Requirements

Hardware Requirements for Node Operation

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


General Requirements

For optimal performance, it is recommended that your hardware meets the following minimum specifications:

  • CPU: Modern multi-core processor (e.g., Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7)
  • RAM: At least 16 GB of system memory (32 GB or more recommended)
  • GPU: Nvidia RTX series GPU or Apple Silicon with the highest available VRAM or Unified Memory for enhanced performance.
  • Storage: SSD with at least 20 GB of free disk space for storing model data
  • Network: Stable internet connection (minimum 10 Mbps download and upload speed)

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 (32 GB or more recommended for better performance)
  • GPU: Nvidia RTX 3060 or better.
  • Storage: SSD with at least 20 GB of free space (NVMe SSD preferred for faster data access)
  • 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 (preferably NVMe for faster data access)
  • Other: Ensure macOS is up-to-date.