Bitmain Antminer S4 Review

The Bitmain Antminer S4 is a Bitmain product that has a hash rate of 2Th/s. This device comes with a 3U rack-mountable chassis that looks like those of its predecessors. It uses the very well made BM1382 chip. The S4 was produced with some fascinating specifications, but what makes this better is that it actually functions as a single comprehensive unit. This means that you need to add any extra power supply to make it operational or improve its performance. When the device is in operation, you will notice that the LCD screen, which displays the IP address that the device is hooked on, helps you carry out easy navigation to the control panel, where you can then enter your own password and poll settings.

While the default username and password for the device are root and root, it is highly advisable to change the password as soon as possible to make sure that it is secure.

The control panel is similar to the previous model version. It remains vibrant with features, and it is quite easy to understand and also operate.
The first thing to do is to put on the miner is to flash with whatever happens to be the latest firmware. 

Power specification of the Bitmain Antminer S4

The Bitmain Antminer comes with a 1450W of power consumption with a hash rate of 1.9th/s. As far as the power cables are concerned, you will have to get one for yourself as this device does not come with its own cable. You should know the type of cable you are getting because a One rated 16 AWG or lesser won't handle the rig's power specification. The cables would simply meltdown and would cause damage your miner and might even harm the fuse box. 

This power consumption of the device shows that the device is low and will not need much power to make it functional. This is an added advantage for the device, as it reduced the miner's operational cost, hence increasing the profitability of the mining device.

Noise level of the Bitmain Antminer S4

As far as cooling goes, the S4 outshines the S2 with a faster and better fan than the one found in the S2. The blade arrangement of the fans in the S4 has been optimized, so it is operationally better than the rest. The blade's internal temperature could range between 45 and 49 degrees celsius, while the ambient temperature is fixed at 39 degrees celsius. The noise level of the Bitmain Antminer S4 shows that the device can be set up in a residential area. This will help new miners who want to start mining Bitcoin to set up the mining rig in their residential area.

The firmware Solution of the Bitmain Antminer S4

Although the S4 is actually a great rig, it actually has its own fair share of flaws. The first and foremost problem of the device is that since the firmware has not been updated to its fullest, there are serious problems with the pools; you can run on it without compromising the miner's efficiency. 

This issue can be solved when you consider that the firmware can be updated on the S4. All that is required is you download the latest firmware. You will be able to and navigate the control panel, where you will find the update option.

With an improved design, a heightened functionality, and improved power consumption levels, it is one of the most advanced mining hardware pieces on the market right now.

For those who have used the Bitmain Antminer S4, how's your experience? Drop a comment.