Compatibility and Platform Scope

Braiins Manager is designed for flexibility and scalability across a wide range of mining operations. This page outlines the current compatibility of supported devices, systems, and features.

Supported Devices

Manufacturers:
- Bitmain Antminers (Bitcoin and altcoin miners)
- MicroBT Whatsminers (Bitcoin miners)
- Avalons (Bitcoin miners)
- IceRivers (altcoin miners)
Firmware:
- Stock Firmware
- Braiins OS

Devices and firmware outside of the listed manufacturers and versions are currently unsupported.

Supported Operating Systems

Recommended:
- Linux (Ubuntu/Debian-based distributions) for stable and efficient operations.
- Windows 11 is also supported.
Not Recommended:
- Windows versions older than Windows 11.
- Stripped-down versions of Linux distributions that lack essential utilities.

Feature Compatibility

Custom Firmware:
- Currently supports only Stock Firmware and Braiins OS. Other custom firmware is not supported.
Curtailment:
- Limited to Curtailment Service Providers (CSPs) with API support:
  - CPower
  - Voltus
  - Scioto
- Additional CSP integrations are planned but not yet available.
Automated Worker Addition:
- Requires properly configured Scanner settings for auto-detection. Manual intervention may be needed for devices with unrecognized variants.

Performance and Scalability

Server Requirements:
- Ensure server specifications align with the number of miners. For details, see Prerequisites.
Device Capacity Guidelines:
- Current recommendations:
  - Up to 1,000 miners: Raspberry Pi or equivalent.
  - 5,000+ miners: Dedicated mid-range servers.

Platform Transition Notes

Sitemap:
- Old Sitemap remains available but will be deprecated in upcoming months.

Future Improvements

We are actively working to expand support for additional manufacturers, firmware, and CSPs.

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