Description
Oracle Sun X5-2 1U Rackmount Server with 40GbE HCA, SAS3 RAID, PCIe risers, and dual 600W redundant PSUs. Flexible enterprise server platform.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Oracle Sun X5-2 |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| CPU | Not included (supports Intel Xeon E5 v3/v4 series) |
| Memory | Not installed (supports DDR4 DIMMs) |
| Storage | Not installed (SAS/SATA/PCIe options supported) |
| Expansion | 1 × 40GbE Dual-Port HCA (P/N: 7046442) |
| RAID | 1 × SAS3 8-Port 12Gbps RAID Card (P/N: 7085209) |
| PCIe Slots | 3 × PCIe Riser Cards (2 × 7081071, 1 × 7077680) |
| Cooling | 2 × Heatsinks (P/N: 7067728) |
| Power Supply | 2 × 600W Redundant PSUs (P/N: 7352197) |
| Management | Oracle ILOM (Integrated Lights Out Manager) |
| Compatibility | Oracle Linux, Solaris, RHEL, VMware, Windows Server |
Product Features
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Enterprise-grade 1U rackmount server designed for performance and scalability
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40GbE dual-port HCA for high-speed network connectivity
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SAS3 12Gbps RAID card supporting modern storage infrastructures
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Includes 3 PCIe riser cards for flexible expansion and add-ons
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Dual 600W redundant power supplies for maximum uptime
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Pre-configured with heatsinks, ready for CPU and memory installation
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Supports Oracle Linux, Solaris, VMware, and other enterprise OS platforms
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Ideal as a customizable server base for data center deployments
General Product Information
The Oracle Sun X5-2 is a powerful and flexible enterprise-class 1U rackmount server, built to handle high-performance workloads in demanding IT environments. Designed for scalability, it supports Intel Xeon E5 v3/v4 processors, DDR4 memory, and enterprise-class storage, making it ideal for data centers, virtualization, and cloud applications.
This configuration includes a 40GbE dual-port HCA for lightning-fast networking, an 8-port 12Gbps SAS3 RAID controller, and 3 PCIe riser cards for expansion. Two 600W redundant power supplies ensure reliable uptime in mission-critical environments, while the included heatsinks provide CPU-ready cooling.
Out of the box, the server comes without CPUs, memory, or drives, allowing IT teams to customize and scale the hardware to their exact needs. With Oracle’s proven reliability and integrated ILOM management, the Sun X5-2 is a robust platform for virtualization, database hosting, and enterprise workloads.
Whether deployed as part of a large-scale cluster or as a standalone system, the Oracle Sun X5-2 delivers performance, flexibility, and high availability for modern IT infrastructures.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Oracle |
| Model | Sun X5-2 |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| CPU Support | Intel Xeon E5 v3/v4 family (2-socket)(not included) |
| Memory Support | DDR4 DIMMs, up to 768GB (depending on config)(not included) |
| Storage Bays | Supports SAS, SATA, and PCIe NVMe drives (not included) |
| RAID | SAS3 8-port 12Gbps RAID card (P/N: 7085209) |
| Networking | 1 × 40GbE dual-port HCA (P/N: 7046442) |
| Expansion | 3 × PCIe riser cards (2 × 7081071, 1 × 7077680) |
| Cooling | 2 × Heatsinks (P/N: 7067728) |
| Power Supply | 2 × 600W redundant PSUs (P/N: 7352197) |
| Management | Oracle ILOM, SNMP, IPMI |
| Operating Systems | Oracle Linux, Oracle Solaris, RHEL, SUSE, VMware ESXi, Windows Server |
| Dimensions | 1U standard rackmount |
Compatible Products
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Intel Xeon E5 v3/v4 processors
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DDR4 ECC Registered DIMMs
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Enterprise SAS/SATA SSDs and HDDs
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Oracle storage enclosures and SAN solutions
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VMware ESXi, Oracle VM, Microsoft Hyper-V
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Compatible with Dell, HPE, and Cisco networking environments
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise data centers
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Virtualization and cloud computing nodes
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Database and application servers
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High-performance computing clusters
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Private cloud or hybrid cloud infrastructures
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Customizable server builds for system integrators
Comparison Angle
Compared to previous Oracle Sun servers, the X5-2 offers higher scalability, faster DDR4 memory support, SAS3 12Gbps storage, and 40GbE networking. Unlike older X4-series systems, it provides PCIe 3.0 expansion and redundant power efficiency, making it more future-proof for enterprise workloads.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Intel Xeon E5 v3/v4 CPUs
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DDR4 ECC Registered DIMM memory kits
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Oracle-certified SAS or SATA enterprise SSDs
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Oracle Sun Storage expansion arrays
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Rackmount accessories and rail kits
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Oracle networking modules and transceivers