Bitmain Antminer KS3 9.4TH: Complete Setup Guide
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Antminer KS3 9.4TH is one of the reliable Kaspa mining hardware from the famous brand Bitmain. Precisely programmed for the KHeavyHash algorithm, Antminer KS3 delivers a hash rate of up to 9.4Th/s with a power consumption of only 3500W, resulting in outstanding energy efficiency of 0.372j/Gh.
With several reputable Kaspa mining machines on the market, Antminer KS3 is one of the best buys for Kaspa miners. If you are considering purchasing Antminer KS3 and are looking for a quick reference guide on setting up Antminer KS3, you have come to the right place.
The blog walks you through the entire purchasing process, from what to expect after ordering to how to set up your machine. You will find step-by-step instructions with relevant images that are easy to follow and allow you to set up the machine on your own.
What’s in the delivery package?
- Here’s how to get the Antminer KS3 9.4Th from a typical Bitmain box from Crypto Miner Bros.
- Once opened, the top of the machine is securely padded with a thick piece of foam to prevent damage during shipping.
- Remove the foam and you will find the entire device perfectly packaged in an anti-static bag for safe shipping.
- When you take out the ASIC packaged in an anti-static bag, you will notice a thick piece of foam on the bottom to prevent damage and provide better protection during shipping. Also included in the box is a quick start guide to help you use the ASIC.
- The Antminer KS3 9.4TH is currently available in two guises: One is the same as the common Antminer series, as shown in the following picture.
- The other one comes with a protective metal cover as shown in the following picture.
All technical details of Antminer KS3 can be found on its label.
Now let’s look at the actual setup process.
Step-by-step guide to setting up Antminer KS3 9.4TH
1. ASIC preparation
- Place the Antminer KS3 in a well-ventilated area as the machine generates a lot of heat. Store the miner on a flat surface with good air circulation.
- Miners require high power, so special power infrastructure is needed for ASIC miners. Typical North American power settings will not work with all ASICs, including the Antminer KS3.
- So, if you want to run your Antminer KS3 9.4TH, install a 30A 240V circuit at home with the help of a certified electrician. Next you will need a 30A 240V PDU.
- Next, you will need two sets of C-13 to C-14 power cables to power the miner. Moreover, since Antminer KS3 does not support Wi-Fi, there is a network cable for Ethernet connection.
- Make sure all plugs are tight and there are no loose connections. Now you are all ready to start your miner.
2. ASIC configuration
- The Ethernet light should come on when the power supply is turned on.
- Now you need the IP address of your Antminer KS3. To obtain the miner’s IP address, you can choose one of the following steps:
- You can get the miner’s IP address using a free program software called Advance IP Scanner.
- You can get the IP address by logging into your router.
3. Access KS3 via web browser
- When you enter the IP address in your browser, a window will appear asking for your username and password.
- Log in to the browser by entering “root” as your username and password. For all Antminer models, the default username and password is root. However, different models from different companies may have different credentials. Please contact us at info@cryptominerbros.com for assistance.
- Once logged in, you can access Antminer KS3’s web GUI.
4. Add mining pool
- Now you will be taken to the Settings page. Connect to your desired Kaspa mining pool and set up the mining process by adding your mining pool, wallet address, and password.
- You can select a mining pool to mine Kaspa by checking Mining Pool Stats. Do your research and choose the pool that best suits your mining preferences.
- Some mining pools require an account to get started, while some do not. For example, for F2pool you need an account, but for 2miner you don’t.
Example 1: ViaBTC
- For illustration purposes, let’s select the ViaBTC mining pool. You will need to create an account with ViaBTC. The account here is rpm2023.
- Now select your cryptocurrency as Kaspa.
- Copy the pool address and paste it into the Web GUI.
- Now you need to enter the secondary backup pool address. Copy this and paste it into the Pool 2 address.
- Next is to enter the name of the miner. Here the miner’s name is rpm2023.KS3.
- Lastly, the password. It’s up to you to choose. The most commonly used ones are 123, X, etc.
- After entering the information, click the Save button.
- It is recommended to restart the miner to get accurate readings.
Example 2: 2Miners
- With 2Miners you don’t need to create an account.
- Simply select a mining address that is relevant to your mining hardware and location. Copy the address and paste it into your mining pool address.
- Next is to add the miner’s name. Since you do not have a mining account, you must copy the receiving address and paste it into the miner’s name.
- When copying the mining addresses, separate them with periods and include the desired worker names. For example: mining address.worker name.
- Lastly, the password. Just enter your desired password and click Save.
- Restart the miner and you will find Antminer KS3 mining at maximum hash rate.
5. Caspian Sea mining begins
- After a few minutes, you can check the status of your mining by checking Antminer’s dashboard. The mining process should begin.
- Antminer KS3 mining can be viewed at maximum hash rate.
Antminer KS3 9.4TH Profitability
The profitability of mining hardware is not straightforward as it depends on a variety of factors such as the hash rate of the miner, the price of the cryptocurrency you are mining, mining difficulty, market trends, electricity rates in your area, etc. Therefore, miners should closely watch the market and follow cryptocurrency trends before investing in mining hardware or mining any cryptocurrency.
Nevertheless, Kaspa price plays an important role in determining the profitability of Antminer KS3. Moreover, since cryptocurrencies are known to have high price volatility, miners must pay close attention to price fluctuations.
The best way to predict Kaspa’s future price is to check its past prices and past performance. This will give you a rough estimate of what Kaspa price will look like in the future.
Now, for quick reference, let’s analyze Kaspa’s price history over the past year.
Source: CoinMarketCap
Kaspa Mining Difficulties
Kaspa, like other popular cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Zcash, follows the energy-intensive Proof-of-Work (PoW) algorithm. Kaspa sticks to the KHeavyhash algorithm, which requires miners to solve complex cryptographic problems to find new blocks.
The mining algorithm regulates the complexity of Kaspa mining. The mining algorithm continuously adjusts the mining difficulty based on the number of participants. For example, the more miners participating in the Kaspa mining network, the higher the difficulty level. The fewer participants, the easier the difficulty level and the higher the profits.
Mining difficulty depends on the popularity of the cryptocurrency. Additionally, mining difficulty helps maintain a decentralized network and promotes block generation at regular intervals.
Additionally, mining difficulty promotes decentralization while also helping prevent or minimize cyber threats.
Check out our detailed video tutorial on how to set up Antminer KS3:
conclusion
As you can see, the setup process for KS3 is very simple and similar to other ASICs. Users can easily set up Antminer KS3 with this handy setup guide by following step-by-step instructions and detailed image illustrations. Every miner should purchase the Antminer KS3 9.4TH from a reputable mining hardware distributor.
