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Forecr MILBOX-ORNX-NX8 NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 8GB Rugged Military Computer with IP67 Sealing
Linux
USB3
3x M.2
4G
5G
Wi-Fi
NVMe SSD
Fanless
Extended TempMILBOX-ORNX-NX8 Overview
Autonomous vehicles and UAV payloads often run detection, tracking and navigation models together, which calls for more compute than an entry module provides. The MILBOX-ORNX-NX8 is a rugged military computer in the Forecr MILBOX-ORNX series built on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 8GB module, keeping the compact sealed enclosure of the range.
The Jetson Orin NX 8GB sits a compute class above the Orin Nano builds, and the datasheet lists Super Mode support for the module family. That headroom suits concurrent perception models, multi-camera tracking and sensor fusion on one board. The MILBOX-ORNX-NX8 supports Ubuntu 20.04 or 22.04 with JetPack 5.x or 6.x, and the board carries a 6-axis IMU and temperature sensor for condition monitoring.
On the MILBOX-ORNX-NX8, 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 take Forecr’s optional 4x GMSL2 camera inputs. Power comes from a 9-40 VDC input with 28 VDC nominal and a military-grade filter stage.
Forecr targets drones, UAVs and small ground vehicles with this 1.9 kg rugged military computer. 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. For the largest models in the range, the MILBOX-ORNX-NX16 doubles memory with the Orin NX 16GB.
MILBOX-ORNX-NX8 Specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Brand & Model | Forecr MILBOX-ORNX-NX8 |
| Features | GPU Rugged Waterproof |
| Performance | |
| AI Performance | 70 TOPS |
| System-on-Module | NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 8GB: 70 TOPS, 1024-core Ampere GPU with 32 Tensor Cores, 6-core Arm Cortex-A78AE 2.0GHz, 8GB 128-bit LPDDR5, 10-20W |
| 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-NX8 is the 8GB Orin NX build of Forecr's compact military computer, a compute class above the Orin Nano models. The MILBOX-AGX scales to Jetson AGX Orin in a larger enclosure, and the MILBOX-THR moves to Jetson AGX Thor for the heaviest models in the military line. For railway installations, the RAIBOX-ORNX uses the Orin NX module in a railway-grade enclosure.
In our wider catalogue, the MILBOX-ORNX-NX8 is listed with other Jetson Orin NX computers for buyers comparing carriers for the same module, and among our rugged mission computers for defence and aerospace work. As a GPU system that runs inference beside the sensor rather than in a remote server room, it also belongs with our edge AI computers. The M.2 Key-B socket with SIM slot adds LTE or 5G links for remote telemetry, and the 1.9 kg enclosure keeps payload weight low.
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