Summary of hardware requirements
To help you prepare your system, here's a quick overview of the minimum and preferred hardware specifications for setting up your NAS or server as a hiveNet node:
For specific information on which CPUs and operating systems work well together, check out our Compatibility Guide.
Requirement | Minimum | Preferred |
Storage Space | 5GB | Up to 32TB |
Disk Type | Any | SSD or HDD with ≥100GB SSD cache |
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Internet Speed | 25Mbps upload | 100Mbps symmetrical (upload/download) |
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CPU Cores | 1 | 1 |
RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
Minimum recommended storage node requirements
Requirement | Minimum | Preferred |
Storage Space | At least 5GB | Up to 32TB |
Disk Type | Standard storage disk (tailored to OS) | SSDs or HDD with at least 100GB SSD cache |
- Windows | NTFS | NTFS |
- Linux | EXT4 | EXT4 |
- macOS | APFS | APFS |
Internet Speed | Upload: 25Mbps, Download: 100Mbps | Symmetrical 100Mbps upload and download |
CPU and RAM | 1 CPU core, 8GB RAM | 1 CPU core, 8GB RAM |
Special Note on SD Card Usage
While SD cards are convenient for portable storage, they are unsuitable for high-intensity tasks due to their limited write cycles. For intensive applications, solid-state drives (SSDs) or hard drives with an SSD cache are preferred for their durability and performance.
Getting Started
Once your hardware meets these criteria, you can set up your hiveNet node. For detailed instructions on configuring your NAS or server, refer to our setup guides: