This manual provides an overview of the Bitmain Antminer E9, demonstrates how to set up, configure, monitor, and administer the server, and also introduces the necessary environmental conditions.
1. Bitmain Antminer E9 Overview
One of BITMAIN’s most recent models is the Antminer E9 server. E9 server includes the power supply APW12. To ensure simple setup, all E9 servers are tested and configured before shipping.
Caution:
- A mains socket-outlet that is earthed must be used to connect the equipment. The socket outlet must be installed close to the machinery and be simple to use.
- The two power supply sockets on the equipment must be connected simultaneously in order for it to function. Make sure to shut off all power sources before turning the equipment off.
- REMOVE NOT the screws or cables that are fastened to the product.
- DO NOT PRESS the metal button on the cover.
- Please take note that the real server will take precedence.
1.1 E9 Server Components
The main components and controller front panel of E9 servers are shown in the following figure:
APW12 Power Supply:
Note:
- The E9 server includes the APW12 power supply. Please see the following specifications for a complete list of parameters.
- We also require two more power cords.
1.2 Specifications
Version: E9 2400M Ethash/s
Model No.: 240-E
| Product Glance | Value |
| Version | E9 |
| Model | 240-E |
| Crypto Algorithm/Coins | Ethash/ETH/ETC |
| Hashrate, MH/s | 2400 ± 10% |
| Power on wall@25℃, Watt | 1920 ± 10% |
| Power efficiency on wall @25°C, J/TH | 0.8 ± 10% |
| Memory, GB | 6 |
Power Supply
| Detailed Characteristics | Value |
| Power supply AC input voltage, Volt (1-1) | 200~240 |
| Power supply AC Input Frequency Range, Hz | 47~63 |
| Power supply AC Input current, Amp(1-2) | 20(1-3) |
Hardware Configuration
| Detailed Characteristics | Value |
| Network connection mode | RJ45 Ethernet 10/100M |
| Server Size (Length*Width*Height, w/o package), mm(2-1) | 520*195.5*290 |
| Server Size (Length*Width*Height, with package), mm | 680*316*430 |
| Net weight, kg (2-2) | 17.7 |
| Gross weight, kg | 19.4 |
Environment Requirements
| Detailed Characteristics | Value |
| Operation temperature, °C | 0~40 |
| Storage temperature, °C | –20~70 |
| Operation humidity(non-condensing), RH | 10~90% |
| Operation altitude, m(3-1) | ≤2000 |
Notes:
- (1-1)Caution: Wrong input voltage may probably cause Server damaged
- (1-2) Max condition: temperature 40°C, altitude 0m
- (1-3) Two AC input wires, 10A per wire
- (2-1) Including PSU size
- (2-2) Including PSU weight
- (3-1) When the Server is used at an altitude from 900m to 2000m, the highest operating temperature decreases by 1℃ for every increase of 300m
2. Setting Up Bitmain Antminer E9 Server
To set up the server:
Note: Microsoft Windows is the only operating system that can open the file IPReporter.zip.
- Get IPReporter.zip by clicking the link below.
- Extract the file.
Note: IP addresses are automatically distributed by the DHCP network protocol. - Run IPReporter.exe as Administrator by selecting it from the context menu of your mouse.
- Select one of the following options:
- It is appropriate to mark the location of farm servers with the symbols Shelf, Step, and Position.
- Standard; suitable for personal servers.
- Click Start.
- Click the IP Report button on the controller board. Hold it down for about 5 seconds, or until it beeps.
Your computer screen will have a window with the IP address visible in it.
- Put the given IP address into your web browser.
- Continue by entering root as the username and password.
- A Static IP address can be given (optionally) in the Protocol section.
- The IP address, Subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server should be entered.
- Click “Save”.
- Learn more about the DNS Server and the gateway.(link)
3. Configuring Bitmain Antminer E9 Server
Setting up the Pool
To configure the server:
- As shown below, click Settings.
Note: Although the percentage of the fan speed can be changed, we suggest leaving it at the default value. In the event that the fan speed percentage has not yet been chosen, the server will adjust the fan speed automatically.
- Set the options according to the following table:
| Option | Description |
| Mining address | Give the location of the pool you want to use. Note: The first pool (pool 1) has a higher priority than the third pool (pool 3), which can be configured on the E9 servers. Only in the event that all pools with higher priority are unavailable will the lower priority pools be used. |
| Name | Your worker ID for the chosen pool. |
| Password (optional) | The chosen employee’s password. |
- Following configuration, click Save.
4. Monitoring Bitmain Antminer E9 Server
To check the operating status of your server:
- To check the server status, click the dashboard icon below.
Note: The 450 MHz frequency of the E9 server is fixed. Firmware will stop running when the Temp (Outlet) reaches to 80℃，there will be an error message “over max temp, pcb temp (real-time temp)” shown on the bottom of kernel log page. Meanwhile, the server temperature on the dashboard interface turns to abnormal and shows “Temp is too high”.
- Monitor your server according to the descriptions in the following table:
| Option | Description |
| Number of chips | In the chain, the number of chips was detected. |
| Frequency | Frequency setting for ASIC. |
| Real Hashrate | The hashrate of each hash board in real time (GH/s). |
| Inlet Temp | (Degrees Celsius) Inlet temperature |
| Outlet Temp | outlet temperature in degrees Celsius. |
| Chip state | One of the following statuses will appear: · The Green Icon – indicates normal · The Red Icon– indicates abnormal |
5. Administering Bitmain Antminer E9 Server
5.1 Checking Your Firmware Version
To check your firmware version:
- Go to the server’s backend and look at the bottom for the firmware version.
- Your server’s firmware’s version number is displayed. The server is running firmware version 20220617 in the examples below.
5.2 Upgrading Your System
In order to complete the upgrade, make sure the E9 server is still powered on. You must send it back to BITMAIN for repair if power goes out while the upgrade is still in progress.
To upgrade the server’s firmware:
- Go to System and select Firmware Upgrade.
- For Keep Settings:
- Select “keep settings” to keep your current settings (default).
- Unselect “keep settings” to reset the server to default settings.
- Navigate to the upgrade file after clicking the button. The upgrade file must be selected before clicking Update.
- Restart the server after the upgrade is finished, and it will go to the settings page.
5.3 Modifying Your Password
To change your login password:
- Click the Password tab under System.
- Once you’ve chosen a new password, click Save.
5.4 Restoring Initial Settings
To restore your initial settings
- Set the server to “on” and give it five minutes to run.
- Press and hold the Reset button on the controller’s front panel for ten seconds.
Note: Your server’s default settings will be restored and it will reboot after being reset. When the reset is successfully performed, the red LED will automatically flash once every 15 seconds.
6. Bitmain Antminer E9 Environmental Requirements
Please run your server in accordance with the following requirements
6.1 Basic Environmental Requirements:
- Climatic Conditions:
| Description | Requirement |
| Operating Temperature | 0-40℃ |
| Operating Humidity | 10-90%RH (non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature | -20-70℃ |
| Storage Humidity | 5-95%RH（non-condensing） |
| Altitude | <2000m |
- Site Requirements of the Server Running Room:
Please keep the server running room away from industrial pollution sources:
Distances should be greater than 5km from sources of heavy pollution like coal mines and smelters.
The separation should be greater than 3.7 km for moderately polluting sources like the chemical, rubber, and electroplating industries.
The separation should be greater than 2 km for light pollution sources like food and leather processing plants.
The site should, if possible, be chosen with the pollution source’s perennial upwind direction.
Do not set your location to be within 3.7 kilometers of the salt lake or the sea. If this cannot be avoided, it should be constructed with air conditioning and as little leakage as possible. - Electromagnetic Environmental Conditions:
Please keep transformers, high-voltage cables, transmission lines, and high-current equipment far from your site. For instance, there shouldn’t be any high-power AC transformers (>10KA) within 20 meters or high-voltage power lines within 50 meters. Please keep your site far from high-power radio transmitters; for instance, there should be no high-power radio transmitters (>1500W) within 100 meters.
6.2 Other Environmental Requirements：
- Dust that is explosive, conductive, magnetically conductive, or corrosive is not permitted in the server room. The requirements of mechanical active substances are shown below:
- Requirements of Mechanical Active Substances
| Mechanical Active Substance | Requirement |
| Sand | <= 30mg/m3 |
| Dust (suspended) | <= 0.2mg/m3 |
| Dust (deposited) | <=1.5mg/m2h |
- Requirements of Corrosive Gas
| Corrosive Gas | Unit | Concentration |
| H2S | ppb | < 3 |
| SO2 | ppb | < 10 |
| Cl2 | ppb | < 1 |
| NO2 | ppb | < 50 |
| HF | ppb | < 1 |
| NH3 | ppb | < 500 |
| O3 | ppb | < 2 |
Note: ppb (part per billion) refers to the unit of concentration，1ppb stands for the volume ratio of part per billion.