How to set up Bitmain Antminer Z15 Pro?

What can I expect from my shipping package?

• This is how you get the Antminer Z15 Pro in a regular Bitmain box from Crypto Miner Bros.

• When you open it, the top is covered with thick protective foam, ensuring safe delivery.

• After removing the foam, the whole machine will be packed in an anti-static bag.

• When you remove the anti-static bag, there is another thick layer of protective foam on the bottom to protect your ASIC miner.

If you decide to purchase the Antminer Z15 Pro, it is important that you purchase it from a reputable miner distributor. Crypto Miner Bros is known for its reputation and transparent fees. Buy Antminer Z15 Pro from Crypto Miner Bros.
However, the prices mentioned here are subject to change.

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

• The Antminer Z15 Pro is currently available in two different looks. 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 specifications of the machine are detailed.

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

Also read: Bitmain Antminer Z15 Pro: Overview

Step-by-step guide to setting up Antminer Z15 Pro

1. ASIC preparation

• ASIC miners generate a lot of heat, so it is important to place them in a well-ventilated area.

• Antminer Z15 Pro requires 2560W and therefore requires special power infrastructure. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase a 230V 30amp circuit specifically for ASIC mining.
  
  If you mine at home, consult a licensed electrician to complete this power infrastructure.
• Requires two C13 or C14 ports, two sets of C-13 to C-14 power cables, and a power distribution unit (PDU).

• You will also need a network connection as the miner does not support Wi-Fi.

• Connect your internet cable to the miner.

• Now connect the C-13 to C-14 power cable to the miner.

• 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 Z15 Pro. 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 Advanced IP Scanner.
  • You can get the IP address by logging into your router.
    

3. Access Z15 Pro 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.
• You can now access the web GUI of Antminer Z15 Pro.

4. Check firmware

• To check the firmware date of your Antminer Z15 Pro, go to System in the menu.

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

• If da0tes is the same, there is no need to update the firmware. Otherwise, download the official firmware from Bitmain site. It is always recommended to use firmware from the manufacturer’s website as it helps prevent viruses and unethical practices.

5. Firmware improvements

• Go to the Antminer Z15 Pro dashboard.
• Select the upgraded firmware you just downloaded. Select the Keep same settings checkbox.

• Click the Update button and wait for the firmware to be upgraded. It will take a few minutes.
• Once complete, you will see a dashboard displaying the updated firmware version.

6. Add mining pool

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

• Select the cryptocurrency you want to mine and download the corresponding cryptocurrency wallet.

• You can select a mining pool to mine Equihash based coins by checking Mining Pool Stats. You can research and choose the pool that best suits your mining needs. For example, consider coolmine. For demonstration purposes, it will be used as a mining pool to mine pirate chains.
• You can copy the pool address from that website and paste it below the pool address.

• Next, simply copy and paste the downloaded wallet address, along with the worker name under the miner name.

• Now enter your password and press Save.
• That’s it. Your Antminer Z15 Pro is now connected to your mining pool.

7. Start mining

• After a few minutes, you can check the status of your mining by checking Antminer’s dashboard. The mining process should begin.

• Here you can see Antminer Z15 Pro mining with a maximum hash rate of around 870ksols/s. However, the value may vary depending on the mining environment.
• Here the power consumption of Antminer Z15 Pro is around 2687W.
  However, power consumption varies depending on mining environment and temperature.

Zcash Mining Profitability

Unfortunately, making Zcash mining or cryptocurrency profitable is not straightforward. In addition to internal factors such as mining hardware quality, hash rate, and energy efficiency, mining profitability also depends on several external aspects such as mining difficulty, electricity rates in your area, Zcash price, etc. Cryptocurrency prices are very volatile, so miners need to study the market. Understand trends before engaging in cryptocurrency mining. Let’s take a quick look at Zcash’s price history and past performance.

Source: CoinLore

Difficulties of mining Zcash

Antminer Z15 Pro follows Equihash, a PoW mining algorithm. Equihash is a memory-centric algorithm, so miners need more memory to solve the puzzle. Additionally, Zcash mining calculations are complex to prevent unethical activities. All these factors increase mining difficulty. Additionally, the mining algorithm adjusts mining difficulty depending on the number of miners participating in the network.

However, mining difficulty is not a negative for the cryptocurrency mining industry, it is very important. Because cryptocurrencies are decentralized and no third party controls the mining process, a cryptocurrency’s mining algorithm must be difficult enough for hackers to break the network. In other words, mining difficulty is essential for safe cryptocurrency transactions.

Source: Coin Wars

You can also check out the video tutorial of Bitmain Antminer Z15 Pro setup guide.