#Node

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round laurel
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What are the specs required to run a node

proven cairnBOT
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To run an Algorand node, the hardware requirements depend on the type of node you want to operate. Here are the specifications for different types of nodes:

  1. Basic MainNet node:
  • 8GB of RAM (4GB may work but with potential issues)
  • A fast SSD (HDD and SD cards are too slow)
  • At least 100Mbps internet connection (1Gbps recommended)
  1. Participation node:
  • 8 vCPU
  • 16 GB RAM
  • 100 GB NVMe SSD or equivalent
  • 1 Gbps internet connection with low latency
  1. Archival non-relay node:
  • 8 vCPU
  • 16 GB RAM
  • 3 TB SSD for blocks and catchpoint storage
  • 100 GB NVMe SSD for accounts
  • 5 TB/month egress
  • 1 Gbps internet connection with low latency
  1. Non-archival relay node:
  • 16 vCPU
  • 32 GB RAM
  • 256 GB NVMe SSD or equivalent
  • 30 TB/month egress
  • 1 Gbps internet connection with very low latency
  1. Archival relay node:
  • 16 vCPU
  • 32 GB RAM
  • 3 TB SSD for blocks and catchpoint storage
  • 100 GB NVMe SSD for accounts
  • 30 TB/month egress
  • 1 Gbps internet connection with very low latency

It's important to note that these are recommended specifications, and the actual requirements may vary depending on network activity and specific use cases.

Hardware Requirements (https://developer.algorand.org/docs/run-a-node/setup/install/#hardware-requirements)

Additionally, for development purposes on private networks with low TPS, a Raspberry Pi with 2GB of RAM is sufficient.

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