"This system will outperform any of the competition," he said.

Exadata 2 uses Sun hardware, while the original machine, announced at last year's OpenWorld show, used Hewlett-Packard iron.

Oracle is in the process of buying Sun Microsystems but the deal is on hold while European officials conduct an antitrust review.

Ellison didn't discuss the acquisition during his keynote, but Sun and its officials have played an active role in this year's OpenWorld conference.

Ellison temporarily ceded the stage to California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who delivered a joke-peppered talk espousing the value of technology, from biotech to the Hollywood special effects that powered his long career as an action star.