ZIMACUBE 2 NAS Update - DESIGN, COOLING, CHANGES vs V.1

Why It Matters

By delivering superior cooling, faster networking, and flexible storage, the ZimmaCube 2 enables enterprises to handle higher workloads with lower latency, strengthening Icewear’s competitive stance in the NAS market.

Key Takeaways

• New chassis features enhanced ventilation and hex screw design.
• Massive internal CPU fan improves cooling efficiency dramatically.
• Supports 8 GB DDR5 Samsung RAM with two sodium slots.
• Offers six HDD bays plus four M.2 NVMe slots.
• Pro model adds 10 Gb Ethernet and 12th‑gen i5 processor.

Summary

The video introduces the ZimmaCube 2, the next‑generation NAS from Icewear, highlighting its design overhaul and upgraded components compared with the original ZimmaCube.

Key hardware upgrades include a redesigned chassis with improved ventilation, a large internal CPU fan, 8 GB DDR5 Samsung memory on two sodium slots, and a choice between a 13th‑gen i3‑1315U for the standard model and a 12th‑gen i5‑10‑core for the Pro version. Storage capacity expands to six 2.5‑inch drive bays plus a sled housing four M.2 NVMe slots, while networking options add 2.5 Gb Ethernet on the base unit and 10 Gb Ethernet on the Pro.

Founder Lauren emphasized that the separate OS drive isolates the operating system from data drives, improving reliability. She also noted the addition of Thunder‑bolt ports on the non‑Pro model for direct high‑speed connectivity.

These enhancements position the ZimmaCube 2 as a more scalable, cooler, and faster solution for small‑to‑medium businesses and power users, potentially shifting market share away from legacy NAS vendors.

Original Description

Channel Zima DISCOUNT CODE: 'NASCOMPARES50'

Zimacube 2 Official Store Page - https://shop.zimaspace.com/collections/all-products/products/zimacube-2-personal-cloud-nas?sca_ref=10848639.fa1TSx8ZMPeGO&sca_source=NASCOMPARES&utm_source=robert-andrews&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=zimaspace_affiliate&utm_content=Robert-Andrews

Zimacube 2 NAS Revealed - Everything We Know https://nascompares.com/news/zimacube-2-nas-revealed-everything-we-know/

ZimaOS Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCmpZZbi1oU

ZimaOS Review https://youtu.be/TCmpZZbi1oU

Best NAS for Under $499 - https://nascompares.com/2025/07/07/best-nas-for-under-499/

HexOS vs ZimaOS ON YOUR NAS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ_2RFGNqTg

Zimaboard Review 2 - https://nascompares.com/2025/05/16/zimaboard-2-review/

Best NAS for Under $249 - https://nascompares.com/2025/07/02/best-nas-for-under-249/

(YouTube) Best NAS for $500 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvHfXnKXB20

Deals Post - https://nascompares.com/2025/07/08/prime-day-nas-and-data-storage-deals-that-i-would-personally-buy/

UGREEN Amazon Main Store, up to 25% off - https://amzn.to/4lC1ei0

GMKTec G9 Nucbox 4x NVMe NAS + 64GB eMMC -15% $169.99 - https://amzn.to/3GvtqV3

UGREEN DXP480T PLUS SSD NAS - https://pboost.me/isYu985

26TB WD Red Pro NAS Hard Drive, -15% $484.49 (WAS $569.99) - https://amzn.to/4600Fu8

CWWK X86-P6 N150 4X m.2 NAS -15% €184.44 https://amzn.to/3IfVk7W

Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro FS6712X - 12Bay SSD 10GbE NAS, -15% $679.00 https://amzn.to/46uFz76

UGREEN DXP480T SSD NAS 20% OFF, now $799.99 - https://pboost.me/xsYks58t

TERRAMASTER F4-424 Max NAS, WAS $899, NOW $674 - https://amzn.to/3TXVwLB

CWWK Mini PC N100 Firewall Hardware 2 x 10GbE SFP+, 2 x i226V 2.5GbE, -20% $179.20 https://amzn.to/3GzMqBF

QNAP TS-433-4G-US 4 Bay NAS, 18% $309.00 (List Price: $379.00) - https://amzn.to/44JfMG6

UGREEN DXP2800 2 Bay, 20% OFF, now $279.99 - https://pboost.me/fsYvnv8D

Terramaster F8 SSD NAS -25% OFF, Now £412.49 - https://amzn.to/45ZoiD8

Crucial P310 4TB SSD -21% OFF, Now £205.99 - https://amzn.to/4eyx5xO

Seagate IronWolf Pro 24TB NAS Hard Drive - Now $419 https://amzn.to/40C5dTM

Seagate 20TB Ironwolf Pro NAS HDD 8% OFF https://amzn.to/40tLUw7

LincStation N1 6 Bay SSD NAS 15% £271.15 (Was: £319.00) https://amzn.to/40IgUIy

Terramaster F6-424 6-Bay NAS -20% £439.99 (Was: £549.99) https://amzn.to/4lI16Of

UGREEN DXP4800 Plus, 25% OFF, now $519.99 - https://pboost.me/HsY8p48v

CyberPower CP1500PFCRM2U PFC Sinewave UPS, -25% $299.95 List Price: $399.95 https://amzn.to/407L5Zx

Crucial BX500 SATA SSD 4TB, -15% £185.99 (RRP: £219.99) https://amzn.to/44lpU8Q

UGREEN DXP4800 PLUS NAS (UK) -20% £479.98 https://amzn.to/4krZqHA

TERRAMASTER F2-212 2Bay NAS https://amzn.to/4lFWRT8

Seagate IronWolf 4TB, NAS Hard Drive -9% £85.99 https://amzn.to/4eDiSjn

GMKTec G9 Nucbox 4x NVMe NAS + 64GB eMMC $24% off - https://amzn.to/3GvtqV3

Seagate Expansion 28TB External Hard Drive, -13% $329.99 Now - https://amzn.to/45TiXgt

Thinking of buying a product mentioned in today's video from Amazon? If this video has helped you make that decision, you can head to Amazon using this link and we will get a small % profit of whatever you buy, which goes directly back to NASCompares and allows me and Eddie to keep doing what we do here on YouTube and the Blog - https://amzn.to/3TjM0kj