diff --git a/docs/validator/hardware-validator.md b/docs/validator/hardware-validator.md
index 9c6ab36..a18058e 100644
--- a/docs/validator/hardware-validator.md
+++ b/docs/validator/hardware-validator.md
@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ This page covers the minimum and recommended hardware requirements for engaging
 
 ## Recommended Hardware Specifications {#recommended-hardware-specifications}
 
+**[NOTE]** Validators should consider provisioning at least 8 GiB of additional RAM headroom beyond baseline usage, or alternatively configure sufficient swap space. This buffer helps absorb transient memory spikes and reduces the risk of unexpected OOM termination.
+
 ### Chunk/Block Producers
 
 | Hardware       | Recommended Specifications                                   |