# Polimec RPC Setup Guide v1.1.0

## Introduction
This guide details the process for setting up am RPC node on the Polimec network.

## Prerequisites
### Staking Requirements for Collators
- **Hardware Specifications**: RPC Nodes must adhere to specific hardware requirements.

> **Warning**: To ensure stable and uninterrupted operation of your rpc node, it's important to configure a *systemd* service. This service will manage the node process, enabling it to automatically restart in case of failure or after a server reboot.

> **Warning:** Please note that this guide currently does not cover how to establish a comprehensive monitoring and logging system. However, we strongly recommend setting up such a system as it is crucial for effective operation.

### Node Deployment
RPC providers are expected to deploy their nodes on remote servers. The choice of server provider and operating system is at the collator's discretion, with a recommendation for selecting a server in the same geographical region to promote network decentralization. While any operating system can be used, Linux is the preferred choice.

### Hardware Recommendations
To ensure optimal performance, it is crucial to use high-end hardware. Recommended specifications include:

- **CPU**: Intel Xeon E-2386/2388 or AMD Ryzen 9 - 5950x/5900x.
- **Storage**: Minimum 1 TB NVMe.
- **Memory**: At least 32 GB RAM.

## Setup Guide
1. Download the Latest Release Binary from https://github.com/Polimec/polimec-node/releases.
2. Once you have obtained the binary, you can start node. It's a Substrate based node, se the CLI supports all the common flags used in the Polkadot ndoe.

./polimec-node \
  --name="RPC 1" \
  --chain polimec \
  --base-path /var/blockchain/polimec \
  --pruning archive \
  --database=paritydb \
  --rpc-port=9944 \
  --wasm-execution=compiled \
  --rpc-methods=safe \
  --rpc-cors=all \
  --rpc-max-connections=10000 \
  -- \
  --database=paritydb \
  --sync=warp 

The node now exposes the HTTP/WS RPC on port 9944.