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S4+ Server Manual
S4+ Server Manual
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Contents
1 Overview ................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Features ..................................................................................................................................... 3
3 Connect to Server ...................................................................................................................... 3
4 Server Configuration .................................................................................................................. 6
4.1 Pool Setting ................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Frequency Modification ................................................................................................ 6
5 Server Status .............................................................................................................................. 7
6 System Configuration and status ............................................................................................... 7
6.1 System Upgrading ......................................................................................................... 7
6.2 Password Modification .................................................................................................. 8
6.3 Software Version Checking ............................................................................................ 9
6.4 Restore Initial Setting .................................................................................................... 9
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1 Overview
Bitmain is introducing the newest server: the S4+ server. More powerful and efficient than its
predecessor, the S4+ packs quite a punch. It uses the state of the art BM1382 chip powered by
ultra-low power 28nm technology, with 2570Gh/s hash rate. S4+ will be shipped out with built-in
PSU and it’s tested and configured prior to shipping to make it easier for customers to set up.
Please note:
1. The included PSU cannot be used in countries with a mains power voltage lower than 205V.
The PSU will not start below this voltage.
2. Power line is not included, please find one with at least 10A in your local market.
2 Features
Ideal Hash Rate (GH/s)
2570
Default chip clock (M)
200
Estimate power on wall (W)
1480
Estimate efficiency on wall (J/GH)
0.58
Dimensions (mm)
432 x 442 x 133
Weight (kg)
14.4
3 Connect to Server
Step 1. The default DHCP network protocol distributes IP addresses automatically.
Please download IPReporter.zip , then please follow below steps to find out the IP of
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the server.
Note: when finding the IP address, the PC and server should be connected to the same router
via Ethernet wire.
1. Extract the file and double click ‘IPReporter.exe’.
The ‘Shelf, Step, Position’ options are suitable for farm servers to mark the location
of the servers. For home servers, it can be left as default.
Then click ‘Start’.
2. Press the raised IP Reporter button on right top corner of panel, next to the green and
red LED light, you’ll hear a beep sound:
3. Check your PC, you’ll see the IP address showing in the pop-up window.
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Step 2. Enter the IP address provided into your WEB browser and proceed to login using ‘root’ for
both the username and password.
In the ‘Network’ section, you can assign a ‘Static’ IP address if you like. Click ‘Save&Apply’ after
modifying it.
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4 Server Configuration
4.1 Pool Setting
You can configure your server through General Settings marked below.
Pool URL- Enter the URL of your desired pool in this column.
Worker- This is your worker ID on the selected pool.
Password- This is the password for your selected worker.
Comment:
4.1.1 The S4+ server can be set up with three mining pools, with decreasing priority from the
first pool (pool 1) to the third pool (pool 3). The pools with low priority will only be used if
all higher priority pools have gone offline.
4.1.2 When ‘Stop running when temperature is over 95 ℃’ is checked, the server will stop mining
when the temperature exceeds 95℃ to protect the server. If it’s unchecked, the server will still
mine even in high temperature.
Click ‘Save & Apply’ to save and restart server.
4.2 Frequency Modification
You are able to modify the frequency value through Advanced Settings marked below.
The default frequency for the S4+ server is 200M.
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5 Server Status
You can check the operating status of your server on status page below.
ASIC#: Number of chips detected in the chain
Frequency: ASIC frequency setting
Temp: Temperature, centigrade
ASIC status: o stands for OK, x stands for error.
6 System Configuration and status
6.1 System Upgrading
You can upgrade The server’s firmware on ‘System->Upgrade’ page.
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‘Keep setting’ is chosen by default and should be enabled if you want to keep your
current settings. You should deselect this option if you are trying to return the server to default
settings. Click ‘Browse’ button to choose upgrade file. Select the upgrade and click the
’Flash image...’ button. The interface will display if the firmware can be upgraded and
download the software. During the upgrade process, you need to wait patiently, and must
keep power on, otherwise, the server can only be fixed with returned to factory. You will
see below screenshot after upgrading successfully.
Clicking the ‘Reboot’ button will restart the server so it can load the new software. Clicking
‘Go Back’ will keep the server mining, before switching to the new software when it is
restarted next time or power cycled.
6.2 Password Modification
The server login password can be changed on the ‘System->Administration’ page. Once
modified, press ‘Save&Apply’ to save the new password.
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6.3 Software Version Checking
You can check which version of the software you are currently running on the ‘System>Overview’ page. ‘File System version’ displays the date of the firmware your server use. In
the example below, the server is using 20150402 firmware.
6.4 Restore Initial Setting
There is a ‘Reset’ button on the left hand side of the IP Reporter button, press and hold the
button for 5 seconds in order to restore to the default settings and reboot. The red LED will flash
once every 15 seconds automatically if the reset is operated successfully.
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