AAEON has just launched BOXER-8120AI compact mini PC based on NVIDIA Jetson TX2 processor module with 8GB RAM, 32GB storage, and four Gigabit Ethernet ports.
The fanless mini PC targets smart surveillance/ security/ parking, unmanned stores, drones and robotic controllers, or any applications that can leverage Jetson TX2’s 256 CUDA cores for A.I. workloads.
BOXER-8120AI Jetson TX2 Mini PC specifications:
- Processor Module – NVIDIA Jetson TX2 with HMP Dual Denver 2 + Quad Arm A57, NVIDIA Pascal GPU with 256 CUDA cores, 4K (HEVC) video encoder, 4K 12-bit video decoder
- System Memory – 8GB LPDDR4 @ 59.7 GB/s
- Storage – 32GB eMMC 5.1 flash, MicroSD slot
- Display Interface – HDMI 2.0 type A
- Networking – 4x 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet
- USB – 2x USB 3.0 ports, 1x micro USB OTG port
- Serial – 2x COM ports (DB9)
- Misc – Power Button, Power LED, 2x SMA Holes, Remote Power On/Off
- Power Supply – 9~24V DC-in power input via lockable DC jack
- Dimensions – 153 x 101 x 30
- Weight – 800 grams
- Temperature Range
- Operating – -20°C ~ 50°C, according to IEC682-14 with 0.5 m/s AirFlow
- Storage – -25°C ~ 80°C)
- Humidity – 95% @ 40°C, non-condensing
- Anti-Vibration – Random, 5 Grms/ 5 ~ 500Hz/ operation
- Certifications – CE/FCC class A
The embedded computer ships with a wall-mount bracket, a screw package, a product DVD, and optionally a power supply with a country-specific cord.
BOXER-8120AI runs Ubuntu 16.04 and supports several AI frameworks including TensorFlow, Caffe2, and MXNet AI.
In case you wonder what a remote power/reset switch is for, the company explains this feature is “perfect for a new type of edge AI street-side parking surveillance system in which the entire system – including cameras and the controller – is fitted high off the ground at the top of a street light pole”.
You’ll find more details including links to the datasheet and user’s manual on the product page. This type of hardware is seldom sold online, but AAEON listed it on their store for $1,067.00 excluding shipping and taxes and promises to ship within 3 working days following the order. If you think it’s a bit pricey, there’s an option to register to get notified of an eventual price drop.
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At last, some real CPU, real connectivity, real many things, … but unreal price 🙁
Nvidia seems to want to charge an insane premium for their modules. This isn’t limited to AAEON, as I’ve gotten prices from some other Nvidia partners that are in the same ballpark.
For that kind of money I expect to be able to get freescale’s 16x CA72 CEx7 with a carrier from solid-run ; ]
Cortex A57? Seriously? The hottest ARM so far?
I will not post a link as they get deleted, however the Jetson TX2 Development kit is only $569.99 on Amazon.com. So the price of the Boxer board seems a massive mark up in price?
But it has 4x gigabit Ethernet :/
For 1/3 of the price you have a MacchiatoBin with 2x10G, 1×2.5G and 1x1G and an SoC made of four 2.0 GHz A72 cores.