Dell OPTIPLEX FX160 Technical Manualbook

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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ FX160 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK3DELL™OPTIPLEX™FX160The desktop computing landscape is evolving. As organizations and their workforces become increasinglydistributed and mobile, an explosion of new end-user devices has exacerbated the challenges being faced by ITdepartments. These challenges include ensuring data and device security regardless of location, managing dataand applications consistently across the organization, and providing support for the myriad of emergingdevices and applications. Traditional computing has addressed the key customer pain points in a limitedfashion.Dell’s new desktop computing vision — Flexible Computing — delivers validated solutions (hardware, software, andservices) that augment Dell’s traditional desktop offerings and enable IT departments to navigate their increasinglycomplex environment. Understanding that often the optimal flexible computing approach is a combinationof solutions, Dell developed the new OptiPlex FX160 flexible computing node that is optimized for two of Dell’s FlexibleComputing Solutions: On-Demand Desktop Streaming or Virtual Remote Desktop. In doing so, customers can nowconfidently invest in a client device that supports the right solution for today with the flexibility to support the needs oftomorrow. For more information about Dell Flexible Computing Solutions, please visit: www.dell.com/fcs.OPTIPLEX MEANS BUSINESSThe OptiPlex FX160 delivers essential performance and flexibility to help keep your business running: 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'sneedsOPTIPLEX SECURITYThe OptiPlex FX160 ensures data and system security independent of location to help protect your critical data: Data is centrally located in the data center, which reduces data security risks from user theft or mismanagement andalleviates business continuity concerns such as distributed data and or data loss Defends your systems against hackers and worms, Trojan horses, viruses, and other malicious code attacks withSymantec™ Endpoint Protection for Windows® XP Embedded Protects against unauthorized access to your critical data with optional SmartCard keyboards Security lock slot provides physical system protection (supporting Kensington-style locks) Optional Cable Security Kit, made of hardened steel, is designed to secure commonly-used keyboard, mouse, andother PS2 or USB devices from theftOPTIPLEX IS EASY TO OWNThe OptiPlex FX160 is engineered for flexibility to meet your changing needs: Designed for single-application workloads, the OptiPlex FX160 features new Intel® Atom™ processors along withDell Flash storage (NVRAM) options for flexible high-end thin client usage models Image deployment solution is provided through a free download from Altiris® Altiris Deployment Solution enables the ability to push images out to embedded devices and is only available onselect models with Windows XP Embedded operating systems or Linux Embedded operating systems in thin clientenvironments USB image transfer utility available to flash NVRAM for desk-side deployments Centralized image management helps simplify complexities around client deployments with plug and playinstallations Integrated power supply and optional mounting options make the FX160 an easy choice when it comes tomaximizing desktop real estate