The two actions that are not appropriate for monitoring how a large production table is accessed in order to leverage the benefits of the Exadata Platform are A) querying VSSYSTEMEVENTS and filtering for the event 'cell physical IO interconnect bytes returned by smart scan', associated to your table; and B) querying v$segmentstatistics and filtering for the Object ID of your table from dbaobjects and the the column STATISTICNAME='optimized physical reads'. Instead, you should query v$SYSTAT and filter for the statistic 'cell smart table scan', associated to your table (C), or run the CellCli-command list activerequest, filtering for the attributes ioReason and objectNumber, that you specify as 'Smart Scan' and the Object ID of your table from DBA_OBJECTS (D). These two methods are outlined in the Oracle Exadata Database Machine X9M Implementation Essentials Official Text Book (Chapter 8, Monitoring the Exadata Database Machine).

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.

The correct sequence is:
Review the safety guidelines. This is important to ensure a safe and successful installation1.
Unpack Oracle Exadata Rack. This involves removing the packaging materials and inspecting the rack for damage or missing components1.
Place Exadata in its allocated space. This involves moving the rack to its final location and securing it with bolts and brackets1.
Let the Exadata acclimatize for 24 hours. This is recommended to allow the rack components to adjust to the ambient temperature and humidity before powering on1.
Stabilize the Exadata Rack. This involves leveling the rack and adjusting its height if needed1.
Power on Exadata PDU B. This involves connecting PDU B to a power source and turning it on1.
Power on Exadata PDU A. This involves connecting PDU A to a power source and turning it on1