Robot data-collection rig with lots of USB sensors plus GMSL cameras: which ARBOR Technology Jetson Thor computer has the most USB ports while still offering GMSL inputs?

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Rapidflare · Accepted Answer

The **ARBOR AEC-8500** is the best fit. It has 15 USB ports and 8 GMSL camera inputs, which is the most USB of any ARBOR Jetson Thor computer that also takes GMSL cameras.

**ARBOR Jetson Thor computers with GMSL inputs**

| Model | Jetson module | USB ports | GMSL camera inputs | What else sets it apart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AEC-8500** | Jetson T5000 128GB | **15** | 8 | 8 extra USB 3.2 ports |
| AEC-8400 | Jetson T5000 128GB | 7 | 8 | 8x PoE (90 W total) |
| AEC-8100 | Jetson T5000 128GB | 7 | 8 | — |

**Notes for your rig**
- The **AEC-8300** also has 15 USB ports, but GMSL inputs aren't listed for it in the catalog. That makes the AEC-8500 the one model that offers both.
- The AEC-8500 also has 4 CAN-FD ports, 2 serial ports, 16 DIO channels and a QSFP28 cage for 4 x 25GbE. These may help if your rig has other sensors besides USB devices.
- **Temperature:** the AEC-8500 is fan-cooled and rated for -25 °C to 50 °C. That range only holds with airflow and depends on the power mode.

ARBOR Jetson Thor computer with the most USB ports and GMSL inputs

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Model	Jetson module	USB ports	GMSL camera inputs	What else sets it apart
AEC-8500	Jetson T5000 128GB	15	8	8 extra USB 3.2 ports
AEC-8400	Jetson T5000 128GB	7	8	8x PoE (90 W total)
AEC-8100	Jetson T5000 128GB	7	8	—