cruiser carrier board

For OEMs & System Integrators

built for integration. designed for scale.

Cruiser combines compute, PoE switching, storage, and wireless into a single production-ready board for Raspberry Pi CM5. One board replaces your CM5 carrier + PoE switch + USB hub + wireless module + NVMe adapter — reducing BOM cost, simplifying assembly, and accelerating time-to-market.

8
PoE+ GbE Ports
2.5
Gbps WAN Uplink
M.2
NVMe / AI Slot
$149
MSRP (volume below)
NDAA Section 889 IPC Class 2 Factory Tested

white-label & oem customization

We rebrand the entire stack — hardware, software, and packaging — so you sell under your own name.

Hardware Branding

Custom silkscreen, labels, and packaging with your logo and product name.

Operating System

Custom Debian OS image with your branding, boot logo, and pre-installed software.

Software Packages

Rebranded APT repository and Debian packages under your product identity.

Firmware & Docs

Custom ESP32-C6 firmware and white-labeled quick start guide and support materials.

how it works

1
Specify Tell us your branding, software, config defaults, and packaging needs.
2
We Build Branded OS image, packages, firmware — validated on your config.
3
You Ship Pre-flashed boards to your facility or direct to your customers.

oem applications

Turnkey NVR Appliance 8 PoE cameras, NVMe recording, 2.5GbE backhaul. Pre-install Frigate, ZoneMinder, or your VMS. Your brand, your box.
Smart Building Controller PoE sensors, Zigbee devices, and wired infrastructure managed from one board. Home Assistant, OpenHAB, or your stack.
Edge AI Vision Gateway Hailo-8 or Coral TPU in M.2 for up to 26 TOPS. Real-time analytics with PoE cameras, no cloud dependency.
Managed PoE Switch 8 managed ports, per-port power control, monitoring, 2.5GbE uplink. Add your management UI and ship.

cruiser carrier board

Partnership & Specifications

why partner with exaviz

Direct Manufacturer Work with the team that designed the board. No distributors in the middle.
Fast Response Small team, fast decisions. Engineering collaboration on firmware and config.
Full White-Label Hardware, OS, packages, firmware, and documentation — all your brand.
Flexible Orders Boards, PoE add-ons, and accessories — standalone or bundled to spec.
Reliable Supply Production-validated. Factory-tested. Repeatable delivery schedules.
Scalable PoE 8 ports built-in, expandable to 16 with Interceptor PoE Board add-on.

product variants

ModelMSRPGbE PortsPoE+Power Input
Cruiser$1498Yes (30W/port)48–57V DC
Cruiser Lite$1194Yes (30W/port)48–57V DC
Cruiser Keel$994None13–60V DC
Volume pricing: Tiered pricing below MSRP for OEM quantities. NRE covers branding customization. Contact info@exaviz.com for a detailed quote.

core specifications

Networking
WAN Port1x 2.5GbE (RTL8156BG)
Switch Ports4 or 8x GbE (RTL8367RB)
PoE StandardIEEE 802.3at / 802.3af
PoE Expansion+8 ports @ 100 Mbps
Storage
NVMeM.2 Key-M (PCIe Gen 2)
SATA2x SATA III (dedicated bus)
Hardware RAID0 / 1 / Span / JBOD
Wireless (ESP32-C6)
WiFi802.11ax (WiFi 6), 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth5.3 LE
ZigbeeBuilt-in coordinator
Compute
ModuleRaspberry Pi CM5
ProcessorBCM2712 (A76 @ 2.4 GHz)
RAM2 / 4 / 8 / 16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI2x HDMI 2.0 (4Kp60)
USB 3.03x Type-A
USB 2.04x Type-A
Qwiic2x I2C (3.3V)
Physical
Dimensions170 × 120 mm
Operating Temp0°C to +70°C
Storage Temp−40°C to +85°C

let's build something together

Request evaluation samples, volume quotes, or discuss your customization needs.

info@exaviz.com  •  www.exaviz.com  •  exa-pedia.com

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