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collections/farmers/3node_building/2_bootstrap_image.md

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 We will now learn how to create a Zero-OS bootstrap image in order to boot a DIY 3Node.
 
+If you are building an HDD-only node, read [this section](hdd_only_nodes.md) too.
+
 ## Download the Zero-OS Bootstrap Image
 
 Let's download the Zero-OS bootstrap image.

collections/farmers/3node_building/3_set_hardware.md

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 You need a theoretical minimum of 500 GB of SSD and 2 GB of RAM on a mini pc, desktop or server. In short, for peak optimization, aim for 100 GB of SSD and 8GB of RAM per thread. (Thread is equivalent to virtual core or logical core.)
 
+If you are building an HDD-only node, read [this section](hdd_only_nodes.md) too.
+
 Also, TFDAO might implement a farming parameter based on [passmark](https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php). From the ongoing discussion on the Forum, you should aim at a CPU mark of 1000 and above per core.
 
 > 3Node optimal farming hardware ratio -> 100 GB of SSD + 8 GB of RAM per Virtual Core
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 *A passmark of 1000 per core is recommend and will be a minimum requirement in the future. This is not yet an official requirement. A 3Node with less than 1000 passmark per core of CPU would not be penalized if it is registered before the DAO settles the [Passmark Question](https://forum.threefold.io/t/cpu-benchmarking-for-reward-calculations/2479).
 
+> Note: It is also possible to build an HDD-only node. Read more about this [here](hdd_only_nodes.md).
 
 
 ## Bandwidth Requirements

collections/farmers/farming_optimization/farming_optimization.md

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 - [GPU Farming](gpu_farming.md)
 - [Set Additional Fees](set_additional_fees.md)
+- [HDD-Only Nodes](hdd_only_nodes.ms)
 - [Minting Receipts](minting_receipts.md)
 - [Minting Periods](minting_periods.md)
 - [Room Parameters](farm_room_parameters.md)

collections/farmers/farming_optimization/hdd_only_nodes.md

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+<h1> HDD-Only Nodes</h1>
+
+<h2> Table of Contents </h2>
+
+- [Introduction](#introduction)
+- [Requirements](#requirements)
+- [BIOS Parameters](#bios-parameters)
+- [Bootstrap Image for HDD-Only Nodes](#bootstrap-image-for-hdd-only-nodes)
+
+---
+
+## Introduction
+
+It is possible to create an HDD-only node. This means that this node doesn't have SSD disks, but only HDD disks.
+
+The steps are almost all the same, except for the creation of the Zero-OS Bootstrap image, which needs an extra kernel argument.
+
+The requirements and BIOS parameters differences are also covered.
+
+## Requirements
+
+An HDD-only node needs at least 100GB of HDD disk.
+
+## BIOS Parameters
+
+In the BIOS, make sure to set `AHCI` for SATA disks.
+
+## Bootstrap Image for HDD-Only Nodes
+
+To create an HDD-only node, the bootstrap image needs an extra kernel argument:
+
+- Navigate to the [Zero-OS Bootstrap site](https://bootstrap.grid.tf/).
+- Select `Expert mode` from the menu at the top.
+- Fill in all the needed inputs (Farm ID, network, kernel and format).
+  - You can keep the default kernel
+- In the `Extra kernel arguments` input field, type `missing-ssd`.
+- Generate and download the image.