Required
Required
Recommended
Item | Component | Product | Notes | Setup |
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1 | Modem / Router | Your existing modem/router | Required | - |
2 | Computer | Intel NUC 11 NUC11PAHi7 Barebone Mini-PC ($420)ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 Barebone Mini-PC ($367)Not available — out of stock | Required | - |
3 | SSD | Samsung 990 PRO ($290)Samsung 990 PRO ($290)Not available — out of stock | Required | Guide |
4 | RAM | Crucial RAM CT32G4SFD832A ($77)Not available — out of stock | Required | Guide |
5 | UPS | CyberPower CP425SLG Standby UPS System ($70)CyberPower CP425SLG Standby UPS System ($70)CyberPower CP425SLG Standby UPS System ($74)Not available — out of stock | Recommended | Guide |
6 | Smart Plug | Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini ($10)Not available — out of stock | Optional | Guide |
These are EthStaker’s rotating recommendations for validator hardware but these are not your only options! Availability varies depending on your region. Not all SSDs will work for a validator - if you’re thinking of purchasing a different SSD, look for it on this gist of known compatibilities maintained by EthStaker’s Yorickdowne.
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