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ZimaBlade

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Reclaim Your Cloud_

Single Cable PC_

Upgrade your computing experience today with the ZimaBlade X86 Single Cable PC - the ultimate solution for seamless performance and unrivaled convenience.

Quad Core

Processor

Up to 16GB DDR3L

Memory

Single Cable PC

Cyber Security Firewall_

Experience the next level of digital security with ZimaBlade X86 Cybersecurity Firewall - your shield against cyber threats.

Gigabit Ethernet

Network

6W TDP

Low power

Cyber Security Firewall

Wireless Travel Router_

Experience the next level of digital security with ZimaBlade X86 Cybersecurity Firewall - your shield against cyber threats.

Dual SATA III

HDD/SSD

USB 3.0

Connect

Wireless Travel Router

Personal Cloud Storage_

Empower your data management with ZimaBlade X86 Personal NAS Cloud Storage - your personal cloud solution for effortless file storage and sharing.

4K/60Hz Video

Streaming

USB-C

Connect

Personal Cloud Storage

Light Homelab Server_

Unlock the full potential of your homelab with ZimaBlade X86 Lightweight Homelab Server Node - your ideal solution for scalability and efficiency.

Card Size

Diaphanous

PCIe 2.0 x4

Connect

Light Homelab Server

Auto GPT Server_

ZimaBlade offers cutting-edge AI language capabilities with GPT technology, providing seamless integration for automated content generation.

Auto-GPT Server

Powerful

AI Capabilities

Creative

Auto GPT Server

Cloud Computing for Rebels_

More Than an
SBC_

ZimaBlade is a low-cost single board server designed for makers and geeks like you. It has both the expandability of an x86 SBC and the appropriate power of a microserver.

Your Data,
Your Cloud_

Build your personal cloud and easily expand to over 36TB disk space as your data grows. No more subscription fee, get 100% control over your private data, 24 hours online.

Secure,
Customized Traffic_

Run OpenWRT and pfSense on ZimaBlade, expand various plug-ins, setup your VPN, hide your digital footprint, ban the ads, and protect your sensitive data from breaches.

Full Speed,
Full Experience_

ZimaBlade is equipped with 1x GbE LAN Ports and 1 MiniDP that offers up to 4K/60Hz video at 100MB/sec speed. Enjoy cinema-level, real-time AV streaming experience at home.

100%
Tinker Friendly_

ZimaBlade packs an onboard PCIe x4 interface with dozens of available accessories. Extend your setup with 2.5Gbe, NVMe NGFF SSD, WiFi dongle, XMOS/DAC module, and more!

Open,
Community-based_

ZimaBlade is open source and always will be. We take this transparent approach in all we do both as a company and as a community. Want to jump in and look at our code? Do it.

Developed in the Crowd_

For makers, by makers-listen to the makers and customers.

From NAS to Minecraft Server, It Does It All - Andrew S.

From NAS to Minecraft Server, It Does It All - Andrew S.

What can't this device do? If you don't own one already I suggest you get one ASAP, it's super power efficient and runs anything from Plex to a simple Minecraft server. I'm loving it so much I bought two! One is utilized for a home NAS of sorts for some photo hosting and sharing, a Minecraft server, it also is running syncthing so that when traveling I can backup files to my home. I've got a notes application running, and several others. My second device is one I use to tinker with, add in PCIE cards and see what silly things it can do. I'm loving my little ZimaBlades, I hope that in the future we can get a small CPU bump maybe to an N100 or something similar. Super pumped to see what is next!

The Ultimate Choice for Home Servers and Media Setups - george h.

The Ultimate Choice for Home Servers and Media Setups - george h.

The ZimaBlade is a excellent device that deliver impressive performance and flexibility for home servers and media setups. With seamless support from the vibrant IceWhale Discord community, any technical hurdles are swiftly addressed, making it a perfect choice for both beginners and advanced users. The combination of powerful hardware, customizable OS options like ZimaOS, and a highly responsive support team makes Zima products stand out in the market. Whether you're building a media server, running Docker containers, or setting up a NAS, ZimaBlade is reliable, versatile, and backed by an outstanding community.

Powerful PC in a wonderful form factor - Michael H.

Powerful PC in a wonderful form factor - Michael H.

Lovely little piece of technology that brings the convenience of a Raspberry PI with the compatibility of x86, and a bit more power to the party. Great for home server or lab set up, clustered, hosting VMs or containers that you want a dedicated piece to run

From noob to homelab - BT.

From noob to homelab - BT.

I was a complete new guy to the world of homelabbing and 'servers'. I ran into a YouTube video or two after playing with raspberry pies about the zima board and zima blade so i gave the 7700 a try to build a NAS. Well now ive got a full blown proxmox server running truenas among other things. This blade is legit for small or large builds. I wish there were more sata ports. But again, if you are looking for some fun, this is it.

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Software
Pre-installed OS
CasaOS
Compatible OS
Linux / Windows / OpenWrt / pfSense / Android / LibreELEC
Performance
Model
ZimaBlade 3760
ZimaBlade 7700
Processor
Intel® Celeron Processor [Apollo Lake]
N3350 Dual Cores 1.1GHz base frequency 2.4 GHz Burst 2MB L2 cache
N3450 / J3455 / E3950 Quad Cores 1.1GHz / 1.5GHz / 1.6GHz base frequency 2.2 GHz / 2.3GHz / 2.0GHz Burst 2MB L2 cache
Graphics
Intel® HD Graphics 500
Intel® HD Graphics 500 / 505
200MHz base frequency 650MHz Burst
200MHz base frequency 700MHz Burst
Memory
1x SODIIMM Slot
Compatible with 16GB DDR3L
Onboard Storage
eMMC 5.1
32GB
32GB
TDP
6W
6W / 10W
Connectivity
HDD / SSD
2x SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports
LAN
1x GbE LAN Ports
USB
1x USB 3.0
PCIe
1x PCIe 2.0 x4
Display
1x Mini-DisplayPort 1.2 4K@60Hz
Power
USB-C PD 3.0 (12V/3A)
Features
Cooling
Passive
Virtualization
Intel VT-d, VT-x
Security
AES-NI
Transcoding
Support 1080P video
Decoding
H.264(AVC), H.265(HEVC), MPEG-2, VC-1
Size & Weight
Dimensions(WxDxH)
107mm(W) x 80mm(H) x 23mm(D)
Weight
175g

Support_

Products
What sets ZimaBlade apart ZimaBoard? Are there just differences in IO?
ZimaBlade is designed as a more compact, budget-friendly option with slightly reduced features, aiming to make home lab and personal cloud setups more accessible. ZimaBoard, however, will focus on larger size, enhanced performance, and more interface options, moving away from ZimaBlade's ultra-compact design. These differences mean ZimaBoard and ZimaBlade cater to distinct use cases within the Zima product ecosystem, reflecting community feedback and user suggestions over two years.
Will there be a dual NIC version of the ZimaBlade?
The multi-NIC product line will be positioned in the ZimaBoard and further models. ZimaBlade will focus more on credit card size, passive cooling, and stackable product form factor evolving. The current version remains in Realtek's NIC.
I'd like to build a rackmount cluster of ZimaBlades. Is this technically possible?
Through community interactions, we've identified clustering as a popular application scenario. Utilizing software like PVE and Ansible, you can swiftly set up a compact desktop-level cluster. The Zima team is also exploring a concept design for a server inspired by the HAL9000 prototype, based on the ZimaBlade.
Is the ZimaBlade system appears to meet the minimum requirements for TrueNAS. Has the system been tested running TrueNAS?
Yes, we've previously conducted basic compatibility testing and verification for TrueNAS. Additionally, here's a link to a user's installation test video with ZimaBoard for your reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwHvHMTkva8
I have the ZimaBoard already any reason to get the ZimaBlade?
We invested some time to customize the optimization and make ZimaBlade support 16GB of RAM. ZimaBlade is more compact and small compared to Board, and the design of C-port also allows it to be one of your daily portable arithmetic modules, plug in a C-port display, and your personal developer starts to work. In the small x86 Cluster scenario ZimaBlade also has more room for activity, we are actively designing some open source models and sharing them in the community, if you are interested, we sincerely invite you to participate in community discussions in this kind of direction.
Can I connect a 3.5" HDD to each of the two SATA ports on the ZimaBlade using a SATA Y cable without issues?
Yes, the SATA Y cable is fully compatible with connecting two 3.5" HDDs to the ZimaBlade, a setup that has been confirmed for its engineering integrity and reliability over time.
Note
How to ssh ZimaBlade's default OS?
To SSH into CasaOS: 1. Get IP: Check your router to find the CasaOS device IP. 2. SSH Command: Type ssh casaos@IP_ADDRESS in your terminal. 3. Credentials: Use "casaos" for both username and password. Quick and secure, you're now connected to CasaOS.
Does ZimaBlade support Wake on LAN?
ZimaBlade features Wake on LAN (WoL), enabling remote power-on and wake-up from sleep or off states for convenient network access. This feature can be enabled or disabled through BIOS settings.
Is further technical support available for ZimaBlade users?
Join our growing community of over ten thousand personal server enthusiasts on Discord：https://discord.com/invite/f9nzbmpMtU GitHub：https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS . Here, members share tips on technology, hardware choices, and DIY projects. For product usage or quality concerns, contact us anytime at [email protected]. Our team is committed to providing prompt and centered support. If you're looking for more exciting DIY projects, our Docs section and Community will offer plenty of inspiration.
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