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PolarDB:Node FAQ

Last Updated:Mar 28, 2026

Frequently asked questions about PolarDB-X nodes.

What is the maximum storage capacity for PolarDB-X 2.0 Standard Edition?

A single instance supports up to 3 TB of storage.

Is the node architecture in PolarDB-X 2.0 Standard Edition similar to the RDS primary/standby node architecture?

No. PolarDB-X 2.0 Standard Edition uses a three-node architecture consisting of one primary node, one standby node, and one log node. This design guarantees a Recovery Point Objective (RPO) of zero. RDS uses a primary/standby node architecture.

How do I balance the number of compute nodes and storage nodes?

PolarDB-X uses unified N-node sizing: a cluster with N nodes contains N compute nodes and N storage nodes. Configure the same number of compute nodes and storage nodes to maintain consistency across the cluster.

Can I modify the max_binlog_cache_size parameter?

Yes. Run the following command on a PolarDB-X 2.0 instance:

-- Replace <value> with the actual value.
SET GLOBAL max_binlog_cache_size=<value>;