Before you enable file search for virtualization, use the following guidelines to select the appropriate hardware for your index server.
| Component | Large | Medium | Small | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Objects per node (estimated) | 500 million | 250 million | 125 million | 
| Source data size per node* | 500 TB | 250 TB | 125 TB | 
| CPU or vCPU | 16 cores | 8 cores | 4 cores | 
| RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 
| Disk space | 1 TB | 500 GB | 250 GB |