ANTMINER S3+ Discussion and Support Thread

[jpchrist]

Bitmain,

Could you let us know about the upgrade kits for S1s and S2s? When will these be available? I'd like to upgrade all of my S1s. Also, will the DC/DC component be fixed in these?

Why bother? What cost savings are you expecting to realize from reusing an aluminum frame and maybe the controller? $40?

Dont forget the $5 fan!!!

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[wlefever]

Static address on this one, I think i found my error. I applied the same ip as my computer. What can I do now to essentially start over?

Assign the miner a different IP. Save and Apply.

Try to reconnect to the new IP.

Thats the issue. I can't get back to the interface to make any changes.  I took that with my phone as I was setting it up so I would know where I went wrong. So how do i get it back to the interface?

[jpchrist]

Static address on this one, I think i found my error. I applied the same ip as my computer. What can I do now to essentially start over?

Assign the miner a different IP. Save and Apply.

Try to reconnect to the new IP.

Thats the issue. I can't get back to the interface to make any changes.  I took that with my phone as I was setting it up so I would know where I went wrong. So how do i get it back to the interface?

There is a tiny rest button near the ethernet connect.  Use a paper clip.

[bluebottle73]

Static address on this one, I think i found my error. I applied the same ip as my computer. What can I do now to essentially start over?

Assign the miner a different IP. Save and Apply.

Try to reconnect to the new IP.

Thats the issue. I can't get back to the interface to make any changes.  I took that with my phone as I was setting it up so I would know where I went wrong. So how do i get it back to the interface?

Change the IP on your computer to one that doesn't conflict with what you've already assigned.  Then you can get back in via the currently assigned IP and change (if you want).

[itod]

Static address on this one, I think i found my error. I applied the same ip as my computer. What can I do now to essentially start over?

Assign the miner a different IP. Save and Apply.

Try to reconnect to the new IP.

Thats the issue. I can't get back to the interface to make any changes.  I took that with my phone as I was setting it up so I would know where I went wrong. So how do i get it back to the interface?

You should change the network address on your comp, since you can not access a miner. I don't know which kind of network you are running on (10.x.x.x is a bit unusual for home network), you can not make up IP addresses on other people's network since you may get into collision with some other machine. If you are allowed to do what you like, change the last number on your comp's IP by one, 10.8.201.104 for instance, other parameters left as they are. Restart network interface (or the whole computer) and you should be able to see the miner on 10.8.201.103.

[networkgeek24]

I got an issue with one of my S3s. It does not hash at all. I can connect to it no problem. This one appears to have an issue where the unit does not hash at all. All the settings are identical to the other ones (minus the IP addresses which are statically assigned. I can connect to it from within my lan to get to the web interface. cgminer appears to be running but not hashing. Anyone run into this? It seems like it would be a quick fix. Thanks

Did you open it up and check the cables from the blades to the controller? You could try to reseat the cables as well. If that does not fix it the next step would be to swap out controllers to determine if it is the blade/s or controller. I did not cover the power supply verification as I am sure you have already been down that road. Please let us know what you find.

I will give that a try. I checked on the IP conflict and that was not an issue. I statically assign everything in my network so I know thats not it. But just the same I checked just in case. I will open it up and check it. I  will post back if that was the problem.

Why after I statically assigned my ip address on my miner can i not pull the interface back up on the web browser?  

Did you set your subnet mask and dns settings correctly?

Yeah I matched my IPv4, subnet mask, and default gateway

10.8.201.103
255.255.255.0
10.8.201.1

But, cant seem to reach the miner again

I would be really surprised if the subnet mask on that network was really 255.255.255.0.  That IP is a class A address which (without any fancy subnetting) would be 255.0.0.0 for the mask.

It is actually quite common to chop the 10.x.x.x network into many class c subnets using that mask. Since the 10.x.x.x network is considered a private address range and generally unroutable on the internet, people use random ranges in the corporate or home setting to avoid address overlap and avoid the need for nat translations.

[nottm28]

I got an issue with one of my S3s. It does not hash at all. I can connect to it no problem. This one appears to have an issue where the unit does not hash at all. All the settings are identical to the other ones (minus the IP addresses which are statically assigned. I can connect to it from within my lan to get to the web interface. cgminer appears to be running but not hashing. Anyone run into this? It seems like it would be a quick fix. Thanks

Did you open it up and check the cables from the blades to the controller? You could try to reseat the cables as well. If that does not fix it the next step would be to swap out controllers to determine if it is the blade/s or controller. I did not cover the power supply verification as I am sure you have already been down that road. Please let us know what you find.

I will give that a try. I checked on the IP conflict and that was not an issue. I statically assign everything in my network so I know thats not it. But just the same I checked just in case. I will open it up and check it. I  will post back if that was the problem.

Why after I statically assigned my ip address on my miner can i not pull the interface back up on the web browser? 

Did you set your subnet mask and dns settings correctly?

Yeah I matched my IPv4, subnet mask, and default gateway

10.8.201.103
255.255.255.0
10.8.201.1

But, cant seem to reach the miner again

not sure I understand. What do you mean "I matched my IPv4 address"?
IP address of the miner has to be different (after the last .) from your computer/laptop and unique for your LAN (no other piece of equipment with the same IP).
Also, you need a fourth lane-your DNS, which could be same as your router/getaway (10.8.201.1)

Sorry, let me try to explain better.  My network ip address is 10.8.201.103 so I had to temporarily change my computer to 192.168.1.99 (plugged the miner into computer and the interface ran) .  When i changed to try and get the miner to run on my network ip (10.8.201.103) I was never able to get back to the miner interface

without going into too much detail, go to sushi or dogie "S1 troubleshoot and setup" threads and read carefully the setup.
What you describe has insuffient specifics, as to your PC (after changes), router, miner. Did you setup DNS? This line was completely missing from your explanation. And what is the current IP of PC and did you setup miner as DHCP or static?

Static address on this one, I think i found my error. I applied the same ip as my computer. What can I do now to essentially start over?

Go to the upgrade tab on the miner page and click 'reset' - this will set it back to factory...

[buy4crypto]

One of my machines came pretty mangled up using DHL. Looks like it was scuffs from the factory as most of the damage looked like rubbing damage which wouldn't happen in shipping.

Just a heads up.

I am debating to send it back or keep it, looks to be hashing 430, while every other batch 5 is at 440+. Meh.

[Minnesooooota]

Do any of you know the dimensions of the package the S3 comes in? And how much it weighs?

[MoreBloodWine]

One of my machines came pretty mangled up using DHL. Looks like it was scuffs from the factory as most of the damage looked like rubbing damage which wouldn't happen in shipping.

Just a heads up.

I am debating to send it back or keep it, looks to be hashing 430, while every other batch 5 is at 440+. Meh.

If it's hashing good, just bite the bullet or you'll end up with lost income.

As for me, here we are on the 5th and still no movement on my 4 B5 units I paid 0.68 per unit for totaling 2.72 BTC which they said would ship early and he we now have B6 on the site for 0.66 per unit. Not really complaining since when I did buy, I bought in with a original Aug. 7th ship date. Just frustrated some that I haven't gotten early shipping per the one Bitmain post.

[Rapturoso]

One of my machines came pretty mangled up using DHL. Looks like it was scuffs from the factory as most of the damage looked like rubbing damage which wouldn't happen in shipping.

Just a heads up.

I am debating to send it back or keep it, looks to be hashing 430, while every other batch 5 is at 440+. Meh.

When did you order yours? I asked some else but as of yet have no reply.  Where are you based?

[masonbtc]

Think it is safe to run one S2 and one S3 on a regular US 120v electrical socket?  I know the safe limit is supposed to be somewhere around 1400 watts. 

[Biodom]

Think it is safe to run one S2 and one S3 on a regular US 120v electrical socket?  I know the safe limit is supposed to be somewhere around 1400 watts.  

Could be pushing it=~13.27A (strictly speaking it should be no more than 12A). Just check if you have two circuits close together, then run S2 on one and S3(s) on another-that's what I did.

[Biodom]

One of my machines came pretty mangled up using DHL. Looks like it was scuffs from the factory as most of the damage looked like rubbing damage which wouldn't happen in shipping.

Just a heads up.

I am debating to send it back or keep it, looks to be hashing 430, while every other batch 5 is at 440+. Meh.

If it's hashing good, just bite the bullet or you'll end up with lost income.

As for me, here we are on the 5th and still no movement on my 4 B5 units I paid 0.68 per unit for totaling 2.72 BTC which they said would ship early and he we now have B6 on the site for 0.66 per unit. Not really complaining since when I did buy, I bought in with a original Aug. 7th ship date. Just frustrated some that I haven't gotten early shipping per the one Bitmain post.

i don't see any b6 for 0.66-did they took it off?

[jowaybea]

i don't see any b6 for 0.66-did they took it off?

Yep, they sure did...I assume because B5 is not yet sold out.  I think originally it said shipping August 12th.

[9600]

Is anyone experiencing an abnormally high amount of duplicate shares? I'm still seeing performance as stated, but I'm seeing a huge number of duplicates (Tens of thousands more) as compared to my S1 units.

[bluebottle73]

I just got back from UPS to send my faulty board back to Bitmain.  The guy at the counter was amazed that the label was for Express service, and he said that costs over $1000 to do that!  If Bitmain would set up an advance replacement system (with a small BTC deposit for security against receiving the faulty unit), they could save that excessive cost in one direction of the warranty process.

I just sent them an email to that effect.  It's a win/win - Bitmain could save a lot of money by only having to ship the replacement part on the expensive service, and use a regular (cheap) service to receive the faulty.  The customer benefits by getting the replacement part first and won't have to shut down their mining hardware while waiting for the replacement (at least in cases unlike mine where they at least have a partially operable unit).

BITMAIN - PLEASE CONSIDER THIS!  Not only is it pretty much standard practice for a lot of manufacturers, in this case it actually will SAVE YOU A SHIPLOAD OF MONEY.    Add to that the side-effect of happy customers, I don't see how you can't implement this!

[MoreBloodWine]

i don't see any b6 for 0.66-did they took it off?

Yep, they sure did...I assume because B5 is not yet sold out.  I think originally it said shipping August 12th.

It did say the 12th before they took it down lol

[jpchrist]

I just got back from UPS to send my faulty board back to Bitmain.  The guy at the counter was amazed that the label was for Express service, and he said that costs over $1000 to do that!  If Bitmain would set up an advance replacement system (with a small BTC deposit for security against receiving the faulty unit), they could save that excessive cost in one direction of the warranty process.

I just sent them an email to that effect.  It's a win/win - Bitmain could save a lot of money by only having to ship the replacement part on the expensive service, and use a regular (cheap) service to receive the faulty.  The customer benefits by getting the replacement part first and won't have to shut down their mining hardware while waiting for the replacement (at least in cases unlike mine where they at least have a partially operable unit).

BITMAIN - PLEASE CONSIDER THIS!  Not only is it pretty much standard practice for a lot of manufacturers, in this case it actually will SAVE YOU A SHIPLOAD OF MONEY.    Add to that the side-effect of happy customers, I don't see how you can't implement this!

Can you give me a single example of an electronics manufacturer agreeing to send out a replacement part before they receive the defective part?!?!  Certainly not standard practice.

Also, companies that ship large amounts negotiate rates with the carriers directly, NO WAY that costs bitmain anything close to $1000!

[jpchrist]

Just an FYI, i purchased a B5 less than 2 days and received shipping info this morning.  They must be really close to shipping out all the batch 5s

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