Edge AI and robotics embedded computers feature NVIDIA Jetson TX2 NX module

NVIDIA unveiled a cost-down version of the Jetson TX2 module with the Jetson TX2 NX SO-DIMM system-on-module last month, and AAEON is one of the first companies to have updated some of their products with the new module.

AAEON’s BOXER-823x-series of fanless embedded computers feature the NVIDIA Jetson TX2 NX module, and multiple Ethernet ports, including some PoE capable for the development of edge AI and robotics applications.

BOXER-8230AI AI Edge Fanless Embedded Box PC

This model offers a mid-range alternative between the Jetson Xavier AGX NX-based BOXER-8250AI embedded box PC and the Jetson Nano-powered BOXER-8220AI mini PC both of which offer the same ports.

BOXER-8230AI specifications:

SoM (CPU/Memory/Storage) – NVIDIA Jetson TX2 NX with dual-core NVIDIA Denver 2 64-Bit CPU and quad-core Arm Cortex-A57 MPCore processor @ up to 2.0 GHz, 256-core NVIDIA Pascal GPU @ up to 1.3 GHz, 4GB LPDDR4, 16GB eMMC flash
Storage – MicroSD card slot, SATA III port for 2.5-inch drive (for high version)
Video Output – HDMI 2.0
Connectivity – 5x Gigabit Ethernet ports
USB – 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 1x Micro USB to flash the OS
Serial – 2x RS-232 DB9 ports
Misc – Power button, recovery button, power LED
Power Supply – 10-24V DC via 2-pin terminal block
Dimensions – 175.8 x 100 x 39 mm or 61.3mm (high version)
Weight – TBD
Temperature Range – Operating: -15°C ~ 65°C, according to IEC60068-2 with 0.5 m/s AirFlow; storage: -40°C ~ 80°C
Storage Humidity – 5- 95% @ 40°C, non-condensing
Anti-Vibration – 3.5 Grms/ 5 ~ 500Hz/ operation – MicroSD, eMMC, or SSD
Anti-shock – 50G peak acceleration (11 msec. duration, eMMC, microSD, or SSD)
Certification – CE/FCC class A One notable difference against the earlier models is the availability of a high version that can take a 2.5-inch SATA drive (HDD or SSD). BOXER-8230AI embedded computer is designed to power “intelligent applications and edge networks”.

BOXER-8233AI embedded computer with PoE ports, HDMI input

BOXER-8233AI embedded computer is fairly similar to BOXER-8230AI, but comes with fewer Ethernet ports, and adds an HDMI input, two PoE PSE ports to power cameras or other sensors, as well as support for wireless connectivity.

BOXER-8233AI specifications:

SoM (CPU/Memory/Storage) – NVIDIA Jetson TX2 NX with dual-core NVIDIA Denver 2 64-Bit CPU and quad-core Arm Cortex-A57 MPCore processor @ up to 2.0 GHz, 256-core NVIDIA Pascal GPU @ up to 1.3 GHz, 4GB LPDDR4, 16GB eMMC flash
Storage – MicroSD card slot, SATA III port for 2.5-inch drive, full-size mSATA shared with mini card module
Video I/O
- Output – HDMI 2.0 up to 4Kp60
- Input – HDMI 1.4 port
Connectivity
- 3x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports including two with support for 802.3at PoE
- Optional 4G LTE and/or WiFi via expansion cards
USB – 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 1x Micro USB to flash the OS
Serial – 1x RS-232/RS-485 and CAN bus DB9 port,
Expansion
- 1x DB15 female port 13x programmable Digital I/Os
- 1x Full-size minicard with SIM socket for LTE/mSATA
- 1x M.2 E-Key 2230 socket for WiFi
Misc – Power button, recovery button, power LED
Power Supply – 12-24V DC via 2-pin terminal block (ATX mode)
Dimensions – 180 x 136 x 61.1mm
Weight – TBD
Temperature Range – Operating: -15°C ~ 65°C, according to IEC60068-2 with 0.5 m/s AirFlow; storage: -40°C ~ 80°C
Storage Humidity – 5- 95% @ 40°C, non-condensing
Anti-Vibration – 3.5 Grms/ 5 ~ 500Hz/ operation – MicroSD, eMMC, mSATA, or SSD
Anti-shock – 50G peak acceleration (11 msec. duration, eMMC, microSD, mSATA, or SSD)
Certification – CE/FCC class A

Some of the typical use cases for this model include NVR surveillance systems, security checkpoints, X-ray scanners, and medical devices.

Software and availability

Both embedded computers run Ubuntu 18.04 part of NVIDIA Jetpack, and support the same pre-trained AI models, developer SDKs and for cloud-native technologies as other NVIDIA Jetson-based hardware.

BOXER-8230AI and BOXER-8233AI Jetson TX2 NX computers do not appear to be available at this time with both product pages shown as containing “preliminary” information, and pricing has not been disclosed just yet.

Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft)

Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.