Hello!
We’re using a Xavier NX with a custom carrier board and don’t have the option to switch to the developer kit.
We saw a post saying that NVIDIA will stop maintaining the current software branch for this platform, what are the options for keeping the system supported?
Yes, you can continue using JetPack 5. Your current applications and projects will continue to function as they do now. However, you will no longer receive any critical updates. Jetson partner RidgeRun is available to help with ongoing maintenance.
Please refer to the EOL announcement at Announcing End of Life for NVIDIA® JetPack™ 5 with the release of JetPack 5.1.8 - Jetson Systems / Jetson Xavier NX - NVIDIA Developer Forums
Hi @Curiousity,
Yes, as @kayccc mentioned, JetPack 5 can still be used after its End of Life (EoL), but it will no longer receive critical updates.
At RidgeRun, we’ve been working on using the CIP Linux kernel to provide Long-Term Support (LTS) for Jetson Xavier, focusing on kernel maintenance beyond NVIDIA’s official EoL timeline.
Some technical details about this approach, including the features validated so far, are available here:
NVIDIA Jetson Xavier Long-Term Kernel Support – RidgeRun Developer Wiki
Hope this helps! Feel free to ask if you have any questions.
Regards,
Oscar Mendez
Embedded SW Engineer at RidgeRun
Contact us: support@ridgerun.com
Developers wiki: https://developer.ridgerun.com/
Website: www.ridgerun.com