I've been to this facility at least a half dozen times. Not only does it exist but they are a legit operation. I'm sure BTC crashing to where it is now hurts because most of the installation came before this, when the math was better. They are hosting a number of machines for me until I get my own datacenter online which will be very soon now. As far as I know the recent issues was a network error that also propagated to all SP20's to require a reflash on them all. Not a job I would want, especially with an inbox piling up fast with legitimate complaints. I'm sure they could hire a customer service team to handle emergencies but then goes whats left of their profit margin. This is why I am planning on my mine as private, maybe a few larger clients that understand shit happens, especially when you are running the 'budget' type of datacenter. Not to say its 'budget', but face it, it ain't no Microsoft and they arn't charging those prices.
Wither or not you find it profitable to mine or see a possibility of a profit has no bearing on the topic at hand and only serves to troll.
And before I get accused as a shill or fake, here is a picture of my data center under construction. That is two 500KVA 480/208 transformers. Yes there is alot of work to be done.
Good for you, LordPaco!!!
I would personally like to see some more pictures as it progresses, please Sir. I will be heading out your way from Alabama very soon. I'm not saying when, but it is soon. I decided not to spend money on doubling my power at the house since I was planning on moving to Washington State anyway. My plans were to move there the 3rd or 4th quarter of this year. I might be moving much sooner now. I have my reasons that I don't care to mention here.
I would be starting with only 100 TH/s that I will take there with me in an inclosed trailer. I was very close to leasing a building in Moses Lake until I found out I would need a minimum of 200kW demand running 24/7 to enjoy a 1.8 cents per kWH + demand charges, taxes and fees. If one has less than 200kW demand, they will pay double that rate at approximately 3.8 cents per kWH + demand charges, taxes and fees.
I would order another 175 TH/s shortly after I arrive there. It will take a little time for them to arrive after I order them. I'm not saying where I will be located yet. It may be two locations in the beginning (house and a building) until I can earn more $ to increase the power in one of two buildings I'm looking at. One building in Chelan County and the other in Douglas County. I'm not giving the city yet. I'm also familiar with Chelan county PUD's moratorium on more than 1 megawatt at one location as well. I've been doing my research.
Anyway, back to your place: I like what you have going there. It looks like you are looking to get serious like myself. I'm not doing any hosting. I will only do private mining for myself as well. The goal is to have 1,000 TH/s minimum by the time the blocks halve. We will see how it goes.
Good luck to you in your venture. Maybe we'll bump into each other some day in the future. I wish you prosperity and a smooth start in your venture. And please, keep me posted with some pictures, Sir.
David