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This chapter describes node design options that enable you to build a cluster for a wide range of workload handling capabilities. This expands on information in the Technology Overview chapter. Usually, the platform design process ensures that the OpenShift Container Platform 4.6 cluster can meet initial workloads. The cluster must also be able to be scalable as the demand for workload handling grows. With a clear understanding of your workloads, it is easier to approach CPU sizing, memory configuration, network bandwidth capacity specification, and storage needs. Many operational factors can affect how the complexity of a container ecosystem influences operational latencies. Dell Technologies recommends adding a safety margin to all physical resource estimates. Our goal for providing this information is to help you get Day 2 operations running as smoothly as possible.