Jetson Orin Nano 8GB on JetPack 7.2.1: SUPPORTED
Method v1.0 · dataset 2026-09-07 · verified 2026-09-07 · last updated September 2026
Jetson Orin Nano 8GB on JetPack 7.2.1 (Jetson Linux 39.2.1, CUDA 13.2.1, TensorRT 10.16.2), SDK Manager (host flash), TensorRT: SUPPORTED. Every check is a published NVIDIA pairing. 6 verify commands settle it on the board.
Jetson Orin Nano 8GB · JetPack 7.2.1 (L4T 39.2.1) · CUDA 13.2.1 · TensorRT 10.16.2 · cuDNN 9.20.0 · Ubuntu 24.04
SDK Manager flash · TensorRT runtime. Change the install method, runtime or power mode on the live engine.
Checks
| Check | Status | Assumption | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| jetpack release | PASS | JetPack 7.2.1 = Jetson Linux 39.2.1; CUDA 13.2.1, TensorRT 10.16.2, cuDNN 9.20.0, Ubuntu 24.04. | A |
| module support | PASS | Jetson Orin Nano 8GB is in NVIDIA's supported-module list for JetPack 7.2.1. | A |
| install method | PASS | SDK Manager (host flash): Host-driven flash from an x86 Ubuntu machine (or a Docker container per NVIDIA's SDK Manager Docker image). | A |
| power mode | PASS | 15W (nvpmodel id 0) is an NVIDIA preset for Jetson Orin Nano 8GB on JetPack 7.2.1 (default preset assumed). Super presets (25W / MAXN_SUPER) also exist on JetPack 7.2.1 when the board is flashed with the jetson-orin-nano-devkit-super configuration; name one as power_mode to check it. | A |
| runtime | PASS | TensorRT 10.16.2 ships with JetPack 7.2.1 (CUDA 13.2.1, cuDNN 9.20.0). | A |
Verify plan
Run these on the board, in order, to confirm the configuration matches what is checked above.
- cat /etc/nv_tegra_release
Expected:# R39 (release), REVISION: 2.1 …
Settles: jetpack release, install method · community (aggregated forum examples) · forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/379754 · verified 2026-09-07 - dpkg -l nvidia-jetpack (or: apt-cache show nvidia-jetpack; dpkg-query --show nvidia-l4t-core)
Expected:ii nvidia-jetpack <version> arm64 NVIDIA Jetpack Meta Package
Settles: jetpack release · community (Collabnix / NVIDIA forum aggregation) · forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/145422 · verified 2026-09-07 - cat /proc/device-tree/model
Expected:NVIDIA Jetson <board name> Developer Kit (Super-flashed boards append 'Super' or 'Engineering Reference Developer Kit Super')
Settles: module support, install method · community · medium.com/@arnav04verma/bootstrapping-a-headless-jetson-orin-nano-super-for-uav-autonomy- · verified 2026-09-07 - sudo nvpmodel -q
Expected:NV Power Mode: <MODE_NAME> <mode_id>
Settles: power mode · community (JetsonHacks / RidgeRun aggregation) · jetsonhacks.com/2018/10/07/nvpmodel-nvidia-jetson-agx-xavier-developer-kit · verified 2026-09-07 - dpkg -l | grep tensorrt
Expected:ii tensorrt <version> arm64 ... (and libnvinfer*, python3-libnvinfer* rows)
Settles: runtime · community (aggregated Jetson verification guides) · github:jadwigo/86b905ca2573dc7b9a685652b82ef590 · verified 2026-09-07 - python3 -c "import tensorrt; print(tensorrt.__version__)"
Expected:<major.minor.patch> (e.g. 10.3.0)
Settles: runtime · community · nvidia-docs:deeplearning/tensorrt/latest/getting-started/release-notes-10/10.13.2.html · verified 2026-09-07
Remediations
No remediation needed — every check passed.
Known issues
No known issues apply to this configuration.
nvpmodel presets on JetPack 7.2.1
| Mode | nvpmodel id | Watts | Flash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15W | 0 | 15 | standard | default |
| 7W | 1 | 7 | standard | |
| 25W | 1 | 25 | Super | default |
| MAXN_SUPER | 2 | — | Super |
Full detail: Jetson Orin Nano 8GB on the power-modes page.
Other install methods
This page checks the SDK Manager (host flash) path. How the other install methods behave for Jetson Orin Nano 8GB on JetPack 7.2.1:
| Method | Notes |
|---|---|
| SD card image | No longer published — JetPack 7.2.1 removed the SD card image for the Orin Nano Developer Kit (see known issue "no sd card jp72" below). |
| ISO image (target-side) | Available; cannot upgrade a non-Super board into Super Mode — reflash from a host to change flash configuration. |
| apt upgrade / OTA | Works only within Jetson Linux 7.x; crossing a major L4T version needs a full reflash. |
| flash.sh / Jetson Linux BSP | Always available from an x86 host; the only command-line way to select a custom flash configuration (e.g. Super). |
Sources
Sources
- NVIDIA · nvidia-dev:blog/nvidia-jetpack-7-2-1-adds-agentic-video-skills-and-t3000-emulation · verified 2026-09-07 · source · class A
Jetson Linux 39.2.1 ... Support for Jetson T3000 emulation.
- NVIDIA · nvidia-docs:jetson/r36.4.4/DeveloperGuide · verified 2026-09-07 · source · class A
MAXN_SUPER mode is available only when flashing with jetson-orin-nano-devkit-super or jetson-orin-nano-devkit-super-maxn configuration.
- NVIDIA · jetson-linux-r36.4.4/power-orin r36.4.4 (JetPack 6.2.1) · NVP Model Clock Configuration — Jetson Orin Nano 8GB · verified 2026-09-07 · source · class A
15W* | 7W — The default mode is 15W (mode ID 0).
- NVIDIA · jetson-linux-r36.4.4/power-orin r36.4.4 (JetPack 6.2.1) · NVP Model Clock Configuration — Jetson Orin Nano 8GB Super · verified 2026-09-07 · source · class A
15W | 25W* | MAXN_SUPER** — The default mode is 25W (mode ID 1).
Assumptions
- JetPack 7.2.1 = Jetson Linux 39.2.1; CUDA 13.2.1, TensorRT 10.16.2, cuDNN 9.20.0, Ubuntu 24.04.
- Jetson Orin Nano 8GB is in NVIDIA's supported-module list for JetPack 7.2.1.
- SDK Manager (host flash): Host-driven flash from an x86 Ubuntu machine (or a Docker container per NVIDIA's SDK Manager Docker image).
- 15W (nvpmodel id 0) is an NVIDIA preset for Jetson Orin Nano 8GB on JetPack 7.2.1 (default preset assumed).
- Super presets (25W / MAXN_SUPER) also exist on JetPack 7.2.1 when the board is flashed with the jetson-orin-nano-devkit-super configuration; name one as power_mode to check it.
- TensorRT 10.16.2 ships with JetPack 7.2.1 (CUDA 13.2.1, cuDNN 9.20.0).
Method and limitations
Each check compares the requested configuration against NVIDIA's published facts (JetPack archive and release notes, Jetson Linux developer guide, power-mode registry, developer-forum staff replies): PASS when it is a published pairing, VERSION_RISK when it works but is not the officially paired version, REQUIRES_VALIDATION when the published data cannot decide it, UNSUPPORTED when NVIDIA says it does not work, UNKNOWN when the input is not in the registry. The verdict is the worst check. Every check names the on-device commands that settle it, with the expected output.
Full method, status vocabulary, verdict rule and the verify-command table: Jetson Configuration Checker methodology.
Links
- Live engine (this exact configuration): https://edgeaistack.ai/engines/jetson-configuration-checker/?hw=jetson_orin_nano&jp=7.2.1&install=sdk_manager&rt=tensorrt&mv=1.0&dv=2026-09-07
- Methodology: /methodology/jetson-configuration-checker/
- Dataset: /datasets/jetpack-config.json
- Power modes: /platforms/jetson-power-modes/
- Jetson Orin Nano 8GB overview: /compatibility/jetson-orin-nano/
Change one input and re-run.
The live engine keeps every source line and gives you a fresh permalink and summary.