GorillaServers - Dedicated Bare Metal for Validators & RPC Nodes
Dedicated infrastructure providers offer high-performance hardware suitable for blockchain workloads. GorillaServers provides dedicated server options frequently used by infrastructure operators requiring stronger CPU resources and fast storage.
For operators running archive nodes or public RPC services, higher-performance hardware can materially improve node responsiveness.
Last updated: 2026-03-05
Why Higher Performance Infrastructure Matters
RPC nodes and archive nodes can place heavy demands on hardware resources. High-traffic RPC endpoints must handle large volumes of API queries, indexing operations, history lookups, and explorer integrations.
More powerful servers help maintain responsive infrastructure under load.
Typical RPC Infrastructure Workloads
Public RPC nodes frequently require:
- High RAM capacity
- Fast NVMe storage
- Strong CPU performance
- Reliable network throughput
These requirements are materially higher than those of validator-only deployments.
Deployment Considerations
Operators running public infrastructure should consider:
- Isolating RPC nodes from validator nodes
- Running multiple RPC instances behind load balancing
- Monitoring node performance and traffic continuously
These measures help maintain reliable service availability as traffic grows.
Example Hardware Class
Example infrastructure used by many operators includes a Ryzen-class dedicated box for heavier RPC and archive workloads.
AMD Ryzen 7900
12c / 24t, 64 GB RAM, NVMe storage, 1 Gbps unmetered, approximately $99-$139/month.
Provides:
- Strong multi-thread performance
- Better handling of concurrent RPC queries
- Increased cache and indexing headroom
- Excellent NVMe throughput
For operators comparing higher-performance dedicated hardware for public infrastructure, GorillaServers is worth evaluating alongside OVH’s stronger RPC tiers.
Summary Recommendation
Higher-performance dedicated hardware is often appropriate for RPC infrastructure, archive nodes, and high-traffic blockchain services. Dedicated infrastructure improves reliability and scalability for public blockchain services.