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Expand Up @@ -35,6 +35,10 @@ Below are the storage needs as of April 2024:

Based on these trends, node operators should plan for future storage needs and choose SSDs that can handle these increasing requirements.

<Callout type="info">
Geth supports a "freezer" feature to store older chain data on HDDs, saving SSD space. Configure this for OP Mainnet using the `--datadir.ancient` flag. See [Geth docs](https://geth.ethereum.org/docs/fundamentals/databases) and [OP docs](https://docs.optimism.io/builders/node-operators/configuration/execution-config#datadirancient) for details.
</Callout>

## Full Nodes

### Assess Blob Archiver
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