Oracle SPARC Server Upgrade Guide
Maximize the performance and lifespan of your Oracle SPARC Server. Every upgrade option below is verified compatible.
Verified Specifications
| Processor Options | SPARC T8-1: 2U, one 32-core 5.0 GHz SPARC M8 (256 threads), DAX accelerators, Silicon Secured Memory; T8 family 32-256 cores |
| Memory Configuration | 16 DIMMs per CPU, up to 2TB DDR4 (128GB DIMMs) |
| Drive Configurations | Up to 8x 2.5in: 1.2TB SAS-3 HDD / 800GB SSD; 6.8TB NVMe SSD (max 4); F640 v2 NVMe cards |
| Power Supply Options | 2x 1200W AC redundant (1+1) |
| RAID Controllers | SAS-3 hardware RAID 0/1/1E/10 |
| Networking Options | 4x 10GbE; 6x PCIe 3.0 low-profile |
| Specification Source | Oracle official documentation (verified 2026-07-02) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Upgrade Cable
This category provides verified compatible upgrade paths. ICD engineers validate every part for compatibility with your specific server model and workload requirements.
530-3804 Oracle SAS RAID Internal Cable
537-1082-N Oracle FC Cable 5M LC-LC Multimode
7014390 Oracle Memory Fault LED Cable
X312L Oracle Server Power Cable C13-C14 2M
Upgrade Processors
CPU upgrades deliver more cores and higher clock speeds. If your workload is CPU-bound (compilation, analytics, HPC), upgrading from 8-core to 16+ core processors provides significant throughput improvement.
150-2850 Oracle 3V Lithium Battery BR1632
371-2214 Sun CPU/Memory Unit (cmu), 0MB
371-2216 Oracle SPARC64 Vi 2.4GHZ CPU Processor Module
371-4617 Sun CPU/Memory Unit (cmu) with Mac+
371-4932 Oracle SPARC64 Vii+ 2.66GHZ CPU Module
371-5053 Oracle Intel Xeon E7-4870 10-CORE 2.40GHZ Processor
Upgrade SSD
This category provides verified compatible upgrade paths. ICD engineers validate every part for compatibility with your specific server model and workload requirements.
7087183 Oracle 1.6TB SAS-2 Solid State Drive Assembly
7094126 Oracle 200GB SAS 12GBPS MLC SSD
7097377 Oracle 1.6TB SAS-3 Solid State Drive Assembly
7097385 Oracle 1.6TB SAS-3 Read Intensive SSD
7113825 Oracle Flash Accelerator F320 3.2TB NVMe PCIe Card
7115454 Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 6.4TB NVMe PCIe Card
Upgrade Memory
Memory is the most impactful upgrade for virtualization and database workloads. Upgrading from 64GB to 128GB or 256GB can dramatically improve VM density and application response times.
7041588 Oracle 16GB RDIMM DDR3L-1600 PC3L-12800R ECC Memory
7078072 Oracle 32GB LRDIMM DDR4-2133 PC4-17000L ECC Memory
7082851 Oracle 32GB LRDIMM DDR4-2133 PC4-17000L ECC Memory
7104199 Oracle 32GB LRDIMM DDR3-1600 PC3-12800L ECC Memory
7113458 Oracle 64GB LRDIMM DDR4-2400 PC4-19200L ECC Memory
7115349 Oracle 64GB LRDIMM DDR4-2666 PC4-21300L ECC Memory
Upgrade Riser
This category provides verified compatible upgrade paths. ICD engineers validate every part for compatibility with your specific server model and workload requirements.
330-5269 Oracle Memory Riser Filler for T3-2/T4-2/T5-2
541-2108 Oracle X16/X8 PCI Express Riser Card Assembly
541-2884 Oracle X8/X8 PCI Express Riser Assembly
541-4084 Oracle T3-1/T4-1 2-SLOT X8/Xaui Riser
541-4085 Oracle PCI-E Riser Card and Cage for SPARC T4-1
541-4438 Oracle T4-2 Memory Riser Assembly
Upgrade Networking
Stepping up from 1GbE to 10GbE or 25GbE eliminates network bottlenecks for VM migration, iSCSI storage traffic, and backup windows. Most modern workloads benefit from at least 10GbE.
530-4449 Sun Oracle 1/10GBE Dual Rate SFP+ SR Transceiver
530-4449-01 Oracle SFP+ SR 1/10GB Transceiver
7051223 Oracle Dual 10GBE SFP+ PCIe Adapter
7120053 Oracle 1/10GBE Dual Rate SFP+ SR Transceiver
Upgrade Controllers
Upgrading your RAID controller enables faster disk I/O, larger cache, and support for newer drive technologies. Essential when adding NVMe or SAS-4 drives.
371-4953 Oracle Energy Storage Module for F20 Rev 2
542-0194 Oracle 6GBPS SAS-2 Interface Module Sim Fw 3520/3524
7014946 Oracle 6GBPS SAS-2 Interface Module Sim Fw 3524/3527
7043628 Oracle 6GBPS SAS-2 I/O Controller Module
7045305 Oracle 6GBPS SAS-2 Interface Module Sim Fw 3527
7053644 Oracle 6GBPS SAS-2 Interface Module Sim Fw 3529
Upgrade Power & Cooling
This category provides verified compatible upgrade paths. ICD engineers validate every part for compatibility with your specific server model and workload requirements.
330-5243 Fan Board Cover SPARC T3-1
371-4613 60X28MM 10400/9500 RPM Dual Fan Module
371-4789 40X56MM 15300 RPM Fan Module
511-1434 Fan Board SPARC T3-1
511-1490 Fan Board X4170 M2
541-2940 Oracle CPU Dual Fan Assembly for T5240/X4440
Upgrade Hard Drive
This category provides verified compatible upgrade paths. ICD engineers validate every part for compatibility with your specific server model and workload requirements.
7093015 Oracle 600GB 10K SAS HDD for T7-2 Server
7100363 SAS Controller Assembly
7100793 Oracle 600-GB 10K SAS 2.5 HDD
7111103 Oracle 600GB 10K SAS 2.5IN HDD
Upgrade System Boards
This category provides verified compatible upgrade paths. ICD engineers validate every part for compatibility with your specific server model and workload requirements.
540-7694 Oracle Netra X4250 System Board with Tray
541-2073 Oracle T52XX Power Distribution Board
541-4078 Oracle Sun Blade X6270 M2 Motherboard Assembly
7090121 Oracle SPARC T7-4 Rear I/O Assembly
7095617 Oracle SPARC T7-4 L3 Chassis 0X0
7112875 Oracle SPARC S7-2L Server Base
Upgrade RAID / HBA
This category provides verified compatible upgrade paths. ICD engineers validate every part for compatibility with your specific server model and workload requirements.
375-3609 Oracle Emulex 8GB FC Dual Port HBA PCIe
7023303 Oracle Dual 16GB FC 10GBPS Fcoe HBA QLogic
7023976 Oracle Sun Storage 16GB FC PCIe HBA QLogic
7023982 Oracle Sun Storage 16GB FC PCIe HBA Emulex
7076907 Oracle 8GB FC PCIe Dual Port HBA QLogic
7085208 Oracle 8-PORT 12GBPS SAS-3 External HBA
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