Dell OPTIPLEX FX160 Technical Manualbook page 3

DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ FX160 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK
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The desktop computing landscape is evolving. As organizations and their workforces become increasingly
distributed and mobile, an explosion of new end-user devices has exacerbated the challenges being faced by IT
departments. These challenges include ensuring data and device security regardless of location, managing data
and applications consistently across the organization, and providing support for the myriad of emerging
devices and applications. Traditional computing has addressed the key customer pain points in a limited
fashion.
Dell's new desktop computing vision — Flexible Computing — delivers validated solutions (hardware, software, and
services) that augment Dell's traditional desktop offerings and enable IT departments to navigate their increasingly
complex environment. Understanding that often the optimal flexible computing approach is a combination
of solutions, Dell developed the new OptiPlex FX160 flexible computing node that is optimized for two of Dell's Flexible
Computing Solutions: On-Demand Desktop Streaming or Virtual Remote Desktop. In doing so, customers can now
confidently invest in a client device that supports the right solution for today with the flexibility to support the needs of
tomorrow. For more information about Dell Flexible Computing Solutions, please visit: www.dell.com/fcs.
OPTIPLEX MEANS BUSINESS
The OptiPlex FX160 delivers essential performance and flexibility to help keep your business running:
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Planning support with up to a 36-month lifecycle, stable images, and managed transitions
 The FX160 is designed to support either a VRD or ODDS operating environment which best meets the customer's
needs
OPTIPLEX SECURITY
The OptiPlex FX160 ensures data and system security independent of location to help protect your critical data:
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Data is centrally located in the data center, which reduces data security risks from user theft or mismanagement and
alleviates business continuity concerns such as distributed data and or data loss
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Defends your systems against hackers and worms, Trojan horses, viruses, and other malicious code attacks with
Symantec™ Endpoint Protection for Windows
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Protects against unauthorized access to your critical data with optional SmartCard keyboards
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Security lock slot provides physical system protection (supporting Kensington-style locks)
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Optional Cable Security Kit, made of hardened steel, is designed to secure commonly-used keyboard, mouse, and
other PS2 or USB devices from theft
OPTIPLEX IS EASY TO OWN
The OptiPlex FX160 is engineered for flexibility to meet your changing needs:
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Designed for single-application workloads, the OptiPlex FX160 features new Intel
Dell Flash storage (NVRAM) options for flexible high-end thin client usage models
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Image deployment solution is provided through a free download from Altiris
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Altiris Deployment Solution enables the ability to push images out to embedded devices and is only available on
select models with Windows XP Embedded operating systems or Linux Embedded operating systems in thin client
environments
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USB image transfer utility available to flash NVRAM for desk-side deployments
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Centralized image management helps simplify complexities around client deployments with plug and play
installations
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Integrated power supply and optional mounting options make the FX160 an easy choice when it comes to
maximizing desktop real estate
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