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# Node size

The slower the storage device, the larger the optimal node size for a B+Tree.

-> HDD \~1MB

-> SSD: \~10KB

-> In-Memory: 512B

Optimal sizes can vary depending on the workload

-> Leaf Node Scans vs. Root-to-Leaf Traversals