Videos: NVidia Jetson Orin Nano

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NVidia Jetson Orin Nano Downloads:

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/

 

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Here’s a complete, step-by-step (numbered) guide to get an NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano (or Orin Nano “Super” / Developer Kit) running with an SSD boot, including installing the SSD, preparing the microSD, flashing the OS, and switching boot to SSD. I’ll also link to recommended hardware (SSD, the kit) and software images.

Note / Caveats

• The exact steps may vary slightly depending on which revision of the Orin Nano kit or “Super” version you have. Always refer to your kit’s documentation.
• Booting from SSD / NVMe on Orin Nano is supported (with the correct setup). NVIDIA Developer Forums+2JetsonHacks+2
• Use a native Ubuntu host (not a VM) with SDK Manager to flash. NVIDIA Developer Forums+1
• Use a compatible M.2 NVMe SSD in the correct form factor (typically 2230) for the onboard M.2 slot.
• Always back up any data before flashing or partitioning.

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Recommended hardware​

• NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit — this is the base developer kit you’ll use (or its “Super” variant).
• For the SSD, a compact NVMe drive (e.g. M.2 2230) is ideal. Here’s a solid option:
  Sabrent Rocket 2230 NVMe SSD — 1 TB in 2230 form factor, Gen4 capable.
  You can also use other brands/models as long as it’s NVMe and supported size (2230) or compatible with your board’s slot.

If you want, I can filter for Amazon links specifically (US) and send direct buy links.

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Software / Image you’ll need to download​

1. JetPack / BSP SD-card image (Ubuntu + Jetson Linux) for the Orin Nano Developer Kit. The latest versions (e.g. JetPack 6.x) provide SD card images for Orin Nano. NVIDIA Developer+2jetson-ai-lab.com+2
2. SDK Manager (runs on your Ubuntu host) — used to flash and manage the Jetson device and its components.
3. Optional: balenaEtcher or similar image-flasher tool (for writing the image to microSD). learn.arm.com+1

You can get the official downloads from the Jetson Download Center: NVIDIA Embedded / Jetson Download Center NVIDIA Developer+1


Example direct chain:

• Download “JetPack 6.x SD card image for Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit”
• SDK Manager from NVIDIA site

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Full Step-by-Step Setup Guide​

Here’s the complete flow, numbered:

Preliminaries​

1. Gather components & tools
    – Your Orin Nano Developer Kit
    – M.2 NVMe SSD (e.g. the Sabrent Rocket 2230)
    – microSD card (at least 16 GB, preferably UHS-1 or UHS-3)
    – microSD card reader for your host PC
    – Ubuntu PC (host) — 18.04 / 20.04 / 22.04 (native, not in VM)
    – USB-C / USB Micro cable (depending on kit)
    – Screwdriver (for M.2 screw, if applicable)
2. Make sure your host Ubuntu PC has internet access, and install dependencies
    You’ll need to install SDK Manager. NVIDIA’s instructions cover installing required libraries.
    Ensure curl, ssh, etc. are installed.

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Flash the microSD (initial OS boot)​

1. Download the JetPack / Orin Nano SD card image from NVIDIA’s Jetson Download Center (look under “JetPack” or “SD card image for Orin Nano Developer Kit”) NVIDIA Developer+2NVIDIA Developer+2
2. Write the image to the microSD card
    – Use balenaEtcher, Etcher, or other flashing tool. Select the .img (or .zip → .img) and write it to the microSD. learn.arm.com+2NVIDIA Developer+2
3. Insert the microSD into the Orin Nano kit’s microSD slot
4. Power on the Orin Nano with the microSD as the boot medium. Follow the on-screen setup (language, user, wifi / ethernet, updates). This ensures the board is functional before SSD steps.

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Install the SSD (NVMe) hardware​

1. Power off the board (disconnect power)
2. Open / access the M.2 slot location (some kits have a slot on the base board or via extension)
3. Insert the NVMe SSD into the M.2 slot at a shallow angle, slide it in, then gently push it down and secure with the screw (if provided)
4. Close up / secure the board, reconnect any required covers or mounting brackets

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Prepare for SSD boot / flashing to SSD​

1. Connect the Orin Nano to your host PC via USB (for flashing mode)
2. Launch SDK Manager on your Ubuntu host
3. Choose “Jetson” → Device “Orin Nano Developer Kit” in SDK Manager
4. Select target OS version / JetPack version (match the SD card image version or your desired version)
5. When prompted for “Target Storage Device”, select the SSD (NVMe) instead of microSD. This instructs SDK Manager to flash the OS to the SSD. i7y blog+3NVIDIA Developer Forums+3JetsonHacks+3
6. Proceed with flashing and installation via SDK Manager (this flashes system partitions to the SSD)
7. Finish the flash / installation, allowing the process to complete fully

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Switch boot order to SSD​

1. Power off the Orin Nano once flashing is done
2. Remove or disable the microSD (or ensure it’s not bootable)
3. Power on the board — it should now boot from the SSD automatically
    If it doesn’t automatically boot, you may need to set a jumper or short a pin to change boot source (some hardware requires this). NVIDIA Developer Forums+3Reddit+3JetsonHacks+3
4. Verify via lsblk, df -h, or mount that your root filesystem is on your SSD (e.g. /dev/nvme0n1p1 or similar)

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Post-setup and housekeeping​

1. Update & upgrade packages
    ```bash
   sudo apt update
   sudo apt upgrade -y

23. **Optional: Enable swap / partition adjustments** (if needed)
24. **Install / configure any additional libraries, modules, AI frameworks** (TensorRT, CUDA, PyTorch, etc.)
25. **Backup your setup** (clone the SSD, document configurations)

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## Summary of Key Points & Troubleshooting Tips

- Use SDK Manager to flash the SSD directly — that’s how you get the bootloader, partitions, etc., correctly set. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- Make sure the SSD you pick is compatible (NVMe, proper size/form factor).
- If boot fails, check boot jumpers or settings (some kits require a pin to tell the board to boot from NVMe vs SD) :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- Always keep a working microSD image as fallback, in case SSD or flash process fails
- Seats, screws, and ESD precautions matter — handle hardware carefully

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