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🛒 ggRock Hardware Selection Guide

Selecting the appropriate hardware for your ggRock server is crucial to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Below is a professional guide, enhanced with emojis for clarity, to assist you in making informed decisions:

General Recommendations:

Avoid Virtual Environments: ggRock is not supported in virtualized settings.
Opt for Enterprise-Grade Hardware: Choose server-grade components over consumer-grade to ensure durability and compatibility.

Hardware Selection Based on Client Machines:

Component	Up to 60 Clients	Up to 180 Clients	Up to 300 Clients
Motherboard	Server motherboard compatible with chosen CPU & RAM	Same as up to 60 clients	Same as up to 60 clients
CPU1	Intel Xeon Bronze 3204 or AMD EPYC 7262	Intel Xeon Silver 4215 or AMD EPYC 7313	Intel Xeon Gold 5215 or AMD EPYC 7402
RAM2	64GB ECC	128GB ECC	256GB ECC
OS Drives	2 x Micron 5400 Pro 240GB	2 x Micron 5400 Pro 240GB	2 x Micron 5400 Pro 240GB
Storage Drives3	4 x Micron 5400 1.92TB	4 x Micron 5400 3.84TB	4 x Micron 9400 7.68TB NVMe
Network Card	10G SFP+ or better	25G SFP+ or better	40G QSFP+ or better

Additional Considerations:CPU: Opt for server-grade CPUs like Intel Xeon or AMD EPYC, which support ECC RAM essential for system stability. Prioritize higher core or thread counts over clock speed.RAM: Ensure the use of ECC memory to maintain data integrity.Storage Drives: Avoid QLC SSDs and drives with reduced cache sizes, as they can significantly impact performance. If using hardware RAID controllers, they should allow direct OS access to individual drives (e.g., HBA or pass-thru mode). Make sure to plan appropriately in case you require more storage in the future.Server Chassis: Generally 1U, but may be 2U for larger configurations.Power Supply: Consider redundant power supply units (PSUs) to enhance reliability.Cooling: Implement adequate cooling solutions based on your specific environment and hardware setup.

Updated on: 28/11/2025

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