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Receiving and preparing the equipment

When you receive a WhatsMiner, the first step is to avoid plugging it in immediately. Take the time to check the machine's overall condition. A miner may have suffered an impact during transport while still appearing "correct" visually, which can lead to failures a few hours after commissioning.

Handle the machine and listen for any abnormal internal noise. Check that the fans rotate freely and that the connectors are neither bent nor loose. If there is any doubt, it is better to address the problem immediately rather than risk further damaging the equipment when powered on.

Properly prepare the environment

Before installing the miner, it's important to understand that its performance depends much more on its environment than on its software configuration.

The WhatsMiner must be placed in a space where air circulates properly. Fresh air should enter the front of the machine, and hot air should be expelled from the back without returning to the intake. If hot air is recycled, the internal temperature will gradually rise, even if the room appears ventilated.

Avoid common mistakes such as placing a miner against a wall or in an enclosed space. Always leave enough clearance at the back for heat to dissipate.

If multiple machines are installed, align them in the same direction to create a consistent airflow. Mixing orientations creates thermal turbulence zones and significantly degrades performance.

Electrical installation

Before plugging in the miner, ensure that your electrical installation can support a continuous load. A WhatsMiner consumes several kilowatts constantly, which is not comparable to a classic appliance.

It is advisable to use a dedicated line or at least ensure that the circuit will not be overloaded. An unstable power supply does not always cause an immediate shutdown, but it can generate errors, reduce hashrate, or gradually damage components.

Grounding is essential. It is often neglected but protects the equipment against electrical variations and faults.

Miner setup

Install the miner on a stable and clean surface. Avoid dusty or humid areas, as these elements accelerate the wear of internal components.

Never lift the miner by its cables. This may seem obvious, but it is a frequent cause of internal disconnection and failure.

Once positioned, connect the network cable first, then the power cable. This sequence ensures that the miner will be immediately detectable on the network upon startup.

First power-up

When you power on the miner, the fans will spin at full speed for a few moments. This behavior is normal and corresponds to the initialization phase.

The system will then detect the hashboards and perform an internal test. This phase can last several minutes. Do not interrupt this process, even if the noise or consumption seems high.

Wait for the machine to stabilize before proceeding to the next step.

Miner access

Once started, the miner automatically obtains an IP address on the network.

To retrieve it, you can use a network scanning tool or check your router. In a clean installation, it is recommended to immediately identify the machine and note its IP.

Then, access the miner's interface via a web browser. This interface allows you to configure and monitor the machine.

Upon the first connection, it is strongly advised to change the default credentials to prevent any unauthorized access.

Mining configuration with Ordina

Once in the interface, you need to configure the mining pool. This step allows the miner to actually start producing.

The necessary information must be retrieved from your Ordina space, accessible via the ORDINA POOL. Do not attempt to guess the parameters, as they may vary depending on your configuration.

Enter the pool address exactly as provided in your dashboard. An error in the port or protocol is enough to prevent any connection.

Then define the worker name. This name should be structured logically. For example, use a format that allows easy identification of the machine and its location. This will allow you to quickly find a miner in case of a problem in the Ordina dashboard.

The password is usually simple, but it must match what is expected in your configuration.

Once the information is entered, save the configuration.

Operation verification

After configuration, the miner will attempt to connect to the pool.

It is important not to rely solely on the local display. A miner may appear to be working while not actually producing anything.

First, check in the interface that the pool is connected and that the hashrate is gradually increasing.

Then, you must validate the operation in your Ordina dashboard by clicking here. The miner should appear with its name and start sending shares.

If the miner does not appear, it means there is a configuration or network problem, even if everything seems correct locally.

Stabilization and observation

Once the miner is operational, observe its behavior for at least an hour.

Monitor the temperature, hashrate, and general stability. A gradual increase in temperature is often a sign of a ventilation problem.

If the hashrate fluctuates or drops, it may be related to a thermal or electrical issue.

This phase is essential to validate that the installation is truly correct.

Best practices from the start

As soon as it goes into production, get into the habit of structuring your installation.

Properly name your machines, organize your network, and monitor your performance via the Ordina dashboard. This will allow you to quickly detect anomalies.

Never let a miner operate unsupervised. A machine can run with degraded performance for days without it being immediately visible.