Setting up Antminer S19 95TH

Hey everyone, I’m pretty new to mining and I’m about to get my hands on an Antminer S19 95TH by the end of the month. Since I have some time to get ready, I could really use some tips on how to set it up: - I heard I need a dedicated 220V line, but I was thinking of using a step-up transformer from 110 to 220V with a capacity of 5000W. Will that work? - I’ve read that the Antminer doesn’t come with any power cables, so I guess I need to buy 2 power cables that look like the ones for PCs, right? - What kind of software do I need to get it mining effectively? - Can I connect it to a monitor and keyboard for configuration? - I saw in a tutorial that it needs 2 cables, do I need a UPS to connect those? - A lot of the tutorial videos seem outdated regarding mining pools and software, could someone link me to a more current video? - Should I get a cold wallet? I’ve got two wallets on Crypto and Shakepay, but I’ve heard cold wallets are safer. Any recommendations for a good one? I’ll also check out this forum for more info. Appreciate any help!

I assume you have a usa based home due to 120 volt power. Transformers are hard on the wiring. if you bump a 1 line 120volt  wire to 240 via a transformer then pull 5000 watts you will very likely melt it. consult an electrician ask for a 220-240 volt line with a L6-30r receptacle https://www.amazon.com/ELEGRP-Receptacle-Generator-Grounding-Industrial/dp/B08CXF9WDC/ref=asc_df_B08CXF9WDC? it will need 10ga  wire and a 30 amp 2 pole circuit breaker. like this https://www.amazon.com/Square-HomeLine-2-Pole-Circuit-Breaker/dp/B002YEJITO/ref=sr_1_4? buy this cable https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C4YWYGS2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1? and this cable https://www.amazon.com/IEC-C20-C13-Splitter-Cord/dp/B07J6S348C/ref=sr_1_5? so 1) 30 amp 2 pole in your circuit box 2) l6-30r receptacle on the wall wire with 10 gauge wire 3) l6-30p to c19 10 gauge 10 foot cable 4) c20 to c13 that I listed. Should be safe up to 4000 watts or easy peasy 1 s19 lastly do you have hard wired internet with eth cables?

You could, but I would advice against it, there would some energy loss in this process, better to install 220v. It's called C13, ya it's the same plug as the one you use on your PC, but sure thing is, it isn't the same rating, you are going to need each wire to be at least 1.5mm square thick. Nothing, just your Chrome browser or whatever you already use. No, you use your laptop / PC, write the miner IP address on the browser, and you will be inside the miner to do the pool configuration.   You mean PDU? you can, or you can just get the Y split cable that phill posted above, the only issue with that Y spilt is that your breaker/socket need to handle the entire amp draw whereby using 2 single cables the load is divided. Nothing has changed ever since, all you need is pool URL and a worker name. Your mining payouts will be sent to whatever address to enter in the pool website, they don't know/care what address is that, which wallet to use is off-topic and should be taken to Wallets sections

Hey, i am doing a similar setup as yours. Were you successful with the transformer?

If he uses a 5000 watt 120 to 240 boost transformer such as this one https://www.amazon.com/Yinleader-Voltage-Converter-Transformer-VTUS-5000/dp/B09LQXP8R2/ref=sxin_16_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa? it will not work well try and find a 50amp single pole circuit breaker. and it needs more than  10 gauge wire it needs 8 gauge and there would be a proper plug to carry that much current.

Hi philipma1957, Thank you very much for the useful information. I checked again my situation in the basement, and found an outlet for 240V that was intended for an electric dryer, however because my actual dryer is on gas, this outlet remained unused. The circuit is already on the electric panel and has a breaker, like for a dryer. Would this be enough? Also I was thinking to use a plug for that outlet with a cable of about 6m that I will pull to a double outlet that I would mount on a wall. What do you think? I think I will do this with an electrician to do all that cabling. I have internet 1000Mbps in the house, so I would need a cat7 cable from the router (2nd floor) to the basement, to plug it into the Antminer, right? Thank you again

most likely the plug will work as electric dryer 240volt lines draw a lot of power

CAT-5 or 6 will be fine as miners actually use very little bandwidth and are happy even with a 10mbit connection. It is not until you start connecting to several miners that connection speed between the router & miners becomes a concern.

Yeah, I would think that that outlet should be OK because as you said the electric dryer would draw a lot of power. So you think that line should be OK? Also, I would instead of the plug you suggested https://www.amazon.com/ELEGRP-Receptacle-Generator-Grounding-Industrial/dp/B08CXF9WDC/ref=asc_df_B08CXF9WDC? to use a plug fitting that outlet, right? The outlet is already there, so I was thinking that I should as well use it, no? Thank you

you can keep the receptacle you will just need the plug that fits it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09WQVGNNR/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1? works with some dryer receptacles and it would work with  this cable https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C4YWYGS2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1? and this cable https://www.amazon.com/IEC-C20-C13-Splitter-Cord/dp/B07J6S348C/ref=sr_1_5? so wall outlet =1) adatper I just linked =2) l6 -30p to c19 cable =3) c20 to spliter c13 = 4)

Hi, I actually quit the trafo solution as, from what I understood, it would get very hot, and become a fire hazard. I got this information from several sources, so I opted in the end for the 220V line. Have a great day

Thank you very much for your response philipma1957, I already ordered the cables, and the outlet that you previously suggested, so I will see if I can find an electrician who would replace the existing outlet with the one you first suggested. That adapter that you suggested  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09WQVGNNR/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1? would be interesting because then I would not need any electrician to help me with the work. I will think about those two solutions. I need only to send back the outlet and order the adapter. Have a great day

Either way should work.  let us know how it works out for you.

Hi, I would have one other question. The adapter you sent me the link of has 3 prongs, and my outlet has 4. Does it matter if I use all 4 prongs, or just 3? For instance this one has 4 prongs: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07P7YK39G?ref=ppx_pt2_dt_b_prod_image&th=1 Thank you

If OP and others are going to be serious about their mining set on the scale of what @philipma1957 does then better follow their threads. I have been a secret follower of their threads and seen all the types of experiences that they have shared. Whether it is setting up a new miner, bringing in a new mining rack that can hold a big set up, or may be cooling down the entire mining farm, they have always seen putting their actual pictures and explaining what is happening at their facility. I think that is the best way to go with it. You also share your experience and we can visualize the entire project with pictures. Please start checking out what they have done in the past. Moreover, there are detailed set up threads for dummies where one can get every bit of knowledge on how to proceed.

Thank you very much philipma1957

Hi, I forgot to ask. How much bandwidth does my antminer S19 need? I found online that it would need 5Mbps, however I did not find something specifically related to my Antminer S19, OK? I want to figure out if I should pull a network cable from the router (2nd floor) to the antminer (basement), or should I use 2 power outlet adapters? Thank you

There is a simple formula which is provided by Bitmain support: Source: https://support.bitmain.com/hc/en-us/articles/5291909784601-Network-Bandwidth-and-Load#:~:text=The%20formula%20for%20calculating%20the,of%20servers%20(sets)%2F150. Since you are using one unit the required bandwidth is less than 1Mbps. Regarding ur network setup, its always recommened to use a direct cable connection fore a more reliable and steady connection. But I know myself that this is not always possible. Therefore, u can also choose the variant with the 2 power outlet adapters, if a direct wired connection is not possible.

Thank you very much for the information. I could pull a cable from the router (2nd level) to the miner (basement), however it will be through the house, and it would not be practical. I could also pull it through the air ducts, however I need help, which I do not have right now. I checked the speed and it is 10Mbps, and, from what I understood that the server would need some 5Mbps, it should be enough no? Thank you

If you are running one unit 10mbps should be beyond enough the important is the internet you provide to the unit is should stable and use a pool server that gives you low latency like if you are in the US then use the US pool server or if you are living in Asian country then use Asia pool server.