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5 changes: 5 additions & 0 deletions docs/Concepts/Pruning.md
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# Pruning

!!! caution
Do not use pruning in Hyperledger Besu v1.4.0. Pruning has a [known bug](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#known-issues).

If using fast sync in v1.4.0, explicitly disable pruning using [`--pruning-enabled=false`](../Reference/CLI/CLI-Syntax.md#pruning-enabled).

Use pruning to reduce storage required for the world state. Pruning removes state trie nodes that
are not required.

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A sample [Grafana dashboard](https://grafana.com/grafana/dashboards/10273) is provided for Besu.

!!! tip
CPU requirements are highest when syncing to the network and typically reduce once the node is synchronized to the chain head.
CPU requirements are highest when syncing to the network and typically reduce once the node is
synchronized to the chain head.

## RAM

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## Disk Space

Syncing to the Ethereum Mainnet requires 3TB for a full sync. To reduce the requirement, use [pruning](../../Concepts/Pruning.md). With pruning, we recommend approximately 750GB of available disk space.
!!! caution
Do not use pruning in Hyperledger Besu v1.4.0. Pruning has a [known bug](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#known-issues).

If using fast sync in v1.4.0, explicitly disable pruning using [`--pruning-enabled=false`](../../Reference/CLI/CLI-Syntax.md#pruning-enabled).

Syncing to the Ethereum Mainnet requires 3TB for a full sync. To reduce the requirement, use
[pruning](../../Concepts/Pruning.md). With pruning, we recommend approximately 750GB of available disk
space.

## VM Requirements

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### pruning-enabled

!!! caution
Do not use pruning in Hyperledger Besu v1.4.0. Pruning has a [known bug](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#known-issues).

If using fast sync in v1.4.0, explicitly disable pruning using `--pruning-enabled=false`.

```bash tab="Syntax"
--pruning-enabled
```
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