Ethereum: Logging Antminer Statuses
Antminer Stats Logging: The Step-by-Step Guide
As a miner or enthusiast of the Ethereum network, it is essential to monitor the performance and statistics of your Antminer. Fortunately, many Antminers come with built-in logging options that allow you to log detailed data on temperature, hashrate, and other metrics. In this article, we will walk you through logging these stats to a file via SSH.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- An Antminer connected via SSH
- The
cgminerpackage installed (required for logging)
- A basic understanding of SSH and terminal commands
Step 1: Enable logging with cgminer
To log stats to a file, you will need to enable the log option in your cgminer configuration file. Open the /etc/cgminer/cgminer.conf file (or the equivalent location on your system) and add the following lines:
log=/var/log/cgminer.log
This will write logs to the /var/log/cgminer.log file, which you can access via SSH.
Step 2: Enable Temperature Logging
To log temperature data, you will need to edit the cgminer.conf file. Add the following line:
logfile=/var/log/cgminer/temp.log
This will write temperature logs to the /var/log/cgminer/temp.log file.
Step 3: Enable Hashrate Logging
To log hashrate data, you can use a similar approach as with temperature logging. Add the following lines:
logfile=/var/log/cgminer/hashtime.log
This will write hashrate logs to the file /var/log/cgminer/hashtime.log.
Step 4: Log Stats via SSH
To log stats via SSH, you can use a command like this:
cgminer -log /path/to/log/file
Replace "/path/to/log/file" with the actual path to the desired log file. This will write all logged data to that file.
Sample Use Cases
Let’s say you want to log temperature and hashrate stats for a period of 12 hours. You can use a cron job to run the following command every day:
0 cgminer -log /var/log/cgminer/temp.log
This will write temperature logs to /var/log/cgminer/temp.log every day at midnight.
Tips and Variations
- To log only specific metrics (e.g. temperature or hashrate), edit your
cgminer.conffile accordingly.
- You can also use a logging framework like Log4j or Java Util Logging for more advanced logging capabilities.
- Be careful when storing sensitive data, such as hashrate values, on your server. Consider implementing encryption and access controls to protect this information.
By following these steps, you will be able to log detailed statistics from your Antminer using SSH. This will help you monitor your miner’s performance and make informed decisions for optimal efficiency and profitability.