Zimacube 2 NAS REVEALED

Why It Matters

The ZimaCube 2 brings enterprise‑grade connectivity and storage density to a price point accessible for SMBs, potentially reshaping the mid‑range NAS market.

Key Takeaways

• ZimaCube 2 adds six SATA bays and four M.2 slots.
• Standard model uses 13th-gen i3, Pro retains older 12th-gen i5.
• Both versions feature USB‑4 40 Gbps and 2.5 Gb Ethernet.
• Pro edition adds 10 Gb Ethernet and larger DDR5 memory.
• Pricing starts at $799 for standard, $1,299 for Pro model.

Summary

The ZimaCube 2, the latest network‑attached storage appliance from Zima, was unveiled in two configurations – a Standard and a Pro edition – and promises a blend of high‑capacity storage and modern connectivity for small‑to‑mid‑size enterprises.

Both models ship with six front‑facing SATA bays and a seventh bay housing four M.2 NVMe slots (three PCIe 3.0 on the Standard, up to three PCIe 4.0 on the Pro). Connectivity is anchored by USB 4 delivering up to 40 Gbps and a baseline 2.5 Gb Ethernet, while the Pro adds a 10 Gb Ethernet port. The Standard runs a 13th‑gen Intel i3 six‑core CPU, 8 GB DDR5 and a 128 GB OS SSD; the Pro retains a 12th‑gen i5, doubles RAM to 16 GB, and includes a 256 GB SSD, though neither supports ECC.

Pricing starts at $799 for the Standard and $1,299 for the Pro, a few hundred dollars above the original ZimaCube, reflecting higher component costs and the added USB‑4 and networking upgrades. Reviewers note the Pro’s unchanged CPU as a disappointment compared with the Standard’s leap from an N100 quad‑core to a full‑fat i3, while the upgraded cooling and fan design aim to address the first‑gen’s thermal complaints.

If the ZimaCube 2 delivers on its promised performance, it could become a compelling alternative to traditional enterprise NAS solutions for budget‑conscious firms needing fast external access and flexible expansion. However, the lack of ECC memory and the Pro’s dated processor may limit adoption among data‑critical workloads.

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