Bitmain Antminer S19 Pro Server Installation Guide

1. Overview

The S19 Pro server is Bitmain's newest version in the 19 server series. The Power supply APW12 is part of the S19 Pro server. All S19 Pro servers are tested and configured prior to shipping to ensure easy set up.

Front View: The front of the server features prominent cooling fans and power connectors.

Back View: The back of the server displays the power supply unit and various ports.

Caution:

• The equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• The equipment has two power inputs; both must be connected simultaneously for the equipment to run. When the equipment is powered off, ensure all power inputs are powered off.
• Please refer to the layout above to place your goods in usage in case of any damage.
• DO NOT remove any screws and cables tied on the product.
• DO NOT PRESS the metal button on the cover.

1.1 S19 Pro Server Components

The main components and controller front panel of S19 Pro servers are shown in the following figure:

Components: Rear Fans, Controller, APW12 Power Supply, Hash Boards Housing, Front Fans.

Controller Front Panel: IP Report Pushbutton, Ethernet Connector, Fault Indicator, SD Card Slot, Reset Button, Normal Operation Indicator.

APW12 Power Supply

The APW12 Power Supply unit features multiple cooling fans and two power supply sockets on its rear.

Note:

• Power supply APW12 is part of the S19 Pro server. For detailed parameters, please refer to the specifications below.
• Additional two power cords are needed.

1.2 Specifications

Product Glance

Hardware Configuration

NOTE:

• The pictures shown are for reference only; the final shipment version shall prevail.
• To prevent the spread of virus in the firmware, which can cause damage to the Antminer S19 series, the setting function of "Secure Boot" has been switched on and the “Root Authority" function has been disabled.
• If the user fails to use the product in accordance with the given instructions, specifications, and conditions provided, or changes the function setting without Bitmain's prior consent, Bitmain will not be liable for any damage arising therefrom.

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.

The IP Reporter application window displays fields for Shelf, Step, and Position, a Start button, an information area, and control buttons for Skip, Stop, Export, and Quit.

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

The server's control panel includes an IP Report button, Ethernet Connector, Fault Indicator, SD Card Slot, Reset Button, and Normal Operation Indicator.

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

The IP Reporter Confirmation window shows the assigned IP address, MAC address, and Position.

7. In your web browser, enter the IP address provided.
8. Proceed to login using root for both the username and password.
9. In the Protocol section, you can assign a Static IP address (optional).
10. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, gateway and DNS Server.
11. Click "Save".
12. Click https://support.bitmain.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018950053 to learn more about gateway and DNS Server.

3. Configuring the Server

Setting Up the Pool

To configure the server:

1. Click Setting marked below.

The server configuration interface allows setting up mining pools by entering Mining address, Name, and Password, and adjusting Fan speed percentage and Mode (Normal/Sleep).

Note:

• Fan speed percentage can be adjusted, but it is recommended to keep the default setting. The server will adjust the fan speed automatically if the fan speed percentage has yet been selected.
• There are two working modes of S19 Pro server: Normal mode and Sleep mode. The server enters the sleep mode under the condition that the control board is powered while hashboards are not powered.

2. Set the options according to the following table:

3. Click "Save" after the configuration.

4. Monitoring Your Server

To check the operating status of your server:

1. Click dashboard to check the server status.

The server dashboard displays key metrics including Real HashRate, Rejection rate, Network state, Fan speed, Miner temperature, Chains Rate, and Pool connection status. It also shows chip status indicators.

Note: The S19 Pro server operates at a fixed frequency of 675 MHz. Firmware will stop running when the Temp (Outlet) reaches 95°C. An error message "over max temp, pcb temp (real-time temp)" will be shown on the bottom of the kernel log page. Meanwhile, the server temperature on the dashboard interface will turn to abnormal and show "Temp is too high".

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. Enter the backstage of your server and find the firmware version on the bottom.
2. Firmware Version displays the date of the firmware your server uses.

5.2 Upgrading Your System

Make sure that the S19 Pro 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 Firmware upgrade.

The Firmware upgrade interface allows users to select a firmware file and choose whether to keep existing settings before updating.

2. For Keep Settings:
   • Select "keep settings" to keep your current settings (default).
   • Unselect "keep settings" to reset the server to default settings.
3. Click the [Update button] and navigate to the upgrade file. Select the upgrade file, then click Update.
4. When the upgrade is completed, restart the server and it will turn to the setting page.

5.3 Modifying Your Password

To change your login password:

1. In System, click the Password tab.
2. Set your new password, then click "Save".

The password modification interface requires the current password, new password, and confirmation to change the login password.

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.

Environmental Requirements

Please run your server in accordance with the following requirements:

1.1 Climatic Conditions

1.2 Site Requirements of the Server Running Room

Please keep the server running room away from industrial pollution sources:

• For heavy pollution sources such as smelters and coal mines, the distance should be more than 5km.
• For moderate pollution sources such as chemical industries, rubber and electroplating industries, the distance should be more than 3.7km.
• For light pollution sources such as food factories and leather processing factories, the distance should be more than 2km.

If unavoidable, the site should be chosen in the perennial upwind direction of the pollution source.

Please do not set your location within 3.7km from the seaside or the salt lake. If unavoidable, it should be built as airtight as possible, equipped with air conditioning for cooling.

1.3 Electromagnetic Environmental Conditions

Please keep your site away from transformers, high-voltage cables, transmission lines and high-current equipment. For example, there should be no high-power AC transformers (>10KA) within 20 meters, and no high-voltage power lines within 50 meters.

Please keep your site away from high-power radio transmitters. For example, there should be no high-power radio transmitters (>1500W) within 100 meters.

2. Other Environmental Requirements

The server running room shall be free of explosive, conductive, magnetically conductive and corrosive dust. The requirements of mechanical active substances are shown below:

2.1 Requirements of Mechanical Active Substances

2.2 Requirements of Corrosive Gas

Note: ppb (part per billion) refers to the unit of concentration; 1ppb stands for the volume ratio of part per billion.

Regulations

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.

EU WEEE: Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handling it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Taiwan ROHS

Equipment Name: S19 Pro

Server Model: 240-C

Notes:

1. "Exceeds 0.1 wt %" and "Exceeds 0.01 wt %" refers to the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeding the percentage content threshold.
2. "Ο" indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage content threshold.
3. "—" indicates that the restricted substance is exempt.