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Beacon is a lightweight tool that can run on most modern hardware. The following are the minimum and recommended hardware requirements for running Beacon.

Server Hardware Specifications for Beacon ​

Minimum Hardware Requirements ​

To ensure the software tool runs smoothly on a server, your system must meet the following minimum hardware requirements:

  • CPU: Processor with SSE4.2 or newer (e.g., Intel Xeon E3 or newer, AMD EPYC 7000 series)
  • RAM: At least 4 GB (may vary depending on the number of datasets to import)
  • Storage:
    • HDD with at least 50 GB free space

For optimal performance, especially when handling large datasets or performing complex operations, the following server hardware is recommended:

  • CPU:
    • Intel Xeon Scalable (Silver 4208 or newer) or AMD EPYC 7002 series (EPYC 7402 or newer). More cores and higher clock speeds are beneficial as Beacon is highly paralyzed.
  • RAM:
    • 64 GB or more
  • Storage:
    • SATA SSD with at least 1 TB free space (for faster read/write speeds)
  • Network:
    • 10 Gbps Ethernet for high-speed data transfer

Detailed Specifications ​

CPU ​

  • Minimum: Processor with SSE4.2 instruction set
    • Examples: Intel Xeon E3-1220 v5 or AMD EPYC 7251
  • Recommended:
    • Intel Xeon Silver 4208 or AMD EPYC 7402 for better performance and scalability.
  • Optimal
    • Intel Xeon Gold 6248 or AMD EPYC 7502 for high-performance computing.

RAM ​

  • Minimum: 16 GB (increases based on the size and number of datasets)
  • Recommended:
    • 64 GB to handle multiple datasets and complex calculations efficiently.
    • ECC (Error-Correcting Code) RAM is recommended for improved reliability.

Storage ​

  • Minimum: HDD with 50 GB free space
  • Recommended:
    • SATA SSD for faster read/write speeds and better overall performance.
  • Optimal:
    • RAID configuration for redundancy and improved data protection.
    • Example: Samsung PM1735 NVMe SSD with RAID 5 on a 4 x 1 TB NVMe SSDs for high-speed data access and fault tolerance.

Network ​

  • Minimum: 1 Gbps Ethernet
  • Recommended:
    • 10 Gbps Ethernet for high-speed data transfer and reduced latency.

Additional Recommendations ​

  • Redundancy:
    • RAID configuration for storage redundancy and improved data protection.
  • Backup:
    • Regular backup solutions, such as a secondary server or cloud backup services.
  • Operating System:
    • Compatible with server editions of major operating systems: Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.

Conclusion ​

By meeting the minimum requirements, servers can run the software tool with basic functionality. However, for a smooth and efficient experience, especially when dealing with larger datasets or more intensive operations, it is highly recommended to follow the suggested hardware specifications.

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