From 3ba6d49a9abd85e1c04a092817d14331e415afe4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: roethke Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:29:33 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] adjust necessary RAM + remove redundant harware section --- .../node-operators/performance-tuning.mdx | 2 +- docs/base-chain/node-operators/run-a-base-node.mdx | 14 +------------- 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/base-chain/node-operators/performance-tuning.mdx b/docs/base-chain/node-operators/performance-tuning.mdx index f1f519c14..989ff084e 100644 --- a/docs/base-chain/node-operators/performance-tuning.mdx +++ b/docs/base-chain/node-operators/performance-tuning.mdx @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ This guide provides recommendations for hardware, client software, and configura Running a performant Base node requires adequate hardware. We recommend the following minimum specifications: 1. A modern multi-core CPU with good single-core performance. -2. At least 32 GB RAM (64 GB recommended). +2. At least 32 GB RAM (64 GB recommended). 3. A locally attached NVMe SSD drive. RAID 0 configurations can improve performance. 4. Sufficient storage capacity calculated as: diff --git a/docs/base-chain/node-operators/run-a-base-node.mdx b/docs/base-chain/node-operators/run-a-base-node.mdx index 8c79ebd00..075134131 100644 --- a/docs/base-chain/node-operators/run-a-base-node.mdx +++ b/docs/base-chain/node-operators/run-a-base-node.mdx @@ -29,19 +29,7 @@ If you're looking to harden your app and avoid rate-limiting for your users, ple ### Hardware requirements -We recommend you have this configuration to run a node: - -- 8-Core CPU -- at least 16 GB RAM -- a locally attached NVMe SSD drive -- Adequate storage capacity: - - Minimum: `(2 × chain_size) + snapshot_size + 20% buffer` - - Accounts for snapshot restoration (if applicable) and chain data - - -If utilizing Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS), ensure timing buffered disk reads are fast enough in order to avoid latency issues alongside the rate of new blocks added to Base during the initial synchronization process; `io2 block express` is recommended. - - +See the [Node Performance guide](/base-chain/node-operators/performance-tuning#hardware) for full hardware specifications, storage requirements, and production hardware examples. ### Networking From 23ca8990b88ed58de1c82a05fd29a78c393dbf7e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: roethke Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:31:40 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] add recommended CPU count --- docs/base-chain/node-operators/performance-tuning.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/base-chain/node-operators/performance-tuning.mdx b/docs/base-chain/node-operators/performance-tuning.mdx index 989ff084e..4d98d1e00 100644 --- a/docs/base-chain/node-operators/performance-tuning.mdx +++ b/docs/base-chain/node-operators/performance-tuning.mdx @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ This guide provides recommendations for hardware, client software, and configura Running a performant Base node requires adequate hardware. We recommend the following minimum specifications: -1. A modern multi-core CPU with good single-core performance. +1. A modern multi-core (8+) CPU with good single-core performance. 2. At least 32 GB RAM (64 GB recommended). 3. A locally attached NVMe SSD drive. RAID 0 configurations can improve performance. 4. Sufficient storage capacity calculated as: