# Hardware & System Req.

**System Requirements for Bahamut Nodes**

The system requirements outlined below apply to both the Sentry node and the Validator node within the Bahamut blockchain network.

Minimum System Requirements:

* RAM: 32 GB
* CPU: 8-core
* Storage: 2.5 TB SSD

**Note**: Minimum requirements enable node operation but may not ensure long-term compatibility with evolving network demands.

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**For Amazon Web Services (AWS):**

* Sentry Equivalent: c5.2xlarge instance
* Validator Equivalent: c5.4xlarge instance (with unlimited credits selected)

Recommended System Requirements:

* RAM: 64 GB
* CPU: 16-core
* Storage: 5 TB SSD
* Bandwidth: 1 Gbit/s

**Note**: Recommended requirements ensure future-proof node operation, accommodating network advancements without constraints.\
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**For Amazon Web Services (AWS):**

* Recommended Instance: m5d.4xlarge instance

**For OVH:**

* Recommended Instance: infra-3

**Network Data Transfer:**

* Expect 3-5 TB of data transferred per month as part of network operations.

**Note**: Always run the Sentry and Validator nodes on separate machines for optimal performance and network stability.

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