From 6a9bce3ac23132b6a5b1922a12ffc912c0c4dd8b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: hash1go Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:12:53 +0900 Subject: [PATCH] update SSD capacity requirements --- pages/builders/node-operators/tutorials/mainnet.mdx | 11 ++++++++++- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/pages/builders/node-operators/tutorials/mainnet.mdx b/pages/builders/node-operators/tutorials/mainnet.mdx index a0311633c..9c5562f61 100644 --- a/pages/builders/node-operators/tutorials/mainnet.mdx +++ b/pages/builders/node-operators/tutorials/mainnet.mdx @@ -23,9 +23,18 @@ Archive nodes generally require significantly more resources than full nodes. Below are suggested minimum hardware requirements for each type of node. * 16GB RAM -* 1TB SSD (full node) or 4TB SSD (archive node) * Reasonably modern CPU +### SSD Capacity Requirements + +Given the growing size of the blockchain state, choosing the right SSD size is important. +Below are the storage needs as of April 2024: + +* **Full Node:** The snapshot size for a full node is approximately 1.6TB, with the data directory's capacity increasing by about 1TB every six months. +* **Archive Node:** The snapshot size for an archive node is approximately 5TB, with the data directory's capacity increasing by about 3TB every six months. + +Based on these trends, node operators should plan for future storage needs and choose SSDs that can handle these increasing requirements. + ## Full Nodes ### Assess Blob Archiver