The ZimaBoard 2 is a compact, x86-based single board server that offers a versatile solution for home lab enthusiasts and those looking to build personal servers. It features an Intel N150 processor with four cores, dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, and a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot for expandability, which allows for the addition of NVMe storage, faster networking cards, or other compatible peripherals. The device comes with built-in eMMC storage, available in 32GB or 64GB options, and supports up to 16GB of LPDDR5x memory, making it capable of handling various workloads. The ZimaBoard 2 runs on ZimaOS by default, which provides a user-friendly interface with Docker containerization capabilities for self-hosting applications, but its x86 architecture also allows for the installation of a wide range of other operating systems, including popular server and router distributions like TrueNAS, Proxmox, pfSense, and OpenWrt. The ZimaBoard 2 is priced from $199.00.
