Hands On with the AntMiner S5+
0) General information1) Manufacture Stats2) The Miner3) Install4) Running the miner5) Conclusion6) How to purchase0) General InformationThe Bitmain AntMiner S5+ is the small miner that packs a punch. I will do more of a hands on then a guide with this miner. The reason behind my thinking is with it taking 3436 watts to run setup will vary greatly depending on each persons setup. This miner consists of 3 main modules with 3 blades in each. The interesting thing about the modules is each appears to be built the same. They make the main one with a controller screwed on top of the module. But it appears if they wanted they could put controllers on any of them as they are built the same.
1) Manufacture StatsSpecifications:
1. Hash Rate: 7722 GH/s ±5%
2. Power Consumption: 3436W (at the wall, with AC/DC 93% efficiency, 25C ambient temp)
3. Power Efficiency: 0.445W/GH (at the wall, with AC/DC 93% efficiency, 25C ambient temp)
4. Rated Voltage: 12V
5. Chip Process: 28nm
6. Chip quantity per unit: 432x BM1384
7. Dimensions: 275 mm x 372 mm x 155 mm
8. Cooling: 6x 12038 fan
9. Operating Conditions: 0 °C to 40 °C
10. Network Connection: Ethernet
2) The MinerBelow are images to showcase the miner.
3) InstallThe install is where it can very greatly for each person. I personally went with a 240 volt 30 amp connection to a PDU. From this PDU I used three of the suggested PSU's (
https://bitmaintech.com/productDetail.htm?pid=000201505040743496917U7kGsCm0694 ). These PSU's made it very easy to install using one per module, they have more then enough PCIe connectors to give 3 per hashing blade.
The install time of the proper electrical cable, breaker, and pdu took some time but was done in a few hours even though a few snags running the wire. I did this a day before receiving the unit so I had time to troubleshoot if needed. Luckily no issues and all parts worked great.
This brings to install time of S5+ and PSU's. This was done in only a few minutes. After install I did set a static IP and input my pool's but went very smooth.
Below is some pictures of it installed:
4) Running the minerWas very easy to set up and get running if you are familiar with the AntMiner GUI. At this point I do have network settings set up with static, and my pool imputed. I currently will not be trying to find best setup on under clocking, or overclocking as I did not want to break my warranty. After it runs out I likely will see if I can under clock with and what results are.
Below shows the miner actually mining:
5) ConclusionThis is likely the last machine to use this generation of chips. It does it well so far. It had no problem running at specs provided, and install of unit was very easy with suggested items. This is not a miner for everyone with amount used, but if you have an area for mining it is a lot of power that takes up little room for it's speed. I will continue to run it and see what I think, but so far it is very positive.
5) How to purchaseYou can go directly to the Bitmain's website: https://bitmaintech.com/productDetail.htm?pid=0002015081407532655504JMKzsM067B The batch one is currently sold out. With news of next gen chips it is hard to say if there is going to be another batch.
Please don't bash others, or try to turn into a ROI/other debate. Yes things such as ROI and other topics have a valid point, but this thread is to show the hardware