Description
The AAEON BOXER-8740AI is a high-performance edge AI system designed for demanding artificial intelligence and data-intensive applications. Powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000 platform, it delivers exceptional compute capability for advanced AI inference, real-time analytics, and edge processing workloads. Built for modern AI deployments, the system supports high-speed networking with a QSFP28 interface enabling up to four 25GbE connections, alongside a dedicated 5GbE LAN port for flexible integration into existing network infrastructures. Multiple USB interfaces provide reliable connectivity for peripherals, sensors, and external devices.
The BOXER-8740AI also offers M.2 expansion support, allowing integration of NVMe storage as well as 5G and Wi-Fi modules, making it well suited for connected and data-driven edge environments. With its compact, industrial-grade design and powerful AI capabilities, the AAEON BOXER-8740AI is an ideal solution for edge AI, machine vision, intelligent video analytics, and next-generation networking applications.
Key Features
- NVIDIA® Jetson T5000™
- QSFP28 x 1 for 25GbE × 4
- 5GbE LAN x 1
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2, USB 2.0 x 2
- M.2 expansion for 5G, Wi-Fi, and NVMe SSD
Specification
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| System | AI Accelerator |
| AI Accelerator | NVIDIA® Jetson T5000™ (2560-core NVIDIA Blackwell architecture GPU with fifth-generation Tensor Cores) |
| CPU | 14-core Arm® Neoverse®-V3AE 64-bit |
| System Memory | 128GB 256-bit LPDDR5X |
| Storage Device | M.2 2280 M-Key ×1 for NVMe |
| Display Interface | HDMI ×1 (HDMI 2.0) |
| Ethernet | QSFP28 ×1 (25GbE ×4), RJ-45 ×1 (5GbE) |
| I/O | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A) ×2, USB 2.0 ×2, Micro USB ×1 (OS flash), Recovery button ×1, Reset button ×1, Power button ×1 |
| Expansion | M.2 2280 M-Key ×1 (NVMe), M.2 3052 B-Key ×1 (4G/LTE), M.2 2230 E-Key ×1 (WiFi 7), Nano SIM slot ×1 |
| Indicator | Power LED ×1, System LED ×1 |
| OS Support | NVIDIA JetPack™ 7.0 and above |
| Power Requirement | 2-pin Phoenix connector ×1, DC 12V–24V input |
| Mounting | TBD |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 7.09″ × 5.67″ × 2.37″ (180 × 144 × 60.2 mm) |
| Gross Weight | TBD |
| Net Weight | TBD |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | TBD |
| Storage Humidity | TBD |
| Anti-Vibration | TBD |
| Anti-Shock | TBD |
| Certification | CE / FCC Class B |
Side-by-side comparison for the AAEON BOXER-8742AI, AAEON BOXER-8741AI and BOXER-8740AI
| Specification | BOXER-8742AI | BOXER-8741AI | BOXER-8740AI |
| AI Accelerator | NVIDIA® Jetson T4000™ | NVIDIA® Jetson T5000™ | NVIDIA® Jetson T5000™ |
| CPU | 12-core Arm® Neoverse®-V3AE 64-bit | 14-core Arm® Neoverse®-V3AE 64-bit | 14-core Arm® Neoverse®-V3AE 64-bit |
| GPU | 1536-core NVIDIA Blackwell GPU, 64 fifth-gen Tensor Cores | Higher-performance GPU integrated in T5000™ | 2560-core NVIDIA Blackwell GPU with fifth-gen Tensor Cores |
| System Memory | 64GB 256-bit LPDDR5X | 128GB onboard LPDDR5X | 128GB 256-bit LPDDR5X |
| Ethernet / Networking | 5GbE LAN ×1, 1GbE LAN ×4 with PoE 802.3af (Max 60W) | QSFP28 ×1 for 4×25GbE, 5GbE LAN ×4, PoE 802.3af/at (Max 60W) | QSFP28 ×1 for 4×25GbE, 5GbE LAN ×1 |
| Expansion | M.2 for 5G, Wi-Fi, NVMe SSD | M.2 for 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NVMe SSD | M.2 for 5G, Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi 7, NVMe SSD |
| I/O | RS-232/422/485, CAN FD, DIO/GPIO | RS-232, RS-485 ×2, CAN FD ×2, DIO/GPIO, advanced MIPI CSI-2, I²C, SPI, UART, fan, audio, SMA antenna, SIM slots | USB 3.2 Gen 2 ×2, USB 2.0 ×2, Micro USB (OS flash), control buttons |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C ~ 60°C | -20°C ~ 60°C | 0°C ~ 40°C |
| Industrial Rating | Rugged edge AI | MIL-STD-810H vibration/shock, industrial-grade | Industrial-grade (TBD) |
| Use Case | Mid-range AI inference, edge AI tasks | High-performance AI workloads, multi-camera and high-bandwidth industrial applications | High-speed edge AI, networking-intensive AI inference, data-driven industrial applications |













