Node Specifications
Constellation Network's Node Spec Requirements.
Last updated
Was this helpful?
Constellation Network's Node Spec Requirements.
Last updated
Was this helpful?
View specs starting .
As with any cryptographic ecosystem, there are specific hardware requirements that must be met to ensure your node operates securely, efficiently, and reliably within the Constellation Network’s ecosystem.
Meeting these requirements is essential for maintaining node performance, ensuring compatibility with consensus protocols, and avoiding issues related to resource limitations.
Constellation Network currently supports two distinct types of nodes across its Hypergraph and metagraph infrastructure:
Constellation Network Hybrid Validator Node
Dor Validator Data Layer 1 Node
A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a virtualized environment running on a physical machine that shares resources (tenancies) with other instances. This makes it a more cost-effective option for operators who are just getting started.
A group of these VPS instances forms what is commonly referred to as the "cloud."
In contrast, a dedicated bare metal server is a physical machine allocated to a single tenant. It offers exclusive access to all hardware resources and typically provides higher performance and configurability. Many cloud providers offer both VPS and dedicated server options, depending on your needs.
Constellation Network does not require or prefer one over the other.
You are free to choose the infrastructure that best fits your technical experience, performance expectations, and budget.
A bare metal server is a physical machine designed to run dedicated services for a single tenant. Unlike virtualized environments, bare metal servers provide full access to the underlying hardware, offering maximum performance, control, and customization.
You can run a bare metal server from various environments, including:
A personal data center
A colocation facility
A private office
Even from your home, if conditions allow
Because you have full control over both hardware and software, this setup is best suited for advanced operators who need:
Greater resource allocation
Custom system configurations
Specialized networking or storage requirements
Due to the complexity and responsibility involved, bare metal servers are not recommended for beginners or casual operators
A Hybrid Node is required to operate on both the:
Global Layer 0 – the global consensus and infrastructure layer
DAG Layer 1 – the native currency and transaction layer for the $DAG token
This dual-role node type is commonly referred to as a Hybrid Validator Node.
To ensure reliable and efficient performance hybrid nodes must meet the following minimum hardware specifications:
CPU
8 vCPUs
Greater than 8 vCPUs
RAM
16 GB
32 GB
Disk
320Gb
500Gb
Storage Type
SSD
NVMe / NVM
Bandwidth
2 TB/month
10 TB/month
OS
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (64-bit)
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (64-bit)
Architecture
x86_64
x86_64
A Dor Node is required to operate on both the:
Data Layer 1 Metagraph – the data validation layer for the Dor metagraph
To ensure reliable and efficient performance hybrid nodes must meet the following minimum hardware specifications:
CPU
2 vCPUs
Greater than 2 vCPUs
RAM
2 GB
4 GB
Disk
40Gb
80Gb
Storage Type
SSD
NVMe / NVM
Bandwidth
1 TB/month
5 TB/month
OS
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (64-bit)
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (64-bit)
Architecture
x86_64
x86_64
Linux Debian-based distribution
Ubuntu 24.04
Debian 12
Java 11
Constellation Network's Tessellation is developed to run on any Debian distribution with Java 11 installed.
The nodectl utility was developed to run specifically on Ubuntu 24.04 and Ubuntu 22.04.
Ubuntu uses the convention of .04 to represent versions of their Debian distribution that is LTS (long term support), and .10 for their more "experimental" short term support releases.
It is highly recommended to use a .04 version release.