Pre-installed NVMeSSD doesn't show in 'lspci'

Robotics & Edge Computing Jetson Systems Jetson Orin Nano
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My new Jetson Orin Nano board has one NVMe SSD pre-installed. But the ‘lspci’ command does not list it. How to diagnosis the issue?

I’m following 🔖 SSD + Docker - NVIDIA Jetson AI Lab and stuck before the step to ‘mkfs’

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To diagnose the issue with the NVMe SSD not being listed by the lspci command on your Jetson Orin Nano board, follow these steps:

  1. Verify the NVMe SSD installation: Ensure that the NVMe SSD is properly installed on the Jetson Orin Nano board. Check the board’s documentation or manufacturer’s instructions for the correct installation procedure.
  2. Check the PCIe slot: Verify that the NVMe SSD is inserted into a PCIe slot that is compatible with the Jetson Orin Nano board. The Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit has two PCIe slots: C4 and C7. Make sure the NVMe SSD is inserted into one of these slots.
  3. Run the lspci command with the -v option: Run the lspci command with the -v option to get more detailed information about the PCIe devices connected to the system. This may help you identify if the NVMe SSD is detected by the system but not listed by the lspci command.
  4. Check the kernel logs: Check the kernel logs for any error messages related to the NVMe SSD. You can use the dmesg command to view the kernel logs.
  5. Update the Jetson Orin Nano firmware: Ensure that the Jetson Orin Nano firmware is up-to-date. You can use the nvidia-l4t-jetson-orin-nano-qspi-updater tool to update the firmware.
  6. Try a different PCIe slot: If the NVMe SSD is not detected in one PCIe slot, try moving it to the other slot (C4 or C7).
  7. Check the NVMe SSD’s compatibility: Verify that the NVMe SSD is compatible with the Jetson Orin Nano board. Check the board’s documentation or manufacturer’s instructions for a list of supported NVMe SSDs.

In comparison to other Jetson Orin Nano issues, this problem is specific to the NVMe SSD not being detected by the lspci command. Other issues, such as boot problems or power consumption issues, are unrelated to this problem.

To further assist you, I would like to know:

  • What is the exact model of your Jetson Orin Nano board?
  • What is the exact model of your NVMe SSD?
  • Have you tried any of the above steps already?
  • Are there any error messages in the kernel logs related to the NVMe SSD?

Please provide more information so I can better assist you in diagnosing the issue.

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sorry, looks like I misunderstood the layout. The chip in my photo was wifi (NOT NVMe SSD)…

So Orin Nano does NOT come with any pre-installed SSD?

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Hi,

Yes.

Thanks