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title: "groundSwXtch System Requirements"
slug: "groundswxtch-system-requirements"
updated: 2026-07-24T19:46:25Z
published: 2026-07-24T19:46:25Z
canonical: "docs.swxtch.io/groundswxtch-system-requirements"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.swxtch.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# groundSwXtch System Requirements

> [!NOTE]
> **WHAT TO EXPECT**
> 
> **In this article**, users will learn about the system requirements needed to successfully deploy a groundSwXtch. It is recommended to review this page before installing a groundSwXtch on any platform.

## groundSwXtch Sizing Guidelines

> [!WARNING]
> Sizing and Feature Selection For the groundSwXtch
> 
> The number of endpoints and bandwidth dictate groundSwXtch sizing requirements. It is recommended for users to [**contact a swXtch.io sales representative**](http://swxtch.io/contact) to discuss groundSwXtch sizing and additional features so that the appropriate license can be distributed.

## CPUs

CPUs must be an **X64 processor or ARM**, with a minimum of **4 cores**. Recommended: **8 cores or more**.

## Memory

Minimum of **8GB** of RAM**.** Recommended: **16GB** or more.

## Storage space

Minimum **SSD** of **24GB.** Recommended: **40GB** or more.

Note that getting a minimal 4 core machine may be as expensive as going with a NUC swXtch.io has tested with GMKtec M5 Ultra Gaming Mini PC Ryzen 7 7730U.

- 8C/16T
- 32GB DDR4
- 512GB SSD

  

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## Internet Connection

Although installing and upgrading groundSwXtch is easier with an internet connection, users may be able to instantiate groundSwXtch in air-gapped environments. [Contact support](http://swxtch.io/contact) for guidance.

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## Firewall and Security Group Rules

The groundSwXtches communicate with each other using the following protocols and ports.

| Protocol | Ports | Purpose |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TCP | 65107 | TCP time sync |
| UDP | 319 | UDP for time synchronization (bi-directional) |
| UDP | 320 | UDP for time synchronization (bi-directional) |
| UDP | 6000 | Multicast port can be changed by the user. |
| TCP | 80 | TCP user interface can be changed by the user. |

A software-based network switch that adds multicast to your physical networks as a softwared defined overlay. Link your facilities into a reliable multicast fabric.