Worried about the wrong shutdown methods that will harm your Whatsminer M50 or Whatsminer M50S? This post will show you the right way to shut down MicroBT WhatsMiner M50/M50S.
The right way to shut down WhatsMiner M50/M50S
Step1: Turn it off by WhatsMiner Tool
Step2: Disconnect the power cord or air switch after waiting for about 2 minutes
For more information on how to terminate WhatsMiner, continue reading.
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What Happens When You Unplug the WhatsMiner M50/M50S?
Just unplug it?
When the plug is pulled out, a Whatsminer M50/M50S device loses all power. It makes no sense that it stops working as intended, loses its Internet connection, and becomes a paperweight. However, there is a small potential issue when it does so.
Hot ASIC miners
Because Whatsminer M50/M50S miners produce a lot of heat, the Chinese workhorses have high RPM fans bolted to both ends. The unit’s fans push cooler air into the ASIC’s one end as it mines. As the air passes through, it absorbs heat inside the unit, expelling it out the opposite.
The fans at either end of the unit are inactive if there is no power. The chips inside are now on their own to cool down. The escape of internal heat is facilitated by the aluminum enclosure, the constrained airflow in the tube, and the heat sinks. However, there is a strong possibility that temperatures will rise briefly before any cooling occurs. There is a potential for harm as a result. The miner will have to sit on the bench and will lose money.
How to Shut Down MicroBT WhatsMiner M50/M50S
Whatsminer offical gave the right way to shut down MicroBT WhatsMiner. Here are the detailed process
Step1: Turn it off by WhatsMiner Tool
Click the “Remote Ctrl” button on the IP of the Whatsminer tool, select “Mining Control” in the pop-up dialog box, and then click the “OK” button. Note that M3 and other early miners are not supported when the miner is turned off, as shown in the following figure:
A pop-up window will appear after the selection, giving you the option to continue mining or stop. To change the mining mode, select one and hit OK.
Step2: Disconnect the power cord or air switch after waiting for about 2 minutes
Summary: Shut Down MicroBT WhatsMiner M50/M50S in the Right Way
There are two steps needed to properly terminate the MicroBT whatsminer M50/M50S.
Step1: Turn it off by WhatsMiner Tool
After about two minutes, move on to step 2 and unplug the power cord or air switch.
keeping fans running a bit longer to cool down and ensuring control board will not suddenly turn on and off all the time can avoid harming the hardware in the long run.
FAQs
What is the Lifespan of a Whatsminer M50/M50S?
The average lifespan of a well-kept, maintained machine can be around 3 to 5 years. ASICs can deteriorate in as little as a few months if they are kept in harsh or unfavorable conditions, though.
Does Cooling Increase Hashrate?
Up to 60% more Hashrate
Less energy is lost when there are no fans or air handling. But Immersion Cooling not only increases the hashrate. Additionally, it is silent and uses 30% less electricity.
