( 07th September 2019 )
Cable management should be considering for any mining operation, especially for larger multi-rig operation which are those expected to scale overtime. When it comes to organization, proper cable management allow you to more easily access components or swap hardware in and out more efficiently. As we have covered several times already, you are losing money every moment your rig is down. To be able to quickly swap hardware and cabling in and out an important design consideration can be followed:
1. Use cables of appropriate length, with enough slack to prevent pulling but not so much that it will coil up and tangle.
2. Use Velcro in place of tie wraps whenever possible. Velcro allows for easy removal and re-cabling where ties need to be cut.
3. When cutting the excess of a tie wrap, be sure to cut right at the knuckle to avoid sharp edges that could cut wiring.
4. Use your frame to secure and space your cables out evenly and channel them to the appropriate areas. Avoid crossing cables across the rig, and design your rig so that components connected with cables are closest to each other.
1) Setting-Up Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)
A UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) is strongly recommended for all mining rigs. A UPS will not only keep your mining rig running through a power outage rather what it will do is allow you to gracefully and safely shut down all the components of your mining rig so that a power outage and sudden shutdown will not damage any of the components. Protecting your investment is critical. You don’t want to be caught setting up an RMA or warranty claim on a GPU that failed during a power outage nor do you want your rig down while you wait 7-10 business days for a new one to arrive. A 1500W power supply can be purchased for as low as $65. Most UPS also have the ability to set up email or text alerts that will notify you of an outage which is a nice feature to have.
2) Environmental Protection and Cooling
Once you have your rig set up and running it is important to protect your rig against its surroundings. Depending on where you store your rig, you may need to worry about things such as dust, debris, moisture, and other elements. Some considerations and fail-safes to consider are:
1. To keep your rig in a cool, dry area.
2. Keep your rig elevated off the ground in the event of a spill or flood, whether on a shelf or even building your frame out with legs to elevate the shelves.
3. To protect against dust and debris you can line the frame of your rig with screen door which will allow air flow while cutting out dust and particles.
4. Use compressed air to blow any dust or debris out of your rig on a periodic basis.
5. In addition to keeping your rig dry and clear of debris, proper cooling is also important especially in larger scale multi rig mining operations. It is important to know that keeping your rig cool is critical not only to keep it from overheating or causing damage but a lot of high end GPUs will also have increased hash rates at lower temperatures.
6. Channeling heat away from your rig with duct or tubing, fans, or vents can make a considerable difference in how cool your rig will run. While air conditioning is a very effect way to keep your rig cool, be sure to consider the power costs of running air conditioning 24/7, as this may cut into your overall profits or even put you at a loss depending on the power consumption of the air conditioning and electrical costs in your area.
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