Node Operator Resources
Node Operator Requirements
Learn more about the requirements to become a node operator on the Internet Computer network
Becoming a Node Operator
Find out what it takes to be a node operator
The following is designed to help you in figuring out if being a node operator is a suitable role for you and your skillset.
Key Requirements for Node Operators
Running a node is a complex task. For this reason, potential node operators need to fulfill the following key requirements:
Let’s have a look at each of these requirements in more detail.
Key requirement #1
Capital Requirements
Node operators need to be able to raise the capital required to run and operate a node machine. The costs of operating a node include data center fees but also labor costs.
Key requirement #2
Hardware requirements
Node operators need to meet a minimum standard to run a node machine on the Internet Computer. Let’s have a look at these requirements in the following.
Gen-1
Dell core compute with storage upgrade (Gen-1.a Core Node; Dell)
| Setup | Specs |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | Dual 1GB on motherboard |
| Server Adapter | Dual-Port 10Gb Base-T Adapter Broadcom, PCIe Low-Profile |
| Solid State Drive (SSD) | 3.2TB NVMe, Mixed Use 2.5″ with Carrier |
| RAM | 16x 32GB RDIMM (3200MT/s) |
| CPU | 2x AMD 7302 3GHz, 16C/32T, 128M, 155W, 3200 |
Full list of hardware requirements can be found on support.internetcomputer.org
Supermicro core compute, storage upgrade (Gen-1.a Core Node; SuperMicro)
| Setup | Specs |
|---|---|
| Server | Supermicro A+ Server 1023US-TR4 |
| Solid State Drive (SSD) | Samsung PM983 3.84TB NVMe PCIe3x4 V4 M.2 22x110mm (1.3 DWPD) |
| RAM | 16x 32 GB DDR4 3200 MHz 2Rx4 ECC REG DIMM |
| CPU | 2x AMD Rome 7302 DP/UP 16C/32T 3.0G 128M 155W 4094, HF RoHS |
Full list of hardware requirements can be found on support.internetcomputer.org
Boundary node (Gen-1.a Boundary node; Dell)
| Setup | Specs |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | Dual 1GB on motherboard |
| Server Adapter | Dual-Port 10Gb Base-T Adapter Broadcom, PCIe Low-Profile |
| Solid State Drive (SSD) | 2x Dell 480GB SSD SATA Mix Use 6Gbps 512e 2.5in Hot-plug |
| RAM | 4x 8GB RDIMM (3200MT/s) |
| CPU | 1x EPYC 7232P 3.10GHz, 8C/16T, 64M Cache, DDR4-3200 |
Full list of hardware requirements can be found on support.internetcomputer.org
Key requirement #3
Required skills
Running a note machine is a technically complex task requiring an expansive skill set.