Dell India, today debuted sleek and completely redesigned additions to its trusted OptiPlex portfolio with the launch of the OptiPlex 9020 and 3020 Micro desktop PCs. The OptiPlex Micro can be used in spaces that users would never imagine the traditional desktop fitting into. While the 1.2 litre frame might make the OptiPlex Micro desktops compact, the devices pack in a lot of power and performance into a compact unit.
OptiPlex Micro: Out of Sight Power
Performance is the most important aspect that employees seek in a work device and across scales of organizations, desktop PCs are still the preferred computing device, according to preliminary results from Dell’s latest Evolving Workforce Study.
With a chassis design of only 1.2 liters, which is 67% smaller than Dell’s smallest regular desktop form factor, the new OptiPlex 9020 and 3020 Micro PCs provide the power working professionals seek in a desktop while answering the needs of smaller – or more specialized – working spaces. The most secure and manageable desktop available today, OptiPlex 9020 Micro is ideal for environments where space is limited and security is a priority, while the OptiPlex 3020 Micro provides essential business class performance in a compact unit. The OptiPlex Micro 3020 & 9020 desktop offer the most flexible, space savings solutions with six versatile options: Vertical Stand, VESA Wall Mount, VESA Under Desk Mount, Dual VESA Mount, Behind Monitor Mount and Console with ODD.
Essential performance in micro design
Powerfully efficient, the OptiPlex Micro PCs rely on a range of processors that include 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processors with Intel® Integrated Graphics. The Micro features the smallest Dell chassis design with a displacement of just 1.2 liters. The complete range of optional mounts allows users to place it just about anywhere and serviceability is hassle-free with tool-less entry.Despite its small size, the OptiPlex 3020 can support two displays with DisplayPort and VGA connectivity. OptiPlex Micro offers a choice of E & P series and UltraSharp displays that are available in various sizes to meet your customer’s need. The energy-efficient Dell P2214H Monitor featuring a large 21.5 inch display with the visually brilliant 1920×1080 (Full HD) resolution, integrated USB hub, and full stand adjustability.
It also offers extended connectivity to connect to external devices and transfer data quickly with four USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports. Connections to projectors and external monitors are also simplified with a VGA output. The OptiPlex 3020 also enables easy connections through a global headset jack, audio out, DisplayPort, RJ-45. With up to 8GB1 of memory 1600MHz DDR3, multi-taskers can keep multiple apps open at the same time, experiencing the convenience of switching between projects seamlessly without slowing down their OptiPlex Micro.
“Dell believes in innovating and delivering solutions which solve technology related problems and cater to the needs of our users. The OptiPlex Micro desktop PCs are a testimony to this endeavor, delivering truly power-packed performance in a sleek and compact device, like never before. Although, desktop PCs remain a popular device for intensive computing in the workplace in organizations, there has been a visible trend of compact and space saving work environments. Keeping this in mind, Dell has crafted the new PCs that cater to hardcore computing in the smallest imaginable spaces, taking away the added consideration of space without not compromising on performance,” said Indrajit Belgundi, Director & General Manager, End User Computing, Dell India.
The micro PC with large security options
The OptiPlex Micro desktops offer the optional feature of Dell Data Protection for encryption. This optional feature protects data across all endpoints, including external media, self-encrypting drives and in public cloud storage. Additionally Dell Data Protection provides security tools including pre-installed software which provides security and identity protection through authentication support for Windows passwords, fingerprint readers and self-encrypting drives. The devices are also available with a chassis intrusion detection switch which aids in quickly and easily identifying whether someone has accessed the interior of the OptiPlex Micro PC.