Background document processing can keep CPU workers busy for extended periods.
Scan-heavy repositories.Maskinvarukrav för Mayan EDMS: RAM, CPU, SSD och PostgreSQL
Planera Mayan EDMS-hårdvara utifrån dess officiella minimikrav på 4 GB RAM och dubbelkärnig processor samt rekommendationen på 16 GB RAM, 8 kärnor och SSD, med praktisk dimensionering för ZimaOS.
Mayan EDMS requirements at a glance
Mayan EDMS performs document processing and indexing in the background, so its upstream hardware recommendations are much heavier than a simple file server.
- RAM minimum
- Official minimum: 4 GB RAM.
- CPU minimum
- 64-bit dual-core CPU at 1 GHz, Intel Core 2 Duo or similar.
- Database
- Official minimum guidance specifies PostgreSQL 13.11.
- Recommended RAM
- 16 GB RAM or more for a basic deployment.
- Recommended CPU/storage
- 64-bit 8 cores or more at 2 GHz+ plus solid-state storage.
- Best Zima fit
- ZimaBoard 2 832 clears the minimum but not the recommended CPU tier; ZimaCube 2 Pro aligns much more closely with the 16 GB/8-core+ recommendation.
From official requirements to the right setup
Start with Mayan EDMS's published minimum/recommended tiers, then size for document volume and processing features.
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Official requirements
For a basic minimum deployment, reserve 4 GB RAM and a 64-bit dual-core 1 GHz CPU with PostgreSQL 13.11.
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Confirm your needs
For the official recommended basic profile, target 16 GB RAM, 8 or more 64-bit cores at 2 GHz+ and SSD storage.
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Leave room to grow
Estimate document volume, file size, concurrent users and enabled processing/indexing features because these materially change background workload.
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Run it on ZimaOS
On ZimaOS, use Install Custom App with Mayan EDMS's supported Docker Compose deployment, persist PostgreSQL/document data, and prefer ZimaCube 2 Pro for the recommended-tier profile.
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- 4 GB+ RAM
- 64-bit CPU
- Document volume
- Average file size
- Concurrent users
- OCR/index features
- PostgreSQL storage
- Backup retention
Official minimum requirements
Mayan EDMS 4.12.1 publishes both minimum and recommended hardware profiles.
Use the published values directly: 4 GB RAM + dual-core 1 GHz minimum, while the recommended basic deployment is 16 GB+ RAM, 8+ cores at 2 GHz+ and SSD storage.
| Requirement | Official minimum | What this supports |
|---|---|---|
| RAM minimum | 4 GB | Current official minimum. |
| CPU minimum | 64-bit dual-core, 1 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo or similar. |
| Database | PostgreSQL 13.11 | Current minimum guidance. |
| Recommended RAM | 16 GB or more | Current recommended basic deployment. |
| Recommended CPU | 64-bit, 8 cores or more, 2 GHz+ | Current recommended basic deployment. |
| Recommended storage | Solid-state drive | Current recommended basic deployment. |
When to upgrade your hardware
Mayan EDMS should scale when document processing/indexing, concurrency or repository size exceeds the basic profile.
OCR/index queues stay busy
More concurrent users and workflows
Repository and backups grow
User activity plus background tasks increase memory/database pressure.
Team and enterprise deployments.Original documents, versions, indexes and backups become the main storage driver.
Large long-retention repositories.Plan hardware growth with confidence
Scale Mayan EDMS around SSD-backed processing/database performance and repository capacity.
Use SSD for application/database data
This matches the official recommended storage profile and improves indexing/database responsiveness.
Use NVMe/SSD storage.Use 16 GB for recommended-tier deployments
Mayan's official recommended basic profile calls for 16 GB or more.
ZimaBoard 2 1664 or ZimaCube 2 Pro.Use 8+ CPU cores for recommended processing
The official recommended tier calls for 8 cores or more at 2 GHz+.
ZimaCube 2 Pro's 10-core/12-thread i5 aligns much better than the 4-core N150.Use multi-drive capacity for large repositories
Document originals, versions and backups can require substantial storage.
ZimaCube 2 Pro.Can it run on ZimaOS?
Mayan EDMS is not currently confirmed as a public official one-click ZimaOS App Store page in the sources checked for this guide. It can be deployed through Install Custom App using Mayan EDMS's Docker Compose path.
Custom install Mayan EDMS in ZimaOS
Use Install Custom App with Mayan EDMS's Docker Compose deployment, persist PostgreSQL and document storage, and ensure the host meets at least the 4 GB/dual-core minimum.
Custom install Mayan EDMS in the ZimaOS app ↗Follow Mayan EDMS system requirements
Current docs publish 4 GB RAM and dual-core 1 GHz minimum plus a 16 GB/8-core/SSD recommended profile.
Review Mayan EDMS requirements ↗Use Docker Compose for the standard installation
The current installation guide recommends Docker Compose for learning, evaluation and many small deployments.
Review Mayan EDMS installation ↗Choose Zima hardware for Mayan EDMS
Mayan EDMS has unusually clear upstream tiers: ZimaBoard 2 clears the minimum, while ZimaCube 2 Pro is the closest fit to the recommended basic profile.
Are you targeting the minimum entry profile or Mayan's recommended basic deployment?
Minimum / light evaluation workload
Use ZimaBoard 2 with SSD-backed storage; its 4-core N150 exceeds the minimum CPU core count.
- Minimum-class fitZimaBoard 2 832
- More RAM headroomZimaBoard 2 1664
Recommended basic deployment / heavier processing
Use 16 GB RAM, 8+ cores and SSD storage.
- Closest recommended-tier fitZimaCube 2 Pro
These recommendations map published minimum/recommended tiers to Zima hardware; document volume and processing features still determine real throughput.
| Zima hardware | Best for | Example workload | Core configuration | Recommended boundary | Next step |
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| ZimaBoard 2 832 | Light/evaluation Mayan EDMS deployments. | Mayan EDMS above the official 4 GB/dual-core minimum with suitable SSD storage. |
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8 GB clears the RAM minimum, but the N150's 4 cores do not meet the recommended 8-core tier. | Get Now |
| ZimaBoard 2 1664 | Minimum-tier Mayan with more memory. | 16 GB RAM plus 4-core N150 for moderate workloads. |
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Matches recommended RAM but not the official 8-core recommended CPU tier. | Get Now |
| ZimaCube 2 Pro | Recommended-tier basic Mayan EDMS deployments. | 16 GB RAM, 10-core/12-thread i5 and expandable SSD/document storage. |
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Closest current Zima fit to Mayan's 16 GB/8-core+/SSD recommendation. | Get Now |
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Frequently asked questions
These answers cover Mayan EDMS RAM, CPU, SSD, PostgreSQL and ZimaOS deployment.
How much RAM does Mayan EDMS need?
Official minimum is 4 GB RAM; the recommended basic deployment uses 16 GB or more.
How much CPU does Mayan EDMS need?
Minimum is a 64-bit dual-core 1 GHz CPU; recommended is 8 cores or more at 2 GHz or faster.
Which database does Mayan EDMS require?
Current minimum system guidance specifies PostgreSQL 13.11.
Does Mayan EDMS recommend SSD storage?
Yes. Solid-state storage is part of the official recommended basic profile.
Why is Mayan EDMS heavier than a simple file server?
It processes and indexes documents in the background, adding CPU, database and storage workload.
Does Mayan EDMS need a GPU?
No dedicated GPU is part of the official minimum or recommended profile.
Can ZimaBoard 2 run Mayan EDMS?
Yes for light/minimum-tier deployments; the 8 GB model clears the minimum RAM and CPU-core count.
Which Zima system fits the recommended Mayan profile?
ZimaCube 2 Pro is the closest match because it combines 16 GB RAM with a 10-core/12-thread Core i5 and expandable SSD storage.
What sources informed this Mayan EDMS hardware guide?
The guide uses Mayan EDMS's current system requirements and installation docs plus current Zima product pages.
