How to Set Up Bitmain Antminer Z15 Pro?

What to expect in the Shipment Package?

• This is how you will receive the Antminer Z15 Pro in a typical Bitmain box from Crypto Miner Bros.

• As you open it, you will see a thick protective foam on top for safe shipment.

• Once you remove the foam, the entire machine will be wrapped in an antistatic bag.

• As you remove the antistatic bag, you will find another thick protective foam at the bottom to protect the ASIC miner.

If you have decided to go for Antminer Z15 Pro, buying it from a reputed miner distributor is crucial. Crypto Miner Bros is known for its reputation and transparent charges. Get your Antminer Z15 Pro from Crypto Miner Bros.
However, the price mentioned here is subject to change.

Always check the Crypto Miner Bros website for the latest price.

• The Antminer Z15 Pro currently comes in two different looks. One is the same as the typical Antminer series, as shown in the following picture.

• The other comes with a protective metal cover, as shown in the following picture. It details all the technical specifications of the machine.

Now it’s time to set up the Antminer Z15 Pro.

Read Also : Bitmain Antminer Z15 Pro: Overview

Step-by-step guide for setting up the Antminer Z15 Pro

1. Preparing the ASIC

• Since the ASIC miner will generate a lot of heat, placing it in a well-ventilated area is crucial.

• You will need a specialized power infrastructure as your Antminer Z15 Pro will need 2560W. So, getting a 230V 30amp circuit dedicated to ASIC mining is recommended.
  
  Consult a certified electrician to get this power infrastructure done if you’re mining from your home.
• You will need 2 C13 or C14 ports and 2 sets of C-13 to C-14 power cables, and a Power Distribution Unit (PDU).

• You will also need network connectivity as the miner has no wifi support.

• Plug the internet cable into the miner.

• Now plug in the C-13 to C-14 power cables into their miner.

• Ensure all plugs are tight and there are no loose connections. Now you are all set to start the miner.

2. Configuring the ASIC

• Once the power supply is on, the ethernet light should come on.

• Now you would need the IP address of the Z15 Pro. To get the IP address of the miner, you can choose any of the following steps:
  • You can use the free program software called Advanced IP Scanner to get your miner’s IP address.
  • You can log in to your router and get the IP address.
    

3. Accessing the Z15 Pro via the Web Browser

• Once you enter the IP address in the browser, a window will appear asking for a username and password.

• Sign in to the browser by giving “root” as username and password. For all Antminer models, the default username and password is root. However, in other models from different companies, the credentials may vary. You can reach us at info@www.cryptominerbros.com for assistance.
• Now you can access the Web GUI of the Antminer Z15 Pro.

4. Checking the Firmware

• Go to systems in the menu to check the firmware date for the Antminer Z15 Pro.

• Next, go to the Bitmain page and check the published date of the firmware.

• If the da0tes are the same, you need not update the firmware. Else download the official firmware from Bitmain’s site. It is always recommended to use firmware from the manufacturer’s website as it helps you prevent viruses and unethical activities.

5. Refining the Firmware

• Go to the Antminer Z15 Pro dashboard.
• Select the upgraded firmware that you just downloaded. Check the keep the same settings box.

• Click the update button and wait till the firmware is upgraded. It will take a few minutes.
• Once done, you can see the dashboard displaying the updated firmware version.

6. Adding the Mining Pool

• Next, go to the settings page to set up the mining process by adding the mining pool, wallet address, and password.

• Choose the Cryptocurrency you want to mine and download the relevant crypto wallet.

• You can check Mining Pool Stats to choose the mining pool to mine Equihash-based coins. You can research and select the pool that best suits your mining needs. For instance, let’s take coolmine. top as a mining pool to mine Pirate Chain for demonstration.
• You can copy the pool address from its website and paste it under the pool address.

• Next, you can copy and paste the wallet address that you downloaded and paste it under Miner name along with the workername.

• Now give the password and hit save.
• That’s it. Your Antminer Z15 Pro is now connected to the mining pool.

7. Start Mining

• You can check the Antminer’s dashboard after a few minutes to know the mining status. The mining process should have started.

• You can see here the Antminer Z15 Pro mining at its maximum hash rate of around 870ksols/s. However, the value might vary depending on your mining environment.
• The power consumption of the Antminer Z15 Pro here is around 2687W.
  However, the power consumption will vary depending on your mining atmosphere and temperature.

Zcash Mining Profitability

Unfortunately, the profitability of Zcash mining or any cryptocurrency is not straightforward. Besides the internal factors like mining hardware quality, hash rate and energy efficiency, the mining profitability depends on several external aspects like mining difficulty, electricity charges in your locality, Zcash price, etc. Since cryptocurrency prices are extremely volatile, miners should study the market and understand the trends before participating in crypto mining. Here is a glimpse of Zcash’s price history and past performance.

Source: Coinlore

Zcash Mining Difficulties

Antminer Z15 Pro follows the PoW mining algorithm Equihash. Since Equihash is a memory-oriented algorithm, miners need more memory to solve the puzzles. Furthermore, Zcash mining calculations are complex to prevent unethical activities. All of these factors lead to increased mining difficulty. Besides, the mining algorithm regulates the mining difficulty based on the number of miners participating in the network.

However, mining difficulty is not negative but crucial for the crypto mining industry. Since cryptocurrencies are decentralized and no third parties govern the mining process, a cryptocurrency’s mining algorithm must be difficult enough for hackers to break the network. In short, mining difficulty is essential for secure cryptocurrency transactions.

Source: coinwarz 

You can also check out our video tutorial of Bitmain Antminer Z15 Pro Setup guide: