BITMAIN AntMiner S15 Bitcoin Miner Installation Guide

AntMiner S15 Bitcoin Miner

S15 Server Installation Guide

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1. Overview

The S15 server is Bitmain’s newest version in the S15 server series. Power supply APW8 is part of S15 server. All S15 servers are tested and configured prior to shipping to ensure easy set up.

1.1 S15 Server Components
The S15 server main components and controller front panel are shown in the following figure:

APW8 Power Supply:

1.2 Specifications

Notes:
(1‐1) In Low Power Mode, Max Hashrate should be Typ hashrate *103%
(1‐2) Min condition: 25°C, min J/TH, typical hashrate
Max condition: 0°C, max J/TH, max hashrate
(1‐3) Caution: Wrong input voltage may probably cause miner damaged
(1‐4) Typ condition: min reference power, typical AC input voltage
Max condition: max reference power, min AC input voltage
(2‐1) Including PSU size
(2‐2) Including PSU weight
(2‐3) Max condition: Fan is under max RPM(rotation per minute).

2. Setting Up the Server

To set up the server:
The file IPReporter.zip is supported by Microsoft Windows only.
1. Go to the following site:
https://shop.bitmain.com/support.htm?pid=00720160906053730999PVD2K0vz0693
2. Download the following file: IPReporter.zip
3. Extract the file.
The default DHCP network protocol distributes IP addresses automatically.
4. Right‐click IPReporter.exe and run it as Administrator.
5. Select one of the following options:
■ Shelf, Step, Position – suitable for farm servers to mark the location of the servers.
■ Default – suitable for home servers.
6. Click Start.

7. On the controller board, click the IP Report button. Hold it down until it beeps (about 5 seconds).

The IP address will be displayed in a window on your computer screen.

8. In your web browser, enter the IP address provided.
9. Proceed to login using root for both the username and password.
10. In the Network section, you can assign a DHCP IP address (optional).
11. Click Save & Apply.

3. Configuring the Server

Setting Up the Pool
To configure the server:

1. click General Settings.

2. Set the options according to the following table:

3. Click Save & Apply to save and restart the server.

4. Monitoring Your server

To check the operating status of your server:
1. Click the status marked below

2. monitor your server according to the descriptions in the following table:

5. Administering Your Server

5.1 Checking Your Firmware Version
To check your firmware version:
1. In System, click the Overview tab.
2. File System Version displays the date of the firmware your server use. In the example below, the server is
using firmware version 20181130.

5.2 Upgrading Your System
Make sure that the S15 server remains powered during the upgrade process. If power fails before the upgrade is completed, you will need to return it to Bitmain for repair.

To upgrade the server’s firmware:

1. In System, click Upgrade.

2. For Keep Settings:
■ Select the check box to keep your current settings (default).
■ Clear the check box to reset the server to default settings.
3. Click the (Browse) button and navigate to the upgrade file. Select the upgrade file, then click
Flash image. A message appears notifying you if the S15 firmware can be upgraded and if yes, will then
proceed to flash the image.
4. When the upgrade is completed, the following message appears:

5. Click one of the following options:
■ Reboot ‐ to restart the server with the new firmware.
■ Go Back ‐ to continue mining with the current firmware. The server will load the new firmware next
time it is restarted.

5.3 Modifying Your Password

To change your login password:
1. In System, click the Administration tab.
2. Set your new password, then click Save & Apply.

5.4 Restoring Initial Settings
To restore your initial settings
1. Turn on the server and let it run for 5 minutes.
2. On the controller front panel, press and hold the Reset button for 10 seconds.
Resetting your server will reboot it and restore its default settings. The red LED will automatically
flash once every 15 seconds if the reset is operated successfully.

Regulation:

FCC Notice (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS):
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.

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