ZimaCube stands out for its modular design and powerful features. It offers a unique 6+1 drive bay configuration, including six 3.5"/2.5" drive slots and four M.2 SSD slots. It also supports up to 10GbE networking and PCIe expansion for additional capabilities, making it a highly customizable and powerful NAS solution for personal cloud setups and home labs.

Yes, ZimaCube is built to handle intensive workloads like 4K video streaming and high-speed data transfers. Equipped with Intel processors (up to 12th Gen i5 in the Pro version), it supports 4K transcoding and offers transfer speeds up to 1.1GB/s when paired with NVMe storage. It is perfect for users looking to run media servers, Plex, or other demanding applications.

Yes, ZimaCube supports a range of RAID configurations, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and more. This flexibility makes it suitable for users who want to ensure data redundancy or maximize storage performance. You can easily set up RAID configurations through ZimaOS, which comes pre-installed.

Thanks to community feedback, we’ve upgraded ZimaCube’s cooling system for better performance under heavy tasks. The new setup enhances heat dissipation, reducing thermal throttling for more stable, reliable performance.We’ve also reduced noise levels—ZimaCube now runs quieter, and you can adjust fan speeds in the BIOS for your preferred balance of silence or cooling power.

Yes, ZimaCube supports Docker containers and allows for running virtual machines, making it a great choice for advanced home server setups. Powered by Intel processors like the N100 or Core i5-1235U, ZimaCube has enough processing power to handle virtualization tasks, and its ZimaOS interface provides a user-friendly way to manage Docker containers and deploy virtual machines.

The maximum GPU size supported by ZimaCube is 2.7” H x 6.6” L, dual-slot. The maximum power consumption for a single slot is 75W. For more details, please refer to: https://www.zimaspace.com/docs/zimacube/GPU-Expansion

ZimaCube does not come with hard drives included. You will need to purchase compatible drives separately to set up your system.

To ensure optimal performance and stability, we recommend selecting drives from our verified Compatibility List. This list includes drives that have been thoroughly tested to work seamlessly with ZimaCube. You can find the full list here: Disk Compatibility List.

Before using a new hard drive, please refer to this list to confirm compatibility. Using a verified drive helps protect your data and ensures smooth operation. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our support team at support@icewhale.org.