Device discovery
Build a current list of miners on a local subnet or management VLAN.
Updated June 16, 2026 - BTC Tools operations guide
ASIC miner management with BTC Tools
Use BTC Tools for ASIC discovery, status checks, pool setup, workers, reboots, and farm upkeep.
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ASIC miner management is the daily process of finding devices, checking operating state, keeping pool settings accurate, and organizing maintenance without losing track of individual miners.
Workflow
Common ASIC management tasks
Use this page as a practical planning reference for local ASIC miner operations. The exact behavior available in BTC Tools can depend on miner model, firmware, network access, and the action being performed.
Configuration control
Change pool and worker settings only for the selected devices in the current batch.
Technician workflow
Give technicians a repeatable path: scan, review, group, change, confirm result.
Fleet organization
Use rack, room, subnet, worker suffix, and expected IP ranges to keep the farm understandable.
Checklist
Common ASIC management tasks
Keep the scope narrow, document device groups, and separate local miner status from pool-side account data.
- Find newly connected miners after deployment.
- Check which miners are reachable on the management LAN.
- Update primary and backup pool settings.
- Plan worker names that map to physical locations.
- Restart supported devices after controlled maintenance actions.
Operations
ASIC management use cases
These tables are written for miners and technicians who need repeatable local workflows rather than broad crypto marketing copy.
| Area | What to check | BTC Tools workflow |
|---|---|---|
| Small setup | A few miners on one subnet. | Use BTC Tools for discovery and basic setup consistency. |
| Medium farm | Multiple racks or rooms. | Group work by rack, VLAN, or maintenance window. |
| Hosting operation | Many customer-owned devices. | Use documented worker naming and change scope carefully. |
| Technician visit | On-site maintenance. | Scan first, record device state, then apply small batches. |
Setup
Plan, scan, change, and review
For every BTC Tools workflow, start from the intended IP range and device group, then apply changes in small controlled batches and review results before expanding the scope.
