DFI X6-ORN Series: Rugged NVIDIA Jetson AI Inference PC Series

DFI X6-ORN Series: Scalable, Rugged Edge AI Computing for Vision-Driven and Mission-Critical Applications

As Edge AI continues to transform industries such as automation, transportation, smart cities, and machine vision, system designers require high-performance, low-latency, and rugged AI inference platforms that can operate reliably outside the data centre.

The DFI X6-ORN NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ AI Inference PC Series delivers exactly that. Powered by NVIDIA’s latest Jetson Orin Nano™, Orin NX™, and Orin AGX™ modules, the X6-ORN family provides a flexible, scalable Edge AI platform designed for demanding industrial, in-vehicle, and outdoor environments.

With multiple form factors, rich I/O, advanced camera connectivity, and rugged fanless designs, the X6-ORN series enables real-time AI inference at the edge — where data is generated and decisions matter most.

NVIDIA Jetson Orin Edge AI Performance

This enables advanced AI workloads such as computer vision, multi-camera processing, deep learning inference, sensor fusion, and autonomous decision-making — all without reliance on cloud connectivity.

Product Range Overview

DFI X6-ORN Series – Model Comparison Table

Feature / Model	X6-ORN	X6-ORN-GMSL	V6Xa-ORN	X6a-AGX	X6X-ORN	X6-MTH-ORN
AI Engine	Jetson Orin Nano / NX	Jetson Orin Nano / NX	Jetson Orin Nano / NX	Jetson Orin AGX	Jetson Orin Nano / NX	Jetson Orin NX + Intel Core Ultra
TOPS (Max)	Up to ~157 TOPS	Up to ~157 TOPS	Up to ~157 TOPS	Up to ~275 TOPS	Up to ~157 TOPS	Up to ~157 TOPS + x86 CPU
Rugged / Outdoor Ready	✔	✔	✔ IP67	✔	✔ IP67	✔
Operating Temp Range	Standard	Standard	-20°C ~ +70°C (opt. -40°C)	-20°C ~ +60°C	-20°C ~ +60°C	Standard
Ethernet	4× GbE	4× GbE	–	1× 10GbE + 1× GbE	–	PoE LANs
PoE Support	Optional 2× PoE	2× PoE (15W)	Up to 6× PoE	Optional	2× PoE	Yes
GMSL Camera	–	2× GMSL2	8× GMSL2 / 6× PoE	Optional 8×	2× GMSL2	–
USB Ports	4× USB 3.2	4× USB 3.2	2× USB 3.0	2× USB 3.2 Gen1	4× USB 3.0	8× USB 3.2
Expansion Slots (M.2)	E, M, B Keys	E, M, B Keys	Optional Wireless	Optional Wireless	Optional Wireless	4× M.2 (B/E/M)
Display / Video	HDMI	HDMI	–	HDMI, SDI (opt)	–	HDMI, VGA
Wireless Options	Optional	Optional	Wi-Fi 6E, 4G/5G	Wi-Fi 6E, 4G/5G	Wi-Fi 6E, 4G/5G	–
Remote Management / OOB	Optional	Optional	–	–	–	Yes
Ideal For	Edge AI inference	Vision AI & Multi-Cam	In-vehicle AI	High-Performance Edge AI	Outdoor AI	Hybrid AI + x86 Edge

Key Comparison Highlights

✅ Best for Vision-Centric AI
X6-ORN-GMSL and V6Xa-ORN offer enhanced camera interfaces and PoE connectivity — ideal for multi-camera machine vision and autonomous perception.

✅ Most Rugged & Outdoor-Ready
V6Xa-ORN and X6X-ORN are IP67 rated and built for harsh environments with wide temperature support.

✅ Highest AI Processing Power
X6a-AGX delivers the most compute performance with Jetson Orin AGX — perfect for demanding AI tasks and sensor fusion.

✅ Hybrid AI + CPU Capability
X6-MTH-ORN blends Jetson AI with an Intel Core Ultra processor, suited to applications requiring traditional x86 workloads alongside AI inference.

✅ Best for Networking & Throughput
X6a-AGX stands out with 10GbE networking and optional high-speed video capture.

Typical Application Areas

The DFI X6-ORN series is ideally suited to a wide range of industrial and embedded Edge AI applications, including:

• Machine Vision and AI Inspection: On a production line, an X6-ORN-GMSL processes multiple high-resolution camera feeds in real time to detect surface defects, missing components, or assembly errors, enabling immediate pass/fail decisions locally.
• Smart Manufacturing and Factory Automation: An X6-ORN monitors sensor data and video streams on the factory floor to identify bottlenecks, track equipment health, and enable predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Autonomous Vehicles and ADAS: A V6Xa-ORN in-vehicle AI computer fuses data from multiple GMSL cameras and sensors to enable lane detection, obstacle recognition, and driver assistance features in commercial or specialist vehicles.
• Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and Traffic Monitoring: An X6X-ORN system installed roadside analyses live video feeds to count vehicles, detect incidents, and classify traffic in real time, with low-latency edge processing in outdoor environments.
• Robotics and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs): An X6a-AGX provides high-performance AI inference for mobile robots operating in warehouses, enabling simultaneous localisation and mapping, object recognition, and dynamic route planning.
• Smart Cities and Public Safety: X6-ORN-GMSL systems deployed across urban areas analyse CCTV footage for crowd density, unattended object detection, and real-time incident alerts, keeping data processing local for privacy compliance.
• Video Analytics and Surveillance: An X6a-AGX with 8× GMSL camera support performs facial recognition, intrusion detection, and behaviour analysis across large facilities such as airports, ports, or logistics hubs.
• Industrial IoT and Edge AI Gateways: An X6-MTH-ORN collects data from PLCs, sensors, and cameras, performing edge analytics before securely transmitting insights to a central SCADA or cloud platform.
• Outdoor and Harsh Environment AI Deployments: An IP67-rated X6X-ORN monitors equipment at remote energy sites, detecting anomalies and safety hazards in real time without relying on constant network connectivity.
• Transportation and Fleet Management: A V6Xa-ORN installed in fleet vehicles monitors driver behaviour, detects fatigue, and tracks cargo conditions, improving safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Retail Analytics and Smart Infrastructure: An X6-ORN analyses in-store camera feeds to measure footfall, dwell time, and queue lengths, helping retailers optimise layouts and staffing while keeping video data processed locally.

An X6-ORN system analyses in-store camera feeds to measure footfall, dwell time, and queue lengths, enabling retailers to optimise layouts and staffing while keeping video data processed locally.

Talk to BVM – Your Industrial AI Computing Partner

If you’re looking to deploy NVIDIA Jetson Orin Edge AI systems in industrial, mobile, or rugged environments, BVM can help.

Contact BVM for all your Industrial and Embedded Computing needs.
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With over 35 years’ experience supplying industrial and embedded computer hardware, BVM offers both off-the-shelf solutions and custom-designed systems. If you can’t find exactly what you need, our in-house design team can create a tailored solution to match your application, environment, and performance requirements.

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