Can This Tiny Board Replace Your Entire HomeLab? – Zima Board 2
Source: YouTube · NetworkChuck · published Apr 23, 2025 · 32:02
The Zima board 2 is a compact x86 single-board computer 0:00 that works well as a portable home lab device 5:48, featuring significant upgrades over its predecessor.
Key Takeaways:
• The board features an Intel N150 processor 2:31, LPDDR5X RAM 2:45, and dual 2.5 gigabit ethernet ports 3:02
• The reviewer successfully installs ProxMox hypervisor 7:13 and sets up pfSense as a virtual machine firewall with IDS/IPS capabilities 13:24
• Performance testing shows the device can handle network traffic well but experiences high CPU usage under heavy loads 25:10, particularly with IDS/IPS enabled 26:22
The Zima board 2 proves to be a versatile device for home labs, though the 8GB RAM limitation 31:12 may be constraining for heavier workloads, with the 16GB version being preferable 31:25.
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Ice Whale just sent me this, the
Zema board too. Let's open it up. Spoiler alert, I think it's going
to be a pretty good firewall. I'm going to work on that here in a bit
and install these SSDs. And here we are. Yes, prox box's. Running
on this little guy. This thing's making some weird noises.
It's going to verify connection. This was not working before. Yes, it's
connected via the virtual interface. B and BR seven. Ready, set, go. Ooh, 107%. Ouch. Welcome to zema space. So we
got a little orange headband here. I think it's because you would not
be able to get this box out otherwise let's bungee up here. There
we almost dropped it. Alright, I almost dropped it again. Wait. Thank you. Zema board. Okay,
so I like the cardboard. It's stupid. I'm taking this off. Alright,
it's got a nice mess…