> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/select-your-equipment-type.md).

# Select your \[Equipment Type]

- [Overview / Purpose in the validation ecosystem](https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/select-your-equipment-type/overview-purpose-in-the-validation-ecosystem.md)
- [Key considerations for baremetal](https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/select-your-equipment-type/key-considerations-for-baremetal.md)
- [Compatibility Matrix](https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/select-your-equipment-type/compatibility-matrix.md)
- [Pitfalls: What to avoid and why](https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/select-your-equipment-type/pitfalls-what-to-avoid-and-why.md)
- [Select your Router](https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/select-your-equipment-type/editor.md)
- [Select your Switch](https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/select-your-equipment-type/markdown.md)
- [Select your Server](https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/select-your-equipment-type/images-and-media.md)
- [Networking](https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/select-your-equipment-type/networking.md)
- [Monitoring](https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/select-your-equipment-type/monitoring.md)
- [U.P.S.](https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/select-your-equipment-type/u.p.s..md)
- [P.D.U.](https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/select-your-equipment-type/p.d.u..md)
- [Cables and co...](https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/select-your-equipment-type/cables-and-co....md)
- [Server Cabinets](https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/select-your-equipment-type/server-cabinets.md)
- [What B.V.C. members use](https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/select-your-equipment-type/what-b.v.c.-members-use.md)
- [Real-world performance data](https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/select-your-equipment-type/real-world-performance-data.md)
- [Optimization tips](https://bvc.citizenweb3.com/select-your-equipment-type/optimization-tips.md)