Comments
The Comments feature in MiningOS enables operators and technicians to attach notes, observations, and maintenance records to individual devices. This functionality supports communication between site operators and repair lab technicians, ensuring critical information follows equipment throughout its lifecycle.
For user role permissions related to comments, see Settings. Field operators have read-only access with permission to add comments.
Individual Comments
Comments for individual devices (miners, containers, power meters, and temperature sensors --- see Supported Devices) can be added from the following locations:
Explorer
Select any device type in the Explorer to access the comments panel.
When a miner or device has an observation relevant to O&M operations—particularly those related to storage tracking or the repair lab—add the comment via MiningOS. For device registration and maintenance workflows, see O&M: Adding & Updating Miners.
Container Page
Access comments for individual containers from any tab within the container view. For container-specific layouts and controls, see:
Bitdeer Containers — Bitdeer Minerbase operations
Antspace Hydro Containers — Bitmain Antspace operations
For supported container models and specifications, see Supported Devices — Containers.
PDU Layout Page
Add comments for selected miners directly from the PDU Layout view. This is useful for documenting position-specific observations during physical inspections.
LV Cabinet Page
Comments can be added for specific power meters and temperature sensors within LV Cabinets. The main LV Cabinet icon displays an aggregate count for all associated device comments.
For supported power meter and sensor models, see:
Comments Overview Page
The Comments Overview page provides a centralized view of all device comments across the site. This page supports searching, filtering, and sorting by device type, date, or content.
Actions Menu
The Actions dropdown provides the following operations:
History
View complete comment history for the selected device
Go to Device
Navigate to the device page in Explorer
Add Comment
Attach a new comment to the device
Repair Lab Access
The Comments Overview page is the primary UI accessible by repair lab technicians. Technicians use this interface to communicate device-specific technical details to site operators, including diagnostics, part replacements, and firmware updates.
For inventory tracking of parts and components, see the Inventory Module. For repair history records, see Repair History.
Comments are stored persistently and associated with device records. When a device is removed from MiningOS, its comment history is also removed. See Remove Miner Permanently for implications.
Comment Best Practices
Repair notes
Document symptoms, diagnostic findings, and parts replaced
Position changes
Note reason for relocation (e.g., thermal issues, maintenance)
Firmware updates
Record version changes and any observed behavior changes
Alert follow-up
Document investigation and resolution of alerts
For operational guidelines on documentation practices, see Operational Best Practices.
Related Documentation
Operator Manual
Explorer — Device search and filtering
O&M: Adding & Updating Miners — Maintenance workflows
Alerts Manual — Alert types and troubleshooting
Settings — User roles and comment permissions
Operational Best Practices — Documentation guidelines
Inventory Module
Inventory Overview — Parts and equipment tracking
Repair History — Maintenance records
Historical Device Movements — Location change audit trail
Architecture & Reference
Architecture — System design and data persistence
Supported Devices — Compatible hardware reference
External Resources
Bitmain Support — Antminer documentation
MicroBT Official — Whatsminer resources
Canaan Official — Avalon documentation
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