Bitmain's Released Antminer S9, World's First 16nm Miner Ready to Order

[procrastinator]

Hi folks,
do you know smth about Antminer S9 certification?
Previous Bitmain's products were certified according to FCC/CE rules but I can't find any info about S9.

[mavericklm]

Hi folks,
do you know smth about Antminer S9 certification?
Previous Bitmain's products were certified according to FCC/CE rules but I can't find any info about S9.

Dream on!

  ::)Certification

[mamiakimo]

after 9 hours i fond 2 PCB stopped , what is the reason of that ?
after software rebooting they return to work

[jackcantrell]

Working on remote monitoring of S9's, and the RPC API command 'devs' is not working for me. 'pools', 'summary', 'config', 'version' work fine and return information. 'devs' works on S7's.

Any suggestions on how to get the 'devs' info off the S9's using API or any other type of scripting from a linux box to the miner?

[yslyung]

API command: summary
{
  "STATUS": [
    {
      "STATUS": "S",
      "When": 1470279968,
      "Code": 11,
      "Msg": "Summary",
      "Description": "bmminer 1.0.0"
    }
  ],
  "SUMMARY": [
    {
      "Elapsed": 47881,
      "GHS 5s": "13887.04",
      "GHS av": 13952.04,
      "Found Blocks": 0,
      "Getworks": 1675,
      "Accepted": 13972,
      "Rejected": 60,
      "Hardware Errors": 390,
      "Utility": 17.51,
      "Discarded": 25652,
      "Stale": 25,
      "Get Failures": 1,
      "Local Work": 2454335,
      "Remote Failures": 1,
      "Network Blocks": 90,
      "Total MH": 668037852482.0,
      "Work Utility": 196498.51,
      "Difficulty Accepted": 156167404.0,
      "Difficulty Rejected": 641727.0,
      "Difficulty Stale": 0.0,
      "Best Share": 48232771,
      "Device Hardware%": 0.0002,
      "Device Rejected%": 0.4092,
      "Pool Rejected%": 0.4092,
      "Pool Stale%": 0.0,
      "Last getwork": 1470279968
    }

[kano]

Working on remote monitoring of S9's, and the RPC API command 'devs' is not working for me. 'pools', 'summary', 'config', 'version' work fine and return information. 'devs' works on S7's.

Any suggestions on how to get the 'devs' info off the S9's using API or any other type of scripting from a linux box to the miner?

Well I did write a VERY LONG API-README that describes the API I wrote ... but go figure.
If they broke the API ... why would anyone be surprised

[kano]

S9's firmware package with bmminer's binary application file is in preparing, Need get some files from ALTERA FPGA's project. We will upload the sdk of S9 which can be used to create S9's firmware package. The estimation time is about next week.

Please feel free to contact us if there is any question.

Best regards,
Andy
Bitmain

I got a response back from their support department, looks like they should be uploading the S9 firmware SDK next week.

So hah they fucked you over also.
No sign of that source code ...
... requesting thread lock by mods.

[IconFirm]

S9's firmware package with bmminer's binary application file is in preparing, Need get some files from ALTERA FPGA's project. We will upload the sdk of S9 which can be used to create S9's firmware package. The estimation time is about next week.

Please feel free to contact us if there is any question.

Best regards,
Andy
Bitmain

I got a response back from their support department, looks like they should be uploading the S9 firmware SDK next week.

So hah they fucked you over also.
No sign of that source code ...
... requesting thread lock by mods.

That's a great idea. Can anyone request this - if so, how?

[NotFuzzyWarm]

Working on remote monitoring of S9's, and the RPC API command 'devs' is not working for me. 'pools', 'summary', 'config', 'version' work fine and return information. 'devs' works on S7's.

Any suggestions on how to get the 'devs' info off the S9's using API or any other type of scripting from a linux box to the miner?

Most likely need to change the s9 miner software from Restricted API access to Privileged same as some s7's need done?

[Xircom]

Working on remote monitoring of S9's, and the RPC API command 'devs' is not working for me. 'pools', 'summary', 'config', 'version' work fine and return information. 'devs' works on S7's.

Any suggestions on how to get the 'devs' info off the S9's using API or any other type of scripting from a linux box to the miner?

Most likely need to change the s9 miner software from Restricted API access to Privileged same as some s7's need done?

Just had to do this on freaking 50 pcs S7 

[NotFuzzyWarm]

Working on remote monitoring of S9's, and the RPC API command 'devs' is not working for me. 'pools', 'summary', 'config', 'version' work fine and return information. 'devs' works on S7's.

Any suggestions on how to get the 'devs' info off the S9's using API or any other type of scripting from a linux box to the miner?

Most likely need to change the s9 miner software from Restricted API access to Privileged same as some s7's need done?

Just had to do this on freaking 50 pcs S7  

Ouch!
I know the last 2 s7's I bought (b18) are set to Restricted as well as 1-2 others from earlier batches.

To do it I assume I'd use PuTTY to SSH in but from there...
Where is the config file located?
What editor and more to the point, what commands are used to change the permissions?

And of course, wonder if this works with Bitmain's fork of Kano's CGminer on the s9? ...

[BITMAIN]

Hi folks,
do you know smth about Antminer S9 certification?
Previous Bitmain's products were certified according to FCC/CE rules but I can't find any info about S9.

Hello procrastinator

Please find the FCC and CE certificates of conformity for the Antminer S9 at this link: http://support.bitmain.com/hc/en-us/articles/224442167-Certificate-of-Conformity-for-S9

For any queries or information, please Submit a Ticket to us at support.bitmain.com

Regards,

the Bitmain team

[JaredKaragen]

Hi folks,
do you know smth about Antminer S9 certification?
Previous Bitmain's products were certified according to FCC/CE rules but I can't find any info about S9.

Hello procrastinator

Please find the FCC and CE certificates of conformity for the Antminer S9 at this link: http://support.bitmain.com/hc/en-us/articles/224442167-Certificate-of-Conformity-for-S9

For any queries or information, please Submit a Ticket to us at support.bitmain.com

Regards,

the Bitmain team

But you wont say a word about violating software licensing.......  software you are profiting from vital to the operation of your device..... ya know....

[Subw]

Working on remote monitoring of S9's, and the RPC API command 'devs' is not working for me. 'pools', 'summary', 'config', 'version' work fine and return information. 'devs' works on S7's.

Any suggestions on how to get the 'devs' info off the S9's using API or any other type of scripting from a linux box to the miner?

Most likely need to change the s9 miner software from Restricted API access to Privileged same as some s7's need done?

Just had to do this on freaking 50 pcs S7 

Ouch!
I know the last 2 s7's I bought (b18) are set to Restricted as well as 1-2 others from earlier batches.

To do it I assume I'd use PuTTY to SSH in but from there...
Where is the config file located?
What editor and more to the point, what commands are used to change the permissions?

And of course, wonder if this works with Bitmain's fork of Kano's CGminer on the s9? ...

they most likely have read only file system as on S7's and S5's.

On S7's there was a persistent partition mounted to /config but configs there would be overwritted when you save settings in web panel of your miner

[mamiakimo]

here is my temp and errors after a day and a half ( i decrease freq to 568 )

[thelema93]

*** UPDATE - after weeks of threatening to sue them they finally agreed to replace the boards ******
anyway you can still read my rants showing hw annoying they where to deal with...


Hi.

I bought 2 of Bitmain's Antminer S9's - the 2nd batch. 12.93 GH/s

I plugged both of them in at the same time  - in the same room.
They both started up and seemed to be running ok for  a few hours.
The temperatures were around 65 degrees C.
Then I noticed that on one of the S9's, one of the hashingboards was reading 0 GH/s
So i restarted it - and then the board was no longer listed on the Status Page.

This was day 1 - within a few hours of being plugged in.

Now bear in mind that I have also had 5, Antminer S7's also running in the same room + the other S9 - ALL WORKING PERFECTLY.
No heat problem, no electrical problem.

Ok, so I tell Bitmain what happened and they tell me to send back the hashing board - then I get this response:



EXCUSE ME?

So I just paid $1800 USD for a broken machine and you tell me that "because it's repairable" that is somehow my fault?!
Are you F**king kidding me?

Then they refer me to the warranty:

"3. In some cases, the warranty will be void, but Bitmain can still do repairs at your own expense if requested. The following events will void the warranty:

     a. Customer removes/replaces any components by himself without receiving permission from Bitmain first;

     b. Damage caused by poor power supply, lightning or voltage surges;

     c. Burnt parts on hash boards or chips;

     d. Miner/boards/components damage due to water immersion or corrosion due to wet environment."

Ok, let's see..

(a) does not apply - they told me to remove the hashing board and send it to them'
(b) does not apply - I have 5 other Antminers all running on the same power supply - same room - same temperatures. THEY ALL WORK.
(c) I didn't see any sign of burining on the board - if there is I assume it's because there is something wrong with it.
(d) does not apply

So basically they are trying to screw me.
I am probably going to have to sure them, luckily I have a very good lawyer in Hong Kong. So I will let you know what happens.

But anyway - I personally WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING from these con artists ever again and I seriously WARN anyone against giving these people any of your money - as they are not willing to replace faulty goods.

My Antminer S9 was faulty within a few hours of starting up.
How any serious business can pretend that that doesn't fall under warranty is beyond my comprehension - only a total asshole thieving lying scumbag would refuse a repair in such a situation.

So BITMAIN you can go and F**K YOURSELF. GOODBYE.

[not.you]

Well if it is exactly as you say, that sounds pretty pathetic.  If the board isn't fixable it isn't under warranty?  That doesn't sound reasonable for a brand new device.

[blurryeyed]

Well if it is exactly as you say, that sounds pretty pathetic.  If the board isn't fixable it isn't under warranty?  That doesn't sound reasonable for a brand new device.

Really bad.

I don't think bitmain care about miners actually, only their profits. Seems to me Chinese own bitcoin now, both in hardware manufacturing & mining power - they don't need to care about us small guys anymore. Mining bitcoin is finished, it has become centralised.

Algo change time.

[JaredKaragen]

we should look into dropping some sort of legal hammer on them if its is at all possible.....

Im sure the community would band together over such nonsense taking place......

[Finksy]

Hi.

I bought 2 of Bitmain's Antminer S9's - the 2nd batch. 12.93 GH/s

I plugged both of them in at the same time  - in the same room.
They both started up and seemed to be running ok for  a few hours.
The temperatures were around 65 degrees C.
Then I noticed that on one of the S9's, one of the hashingboards was reading 0 GH/s
So i restarted it - and then the board was no longer listed on the Status Page.

This was day 1 - within a few hours of being plugged in.

Now bear in mind that I have also had 5, Antminer S7's also running in the same room + the other S9 - ALL WORKING PERFECTLY.
No heat problem, no electrical problem.

Ok, so I tell Bitmain what happened and they tell me to send back the hashing board - then I get this response:

EXCUSE ME?

So I just paid $1800 USD for a broken machine and you tell me that "because it's repairable" that is somehow my fault?!
Are you F**king kidding me?

Then they refer me to the warranty:

"3. In some cases, the warranty will be void, but Bitmain can still do repairs at your own expense if requested. The following events will void the warranty:

     a. Customer removes/replaces any components by himself without receiving permission from Bitmain first;

     b. Damage caused by poor power supply, lightning or voltage surges;

     c. Burnt parts on hash boards or chips;

     d. Miner/boards/components damage due to water immersion or corrosion due to wet environment."

Ok, let's see..

(a) does not apply - they told me to remove the hashing board and send it to them'
(b) does not apply - I have 5 other Antminers all running on the same power supply - same room - same temperatures. THEY ALL WORK.
(c) I didn't see any sign of burining on the board - if there is I assume it's because there is something wrong with it.
(d) does not apply

So basically they are trying to screw me.
I am probably going to have to sure them, luckily I have a very good lawyer in Hong Kong. So I will let you know what happens.

But anyway - I personally WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING from these con artists ever again and I seriously WARN anyone against giving these people any of your money - as they are not willing to replace faulty goods.

My Antminer S9 was faulty within a few hours of starting up.
How any serious business can pretend that that doesn't fall under warranty is beyond my comprehension - only a total asshole thieving lying scumbag would refuse a repair in such a situation.

So BITMAIN you can go and F**K YOURSELF. GOODBYE.

Thelema,

I feel your pain, they fucked me good on my S7 as well in which the whole thing burst into flames on a shared PSU and 8 other S7's running simultaneously beside it.  Then they lost the warranty return package for a couple months, and once they got around to inspecting it refused warranty as well under equally fictitious terms, though I at least got 2 months of hashing out of it first.  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1540037.0