Hardware Requirements
Disk type
A locally mounted SSD (Solid-State Drive) or NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) disk is recommended for storage. Avoid Hard Disk Drives (HDD), as they can cause Erigon to lag behind the blockchain tip, albeit not fall behind.
Additionally, SSDs may experience performance degradation when nearing full capacity.
See here how you can optimize storage.
RAID Configuration
When using multiple disks, consider implementing a RAID 0 configuration to maximize performance and utilize space efficiently. RAID ZFS is not recommended.
Disk size
Please refer to disk space required for details. To ensure smooth operation, it is recommended to maintain at least 25% of free disk space. For more detailed guidance on optimizing storage, refer to disk space required.
CPU Requirements
- Architecture: 64-bit architecture.
- Number of core and threads: While a powerful CPU can be beneficial, it's not essential for running Erigon. A moderate number of cores and threads should be sufficient. However, we recommend at least 4 cores, or 8 cores for high performance.
RAM Requirements
- Minimum: 64GB
Kernel Requirements
- Linux: kernel version > v4
Bandwith
A stable and reliable internet connection is crucial for running a node, especially if you're running a validator node, as downtime can lead to missed rewards or penalties. We recommend a minimum inbound and outbound bandwidth of 20 Mbps, with a stable connection and low latency. For optimal performance, it's best to use an ISP with an uncapped data allowance.