# Check System Requirements > Minimum hardware requirements for running a node. > For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to the page URL. Source: https://dev.flare.network/run-node/system-requirements Node Types and Load These requirements represent a baseline for running a stable go-flare node. - **RPC Nodes:** Adjust CPU and RAM upwards if you expect to serve a high volume of RPC requests. - **Validator Nodes:** While base requirements are similar, validators have high uptime and performance demands. Consider higher-end specifications within the recommended range for validators. - **Flare Entity:** Running the additional FSP components alongside a validator requires more resources, detailed here. ## Hardware[​](#hardware "Direct link to Hardware") **Requirement** **CPU** 4 cores **RAM** 16 GB **Disk space (pruned)** 1 TB SSD **Disk space (archival)** 5.7 TB SSD **Disk growth** 30 GB/month **Disk speed** 1200 MB/s read + 600 MB/s write **Requirement** **CPU** 4 cores **RAM** 16 GB **Disk space (pruned)** 250 GB SSD **Disk space (archival)** 1.2 TB SSD **Disk growth** 5 GB/month **Disk speed** 1200 MB/s read + 600 MB/s write **Requirement** **CPU** 4 cores **RAM** 16 GB **Disk space (pruned)** 2.7 TB SSD **Disk space (archival)** 11.2 TB SSD **Disk growth** 120 GB/month **Disk speed** 1200 MB/s read + 600 MB/s write **Requirement** **CPU** 4 cores **RAM** 16 GB **Disk space (pruned)** 300 GB SSD **Disk space (archival)** 1.6 TB SSD **Disk growth** 11 GB/month **Disk speed** 1200 MB/s read + 600 MB/s write
Flare Entity requirements. Flare Entity requirements. To deploy all [Flare Entity](/run-node/flare-entity) components on a single HW instance: **Requirement** **CPU** 16 cores **RAM** 64 GB **Disk space** 4 TB SSD **Requirement** **CPU** 8 cores **RAM** 16 GB **Disk space** 100 GB SSD **Requirement** **CPU** 16 cores **RAM** 64 GB **Disk space** 4 TB SSD **Requirement** **CPU** 8 cores **RAM** 16 GB **Disk space** 100 GB SSD It is possible to split the FSP deployment across multiple instances, but this deviation from the recommended deployment configuration could introduce additional friction when updating.
## Operating System[​](#operating-system "Direct link to Operating System") While go-flare might run on various operating systems, production nodes are most commonly and reliably run on Linux, with distributions such as [Ubuntu LTS](https://ubuntu.com) (e.g., 22.04, 24.04) being highly recommended and the most tested environment. ## Networking[​](#networking "Direct link to Networking") Stable connectivity is essential. Ensure at least **40 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload** sustained speed (note: initial sync uses significant bandwidth). If behind a firewall or NAT, configure port forwarding for these default TCP ports: - **Port `9650` (API):** The default API port; **secure external API access** using firewall rules or a reverse proxy if needed. - **Port `9651` (P2P/Staking):** Required by **all nodes** for P2P peer discovery/communication. Additionally used by validators for P-Chain consensus communication. Must be publicly reachable. A static public IP address is highly recommended for validators to ensure consistent uptime and reliability, potentially impacting rewards.