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Forecr DSBOX-ORNX NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano Fanless Embedded Computers

The Forecr DSBOX-ORNX series is a family of embedded computers built around the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano modules, with up to 100 TOPS from the Orin NX 16GB. Each fanless unit measures 110 x 130 x 60 mm, runs from 9-28 VDC and carries two M.2 Key-M SSD slots, LTE, 5G or WiFi sockets with a SIM slot, CAN bus, RS232 and RS422. The DSBOX-ORNX series suits robotics, automation, smart city and transport deployments.

  • NVIDIA Jetson Orin Modules: Built for the Jetson Orin Nano 4GB or 8GB and Orin NX 8GB or 16GB, reaching up to 100 TOPS with the Orin NX 16GB.
  • Compact Fanless Design: A 110 x 130 x 60 mm unit weighing 760 g, cooled without a fan and rated for -25°C to +85°C ambient conditions.
  • Industrial I/O Set: Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 3.1 Type-A, HDMI 2.0, CAN bus, RS232, RS422 and two digital inputs and outputs for machine integration.
  • Four M.2 Sockets: Two M.2 Key-M SSD slots plus M.2 Key-B with a SIM slot and M.2 Key-E for LTE, 5G or WiFi modules.
  • Wide 9-28 VDC Input: A 9-28 VDC power input suits 12 V and 24 V supplies, with Ubuntu Linux 20.04 and JetPack 5.1 support.
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DSBOX-ORNX Description

Moving AI inference onto a machine, a roadside cabinet or a mobile robot calls for a computer small enough to sit beside existing control gear, able to run without a fan through heat and vibration, and still equipped with the serial, CAN and wireless links the rest of the system expects. The Forecr DSBOX-ORNX series meets that brief with compact fanless embedded computers built on NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano modules, reaching up to 100 TOPS of AI performance with the Orin NX 16GB.

Every DSBOX-ORNX unit shares the same 110 x 130 x 60 mm enclosure, weighing 760 g, with thermal management that cools the module passively across a -25°C to +85°C ambient range. A 9-28 VDC input powers the board, and the I/O set is common to the whole range: one Gigabit Ethernet port, two USB 3.1 Type-A ports, an HDMI 2.0 output at up to 3840 x 2160, one CAN bus port, one RS232 and one RS422 port, two digital inputs, two digital outputs and a micro USB 2.0 recovery port. Storage sits on two M.2 Key-M slots, a 2280 socket on four PCIe lanes and a 2230 socket, while an M.2 Key-B socket with SIM slot and an M.2 Key-E socket take LTE, 5G or WiFi modules. Ubuntu Linux 20.04 and JetPack 5.1 are supported.

The range splits by Jetson module. The DSBOX-ORNX-AC4 carries the Jetson Orin Nano 4GB with 4 GB of LPDDR5 for single-stream vision and lighter models, and the DSBOX-ORNX-AC8 moves to the Orin Nano 8GB for more model headroom. The DSBOX-ORNX-AB8 steps up to the Jetson Orin NX 8GB for heavier inference, and the DSBOX-ORNX-AB16 fits the Orin NX 16GB, the module behind the 100 TOPS figure. The DSBOX-ORNX-AA is the configurable listing, built with whichever supported Orin module the project calls for.

Forecr lists transport and logistics, robotics, smart retail, industrial and manufacturing, smart city, energy, agriculture and autonomous systems as target applications for these embedded computers. The compact footprint suits retrofit into existing control cabinets and machine frames, the wide DC input matches common 12 V and 24 V supplies, and because the enclosure, power and I/O stay the same across the module options, a project can change Jetson tier without reworking its installation. Where two network ports are needed, the sister DSBOX-ORNX-LAN series keeps the same footprint with dual Gigabit Ethernet.

DSBOX-ORNX Specifications

Overview
Brand & ModelForecr DSBOX-ORNX
FeaturesCompact
Embedded
Fanless
GPU
Industrial
Performance
AI PerformanceSee Variant Specifications
System-on-ModuleSee Variant Specifications
Operating SystemLinux
Jetpack VersionJetPack 5
Graphics
Display Outputs1x HDMI
I/O
Ethernet1x Ethernet Ports
1x GbE LAN [RJ45]
USB2x USB Ports
2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 [Type A]
Serial2x Serial Ports
1x RS232 [Terminal Block]
1x RS422 [Terminal Block]
CANbus1x CANbus Ports
1x CANbus [Terminal Block]
Digital I/ODIO [2-in, 2-out]
Remote ManagementAllxon In-Band
Expansion
M.24x M.2 Expansion Slots
1x M.2 B-Key [USB] [3042/3052]
1x M.2 E-Key [PCIe x1/USB 2.0] [2230]
1x M.2 M-Key [PCIe x4] [2280]
1x M.2 M-Key [PCIe] [2230]
SIM Slots1x SIM Slots
Wireless ConnectivityOptional 4G Modem
Optional 5G Modem
Optional WiFi/Bluetooth
Storage
Storage2x M.2 SSD
NVMeNVMe SSD Support
Power
Power Input9-28V DC [Terminal Block]
Environmental Conditions
Thermal DissipationFanless Passively Cooled Chassis
Operating Temperature-25°C to 85°C [-13°F to 185°F]
Storage Temperature-20°C to 85°C [-4°F to 185°F]
Humidity10% - 95% (Non-condensing)
CertificationCE
FCC
RoHS
Mechanical Properties
Weight0.8 Kg (1.76 Lbs)
Dimensions110mm x 130mm (4.33" x 5.12")
Mounting OptionsDIN Mount
Wall Mount

DSBOX-ORNX Variants

Forecr DSBOX-ORNX-AC8 NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 8GB Industrial-Grade Embedded Computer

DSBOX-ORNX with NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 8GB, 8 GB LPDDR5, GbE, CAN bus, 9-28 VDC

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Overview
Brand & ModelForecr DSBOX-ORNX-AC8
Performance
AI Performance40
System-on-ModuleOrin Nano (8GB)

Forecr DSBOX-ORNX-AC4 NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 4GB Fanless Embedded Computer

DSBOX-ORNX with NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 4GB, 4 GB LPDDR5, GbE, CAN bus, 9-28 VDC

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Overview
Brand & ModelForecr DSBOX-ORNX-AC4
Performance
AI Performance20
System-on-ModuleOrin Nano (4GB)

Forecr DSBOX-ORNX-AB16 NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB Wide-Temperature Embedded Computer

DSBOX-ORNX with NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB, 100 TOPS, 16 GB LPDDR5, CAN bus

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Overview
Brand & ModelForecr DSBOX-ORNX-AB16
Performance
AI Performance100
System-on-ModuleOrin NX (16GB)

Forecr DSBOX-ORNX-AB8 NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 8GB Compact Fanless Embedded Computer

DSBOX-ORNX with NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 8GB, 8 GB LPDDR5, GbE, CAN bus, 9-28 VDC

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Overview
Brand & ModelForecr DSBOX-ORNX-AB8
Performance
AI Performance70
System-on-ModuleOrin NX (8GB)

Forecr DSBOX-ORNX-AA NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX or Orin Nano Fanless Embedded Computer

DSBOX-ORNX with a choice of Jetson Orin Nano 4GB/8GB or Orin NX 8GB/16GB

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Overview
Brand & ModelForecr DSBOX-ORNX-AA
Performance
AI Performance20, 40, 70, 100
System-on-ModuleOrin Nano (4GB), Orin Nano (8GB), Orin NX (16GB), Orin NX (8GB)

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Official Forecr USA Distributor

Things Embedded is an official Forecr USA distributor, supplying the full DSBOX-ORNX range alongside the rest of Forecr's Jetson line. The DSBOX-ORNX-LAN keeps the same 110 x 130 mm footprint but swaps in two Gigabit Ethernet ports and three USB Type-C ports for projects that separate camera and plant networks. The DSBOARD-ORNX carrier board suits teams building their own enclosure around the same modules, and the MILBOX-ORNX takes Orin NX and Orin Nano into a rugged compact build for harsher sites. Where AGX-class compute is needed, the DSBOX-AGX moves the DSBOX line to Jetson AGX Orin.

As Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano embedded computers, the DSBOX-ORNX units belong in our edge AI computers range, running inference beside the cameras and sensors that feed them rather than sending video to a server. Their small fanless build also places them among our embedded box PCs, fitting inside control cabinets, kiosks and machine frames with little spare space. The onboard CAN bus port, together with RS232, RS422 and digital I/O, lists them with our Jetson CAN bus computers for vehicle and machine networks that need AI processing and control traffic handled on one unit.

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