.0.58

11.2.3.2.1
11.2.3.2.0
11.2.3.1.1
11.2.3.1.0
1.5.1-4.0.58
11.2.2.4.2
11.2.2.4.1
11.2.2.4.0
1.5.1-4.0.53
11.2.2.3.51.5.1-4.0.50
11.2.2.3.3
11.2.2.3.2
11.2.2.3.1
1.5.1-4.0.47
11.2.2.2.21.5.1-4.0.40
11.2.2.2.01.5.1-4.0.28
11.2.2.1.1
11.2.2.1.0
11.2.1.3.1
1.4.2-14
11.2.1.2.6
11.2.1.2.4
11.2.1.2.3
1.4.2-10
11.2.1.2.1
11.2.1.2.0
1.4.2-8

 

InfiniBand HCA

The following table lists InfiniBand HCA models and the supported firmware versions.

InfiniBand HCA firmware is automatically maintained on Exadata storage and database servers when performing software maintenance. The information provided in the table below is for reference purposes only. It can be used to plan firmware updates for non-Exadata servers connected to the Exadata InfiniBand network, such as backup media servers.

Exadata Storage Servers and database servers will interoperate with different InfiniBand host channel adapter (HCA) firmware versions, however, Oracle recommends that all versions be the same unless performing a rolling upgrade. Review Note 1262380.1 for database server software and firmware guidelines. 

The HCA model installed is identified by obtaining the Parameter-Set Identifier (PSID). The PSID is obtained with the command "/usr/bin/ibv_devinfo | grep board_id".  InfiniBand HCA firmware version is obtained with the command "/usr/bin/ibv_devinfo | grep fw_ver".  Firmware updates must match the PSID of the installed HCA.

InfiniBand HCA Model Parameter-Set Identifier (PSID)
ConnectX-3 ORC1090120019
Sun QDR ConnectX-2 ExpressModule SUN0160000002
Sun QDR ConnectX-2 PCIe SUN0170000009
Sun QDR ConnectX SUN0150000001
HP DDR ConnectX HP_09D0000001


The following table lists the InfiniBand HCA firmware version included with each Exadata Storage Server release.

Exadata Storage Server Software version InfiniBand HCA Firmware Version
12.1.2.1.0
12.1.1.1.1
12.1.1.1.0
11.2.3.3.1
11.2.3.3.0
For PSID ORC1090120019: 2.11.1280
For PSID SUN0160000002: 2.11.2010
For PSID SUN0170000009: 2.11.2010
For PSID SUN0150000001: 2.7.0
For PSID HP_09D0000001: 2.7.0
11.2.3.2.2For PSID SUN0160000002: 2.11.2010
For PSID SUN0170000009: 2.11.2010
For PSID SUN0150000001: 2.7.0
For PSID HP_09D0000001: 2.7.0
11.2.3.2.1
11.2.3.2.0
11.2.3.1.1
11.2.3.1.0
11.2.2.4.2
11.2.2.4.1
11.2.2.4.0
11.2.2.3.5
11.2.2.3.3
11.2.2.3.2
11.2.2.3.1
For PSID SUN0160000002: 2.7.8130
For PSID SUN0170000009: 2.7.8130
For PSID SUN0150000001: 2.7.0
For PSID HP_09D0000001: 2.7.0
11.2.2.2.2
11.2.2.2.0
11.2.2.1.1
11.2.2.1.0
For PSID SUN0160000002: 2.7.8100
For PSID SUN0170000009: 2.7.8100
For PSID SUN0150000001: 2.7.0
For PSID HP_09D0000001: 2.7.0
11.2.1.3.1
11.2.1.2.6
11.2.1.2.4
11.2.1.2.3
For PSID SUN0150000001: 2.7.0
For PSID HP_09D0000001: 2.7.0
11.2.1.2.1
11.2.1.2.0
For PSID SUN0150000001: 2.6.0
For PSID HP_09D0000001: 2.6.0



 

 

Patch Release History for Exadata Database Machine Components

Quarterly Full Stack Download Patch (QFSDP)

As a convenience for downloading Exadata software updates, Oracle is providing the Quarterly Full Stack Download Patch (QFSDP).  The QFSDP contains the complete collection of current software patches, and will be released quarterly, aligned with the database Critical Patch Update (CPU) and Patch Set Update (PSU) releases.

Patches supplied in QFSDP are installed by following the component-specific README file, and will remain available for individual download.

QFSDP releases contain the latest software for the following components:

  • Infrastructure
    • Exadata Storage Server
    • InfiniBand Switch
    • Power Distribution Unit
  • Database
    • Oracle Database and Grid Infrastructure PSU
    • Oracle JavaVM PSU (as of Oct 2014)
    • OPatch
    • OPlan
  • Systems Management
    • EM Agent
    • EM OMS
    • EM Plug-ins

 

Version Patch Notes
January 2015Patch 20235151 - contains 12.1.0.2, 12.1.0.1, and 11.2 quarterly database patches
Patch 20283405 - contains 12.1.0.1 and 11.2 quarterly database patches
Patch 20283411 - contains only 11.2.0.4 quarterly database patches
Patch 20283413 - contains only 11.2.0.3 quarterly database patches
 
October 2014Patch 19625684 - contains 12.1.0.2, 12.1.0.1, and 11.2 quarterly database patches
Patch 19625648 - contains 12.1.0.1 and 11.2 quarterly database patches
Patch 19625776 - contains only 11.2.0.4 quarterly database patches
Patch 19625719 - contains only 11.2.0.3 quarterly database patches
OJVM PSU patch contained within QFSDP is incomplete.  See Document 1929745.1 for details.
July 2014Patch 19069261 - contains 12.1 and 11.2 quarterly database patches
Patch 19067488 - contains only 11.2.0.4 quarterly database patches
Patch 19067489 - contains only 11.2.0.3 quarterly database patches
 
April 2014Patch 18370223 - contains 12.1 and 11.2 quarterly database patches
Patch 18370227 - contains only 11.2.0.4 quarterly database patches
Patch 18370231 - contains only 11.2.0.3 quarterly database patches
 
January 2014Patch 17816153 - contains 12.1 and 11.2 quarterly database patches
Patch 17816151 - contains only 11.2.0.4 quarterly database patches
Patch 17816100 - contains only 11.2.0.3 quarterly database patches
 
October 2013Patch 17452393 
July 2013Patch 16784347 
April 2013Patch 1634605411.2.3.2.1 compute node repository ISO patch 16432033 is missing from this QFSDP - download it separately.
January 2013Patch 1603871511.2.3.2.1 compute node repository ISO patch 16432033 is missing from this QFSDP - download it separately.
October 2012Patch 14621036 
July 2012

Patch 14207418 - Exadata Database Machine
Patch 14506301 - SPARC SuperCluster

 
April 2012Patch 13839416 First SPARC SuperCluster release
January 2012 Patch 13551280  

 

Exadata Storage Server 12c

Exadata Storage Server 12c is supported on V2 and later hardware only (e.g. V2, X2, X3, X4, etc.).  It is not supported on HP Oracle Database Machine hardware.

Before upgrading, see the Requirements for Exadata Feature Usage section in this document for software requirements that may necessitate pre-upgrade patch application to other software in order to support specific Exadata features or patch application methods.

Version Patch

Notes

See Note 1270094.1 for additional fixes that address critical issues.

12.1.2.1.0 Patch 17885582 - Storage server and InfiniBand switch software
Patch 20170913 - Database server ULN exadata_dbserver_12.1.2.1.0_x86_64_base OL6 channel ISO image
Patch 16486998 - Latest dbnodeupdate.sh

Supplemental README Note 1947476.1

12.1.1.1.1 Patch 18084575 - Storage server and InfiniBand switch software
Patch 19681939 - Exadata 12.1.1.1.1 patchmgr plug-ins
Patch 18889969 - Database server ULN exadata_dbserver_12.1.1.1.1_x86_64_base channel ISO image
Patch 16486998 - Latest dbnodeupdate.sh

Supplemental README Note 1667407.1

12.1.1.1.0 (superseded by 12.1.1.1.1) Patch 16980054 - Storage server and InfiniBand switch software
Patch 17997668 - Database server ULN exadata_dbserver_12.1.1.1.0_x86_64_base channel ISO image
Patch 16486998 - Latest dbnodeupdate.sh

Supplemental README Note 1571789.1

If mixing 12.1.1.1.0 with 11.2.3.2.x or 11.2.3.1.x (e.g. rolling cell patching or rack expansion), see issue 1.3 inNote 1571789.1

Minimum version that requires EM Exadata Plug-in 12.1.0.5.0 or later.  See Note 1626579.1.

 


Exadata Storage Server 11g

Documentation for the current release is available as Patch 10386736.

Before upgrading, see the Requirements for Exadata Feature Usage section in this document for software requirements that may necessitate pre-upgrade patch application to other software in order to support specific Exadata features or patch application methods.

Version Patch Notes

See Note 1270094.1 for additional fixes that address critical issues.
11.2.3.3.1 (revised 2014-Jul-17)

Patch 19166601 - Storage server and InfiniBand switch software
Patch 19681934 - Exadata 11.2.3.3.1 patchmgr plug-ins
Patch 18876946 - Database server ULN exadata_dbserver_11.2.3.3.1_x86_64_base channel ISO image
Patch 16486998 - Latest dbnodeupdate.sh

Supplemental README Note 1667414.1

11.2.3.3.1 was re-released in Patch 19166601, which supersedes patch 17636228. The original cell image version supplied in patch 17636228 was 11.2.3.3.1.140529.1. The new cell image version supplied in patch 19166601 is 11.2.3.3.1.140708.

Please review the following guidelines:

1. The revised 11.2.3.3.1 Exadata Storage Server software release (patch 19166601) contains only changes to cell software. It is installed in the same manner as previous Exadata releases using the patchmgr utility. There are no changes to database server or InfiniBand switch software.

2. Exadata Storage Servers currently running 11.2.3.3.0 or earlier that will be upgraded to 11.2.3.3.1 should ensurepatch 19166601 is used for storage server upgrade, not patch 17636228.

3. Exadata Storage Servers already running image version 11.2.3.3.1.140529.1 should upgrade to image version 11.2.3.3.1.140708 using patch 19166601 at the earliest opportunity. Image version is obtained by running the "imageinfo -ver" command.  Upgrade to 11.2.3.3.1.140708 is a standard out-of-place cell upgrade, which will replace the inactive image version with 11.2.3.3.1.140529.1.  After successful upgrade to 11.2.3.3.1.140708, rollback will be possible only to 11.2.3.3.1.140529.1.

Minimum version required for use with Oracle Database 12.1.0.2.

11.2.3.3.0 (superseded by 11.2.3.3.1)

Patch 16278923 - Storage server and InfiniBand switch software
Patch 17938410 - Exadata 11.2.3.3.0 patchmgr plug-ins
Patch 17809253 - Database server ULN exadata_dbserver_11.2.3.3.0_x86_64_base channel ISO image
Patch 16486998 - Latest dbnodeupdate.sh

Supplemental README Note 1487339.1

Minimum version that requires EM Exadata Plug-in 12.1.0.5.0 or later.  See Note 1626579.1.

11.2.3.2.2Patch 17953347 - Storage server software
Patch 18205376 - Database server ULN exadata_dbserver_11.2.3.2.2_x86_64_base channel ISO image
Patch 16486998 - Latest dbnodeupdate.sh

Supplemental README Note 1608581.1

11.2.3.2.1 (superseded by 11.2.3.2.2)Patch 14522699 - Storage server software
Patch 16432033 - Database server ISO image
Patch 16486998 - Latest dbnodeupdate.sh

Supplemental README Note 1485475.1

If any of the following one-off Exadata patches are planned for install on top of 11.2.3.2.1, then 11.2.3.2.2 should be installed instead: patch 17878822, patch 16360464, patch 18031908.

Minimum version required for use with Oracle Database 11.2.0.4.

Minimum version required for use with Oracle Database 12c.  See Document 1537407.1 for details.

Minimum version required if using Write-back Smart Flash Cache.

11.2.3.2.0 (superseded by 11.2.3.2.1)Patch 14212264

Note 1468877.1

Apply Patch 16042459 to address critical issue EX11.
Apply Patch 14793859 to address critical issue EX9 (for X2 and V2 storage servers only).

Minimum version required for X3 hardware.

Database server ULN Base channel ISO imagepatch 14331893 - see Note 1473002.1

11.2.3.1.1Patch 13998727

Note 1466459.1

Database server ULN Latest channel ISO imagepatch 14245540 - see Note 1471243.1

11.2.3.1.0 (superseded by 11.2.3.1.1)Patch 13536739

Note 1429907.1

11.2.0.1 grid infrastructure and database software homes must run BP12 with Patch 13998273 before upgrading to this release.

First release to use ULN for Linux database server updates. Database servers must be running OL 5.5 prior to update. Requires setup using Patch 13741363.


 
First release to use Solaris 11.

11.2.2.4.2Patch 13513611

Note 1388400.1

First release to support 3 TB hard disk drives

11.2.2.4.1 (superseded by 11.2.2.4.2)Patch 13444164Note 1381730.1

EX8
11.2.2.4.0 (superseded by 11.2.2.4.1)Patch 12708838Note 1348647.1

EX8EX7

Minimum version required for Database 11.2.0.3.
11.2.2.3.5Patch 12849110Note 1334254.1

EX8EX7EX6
11.2.2.3.3factory release onlyEX8EX7EX6EX5

New systems currently ship with 11.2.2.3.3 installed. 11.2.2.3.3 will continue to ship on new systems until the next Exadata Storage Server software version is available. 11.2.2.3.3 was released to support Oracle Exadata Storage Expansion Rack. 11.2.2.3.3 contains no additional error corrections (bug fixes) and is functionally equivalent to 11.2.2.3.2, hence 11.2.2.3.3 will not be released as a patch for existing systems.
11.2.2.3.2Patch 12577723Note 1323958.1

EX8EX7EX6EX5
11.2.2.3.1Patch 12400152Withdrawn
Note 1314779.1

EX8EX7EX6EX5
11.2.2.2.2Patch 11721471Note 1292030.1

EX6EX5EX4
11.2.2.2.0 Patch 10356485 Note 1270634.1

EX6EX4
11.2.2.1.1 Patch 10248893 Note 1215784.1

EX6EX3
11.2.2.1.0factory release onlyEX6EX3EX2
11.2.1.3.1Patch 9969888Note 1166560.1

EX6EX3EX2
11.2.1.2.6Patch 9592862EX2EX1
11.2.1.2.4Patch 9537568EX2EX1
11.2.1.2.3Patch 9435285EX2EX1
11.2.1.2.1Patch 9307085EX2EX1
11.2.1.2.0initial releaseEX2EX1

 

Oracle Database and Grid Infrastructure

The information in this section applies to more than one Oracle software release.

Oracle JavaVM Patch Set Update (OJVM PSU)
  • In CPUOct2014 and later, OJVM PSU is a new Patch Set Update for Database versions 11.2.0.3, 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.1 and 12.1.0.2.  It addresses OJVM security vulnerabilities.  Refer to Document 1929745.1 for OJVM PSU details.
  • For RAC deployments, OJVM PSU patch cannot be installed in a RAC Rolling manner and requires database downtime to install.  OJVM PSU patch is installed separately from the standard PSU patch (e.g. 12.1.0.2 Database Patch for Engineered System, or 12.1.0.1 GI PSU, or 11.2 Exadata BP), which continues to be RAC rolling installable.
  • Do not apply Combo OJVM patches to Exadata systems.  Instead use the individual OJVM PSU patch, or the OJVM PSU patch supplied with QFSDP.
Oracle Database 12c Release 1 (12.1.0.2) Patch Set 1

Follow the step-by-step instructions in Document 1681467.1 to upgrade Grid Infrastructure and Database from 12.1.0.1 or 11.2 to 12.1.0.2.

For Oracle Database 12c Release 1 (12.1.0.2) Patch Set 1 apply the  Database Patch for Engineered Systems and Database In-Memory bundle patch to Exadata systems.  This patch also includes all CPU security fixes, and the GI and Database PSU bug fixes.

Before upgrading, see the Requirements for Exadata Feature Usage section in this document for software requirements that may necessitate pre-upgrade patch application to other software in order to support specific Exadata features or patch application methods.

Version 
(Database Patch for Engineered Systems and Database In-memory)
Patch Notes
12.1.0.2.5 - Feb 2015 Patch 20329440 For DBhome: OJVM PSU 12.1.0.2.2 Jan 2015 Patch 19877336
12.1.0.2.4 - Jan 2015 (CPU details Note 1942215.1) Patch 20141343

Recommended

For DBhome: OJVM PSU 12.1.0.2.2 Jan 2015 Patch 19877336

12.1.0.2.3 - Dec 2014 Patch 20026159

Before install of 12.1.0.2.3 or later on top of 12.1.0.2.1DBBP or 12.1.0.2.2DBBP, first rollback patch 19392604 OCW PATCH SET UPDATE : 12.1.0.2.1.  SeeDocument 1930503.1 for details.

8-socket database servers overlay Patch 20287585

12.1.0.2.2 - Nov 2014 Patch 19774304  
12.1.0.2.1 - Oct 2014 (CPU details Note 1912224.1) Patch 19404326

 

12.1.0.2 (Patch 17694377) n/a

Recommended Exadata Storage Server release is 12.1.1.1.1. Minimum required Exadata Storage Server release is 11.2.3.3.1.

 

Oracle Database 12c Release 1 (12.1.0.1)

Oracle recommends using Exadata Storage Server Software 12c with Oracle Database 12c.  See Document 1537407.1 for details if running Database 12c with Exadata 11g.

Refer to Note 1555059.1 when upgrading Oracle Database and Grid Infrastructure from 11.2 to 12.1.0.1.

For Oracle Database 12c Release 1 (12.1.0.1) apply the standard Grid Infrastructure Patch Set Update (GI PSU) to Exadata systems.  This patch also includes all CPU security fixes and Database PSU bug fixes.

Before upgrading, see the Requirements for Exadata Feature Usage section in this document for software requirements that may necessitate pre-upgrade patch application to other software in order to support specific Exadata features or patch application methods.

Version
(Grid Infrastructure PSU)
Patch Notes
12.1.0.1.6 - Jan 2015 (CPU details Note 1942215.1) Patch 19971324

Recommended


For DBhome: OJVM PSU 12.1.0.1.2 Jan 2015 Patch 19877342
For GIhome: JDBC patch Oct 2014 Patch 19852357

12.1.0.1.5 - Oct 2014 (CPU details Note 1912224.1) Patch 19392372

 

12.1.0.1.4 - Jul 2014 Patch 18705901  
12.1.0.1.3 - Apr 2014 Patch 18139660  
12.1.0.1.2 - Jan 2014 Patch 17735306  
12.1.0.1.1 - Oct 2013 Patch 17272829  
12.1.0.1  

Oracle recommends using Exadata Storage Server Software 12c with Oracle Database 12c.  See Document 1537407.1 for details of running Database 12c with Exadata 11g.

11.2.0.3 Database homes require Patch 16844086 if Grid Infrastructure home is 12.1.

 

Oracle Database 11g Release 2 (11.2.0.4) Patch Set 3

Refer to Note 1601749.1 for the list of content, such as Patch Set Updates (PSU) and Critical Patch Updates (CPU), and bug fixes included in each patch.

Refer to Note 1565291.1 when upgrading Oracle Database and Grid Infrastructure from 11.2.0.2 BP12 or later to 11.2.0.4.
Refer to Note 1555036.1 when upgrading Oracle Database and Grid Infrastructure from 11.2.0.2 BP11 or earlier to 11.2.0.4.

Before upgrading, see the Requirements for Exadata Feature Usage section in this document for software requirements that may necessitate pre-upgrade patch application to other software in order to support specific Exadata features or patch application methods.

Version Patch Notes
11.2.0.4.15 - Jan 2015 QDPE (CPU details Note 1942215.1)Patch 20059387

Recommended

For DBhome: OJVM PSU 11.2.0.4.2 Jan 2015 Patch 19877440
For GIhome: JDBC patch Oct 2014 Patch 19852360

11.2.0.4.14 - Dec 2014Patch 19893788 
11.2.0.4.13 - Nov 2014Patch 19713190 
11.2.0.4.12 - Oct 2014 QDPE (CPU details Note 1912224.1)Patch 19542004

 

11.2.0.4.11 - Sep 2014Patch 19353130 
11.2.0.4.10 - Aug 2014Patch 19023390 
11.2.0.4.9 - Jul 2014 QDPEPatch 18840215 
11.2.0.4.8 - Jun 2014Patch 18632316 
11.2.0.4.7 - May 2014Patch 18530329DB26
11.2.0.4.6 - Apr 2014 QDPEPatch 18371656 
11.2.0.4.5 - Mar 2014Patch 18179615DB24
11.2.0.4.4 - Feb 2014Patch 18006587DB24 
11.2.0.4.3 - Jan 2014 QDPE
Patch 17904156DB24 
11.2.0.4.2 - Dec 2013Patch 17838803

DB24

11.2.0.4.1 - Nov 2013Patch 17628025DB24 
11.2.0.4.0Patch 13390677

11.2.0.4 grid infrastructure and database homes require fixes that are available in 11.2.0.4 BPs.  Use the 11.2.0.4 BP marked as Recommended in this table.

Oracle Database 11g Release 2 (11.2.0.3) Patch Set 2

Refer to Note 1393410.1 for the list of content, such as Patch Set Updates (PSU) and Critical Patch Updates (CPU), and bug fixes included in each patch.

Refer to Note 1373255.1 when upgrading Oracle Database and Grid Infrastructure from 11.2.0.1 or 11.2.0.2 to 11.2.0.3.

Before upgrading, see the Requirements for Exadata Feature Usage section in this document for software requirements that may necessitate pre-upgrade patch application to other software in order to support specific Exadata features or patch application methods.

The security alert released for security issue CVE-2012-1675 recommends following the steps in Document 1340831.1 to protect against the vulnerability.  Step 2.1 in the document states to apply patch 12880299.  This patch may be applied on top of a previously installed bundle patch.  No merge patch is required.

Version Patch Notes
11.2.0.3.26 - Jan 2015 QDPE (CPU details Note 1942215.1)Patch 19955474

Recommended

For DBhome: OJVM PSU 11.2.0.3.2 Jan 2015 Patch 19877443
For GIhome: JDBC patch Oct 2014 Patch 19852361

11.2.0.3.25 - Oct 2014 QDPE (CPU details Note 1912224.1)Patch 19500593

 

11.2.0.3.24 - Jul 2014 QDPEPatch 18835772 
11.2.0.3.23 - Apr 2014 QDPEPatch 18342655 
11.2.0.3.22 - Jan 2014 QDPEPatch 17747147

DB24

11.2.0.3.21 - Oct 2013 QDPEPatch 17395890DB23
11.2.0.3.20 - Jul 2013 QDPEPatch 16869210

DB23 DB20

Minimum 11.2.0.3 BP required when using Exadata 12.1

11.2.0.3.19 - Jun 2013Patch 16784993DB23 DB20 DB18
11.2.0.3.18 - May 2013Patch 16627873DB23 DB18
11.2.0.3.17 - Apr 2013 QDPEPatch 16474946

DB23 DB18

This and subsequent patches require OPatch version 11.2.0.3.4 or later.

11.2.0.3.16 - Mar 2013Patch 16233552

DB23 DB18

11.2.0.3.15 - Feb 2013Patch 16039087

DB23 DB18

11.2.0.3.14 - Jan 2013 QDPEPatch 15835102

DB23 DB18

11.2.0.3.13 - Dec 2012Patch 14786157 
11.2.0.3.12 - Nov 2012Patch 14662263DB16
11.2.0.3.11 - Oct 2012 QDPEPatch 14474780

DB17 DB16 DB15

11.2.0.3.10 - Sep 2012Patch 14352236DB16 DB15
11.2.0.3.9 - Aug 2012Patch 14229857

DB19 DB16

Minimum required version to use Exadata feature Write-back Smart Flash Cache (required for both GI and DB homes).

11.2.0.3.8 - Jul 2012 QDPEPatch 14103267DB19 DB16  
11.2.0.3.7 - Jun 2012Patch 13992240DB19 DB16  
11.2.0.3.6 - May 2012Patch 13870089DB19 DB16  
11.2.0.3.5 - Apr 2012 QDPEPatch 13734832

DB19 DB16

Minimum required 11.2.0.3 version for cell rolling patching

11.2.0.3.4 - Mar 2012Patch 13667791DB19 DB16  
11.2.0.3.3 - Feb 2012Patch 13556853DB19 DB16 DB12 DB11
11.2.0.3.2 - Jan 2012 QDPEPatch 13513783DB19 DB16 DB12 DB11
11.2.0.3.1 - Dec 2011Patch 13343057DB19 DB16 DB12 DB11
11.2.0.3.0 Patch 10404530  


Oracle Database 11g Release 2 (11.2.0.2) Patch Set 1

Refer to Note 1314319.1 for the list of content, such as Patch Set Updates (PSU) and Critical Patch Updates (CPU), and bug fixes included in each bundle patch.

Refer to Note 1315926.1 when upgrading Oracle Database and Grid Infrastructure from 11.2.0.1 to 11.2.0.2.

Error Correction Support for 11.2.0.2 ends 31-Oct-2013, thus the final 11.2.0.2 Exadata Bundle Patch is 11.2.0.2 BP22 - Oct 2013.

The security alert released for security issue CVE-2012-1675 recommends following the steps in Document 1340831.1 to protect against the vulnerability.  Step 2.1 in the document states to apply patch 12880299.  This patch may be applied on top of a previously installed bundle patch.  No merge patch is required.

Version Patch Notes

See Note 1270094.1 for additional fixes that address critical issues.
11.2.0.2 BP22 - Oct 2013Patch 17380185

Recommended

Minimum 11.2.0.2 BP required when using Exadata 12.1

Final 11.2.0.2 bundle patch

11.2.0.2 BP21 - Jul 2013Patch 16824987

DB23 DB20

11.2.0.2 BP20 - Apr 2013Patch 16310984

DB23 DB20

11.2.0.2 BP19 - Jan 2013Patch 15835121

DB23 DB20

Minimum required 11.2.0.2 version to use Exadata feature Write-back Smart Flash Cache.

If cell rolling patching, apply Patch 16180692 on top.

11.2.0.2 BP18 - Oct 2012Patch 14461970

DB17

If cell rolling patching, apply Patch 16180691 on top.

11.2.0.2 BP17 - Jul 2012Patch 14084153

DB23

Minimum required 11.2.0.2 version for cell rolling patching.

If cell rolling patching, apply Patch 16180686 on top.

11.2.0.2 BP16 - Apr 2012Patch 13837673DB23  
11.2.0.2 BP15 - Feb 2012Patch 13603787DB23 DB12
11.2.0.2 BP14 - Jan 2012Patch 13556724DB23 DB11

Re-released 08-Feb-2012 to include fix for Bug 13635562. If BP14 previously installed, apply Patch 13635562 on top.
11.2.0.2 BP13 - Dec 2011Patch 13395584DB23 DB11

Re-released 08-Feb-2012 to include fix for Bug 13635562. If BP13 previously installed, apply Patch 13635562 on top.
11.2.0.2 BP12 - Oct 2011Patch 12982245DB23 DB10 DB11
11.2.0.2 BP11 - Sep 2011Patch 12902308

DB23 DB10

Minimum required database version to use Exadata feature Smart Flash Log.

11.2.0.2 BP10 - Aug 2011Patch 12773458DB23 DB10
11.2.0.2 BP9 - Jul 2011Patch 12681774DB23 DB10
11.2.0.2 BP8 - Jun 2011Patch 12576172 DB23
11.2.0.2 BP7 - May 2011Patch 12396445DB23 
11.2.0.2 BP6 - Apr 2011Patch 12326685DB23 DB7

CRS fixes included in BP7 may be applied on top of this BP by installing Patch 12419090.

First BP for Solaris x86-64.
11.2.0.2 BP5 - Mar 2011Patch 11828582

DB23

CRS fixes included in BP7 may be applied on top of this BP by installing Patch 12419090.

Minimum recommended BP for X2-8 systems.

11.2.0.2 BP4 - Feb 2011Patch 11668495DB23 DB6

CRS fixes included in BP7 may be applied on top of this BP by installing Patch 12419090.
11.2.0.2 BP3 - Jan 2011 Patch 10387939 DB23 DB6 DB5

CRS fixes included in BP7 may be applied on top of this BP by installing Patch 12419090.
11.2.0.2 BP2 - Dec 2010 Patch 10315652 DB23 DB5

CRS fixes included in BP7 may be applied on top of this BP by installing Patch 12419090.

First BP to support OPlan.  See Note 1306814.1.
11.2.0.2 BP1 - Nov 2010Patch 10252487DB23 DB2

CRS fixes included in BP7 may be applied on top of this BP by installing Patch 12419090.
11.2.0.2Patch 10098816 

Oracle Database 11g Release 2 (11.2.0.1)

Refer to Note 1316026.1 for the list of content, such as Patch Set Updates (PSU) and Critical Patch Updates (CPU), and bug fixes included in each bundle patch.

In accordance with the Software Error Correction Support Policy in Document 209768.1, new 11.2.0.1 Bundle Patches for Exadata will cease as of 13-Sep-2011 (one year after the release of 11.2.0.2).

Exadata feature Write-back Smart Flash Cache is not supported with 11.2.0.1 database homes.

Version Patch Notes

See Note 1270094.1 for additional fixes that address critical issues.
11.2.0.1 Database BP12Patch 12849492

11.2.0.1 grid infrastructure and database software homes must run BP12 with Patch 13998273 before upgrading to Exadata Storage Server release 11.2.3.1.0.

Final 11.2.0.1 Database BP

11.2.0.1 Grid Infrastructure BP6 (CRS MLR6)Patch 12832566Apply Database BP6 or later before applying this patch.

Final 11.2.0.1 Grid Infrastructure BP
11.2.0.1 Database BP11Patch 12608545 
11.2.0.1 Database BP10Patch 11880418 
11.2.0.1 Grid Infrastructure BP5 (CRS MLR5)Patch 11841735Apply Database BP6 or later before applying this patch.
11.2.0.1 Database BP9Patch 11681165Apply Patch 12836320. See Note 1270094.1.

First Database BP to be RAC Rolling installable. Requires Database BP8 plus patch 11661824 or BP7 already installed.
11.2.0.1 Database BP8 Patch 10389035 Apply Patch 11720943 if using OFED 1.5.  See Note 1270094.1.
Apply Patch 11824001. See Note 1270094.1.
Apply Patch 11661824. See Note 1286321.1.  Note this patch is not RAC rolling installable.

First Database BP to be Data Guard Standby-First installable.  Requires Database BP7 already installed.
11.2.0.1 Database BP7 Patch 10135550 Apply Patch 11696801 if using OFED 1.5. See Note 1270094.1.
11.2.0.1 Database BP6Patch 10114705Apply Patch 11696793 if using OFED 1.5. See Note 1270094.1.
Apply Patch 10234605. See Note 1270094.1.

Apply Patch 10160220 on top. Postpone running the Patch Post Install Instructions for Database BP6 until after Patch 10160220 is applied. 

Minimum Database BP required to support cell rolling patch apply.
11.2.0.1 Grid Infrastructure BP4 (CRS MLR4)Patch 10110978Apply Database BP6 or later before applying this patch.

Minimum Grid Infrastructure BP required to support cell rolling patch apply.
11.2.0.1 Database BP5Patch 9870547Apply Patch 11779787 if using OFED 1.5. See Note 1270094.1.
Apply Patch 10234605. See Note 1270094.1.
11.2.0.1 Database BP4Patch 9688170Database BP4 for Exadata was re-released on June 22, 2010. If you previously downloaded, but have not yet installed this patch, please download the updated patch before installing. If you installed the original release of this patch, download the re-released patch and reinstall. When reinstalling, OPatch will automatically roll back the previous version of this patch. SQL scripts do not have to be rerun if reinstalling.

CPUApr2010 for Oracle Database 11.2.0.1 (Patch 9369797) may be installed with Database BP4.
11.2.0.1 Grid Infrastructure BP2Patch 9712969 
11.2.0.1 Database BP3Patch 9524394 
11.2.0.1 Database BP2Patch 9408635Apply Patch 9113018 on top.
11.2.0.1 Grid Infrastructure BP1Patch 9455587 
11.2.0.1 Database BP1Patch 9325559Apply Patch 9107326 and Patch 9175268 on top.
11.2.0.1base releaseApply Patch 9107326 and Patch 9175268 on top.

Oracle Database 11g Release 1 (11.1)

To upgrade HP Oracle Database Machine running Exadata 11.1 and Oracle Database 11.1 to Exadata 11.2 and Oracle Database 11.2, see Note 888834.1.

InfiniBand Switch

Before upgrading, see the Requirements for Exadata Feature Usage section in this document for software requirements that may necessitate pre-upgrade patch application to other software in order to support specific Exadata features or patch application methods.

Version Patch Notes

See Note 1270094.1 for additional fixes that address critical issues.
Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36    
2.1.5-1Supplied with Exadata 12.1.2.1.0 and higher

Must be installed on top of 2.1.3-4 or 1.3.3-2

2.1.3-4Supplied with Exadata 11.2.3.3.0 through 12.1.1.1.1

Installed using patchmgr.  See Database Machine Owner's Guide for details.

If connecting to Exalogic Virtual environment, see issue 1.4 in Note 1487339.1 before upgrading

Must be installed on top of 1.3.3-2

1.3.3-2Patch 12373676
Patch 11891229
Follow Patch 12373676 README.txt installation instructions.

Contents of Patch 11891229 required.

Must be installed on top of 1.1.3-2.
1.3.3-1Patch 11875777Withdrawn.  Replaced by 1.3.3-2.

IB3
1.1.3-2Patch 9560930IB2
1.0.1-1initial releaseIB1

Available as Patch 11776659 for downgrade testing.

Power Distribution Unit (PDU) metering unit
Version Patch Notes
2.02Patch 20191742 
2.01Patch 19057911Version 2.x firmware applies to Enhanced PDUs only.
1.06Patch 16523441

Optional update - systems with 1.04 installed may remain with that version or upgrade to 1.06.

Version 1.x firmware applies to original PDUs only.

1.04Patch 12871297 
1.03Patch 12657995Not validated for use with EM PDU monitoring plug-in. EM users may continue to use 1.02 or upgrade to 1.04.
1.02 Patch 12691964  
1.01 initial release  

Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA)

OEDA deployment tool is used to perform initial Oracle Exadata Database Machine configuration.  OEDA deployment tool loads network settings, creates user accounts, installs Oracle Database software, and secures the system based on information in the configuration files created by OEDA configuration tool.  Refer to the Oracle Exadata Database Machine Owner's Guide for details.

Review OEDA README for requirements of versions selected for installation.

 

OneCommand Release Versions Supported Notes

Feb 2015 v15.050 - Patch 20505944

12.1.0.2 (DBBP1-DBBP5)
12.1.0.1 (GI PSU1-PSU6)
11.2.0.4 (Exadata BP1-BP15)
11.2.0.3 (Exadata BP3-BP26)

 

Jan 2015 v15.026 - Patch 20305033

12.1.0.2 (DBBP1-DBBP4)
12.1.0.1 (GI PSU1-PSU6)
11.2.0.4 (Exadata BP1-BP15)
11.2.0.3 (Exadata BP3-BP26)

Support for X5 hardware and OracleVM deployment

OracleVM deployment requires bundle patch specific database home and grid infrastructure clone image files.  See OEDA README for details.

Dec 2014 - Patch 20202882

12.1.0.2 (DBBP1-DBBP3)
12.1.0.1 (GI PSU1-PSU5)
11.2.0.4 (Exadata BP1-BP14)
11.2.0.3 (Exadata BP3-BP25)

Nov 2014 - Patch 19942459

12.1.0.2 (DBBP1-DBBP2)
12.1.0.1 (GI PSU1-PSU5)
11.2.0.4 (Exadata BP1-BP13)
11.2.0.3 (Exadata BP3-BP25)

Support for Oracle JavaVM (OJVM) Component Database PSU

Oct 2014 - Patch 19766190

12.1.0.2 (DBBP1)
12.1.0.1 (GI PSU1-PSU5)
11.2.0.4 (Exadata BP1-BP12)
11.2.0.3 (Exadata BP3-BP25)

Updates bash rpm on Linux database and storage servers to counter bash shell vulnerability CVE-2014-6217 and CVE-2014-7169

Support for Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance (ZDLRA)

Minimum version required for SuperCluster initial installation and post installation operations

Sep 2014 - Patch 19571935

12.1.0.2
12.1.0.1 (GI PSU1-PSU4)
11.2.0.4 (Exadata BP1-BP11)
11.2.0.3 (Exadata BP3-BP24)

 
Patch 19363943

12.1.0.2
12.1.0.1 (GI PSU1-PSU4)
11.2.0.4 (Exadata BP1-BP10)
11.2.0.3 (Exadata BP3-BP24)

 
Patch 19262932

12.1.0.2
12.1.0.1 (GI PSU1-PSU4)
11.2.0.4 (Exadata BP1-BP9)
11.2.0.3 (Exadata BP3-BP24)

 
Patch 19140473

12.1.0.1 (GI PSU1-PSU4)
11.2.0.4 (Exadata BP1-BP9)
11.2.0.3 (Exadata BP3-BP24)

 
Patch 18905676

12.1.0.1 (GI PSU1-PSU3)
11.2.0.4 (Exadata BP1-BP8)
11.2.0.3 (Exadata BP3-BP23)

 
Patch 18770054

12.1.0.1 (GI PSU1-PSU3)
11.2.0.4 (Exadata BP1-BP7)
11.2.0.3 (Exadata BP3-BP23)

 
Patch 18481334

12.1.0.1 (GI PSU1-PSU3)
11.2.0.4 (Exadata BP1-BP6)
11.2.0.3 (Exadata BP3-BP23)

 
Patch 18339988

12.1.0.1 (GI PSU1-PSU2)
11.2.0.4 (Exadata BP1-BP5)
11.2.0.3 (Exadata BP3-BP22)

 
Patch 18222644

12.1.0.1 (GI PSU1-PSU2)
11.2.0.4 (Exadata BP1-BP4)
11.2.0.3 (Exadata BP3-BP22)

 
Patch 18035057

12.1.0.1 (GI PSU1-PSU2)
11.2.0.4 (Exadata BP1-BP3)
11.2.0.3 (Exadata BP3-BP22)

 
Patch 17935181

12.1.0.1 (GI PSU1)
11.2.0.4 (Exadata BP1-BP2)
11.2.0.3 (Exadata BP3-BP21)

OneCommand only partially installs 11.2.0.4 BP2.  Patch molecule 17741631 is missing from the GI and DB homes.  After deployment, 11.2.0.4 BP2 must be reinstalled.
Patch 17784784

12.1.0.1.1 (GI PSU1)
11.2.0.4.1 (Exadata BP1)
11.2.0.3.3 - Feb 2012 through 11.2.0.3.21 - Oct 2013

 
Patch 17670738

12.1.0.1.0
11.2.0.4.0
11.2.0.3.3 - Feb 2012 through 11.2.0.3.21 - Oct 2013

 
Patch 17256841

12.1.0.1.0
11.2.0.3.3 - Feb 2012 through 11.2.0.3.20 - Jul 2013
11.2.0.2 BP13 through 11.2.0.2 BP20

 
Patch 16921136

11.2.0.3.19 - Jun 2013 or 11.2.0.2 BP20

 
Patch 16770319

11.2.0.3.18 - May 2013 or 11.2.0.2 BP20

 
Patch 16663996

11.2.0.3.17 - Apr 2013 or 11.2.0.2 BP20

 
Patch 16478129

11.2.0.3.16 - Mar 2013 or 11.2.0.2 BP19

 
Patch 16383189

11.2.0.3.15 - Feb 2013 or 11.2.0.2 BP19

 
Patch 16093276

11.2.0.3.14 - Jan 2013 or 11.2.0.2 BP19

 

Patch 16018072

11.2.0.3.13 - Dec 2012 or 11.2.0.2 BP18

 

Patch 15834436 (superseded by Patch 16018072)

11.2.0.3.12 - Nov 2012 or 11.2.0.2 BP18

 

Patch 14734044

11.2.0.3.11 - Oct 2012 or 11.2.0.2 BP17

 
Patch 14617927

11.2.0.3.10 - Sep 2012 or 11.2.0.2 BP17

Contains Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant v71
Patch 14401706

11.2.0.3.9 - Aug 2012 or 11.2.0.2 BP17

 
Patch 14300737

11.2.0.3.8 - Jul 2012 or 11.2.0.2 BP17

Commands created in the setupASR step that are run on the ASR Manager system to activate Exadata assets require ASR Manager 3.2 or later.
Patch 14210449

11.2.0.3.7 - Jun 2012 or 11.2.0.2 BP16

 
Patch 14028866

11.2.0.3.6 - May 2012 or 11.2.0.2 BP16

 
Patch 14004092

11.2.0.3.5 - Apr 2012 or 11.2.0.2 BP16

Patch 13710456 11.2.0.3.3 - Feb 2012 or 11.2.0.2 BP14  
Patch 13612149 11.2.0.3.2 - Jan 2012 QDPE  
Patch 1359301211.2.0.2 BP13 

 

 

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