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.
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
Most Popular
Build Your Own Private Cloud at Home
Alpha Nerd Tech
Remote Access
Access Your Files Anywhere, Anytime
Enrico Tech
No Subscription
Replace Google Drive with Your Own NAS
Jonatan Castro
Beginner Friendly
Build Your Own Private Cloud
Adrian Slabu
Plex Ready
Build Your Own Plex Media Server
Cómo Lo Hice Inventor
Streaming
Stream Movies Anywhere
Cómo Lo Hice Inventor
Home Media
Turn NAS into Media Hub
mydealz
Plex Ready
Home Media Server Setup
Alex Kvazis - технологии умного дома
AI Ready
Run AI Models Locally
I Wasn’t Expecting This Result
Privacy First
Local AI Without Cloud
Barmine Tech
Local Compute
Build Your AI Lab
Bob Loves Tech
AI Ready
Run Services Locally
Raspberry Pi Cloud
Power Users
Replace Your Entire Homelab
NetworkChuck
Power Users
Build a Powerful Home Lab
Retro Mike Tech
Self-Hosted
Run Docker & Services
Bob Loves Tech
Advanced Setup
Real Homelab Setup
VegaData
Self-Hosted
Multi-Service NAS Setup
八尋工房 YahiroLab
Power Users
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.
Cut off and snap it, Environmental friendly
Eco-friendly packaging, cleverly designed — just cut the lid to turn it into a stand for your ZimaBoard 2 and two 2.5” drives.
Cut off and snap it, Environmental friendly
Eco-friendly packaging, cleverly designed — just cut the lid to turn it into a stand for your ZimaBoard 2 and two 2.5" drives.
What the Press Says
Highlights from trusted reviewers worldwide
"The ZimaBoard 2 is a compact, x86-based single board server that strikes a balance between flexibility, efficiency, and affordability."
A ZimaBoard 2 integrated into a full rack chassis with a mini display for system setup and monitoring - a clean, functional build designed for homelab and server-side workflows.
Minimalist Desktop NAS
A ZimaBoard 2 paired with dual HDDs on a lightweight DIY base. A compact, quiet setup ideal for small rooms or apartment homelabs.
ZimaBoard 2 + Dual-Fan GPU: Mini Game Server Build
A compact ZimaBoard 2 paired with a dual-fan external GPU, running a lightweight game setup. Clean cabling on a DIY stand brings a simple but powerful homelab-gaming combo.
ZimaBoard 2 × NAS + Backup Hub
A tidy desk-side setup pairing ZimaBoard 2 with a dedicated backup cube, handling local storage, media tasks, and fast LAN transfers with ease.
Vertical-Mounted ZimaBoard 2 Cooling Rig
A space-saving vertical mount with an active cooling fan, keeping the ZimaBoard 2 steady under continuous workloads.
Omnipotent Home Server
Home is Theater
Your next movie doesn’t need the cinema. With ZimaBoard 2 running Plex or Jellyfin, your living room transforms into a private home theater. Picture a cozy weekend night, family gathered, as ZimaBoard 2's ample memory and blazing-fast network speed support deliver 4K blockbusters to your TV without a hitch.
From epic action to timeless classics, every movie streams flawlessly, turning your evenings into unforgettable cinematic experiences.
Omnipotent Home Server
Smart Home United
ZimaBoard 2, with Home Assistant, becomes the smart home brain. From a single interface, you effortlessly control devices across different brands, setting rules for seamless automation. Just one word or one tap, and your home syncs perfectly—lights, thermostats, and sensors working together.
With self-hosted control, your smart home stays private, secure, and entirely yours.
Omnipotent Home Server
AI Home Sentinel
How can a smart home lack an AI-powered security system? Pair ZimaBoard 2 with an RTX 3060 to unleash robust computing power for the Qwen Multimodal Local Model on Ollama, and with Frigate, transform your home cameras into vigilant sentinels. Define monitored personnel types to filter false alerts and receive detailed daily event descriptions.
All local, no leaks, full privacy.
Master Your Network
Ironclad Digital Fortress
Secure your network with ZimaBoard 2 running soft router systems, fueled by VPN encryption and firewall protection. Running OpenWrt or pfSense, it delivers private connections and robust threat defense. In a café, you adjust your smart home lights via OpenWrt’s encrypted VPN, while pfSense detects a hacker’s connection attempt, instantly blocked by the firewall. Stay protected with a private, impregnable network you master.
Master Your Network
Unmask Your Data
ZimaBoard 2, as a gateway, unlocks privacy insight through traffic monitoring. With MITM proxy and Wireshark, it decrypts HTTPS to reveal hidden device behaviors. It's midnight, your smart speaker’s LED flashes suspiciously, but ZimaBoard 2's dual 2.5G ports catch rogue uploads in real time, letting you analyze and block them with ease. Enjoy a secure, transparent network you secure.
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.
Data Control
"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."
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R. N
Reliability & Experience
"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."
M.
M. J
Plex & 4K Streaming
"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."
Mr
Mr. T
Homelab Craft
"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."
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I. L
Loved for Its Design
"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."
A.
A. J
Multi-Service Powerhouse
"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."
M.
M. K
Proxmox-Ready Homelab Upgrade
"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."
L.
L. F
Ultra-Low Power Mini Server
"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"
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A. P
Rack-Ready Homelab Node
"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."
M.
M. E
Stable & Fast Home Server
"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."
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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.
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.
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.
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Sharat F. (Arad, BH)
An excellent sequel to one of the most user-friendly hackable SBCs in the market
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.
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Paul C. (Hornchurch, GB)
So much fun with Zimaboard2
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.
J
Jose R.G. (Moorpark, US)
Riding the ZimaBoard2 express!
I bought the ZumaBoard 2 1644 after using ZimaOS in another NAS and ZimaOS resolved an issue the other NAS couldn’t resolve. I ended up returning that thing after checking out the ZimaBoard and its capabilities.
Once it arrived the packaging itself and the philosophy behind it scored more points with me and I assembled the unit. I bought the starter kit and I’m using with with 2 1TB NVME’s and 2 4TB SSD’s. Between the included fan and the SDD’s this thing is very quiet. The aluminum brick the computer is housed on also serves to handle temp controls sauces.
Being familiar with ZimaOS previously, settting it up was a breeze and the OS itself is quite user friendly. I’m currently using it mostly as a media host as well as the eventual host for my personal website. I really love this product and the community in Discord is quite helpful. Also some of the stuff they make with it is fun and amazing.
I love the fact that you can expand its capabilities with the onboard PCI card slot so you have plenty of options of what to do with this device.
So far I’m quite pleased with it and look forward to use it to help me to setup soma automated tasks around the house.
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Dmytro N. (Kyiv, UA)
Decent upgrade since 832
I have a minimal, yet handy home security and personal cloud stack deployed: PKI, VPN, SIEM, DNS server for local domains resolution, lots of other containerised stuff. I like its low power consumption, minimalism. Great for skills practice, for achieving independence from cloud platforms. I have to 832s, and my new 1664 is a great addition to my mini fleet. I already want a second 1664!
ZimaBoard 2 - Hyper Performance Single Board Server
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Pierluigi M. (Rome, IT)
Da completare
Ho installato la zimaboard2 senza problemi, ma ancora non l'ho attivata perché devo comprare i dischi definitivi da montare. Aspetto il black friday :)
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.
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