Check out these ZimaBlade builds by community members.

Hard Drive Brackets

Here’s a 3D-printed ZimaBlade desk cluster by Geoff "sabi" Palmer:

This bracket is by John:

And here is IceWhale’s official hard drive bracket:

TrueNAS Validation

Setup

• 1 x ZimaBlade 3760
• 1 x monitor
• 1 x mini DP
• 1 x keyboard
• 1 x USB flash drive (as installation disk)

Quick Start

• Download the TrueNAS.iso image file and use Rufus to write this file to a USB flash drive as an installation disk.
• Insert the installation disk into the ZimaBlade and pull it out after the installation is complete.
• Restart ZimaBlade.
• Log in and use TrueNAS.

Detailed Instructions

Step 1: Download the image file

Step 2: Make a USB installation disk using Rufus. Select the USB disk device, and add the ISO file.

Step 3: Install TrueNas on ZimaBlade.

Select eMMC installation

Set password

Select UEFI boot mode

Reboot

Step 4: Determine your IP address

Step 5: Log in

• Account: root
• Password: casaos

Now you can use TrueNAS on your ZimaBlade!

Windows and Synology Validations from the Community

• Windows 10/11 validation by GJchester
• Synology disk station manager on ZimaBlade by Geoff 'sabi' Palmer

ZimaBlade makers are active in our community. If you are interested in their builds, you’re welcome to interact with them and join the discussion at the Icewhale Community Forum.

Production Timeline

The first ZimaBlade mass production run of 3,000 units is currently underway and expected to complete this month. Testing, packaging, and shipping to Mouser’s warehouse will soon follow. We are still on track to deliver this first batch by the end of January.