ZimaBoard 2 - Hyper Performance Single Board Home Server
Features
- Run Plex, Pi-hole, Proxmox, or even Minecraft - 24/7, cool and silent.
ZimaBoard 2 handles media streaming, firewalls, homelabs, and AI containers with ease. Low power, high reliability. - Native SATA & PCIe - no hats, no hassles.
Plug in 2.5" HDDs/SSDs, install a 10G NIC, GPU, or NVMe adapter. It's ready for your personal storage or expansion needs. - Dual 2.5G Ethernet built-in.
Ideal for fast local NAS, low-latency remote access, or routing multiple network services at home. - Run what works for you - ZimaOS, TrueNAS, Proxmox, Debian, pfSense…
Users love testing different OS setups for backups, Plex servers, Docker labs, or cluster builds. - Small, hackable, and kind of cute. Many call it's a mini server that looks like a toy but runs like a beast." Perfect for creative DIYers and tech lovers.
What's in the box
- 1× ZimaBoard 2
- 1× 12V/5A Power Adapter
- 1× SATA Y Cable
- 1× Cooling Fan
Shipping
Ways to Pay
Warranty & Support
- 2 years for deliveries within the EU
- 1 year for all other regions
Meet ZimaBoard 2
More Elegant. More Powerful.
Your Personal Server, Your Rules
From personal cloud to AI workloads, ZimaBoard 2 adapts to your needs.
Build Your Own Cloud
Store, access, and control your data anywhere.
Home Server / Media Server
Build your own streaming hub for movies and music.
AI & Local Compute
Run AI tools locally. No cloud needed.
Homelab & Advanced
Advanced networking and automation
Build Your Own Private Cloud at Home
Alpha Nerd Tech
Access Your Files Anywhere, Anytime
Enrico Tech
Replace Google Drive with Your Own NAS
Jonatan Castro
Build Your Own Private Cloud
Adrian Slabu
Build Your Own Plex Media Server
Cómo Lo Hice Inventor
Stream Movies Anywhere
Cómo Lo Hice Inventor
Turn NAS into Media Hub
mydealz
Home Media Server Setup
Alex Kvazis - технологии умного дома
Run AI Models Locally
I Wasn’t Expecting This Result
Local AI Without Cloud
Barmine Tech
Build Your AI Lab
Bob Loves Tech
Run Services Locally
Raspberry Pi Cloud
Replace Your Entire Homelab
NetworkChuck
Build a Powerful Home Lab
Retro Mike Tech
Run Docker & Services
Bob Loves Tech
Real Homelab Setup
VegaData
Multi-Service NAS Setup
八尋工房 YahiroLab
Push Hardware Limits
Un loco y su tecnología
Hyper-performance Single-board Server_
Intel N150 processor
Up to 3x faster
Up to 16GB memory
Blazing Speed. Maximum Expandability.
PCIe 3.0 and
Dual 2.5G LAN
Ready for Anything.
Pre-installed with Lifetime ZimaOS+
Compatible with CasaOS / Linux / OMV / Unraid / Home Assistant OS / TrueNAS / OpenWrt / pfSense / LibreELEC / Windows / Android
Meet ZimaOS
Extremely-friendly Personal Cloud OS
Zima Client is your device’s smart connector. On Mac and PC, it automatically picks the best connection for your network. Android and iOS clients give you secure personal-cloud access anywhere, plus Dashboard hardware monitoring, Docker app entry, and on-the-go photo backup.
Backups makes the 3-2-1 strategy visible and easy in your personal cloud. Smart scanning and network monitoring keep multi-device backups fast and reliable. It supports PC, Mac, iOS/Android photos, cloud drives (Google Drive/Dropbox/OneDrive).
Files is your all-in-one data hub for a personal NAS, bringing scattered content into one place. Import from USB, cloud photos in Dropbox, or creative assets on a Samba share with a single click. Clean organization and quick search keep everything easy to find.
Files is your all-in-one data hub for a personal NAS, bringing scattered content into one place. Import from USB, cloud photos in Dropbox, or creative assets on a Samba share with a single click. Clean organization and quick search keep everything easy to find.
What the Press Says
Highlights from trusted reviewers worldwide
User Showcase
Battle-Ready NAS Stack
Seasonal Vibes, Serious Builds
Desktop-Class GPU, Palm-Sized Server
Old Meets New
Your Board, Your Style
Network + GPU Power Combo
Compact, Clean, and Fully Loaded
Stacked for Storage
NVMe Stack in Action
Rack-Mounted ZimaBoard 2 NAS
ZimaBoard 2 | Rack-Mounted Installation Console Setup
Minimalist Desktop NAS
ZimaBoard 2 + Dual-Fan GPU: Mini Game Server Build
ZimaBoard 2 × NAS + Backup Hub
Vertical-Mounted ZimaBoard 2 Cooling Rig
Build Your Board
Pioneer bold innovations with ZimaBoard 2's PCIe 3.0 expandability, unleashing endless possibilities.
Add network cards or GPUs to craft intelligent gateways or AI-driven systems.
Cluster Scalability Vanguard
Engineer hardcore clusters with ZimaBoard 2, igniting extreme cluster scalability. Connect multiple boards to drive distributed services or load-balanced tasks.
In your lab, you link ZimaBoards 2 to run a microservice cluster, hosting a personal cloud and website, seamlessly resilient to node failures. Unleash scalable power with unmatched cluster resilience.
Local AI Lab
ZimaBoard 2 supports local AI with PCIe GPU expansion for powerful multimodal models. Run tools like Ollama to create images, voice assistants, and more — all with full data privacy.
Community Voices
Real stories from users who build, tinker, and take control with ZimaBoard 2.
"Time to take back some control over my data. Zimaboard2 16gb with RAID0 8tb WD's for slow storage and RAID0 Nvme's for fast storage."
"I received my Zimaboard 2 and started it with 2 6TB HDDs in Raid 1 setup. Everything works fine. Built quality is great. Zimastore people are super friendly in shipping process and were really helpful for providing necessary documentations for import clearance process. Now it's time for experiments."
"Mine's running a Plex server 24/7 using my NAS as an external drive. It’s proved extremely reliable and capable of handling multiple feeds online and 4k in the house. Brilliant little low energy consuming workhorse."
"Just finished my ZimaBoard 2 build. Dual HDDs on a custom tray with a fan powered by a USB-to-12V adapter. Runs cool and quiet."
"I don't have a zimaboard, but I do have a Zimablade with the little hard drive caddy. Works great as a PBS host for my various ProxMox projects. But honestly, I bought it cause it was cute. "Look at the little cassette tape with its cute little hard drive caddy, it thinks it's a big computer!" is something I've absolutely not said repeatedly as a 36yo dude. Sometimes I even think about plugging something into the pcie slot before deciding not to. I love it. My reasoning for the Zimaboard 2 would be the same - it looks cool."
"Mine is running Plex 24/7 with the external GPU (RTX 3050) runs like a dream. Also we PiHole running and WireGuard. All runs great."
"Mine came in a few days ago. Spent the weekend playing around with it and moving data from my old Raspberry Pi 3 over to the ZimaBoard 2. I plugged in a PCIE card with a single M.2 + 1TB SSD. On my RPI3 I had Docker with Portainer, Pihole, ArchiSteamFarm, SearXNG, and Minecraft. My nephew had asked me to run the Minecraft server for him and his friends, but the RPI3 struggled. I installed Proxmox and setup docker under a CT. This was my first experience setting up Proxmox and it's damn cool. My nephew is happy with the Minecraft server performance."
"Hace como un mes y medio me enviaron desde la lejana China un mini servidor de bolsillo para casa que consume como una bombilla. Se llama ZimaBoard 2 y os cuento qué se puede hacer con él en este hilo"
"Got the Zimaboard 2 all set up and added to my rack... this was a great addition. Currently running Tailscale, Pi-Hole, Vaultwarden, n8n, and a few other tools/services."
"Finally had time to set up my ZimaBoard 2 this week. Installed ZimaOS, added a 4TB HDD and a cheap NVMe card on PCIe. Super stable so far, temps are low, UI is clean, SMB transfers are fast, and Docker apps install in seconds. Honestly shocked that something this small runs smoother than my old NUC."
FAQ
1. What can I actually do with ZimaBoard 2?
ZimaBoard 2 is perfect for building a personal NAS, media server (like Plex or Jellyfin), self-hosted services (Pi-hole, Home Assistant), mini firewall (OPNsense), or even a Proxmox homelab. It’s a full x86 SBC - more powerful and flexible than a Raspberry Pi.
2. Does it come with everything I need to start?
Yes! Each package includes:
- ZimaBoard 2
- 12V/5A Power Adapter
- SATA Y-Cable (for dual SSD/HDD)
- Cooling Fan
Just plug in storage, try our ZimaOS (pre-installed) or install your favorite OS, and go.
3. What operating systems does it support?
ZimaBoard 2 supports ZimaOS, TrueNAS, Debian, Ubuntu, Proxmox, pfSense, OPNsense, and more. It's an x86-64 board, so you're not limited like with ARM devices.
4. Can I upgrade or expand it?
Absolutely. You get:
- 2× SATA ports
- 1× Open-ended PCIe x4 slot (for 10G NIC, GPU, capture card, etc.)
- Dual 2.5G Ethernet
Plenty of room to grow into your setup.
5. Can it replace my current NAS or router?
Yes. ZimaBoard 2 can easily take over as your personal NAS or smart router. Many users run ZimaOS (for personal cloud, file sharing, and app hosting), or install systems like TrueNAS, OpenMediaVault, or pfSense for advanced networking and storage setups.
6. Where can I get help or support?
Join our active Discord Community - you'll find power users, friendly mods, and Zima’s dev team ready to help with setup, troubleshooting, or advanced builds.
Customer Reviews
I was planning on loading proxmox but zimaos has had everything built in for aspiring network adming or if you just want a mobile lab. I have been trying to overload this unit pihole, adguard, tailscale,nginx , open website (1-2b parameter models), and jellyfin all run faster and smoother than even my travel router when I am out. If you want to entertain your family or pack something minimalistic around while offering all the offline or heavily limited creature comforts this is your best friend. I am already looking to attach a content cache as well to create the ultimate all-in one.
A brilliant follow up to the original ZimaBoard that provides a much more modern (& powerful) CPU with an upgraded PCIe slot (2.0 to 3.0), that opens up a lot more home-lab opportunities.
Able to run VMs, Backup, Plex & Immich services much faster and more efficiently when compared to the previous gen; and all of this in a similar small & portable footprint.
Highly recommend it to anyone wanting to get in to the world of Home Lab setups, at a very affordable price point.
Since receiving the new Zimaboard2 I have done so much much, I’ve installed many Linux Distros and reinstalled ZimaOS. The PCI have been great, I’ve docked a GPU to play with AI models. Exploring docker containers, have been helpful to decide which application to adopt in my homelab. Thank you, IceWhale Team to make this happen.
ZimaBoard 2 - Hyper Performance Single Board Home Server
It’s a week since my first ZimaBoard2 arrived and I can’t stop playing with it! At the moment I configured it as a NAS with two mirrored SSDs (it works great with Time Machine), I installed a dockerized version of Home Assistant and I’m starting to explore how to sync the data with my cloud services.
I like the interface, a good mix of minimal UI with all the options I need. The server runs smoothly and it’s cool at the moment (35°), with low cpu and ram usage.
I guess that, having the option to add docker apps and VMs, it will take some time to explore the infinite possibilities of this board.
On top of that, I created a small rack with the LEGO of my childhood to hold the ZimaBoard2 and the two SSDs. I couldn’t be happier!
What (maybe) I miss:
- having two fast ethernet interfaces at 2.5 Gbps, I’d like to have the chance to use my ZimaBoard2 as a firewall for my whole home network. At the moment however, I couldn’t find a way to use the two ethernet as the main IN/OUT interface for a VM with pfSense/OPNsense. The only option would be to install the firewall as the main OS on the board, but I don’t want to lose the advantages of ZimaOS.
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