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Forecr MILBOX-ORNX-NANO8 NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 8GB Rugged Military Computer with IP67 Sealing
Linux
USB3
3x M.2
4G
5G
Wi-Fi
NVMe SSD
Fanless
Extended TempMILBOX-ORNX-NANO8 Overview
Ground robots and patrol drones often run more than one camera, and every extra stream adds memory pressure on the AI module. The MILBOX-ORNX-NANO8 is a rugged military computer in the Forecr MILBOX-ORNX series built on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 8GB module, giving twice the memory of the entry build inside the same compact, sealed enclosure.
With 8GB of LPDDR5 memory, the Jetson Orin Nano 8GB can hold larger detection models or run several streams side by side, and the datasheet lists Super Mode support for the Orin Nano family. The MILBOX-ORNX-NANO8 supports Ubuntu 20.04 or 22.04 with JetPack 5.x or 6.x. The camera expansion connector suits multi-camera rigs, with a 4x GMSL2 video input listed among the build options.
On the MILBOX-ORNX-NANO8, I/O covers two Gigabit Ethernet ports, two USB 3.0 ports, two RS-232/422/485 ports, an RS-232 debug port, two CAN bus ports and one HDMI output. M.2 Key-M 2280 and 2230 sockets take NVMe storage, and an M.2 Key-B socket with a SIM slot accepts LTE or 5G modules, convertible to Key-E for WiFi and Bluetooth. A camera expansion connector links the module’s CSI interfaces to an adapter board, and four HD-BNC coax connectors on the rear carry the GMSL2 option. Power comes from a 9-40 VDC input with 28 VDC nominal and a military-grade filter stage.
Forecr kept this rugged military computer at 1.9 kg, light enough for UAV and small vehicle payloads. The 180.5 x 131 x 111 mm enclosure is designed to meet MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-1275E, MIL-STD-704F, DO-160G and IP67, with a datasheet ambient range of -25°C to +85°C. Where models need more than the Orin Nano offers, the MILBOX-ORNX-NX8 moves to the Jetson Orin NX 8GB on the same carrier.
MILBOX-ORNX-NANO8 Specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Brand & Model | Forecr MILBOX-ORNX-NANO8 |
| Features | GPU Rugged Waterproof |
| Performance | |
| AI Performance | 40 TOPS |
| System-on-Module | NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 8GB: 40 TOPS, 1024-core Ampere GPU with 32 Tensor Cores, 6-core Arm Cortex-A78AE 1.5GHz, 8GB 128-bit LPDDR5, 7-15W |
| Graphics | |
| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI |
| I/O | |
| Ethernet | 2x Ethernet Ports |
| 2x GbE LAN [MIL-STD] | |
| USB | 2x USB Ports |
| 2x USB 3.0 [MIL-STD] | |
| Serial | 2x Serial Ports |
| 2x RS232/422/485 [MIL-STD] | |
| CANbus | 2x CANbus Ports |
| 2x CANbus [MIL-STD] | |
| Digital I/O | DIO [8-lines] |
| MIPI Interface | Optional GMSL Camera Inputs |
| Expansion | |
| M.2 | 3x M.2 Expansion Slots |
| 1x M.2 B-Key [PCIe x1] [3042] 1x M.2 M-Key [PCIe x4] [2280] 1x M.2 M-Key [PCIe] [2230] | |
| Wireless Connectivity | Optional 4G Modem Optional 5G Modem Optional WiFi/Bluetooth |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 2x M.2 SSD |
| NVMe | NVMe SSD Support |
| Power | |
| Power Input | 9-40V DC Input [MIL-STD] |
| Power Support Modes | AT: PWR on Input ATX: Press Button to Power |
| Environmental Conditions | |
| Thermal Dissipation | Fanless Passively Cooled Chassis |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to 85°C [-13°F to 185°F] |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C [-40°F to 185°F] |
| Humidity | 10% - 95% (Non-condensing) |
| Ingress Protection | IP67 IP67 [Dustproof, Protection against immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes] |
| Certification | MIL-STD-1275 MIL-STD-704 MIL-STD-461 MIL-STD-810 |
| Mechanical Properties | |
| Weight | 2 Kg (4.4 Lbs) |
| Dimensions | 181mm x 131mm x 111mm (7.13" x 5.16" x 4.37") |
Official Forecr UK Distributor
Things Embedded is an official Forecr UK distributor, and the MILBOX-ORNX-NANO8 is the 8GB Orin Nano build of Forecr's compact military computer, with twice the memory of the entry model. The MILBOX-AGX-SDI pairs AGX Orin with four SDI video inputs for surveillance cameras, and the MILBOX-AGXMAX adds 10G Ethernet to AGX Orin for sensor-heavy networks. The DSBOX-ORNX-LAN carries Orin Nano and Orin NX in an industrial format with dual LAN for fixed installations.
The MILBOX-ORNX-NANO8 also sits with our Orin Nano computers for buyers who start from the module, and with our in-vehicle computers thanks to its 9-40 VDC input, filtered power stage and two CAN bus ports. Its sealed, compact build places it in our rugged Jetson computers range too, where it can be compared with larger AGX Orin systems on size, weight and I/O. Its camera expansion connector, with a 4x GMSL2 video option, also suits multi-camera ground robots.
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