Advantech AIR-021 AI Inference Systems
Advantech AIR-021 AI Inference Systems are compact edge AI inference systems powered by NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX and Jetson Orin Nano™ modules. The systems deliver high-performance AI computing in a space-saving AI box design for multi-model edge AI applications. The Advantech AIR-021 AI Inference Systems supports Jetson Orin NX 16GB, Jetson Orin NX 8GB, and Jetson Orin Nano 8GB module options, delivering up to 157 TOPS AI performance in Super Mode. The devices also supply multiple I/O connections, wide DC input power, M.2 expansion, MicroSD support, and TPM 2.0 security support for industrial edge deployments.
The systems are designed for performance-optimized edge AI workloads and are supported by Linux Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and JetPack 6.2. The AIR-021 supports wall-mount or DIN-rail installation and carries CE, FCC Class B, CB, UL, CCC, and BSMI certifications.
Features
- Compact high-performance AI box design for edge AI inference applications
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB, Jetson Orin NX 8GB, and Jetson Orin Nano 8GB module support
- Super Mode AI performance options for multi-model edge AI workloads
- Multiple I/O ports for LAN, DIO, COM, CANBus, and USB connectivity
- Versatile expansion support via M.2 B key, M.2 E key, M.2 M key, and MicroSD interfaces
- Wide 12V to 24V DC input power support for industrial installations
- TPM 2.0 support through NPCT764AAEYX TPM IC
- Wall-mount and DIN-rail mounting support
Applications
- Edge AI inference applications
- Industrial AI deployments requiring compact embedded systems
- Performance-optimized multi-model AI workloads
- AI systems requiring Jetson Orin NX or Jetson Orin Nano module support
Specifications
- Processor platform options
- AIR-021O-S0A1U with Jetson Orin NX 16GB module
- AIR-021O-B0A1U with Jetson Orin NX 8GB module
- AIR-021R-S7A1U with Jetson Orin Nano 8GB module
- AI performance reference
- 157TOPS for Jetson Orin NX 16GB in Super Mode
- 117TOPS for Jetson Orin NX 8GB in Super Mode
- 67TOPS for Jetson Orin Nano 8GB in Super Mode
- Processor system
- 8-core Arm® Cortex®-A78AE v8.2 CPU for Jetson Orin NX 16GB
- 6-core Arm Cortex-A78AE v8.2 CPU for Jetson Orin NX 8GB and Jetson Orin Nano 8GB
- 1024-core NVIDIA Ampere GPU with 32 Tensor Cores
- Connectivity and I/O
- LAN1 1GbE and LAN2 2.5GbE Ethernet
- HDMI 2.1 TMDS with maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz for NX and 30Hz for Nano
- Four USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A ports and USB Type-C® for recovery mode only
- One DB9 CANBus interface at 1Mbps
- One 8-bit GPIO interface
- Two RS-232/422/485 4-wire COM ports
- Memory
- 16GB 128-bit LPDDR5 for Jetson Orin NX 16GB
- 8GB 128-bit LPDDR5 for Jetson Orin NX 8GB and Jetson Orin Nano 8GB
- Expansion and storage
- One M.2 3052 B key for 5G module with Nano SIM holder
- One M.2 2230 E key for Wi-Fi®/BLUETOOTH®
- One M.2 2280 M key PCIe x4 and one M.2 2242 PCIe x1 storage interface
- One MicroSD slot over USB 2.0 without MicroSD boot support
- Power and environment
- 12V to 24V DC input and 120W power adapter
- Fan-based operating temperature range of -20°C to +50°C without airflow for NX 16GB
- Fanless operating temperature range of -20°C to +50°C with 0.7m/s airflow for NX 8GB
- Fanless operating temperature range of -10°C to +50°C with 0.7m/s airflow for Nano 8GB
- Operating humidity of 95% at 40°C, non-condensing
- Vibration rating of 3Grms from 5Hz to 500Hz, random, 1hr/axis
- Mechanical and certifications
- Dimensions of 138mm x 110mm x 57mm
- Weight of 1.2kg
- CE, FCC Class B, CB, UL, CCC, and BSMI certifications
Software
- Linux Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with JetPack 6.2
Kit Contents
- AIR-021 AI inference system
- 120W power adapter
- Wall-mount kit
- DIN-rail kit
Product Comparison
Overview
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Mechanical Layout
