$15
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$144$159
+ Free NVMe adapter
Build it. Wish it. Win it.
Black Friday deals, useful gifts, and a chance to win your next build.
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Your Server. Your Way.
Find the right setup for your next project.
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FIRST SERVER ยท DIY
ZimaBoard SE 1664
16GB RAM ยท 64GB eMMC
Start a home server with 16GB of memory and space to explore your own apps.
$184$199
+ Free NVMe adapter
$15
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DIY NAS
ZimaBoard SE NAS Kit
8GB RAM ยท 64GB eMMC
Build a compact home for your files, everyday backups and self-hosted apps.
$174$189
+ Free NVMe adapter
$60
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DIY NAS
ZimaBoard 2 NAS Kit
8GB RAM ยท 32GB eMMC
Bring storage and expansion together for a home NAS you can build on.
$409$469
+ Free 4-port USB adapter
$50
OFF
$749$799
+ Free USB4 SSD enclosure
$20
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HOMELAB
ZimaBoard 2 1664
16GB RAM ยท 64GB eMMC
A 16GB base for self-hosted services, hardware experiments and your next lab project.
For self-hosted services, hardware experiments and your next lab project.
$379$399
+ Free 4-port USB adapter
$60
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HOMELAB
ZimaBoard 2 Cluster
3ร ZimaBoard 2 832
Virtual machines and containers across three or more ZimaBoard 2 nodes.
$279per unit$339
+ Free Wi-Fi 6 USB adapter
$50
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NETWORKING
ZimaBoard 2 Firewall Kit
8GB RAM ยท 32GB eMMC
Build your own router and firewall for your home network.
$369$419
+ Free 4-port USB adapter
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EARLY BUILDER BONUS
A little extra for every build.
Spend $399+
FREEPCIe to 2.5G Ethernet Adapter
* Limited to the first 50 redemptions
BUILT & TESTED
Hands-on, from the community.
Real setups, practical tests and ideas for your next build.
ZimaBoard 2 ยท Home server
A small server for your next home project
Daniel - Tech Unboxing & Reviews
A recent introduction to building personal storage, a media server and a small homelab.
ZimaBoard 2 ยท Smart home
A real smart home on ZimaBoard 2
Home Is Where The Smart Is
Home Assistant, Proxmox and local voice experiments on a compact x86 server.
ZimaCube 2 ยท Personal cloud
Storage, Plex and room to expand
TechMagnet
A NAS review covering storage, Plex, expansion and everyday creator workflows.
ZimaBlade ยท Now ZimaBoard SE
A security dashboard for a smart home
BeardedTinker
A Wazuh project bringing network logs and Home Assistant into a security-minded homelab.
ZimaBoard 2 ยท DIY Mini NAS
Build a pocket-sized NAS
ShortCircuit
Building the NAS kit, adding storage and trying ZimaOS, step by step.
ZimaBoard 2 ยท Homelab
From NAS kit to a Linux homelab
apalrd's adventures
An in-depth look at the NAS kit build, ZimaOS and Linux for a flexible home server.
FREE BUILD WISH GIVEAWAY
One wish. One chance to win.
Choose one prize pool, tell us your original Build Idea, and enter a free random drawing. No purchase necessary.
Which prize would make your next build?
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If you could build anything, what would it be?
Big or small. Practical or experimental. Tell us your own idea.
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Next: add your email, share your wish, then submit. Nothing posts automatically.
Need a little inspiration?
What have you always wanted to make or try?
Is there a problem you would love to solve?
Who would benefit from your idea?
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Your original idea may appear on Zimaโs Build Wish Wall.
By entering, you grant Zima permission to feature your submitted idea in website and campaign content. You keep ownership; contact details stay private.
By submitting, you enter the giveaway and subscribe to ZimaSpace email updates. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
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Your Build Wish is in the draw! Winners will be announced on Dec 4 (ET). Keep an eye on your inbox for the results.
Once your entry is confirmed, youโre in. Winners announced Dec 4 (ET). Weโll feature selected wishes and winnersโ finished builds here.
WISHES IN ACTION
Every great build starts with a wish.
Real setups from Zima builders. Inspiration for the wish you'll make next.
ZimaBoard 2 ยท NAS + SMART HOME
A home server, built with LEGO.
Mirrored SSDs for a home NAS, Time Machine backups and Home Assistant, held together with a childhood LEGO collection.
ZimaBoard 2 ยท HOMELAB
A homelab on the move.
Network tools, remote access and Jellyfin, brought together in a compact ZimaBoard 2 setup.
ZimaBoard 2 ยท MEDIA SERVER
A new home for my media.
A ZimaBoard 2 media host with two NVMe drives and two SSDs, expanded through the onboard PCIe slot.
ZimaBlade ยท CONTAINERS
Small box. Real services.
An OpenStack-based setup, replaced with ZimaBlade running the same services in containers.
ZimaBlade ยท BACKUP
A backup server, rebuilt.
Debian and Borg Backup on ZimaBlade, with a custom 3D-printed support for a PCIe NVMe adapter.
ZimaBlade ยท PERSONAL SERVER
A server of my own.
After years of wanting a small server for home projects and personal cloud data, this builder chose ZimaBlade.
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Stories are adapted from published customer reviews. Photos show the reviewers' own setups.
NEED TO KNOW
Simple to join. Easy to understand.
Find answers about Black Friday deals, shopping gifts and the Build Wish Giveaway.
Shopping & Gifts
HOLIDAY DELIVERYWhen will my order ship, and can it arrive before Christmas?
In-stock orders are usually dispatched within 24 hours of payment confirmation. International orders typically arrive within 5โ8 business days, depending on the destination and shipping method.
Shopping for Christmas? Order early and allow extra time for holiday shipping and customs. If you need your gift by a specific date, email shop@icewhale.org before ordering so we can help check the estimated timing for your destination.
GIFT GUIDEWhich Zima product should I choose as a gift?
Start with what theyโd love to build:
- ZimaBoard SE: A welcoming starting point for someone exploring their first home server, everyday apps, or a small personal cloud.
- ZimaBoard 2: For hands-on builders who enjoy Mini NAS, homelabs, smart home projects, and networking.
- ZimaCube 2: For someone who wants a dedicated home for family photos, backups, media, and creative projects.
SHOPPING OFFERSHow do I claim an offer or gift?
Open the product page, select your configuration, apply the Black Friday coupon and claim the matching Product Gift or Cluster Gift there. The Cluster Offer requires 3+ eligible ZimaBoard 2 or ZimaBoard SE units. For an eligible Early Builder Bonus, open View Cart to claim your extra Order Gift before checkout.
SHOPPING OFFERSWhat do shopping customers receive?
Eligible purchases may claim either a standard Product Gift or an upgraded Cluster Gift, depending on the final offer shown on the product page. During Nov 12โ15, eligible $399+ orders may also qualify for an Early Builder Bonus, subject to availability.
SHOPPING OFFERSCan I combine the gift options?
The eligible Product Gift and Cluster Gift are alternatives. A qualifying Early Builder Bonus may be added during its stated period. Refer to the final published offer conditions.
Build Wish Giveaway
BUILD WISH GIVEAWAYWhy share my Build Wish this holiday season?
Your next build might be a home for family photos, your first homelab, or that project you keep saving for โone day.โ A Build Wish gives that idea a place to start.
Submit your wish for a chance to win a prize that could help bring it to life. Then share it with friends...it could spark a conversation, inspire another builder, or give someone a hint about a gift you'd really enjoy.
You don't need a finished plan. Just tell us what you'd love to build and why it matters to you.
BUILD WISH GIVEAWAYCan customers and non-customers both enter?
Yes. Eligible customers and non-customers can submit one free entry to their chosen prize pool. Buying does not give extra entries or improve random-draw odds.
BUILD WISH GIVEAWAYHow does the Build Wish Giveaway work?
Choose one prize pool and write your original Build Wish. Add your email, use the sharing tools to inspire others, then submit your entry. Each prize pool is drawn separately after entries close. We count one entry per email address and contact winners by email.
BUILD WISH GIVEAWAYWhen will winners be announced?
Winners will be announced on Dec 4, 2026 (Eastern Time) and contacted by email. The campaign runs Nov 12โ30, with the Early Builder Bonus available Nov 12โ15.
SHARING & PRIVACYHow can I share my Build Wish?
Use Copy Caption, then share on X or Facebook. Edit the suggested caption to make it your own, return to the form, add your public post link and select Submit to finish your entry. Nothing posts automatically.
SHARING & PRIVACYDoes entering subscribe me to email updates?
Yes. Submitting your entry signs you up for ZimaSpace email updates. If you receive a confirmation email, follow its link to confirm your subscription. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
SHARING & PRIVACYCan my Build Wish be featured?
Weโll feature selected Build Wishes and share winnersโ finished setups here. Wishes in Action currently showcases stories adapted from customer reviews. Your email and contact information stay private.
