4.3 Network Interface Hardware Requirements

Review these requirements to ensure that you have the minimum network hardware technology for Oracle Grid Infrastructure clusters.

• Network Requirements for Each Node
  Verify that servers where you install Oracle Grid Infrastructure meet the minimum network requirements for installation.
• Network Requirements for the Private Network
  The following is a list of requirements for the private network configuration:
• Network Requirements for the Public Network
  The following is a list of requirements for the public network configuration:
• IPv6 Protocol Support for Windows
  Oracle Grid Infrastructure and Oracle RAC support the standard IPv6 address notations specified by RFC 2732 and global and site-local IPv6 addresses as defined by RFC 4193.
• Using Multiple Public Network Adapters
  You can configure multiple network adapters for the public network interface.
• Network Configuration Tasks for Windows Server Deployments
  Microsoft Windows Server has many unique networking features. Some of these features require special configuration to enable Oracle software to run correctly on Windows Server.
• Network Interface Configuration Options for Performance
  The precise configuration you choose for your network depends on the size and use of the cluster you want to configure, and the level of availability you require.