Advantech AIR-020R / 021 / 030 Series — NVIDIA AI PC
Three compact NVIDIA Jetson Orin based AI inference boxes from Advantech’s AIR line: AIR-020R (Orin Nano 8 / 4 GB, 67 / 34 TOPS), AIR-021 (Orin NX 16 / 8 GB or Nano 8 GB, 157 / 117 / 67 TOPS, 5G + Wi-Fi) and AIR-030 (AGX Orin 32 / 64 GB, 200 / 275 TOPS, 3 × 2.5GbE, PCIe x16 option). Wide DC input, Ubuntu 22.04 with JetPack 6.2, Edge AI SDK.
Manufacturer: Advantech
AI module: Orin Nano 8 / 4 GB · Orin NX 16 / 8 GB · AGX Orin 32 / 64 GB (34 – 275 TOPS)
Common interfaces: GbE / 2.5GbE · 4K HDMI · USB 3.2 · RS-232/422/485 · CAN · DIO · M.2 · Micro USB recovery
Software: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS + JetPack 6.2 (Super mode) · Edge AI SDK / Inference Kit · SUSI
Number of models: 3 (AIR-020R, AIR-021, AIR-030)
AIR-020R, AIR-021 and AIR-030 are the NVIDIA Jetson Orin based compact AI inference computers in Advantech’s “AIR AI Inference Systems” line. All three share the same approach: a small fanless or low-noise chassis, wide DC input, industrial I/O (COM, CAN, DIO) and deployment of pre-trained models with Advantech Edge AI SDK / Inference Kit. They differ in AI power and expansion: AIR-020R is the entry level with Orin Nano, AIR-021 the mid-range with Orin NX and 5G / Wi-Fi 6E expansion, AIR-030 the top with AGX Orin and a PCIe x16 option. The Jetson Thor based AIR-075 has its own series page. FST presents the three as the AIR Orin grouping in the NVIDIA AI PC category; each model page has the full datasheet-based specification table, part numbers and accessories.
Common platform: Jetson Orin, JetPack 6.2, Edge AI SDK
The modules are selected by part number: Orin Nano 4 / 8 GB (34 / 67 TOPS Super mode), Orin NX 8 / 16 GB (117 / 157 TOPS Super mode) or AGX Orin 32 / 64 GB (200 / 275 TOPS). All ship with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS + JetPack 6.2; a 128 GB NVMe SSD is installed on the AIR-020R and AIR-021 A1 SKUs, and 64 GB eMMC is on board on AIR-030. Common I/O: 4K HDMI, USB 3.2 Type A + Type C, RS-232/422/485, DB9 CAN, digital I/O, a Micro USB (or USB-C) recovery port; AT/ATX power mode. Advantech Edge AI SDK and Inference Kit provide multi-model inference deployment and hardware validation, SUSI hardware monitoring, WISE-DeviceOn OTA and container management. Certifications CE, FCC Class B, CB, UL, CCC, BSMI; there is no RED certificate (to be assessed separately if a wireless module is added).
Which model for which job
AIR-020R (138 × 110 × 56.6 mm, 1.16 kg): entry-level one- or two-camera applications with Orin Nano 8 / 4 GB — 2 × GbE, 2 × COM, CAN, 8-bit DIO, mPCIe + nano SIM (Wi-Fi / 4G), 12 – 24 VDC, −10 to 50 °C, IP40. AIR-021 (138 × 110 × 57 mm, 1.2 kg): Orin NX 16 GB (fan-based, −20 to 50 °C) / NX 8 GB / Nano 8 GB on the same footprint — 1GbE + 2.5GbE, 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 2, M.2 B key 5G + M.2 E key Wi-Fi 6E, second M.2 2242 SSD, micro SD, TPM 2.0, wall or DIN rail. AIR-030 (200 × 220 × 74 mm, 3.63 kg): multi-camera and heavy models with AGX Orin 32 / 64 GB — 3 × 2.5GbE (PoE option on 2), 4 × COM, 2 × CAN, 16-bit DIO, 2 × MIPI-CSI, optional dual-layer chassis with a PCIe x16 (x8) slot, 9 – 36 VDC, −10 to 60 °C, IEC 61000-6-4, AWS Greengrass.
Cameras, wireless and storage
GigE cameras connect to the Ethernet ports (with the PoE option on AIR-030), USB3 cameras to the USB 3.2 ports; on AIR-030 two internal MIPI-CSI connectors serve camera modules. Wireless: Mini PCIe (Wi-Fi or 4G LTE) on AIR-020R, M.2 3052 B key 5G (Qualcomm) + M.2 2230 E key Wi-Fi 6E on AIR-021, M.2 2230 E key (shared with LAN3) on AIR-030; Advantech requires module + antenna + cable to be ordered together. Storage: M.2 2280 NVMe (020R / 021), second M.2 2242 SSD and micro SD (021), M.2 B key + SD 3.0 (030). Adapters of 90 W (020R), 120 W (021) and 150 / 230 W (030) are optional.
Where it is used
Visual quality inspection on production lines, on-machine object detection and counting, warehouse and logistics analytics, retail and in-building video analytics, smart-city cabinets, 4G / 5G connected remote AI nodes at agricultural and energy sites, multi-camera plant analytics with AGX Orin and imaging with PCIe frame grabbers. FST configures the AIR system with the camera, wireless module and SSD selection and delivers it as one solution with model deployment (Edge AI SDK) and remote-management setup services.
Models in the series
The three models of the AIR Orin grouping are listed below; click a model name in the cards or the table for specifications, ordering and accessory information. Contact us for the Orin Nano 2 based AIR-022 (preliminary) and the Jetson Thor based AIR-073 / AIR-075 (Thor series page) in the same Advantech line.
AIR-020R
Orin Nano 8 / 4 GB · 67 / 34 TOPS · 2 × GbE · CAN · DIO · 138 × 110 mm · New
AIR-021
Orin NX 16 / 8 GB · Nano 8 GB · 157 / 117 / 67 TOPS · 2.5GbE · 5G + Wi-Fi · TPM · New
AIR-030
AGX Orin 32 / 64 GB · 200 / 275 TOPS · 3 × 2.5GbE · 4 × COM · PCIe x16 option · New
| Model | Jetson module | Interfaces | Dimensions | Mounting / power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR-020R | Orin Nano 8 GB / 4 GB | 2 × GbE · HDMI · 2 × USB A + C · 2 × COM · CAN · 8 bit DIO · mPCIe | 138 × 110 × 56.6 mm | Wall · 12 – 24 VDC |
| AIR-021 | Orin NX 16 / 8 GB · Orin Nano 8 GB | 1GbE + 2.5GbE · HDMI 2.1 · 4 × USB 3.2 · 2 × COM · CAN · GPIO · 5G / Wi-Fi | 138 × 110 × 57 mm | Wall / DIN rail · 12 – 24 VDC |
| AIR-030 | AGX Orin 32 GB / 64 GB | 3 × 2.5GbE (PoE) · HDMI · 4 × USB A + C · 4 × COM · 2 × CAN · 16 bit DIO · PCIe x16 | 200 × 220 × 74 mm | Wall · 9 – 36 VDC |
Which AIR is right for your project?
Share your application, the number and type of cameras (GigE / USB / MIPI), the AI power required (TOPS), the wireless (4G / 5G / Wi-Fi) and storage needs, the ambient temperature and the supply voltage; let’s decide on the module, the model and the accessory set together.
All product specifications are subject to change without notice; data compiled from Advantech’s AIR-020R (20 July 2026), AIR-021 (17 July 2026) and AIR-030 (17 August 2026) datasheets and the advantech.com product pages.
Source: Advantech product data