PdfDingのハードウェア要件：RAM、CPU、ストレージ、PDFライブラリ
RAM、CPU、PDFストレージ、SQLiteメタデータ、編集、共有を考慮したPdfDing用ハードウェアを計画し、実用的なZimaOS導入を推奨します。
PdfDing hardware requirements at a glance
Size PdfDing from verified upstream requirements first, then add headroom for the actual workload and persistent data.
- RAM
- No numerical official minimum published
- CPU
- No numerical official minimum published
- Storage
- PDF media plus SQLite database and backups dominate capacity
- Docker
- Official image: mrmn/pdfding
- Persistent data
- Database and media directories must be persistent
- Best Zima starting point
- ZimaBoard 2 832 for a personal library; ZimaCube for large archives
From official requirements to the right setup
Start with upstream facts for PdfDing, then size the workload rather than copying generic container labels.
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Official requirements
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Confirm your needs
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Leave room to grow
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Run it on ZimaOS
Check every playback client
- PDF count
- Average PDF size
- Concurrent users
- Editing/highlighting use
- Shared links
- SQLite DB
- Media backup
- OIDC/SSO use
Official minimum requirements
Upstream documents container deployment and architectures but no numerical whole-host CPU, RAM, or disk minimum.
Do not invent a minimum. Size primarily for the PDF archive, persistent database, concurrent users, and editing activity.
| Requirement | Official minimum | What this supports |
|---|---|---|
| No numerical official minimum published | Editing/rendering drives CPU. | |
| No numerical official minimum published | Depends on users and document sizes. | |
| mrmn/pdfding | Current image is actively published. | |
| linux/amd64 and linux/arm64 | Current tags support both. | |
| PDF media and SQLite database | Keep both persistent. | |
| 8000 | Used by standard container examples. | |
| Not required | No GPU requirement. |
When to upgrade your hardware
Large PDFs
Archive growth
More users
Plan hardware growth with confidence
SSD DB/app state
Keep SQLite and app state on SSD.
SSDMore RAM
Useful for larger shared libraries and concurrent use.
Higher-RAM hostPDF archive capacity
Use ZimaCube for a large long-term PDF archive.
Multi-bay storageStronger CPU
Helpful for heavier editing and multi-user use.
Higher-throughput CPUCan it run on ZimaOS?
Install PdfDing from the ZimaOS App Store
A specific public PdfDing App Store page is available.
Open PdfDing in the ZimaOS App Store ↗Use the official PdfDing image
The project publishes mrmn/pdfding for amd64 and arm64.
Open PdfDing repository ↗Persist PDFs and database
Keep both media and SQLite data outside ephemeral container storage.
Review PdfDing setup ↗Zima hardware for PdfDing
PdfDing is light compared with the document archive; storage capacity and backup strategy usually determine growth.
Choose by workload
ZimaBoard is sufficient with persistent SSD/SATA storage.
Storage capacity and document operations become more important.
Zima recommendations are practical mappings, not upstream-certified minima.
| Zima hardware | Best for | Example workload | Core configuration | Recommended boundary | Next step |
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| ZimaBoard 2 832 | Light self-hosted services and small home-server workloads | Single-app or small multi-app deployments |
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8 GB RAM and the 4-core N150 can constrain heavier database, extraction, OCR, and multi-service workloads | Get Now |
| ZimaCube 2 Standard | Storage-heavy libraries, downloads, PDFs, podcasts, and retained uploads | Large persistent data sets where drive bays matter most |
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8 GB RAM can be lower than ZimaBoard 2 1664 for memory-heavy services | Get Now |
| ZimaCube 2 Pro | CPU-heavier, database-heavier, and higher-concurrency workloads | Extraction, indexing, many users, or multiple demanding containers |
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16 GB RAM can still constrain very large databases or local AI workloads | Get Now |
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Frequently asked questions
How much RAM does PdfDing need?
Upstream does not publish a numerical whole-host RAM minimum.
How many CPU cores does PdfDing need?
No numerical official CPU minimum is published.
Which Docker image does PdfDing use?
The project publishes mrmn/pdfding.
Does PdfDing support amd64 and arm64?
Yes, current image tags publish both architectures.
How much storage should I plan?
Size for the PDF collection, metadata database, edited files, and backups.
Can ZimaBoard 2 832 run PdfDing?
Yes for a personal or small-team library.
Does PdfDing need a GPU?
No.
When should I choose ZimaCube 2?
For large PDF archives or heavier multi-user use.
