A recommended configuration best practice for backup and recovery on Exadata is to place the backup network on dedicated switches installed in the top of the rack (ToR). This provides a greater level of control and isolates the backup network from other workloads. Additionally, even if the backup is limited to writing to four tape drives, it is recommended to specify eight channels to expedite the restore process.
Another best practice is to set the RMAN FILESPERSET parameter to 1 for the level 1 incremental backup set. This will optimize the internal Recovery Appliance backup and restore processing. Finally, if off-site long-term backup retention is needed, Oracle Database Backup Cloud Service should be used as a low-cost, offsite scalable storage solution for a disaster recovery solution.