kermlin 2017-01-14 03:33:41
Hi, I just had a little question about what kind of hardware I would need to run a full node for myself. Is is okay to do so on a machine that is also functioning as a home router? Say, this machine: http://pcengines.ch/apu2c4.htm ?
piqure 2017-01-14 03:33:41
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krashan 2017-01-14 03:35:49
kermlin: You need to connect some reasonable sized HDD
krashan 2017-01-14 03:37:25
kermlin: Also single core 1 GHz CPU will need some more time for initial synchronization, after that it should be sufficient.
kermlin 2017-01-14 03:38:34
krashan: Yep, I could get a LAN connected harddisk like the WD MyCloud. And it is a Quad-core.
kermlin 2017-01-14 03:40:04
but what I wanted to know was if it looks like it can handle both a full node as well as routing duties.
krashan 2017-01-14 03:42:00
kermlin: Core performs intensive database-style disk activity. Networked disk may be too slow.
krashan 2017-01-14 03:42:52
kermlin: Using network drive will seriously increase load of net interfaces and TCP stack.
krashan 2017-01-14 03:44:24
kermlin: I see it has no SATA, in this case I would go for USB HDD.
krashan 2017-01-14 03:44:48
kermlin: I use USB 2.0 HDD for blockchain.
