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Running a Plasma node requires thoughtful hardware selection to ensure performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. This guide outlines hardware recommendations for non-validator nodes.

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Hardware Requirements

Mainnet consensus and execution currently use approximately 350 GB of storage. A 1 TB drive provides comfortable headroom for chain growth.

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Cloud Provider Recommendations

Storage recommendations: Use provider-native SSD volumes (AWS gp3, GCP SSD persistent disks, Azure Premium SSD) with provisioned IOPS for high-traffic RPC endpoints. Enable regular snapshots or automated backup for data protection.

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Getting Started

1

Select cloud provider

Choose based on your geographic needs, existing relationships, and pricing preferences.
2

Configure monitoring

Set up essential monitoring before deployment to track performance from the start. See the monitoring guide.
3

Deploy

Follow the Non-Validator Node Setup guide.