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Bitmain Antminer Z9 (42 kSol/s)
Outdated · Bitmain · Air-cooled · Equihash
The Bitmain Antminer Z9 (42 kSol/s) is a air-cooled Equihash Zcash ASIC miner from Bitmain released in Sep 2018. It runs at 42 kSol/s while drawing 970 W, an efficiency of 23 J/kSol. It is more than five years old and no longer competitive; the figures below are kept for reference.
Antminer Z9 profitability
As of Nov 5, 2026, hosted in Nigeria at 4.5¢/kWh with 73.6% uptime. Zcash $1,274.
| Period | Zcash mined | Revenue | Electricity | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.001558 ZEC | $1.98 | $0.81 | $1.17 |
| Weekly | 0.010906 ZEC | $13.89 | $5.67 | $8.22 |
| Monthly | 0.047396 ZEC | $60.37 | $24.63 | $35.74 |
| Yearly | 0.568695 ZEC | $724.35 | $295.50 | $428.85 |
Electricity per Zcash mined: $520. Mining output depends on Zcash's price, network difficulty and uptime, and is not guaranteed. Nothing here is investment advice.
Where to host the Antminer Z9
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost / ZEC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.5¢ | 99.3% | $751 | $33 | — | — |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 4.5¢ | 73.6% | $520 | $36 | — | — |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.5¢ | 98.7% | $751 | $33 | — | — |
Antminer Z9 specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bitmain |
| Model | Antminer Z9 |
| Release date | Sep 2018 |
| Algorithm | Equihash |
| Hashrate | 42 kSol/s |
| Power consumption | 970 W |
| Efficiency | 23 J/kSol |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Weight | 4.7 kg (approx.) |
Antminer Z9 FAQ
Can I buy the Antminer Z9?
The Antminer Z9 is outdated. Newer models make Zcash far more cheaply.
What is the hashrate and power consumption of the Antminer Z9?
The Antminer Z9 produces 42 kSol/s of Equihash hashrate and consumes 970 W, giving an efficiency of 23 J/kSol.
What are the dimensions and weight of the Antminer Z9?
The Antminer Z9 measures about n/a and weighs around 4.7 kg.
Is the Antminer Z9 air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The Antminer Z9 is air-cooled with fans. In the UAE we run air-cooled machines in immersion tanks instead, which keeps them cool in desert heat.
Where can the Antminer Z9 be hosted?
We can host the Antminer Z9 in UAE (6.5¢/kWh, 99.3% uptime, immersion), Nigeria (4.5¢/kWh, 73.6% uptime) and Argentina (6.5¢/kWh, 98.7% uptime). The Zcash it mines goes straight to your own wallet.
When was the Antminer Z9 released?
Bitmain announced the Antminer Z9 in Sep 2018.