# Setting up Block Manager Node

## **System Requirements**

<table><thead><tr><th width="155">Configuration</th><th width="185">Minimum</th><th width="178">Recommended</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>CPU</td><td>4c/8t</td><td>8c/16t</td></tr><tr><td>RAM</td><td>32 GB</td><td>64 GB</td></tr><tr><td>Storage</td><td>1 TB NVMe</td><td>2 TB NVMe</td></tr><tr><td>Network</td><td>1 Gbit synchronous unmetered Internet connection</td><td>1 Gbit synchronous unmetered Internet connection</td></tr></tbody></table>

## How to run

BM license holders are **not required** to join the Acki Nacki network from the Genesis block.\
A BM node can be launched after the network starts.

However, if you want your BM to launch from Genesis block, you must:

* **Participate in `PreNet` testing.**\
  Only `PreNet` participants receive access to the configurations and tools needed to deploy nodes from Zerostate.&#x20;
* **Contact a GOSH representative.**\
  Reach out to the team to participate in PreNet testing and request  your BM license be added to the Zerostate.

## API access

After the Block Manager is successfully provisioned  the gql endpoint will be on `localhost:3000/graphql`


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