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Mining Container

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Pronunciation
[my-ning kon-tay-ner]
Analogy
Like a portable data center in a box that you can ship anywhere with power access and immediately start mining.
Definition
A standardized shipping container retrofitted with racks of ASIC miners, power distribution, and cooling systems to deploy large‑scale mining operations in modular units.
Key Points Intro
Mining containers enable scalable, transportable, and self‑contained mining farms.
Key Points

Modularity: Plug‑and‑play container units with pre‑installed rigs.

Cooling: Integrated HVAC or immersion systems.

Power distribution: Onboard transformers, PDUs, and backup.

Monitoring: Remote sensors for temperature, hash rate, and power.

Example
A Bitcoin miner leases a 40-foot container with 350 ASIC units and liquid cooling, deployed next to a renewable energy site.
Technical Deep Dive
Container houses rows of hashboards connected to PDUs supplying 380 V three‑phase. Liquid cooling loops with chillers maintain optimal die temperatures. Telemetry via MQTT and Grafana dashboards.
Security Warning
Physical security is critical; containers can be stolen or vandalized.
Caveat
High upfront cost and logistics complexity; suitable for industrial operators.
Related Terms
Immersion Cooling
Hashboard

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