Hardware Requirements for Node Operation

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

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.

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.