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Hardware Requirements for Node Operation

To participate in the Fortytwo devnet as a node operator, your system must meet the following hardware requirements.

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PC (Windows / Linux)

  • Operating System: Windows 10 or later (64-bit) / Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later (64-bit) or Debian 10 (Buster) or later.
  • CPU: 8-core processor (e.g., Intel Core i7, AMD Ryzen 7, or better).
  • RAM: 16 GB minimum.
  • GPU: Nvidia RTX 3060 or better (Nvidia GPU is required).
  • Storage: SSD with at least 20 GB of free space (NVMe SSD preferred for faster data access).
  • Network: Stable internet connection (minimum 10 Mbps download and upload speed).
  • Other: Ensure your system has the latest drivers and Windows updates installed.

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macOS

  • Operating System: macOS 13 (Ventura) or later.
  • Chip: Apple Silicon (M1 or later).
  • RAM: 16 GB minimum (32 GB recommended for optimal performance with larger models).
  • Storage: SSD with at least 20 GB of free space.
  • Network: Stable internet connection (minimum 10 Mbps download and upload speed).
  • Other: Ensure macOS is up-to-date.