The
OptiPlex™ FX160 
is Dell's first generation of Flexible Computing Nodes (FCN)which support Dell's Flexible Computing Solution (FCS). It is designed to supportboth VDI/RDP/ICA1 and web browser based solutions which require an embeddedoperating system as well as supporting Dell FCS solutions based upon OS Streamingwith Windows® XP Professional and Windows Vista Business. Supporting both an embeddedOS as well as a streamed OS from a central server, it allows a customer to scale fromminimum NVRAM and RAM up to 4 GB of RAM, integrated wireless and an optional hard drive.
* Processor Type:Intel® Atom™ 230 (1.6GHz Single Core), Intel® Atom™ 330 (1.6GHz Dual Core) available in December 2008ChipsetSiSM671 Northbridge and SiS968 Southbridge Operating SystemMicrosoft® Windows XP Embedded, Novell® SUSE® Linux® Enterprise Thin Client 10 (SLETC), Microsoft Flex License (Streaming OS Diskless), Microsoft Windows Vista® Business,
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 
Downgrade to XP Pro* (note, OS availability varies by model)
* Video:Integrated graphics: Mirage 3 Graphics, 256MB Max Video Memory and support for DirectX 9.01
* Memory:Two DIMM slots; Non-ECC single channel
800MHz DDR2 SDRAM1
, supporting up to 4GB2; SiS chipset supports 667MHzDDR2 SDRAM1
* NVRAM Storage:512MB - 2GB NVRAM Flash Memory for embedded operating system storage. 1GB minimum required for Windows XP Embedded and 512MB minimum for
Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise 
Thin Client 10 (SLETC) NetworkingIntegrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet (Broadcom LOM); Standard I/O Ports: 6 USB 2.0, 1 RJ-45, 2 PS2, 1 VGA,1 DVI-D, 1 serial, Line-in (stereo/microphone), Line-out (headphone/speaker); Dell Wireless: 1397 802.11bg
* Mounting Bracket OptionsDell Wall/Under-desk Mount,
Dell Monitor Mount 
(available in December 2008)Optional Secure
* Cable Kit:Kit includes bracket for securing cables to chassis with security slot (lock sold separately).Chassis
* Tiny Desktop:Chassis Volume liters: 2.4lL without stand and side cover, 3.3L with stand and side coverChassis Weight pounds/kilograms: 4.0-4.6 lbs. / 1.81-2.09 kgChassis Dimensions: (HxWxD):Height inches/centimeters: 9.02"/22.9 cm without stand, 10.6"/26.9 cm with standWidth inches/centimeters: 2.13"/5.4 cm with side cover, 1.85"/4.7 cm without side coverDepth inches/centimeters: 8.86"/22.5 cm without antenna, 9.92"/25.2 cm with antennaBays: noneExpansion Slots: nonePower Supply: Integrated 50W 87% Efficient Power Supply, ENERGY STAR 4.0 compliant Wide-Ranging Active PFC
* Peripherals:Monitors:CRT: NoneFlat Panel Analog: Dell 17" E178FP Flat Panel; Dell 19" E198FP Flat PanelWidescreen Flat Panel Analog: Dell 17" E178WFP Widescreen Flat Panel; Dell 19" E198WFP WidescreenFlat Panel; Dell 19" E1909W Widescreen Flat Panel, Analog; Dell 20" E207WFP Widescreen Flat Panel;Dell 20" E2009W Widescreen Flat Panel, Analog; Dell 22" E228WFP Widescreen Flat Panel; Dell 22"E2209W Widescreen Flat Panel, Analog; Dell 24" E248WFP Widescreen Flat Panel, Dell 24" E2409WWidescreen Flat Panel, Analog
UltraSharp Digital Flat Panel, Adjustable Stand, VGA/DVI: Dell 17" UltraSharp™ 1708FP Flat Panel;Dell 19" UltraSharp™ 1908FP Flat Panel
UltraSharp Digital Widescreen Flat Panel, Adjustable Stand, VGA/DVI: Dell 17" UltraSharp™ 1708FPWWidescreen; Dell 19" UltraSharp™ 1908FPW Widescreen; Dell 20" UltraSharp™ 2009FPW Widescreen; Dell22" UltraSharp™ 2209FPW Widescreen; Dell 24" UltraSharp™ 2408FPW Widescreen; Dell 27" UltraSharp™2709FPW Widescreen
DirectDrive (DisplayPort only): N/AAll-in-One options: N/A (Optional mounting kit includes mounting bracket for install of OptiPlexFX160 on the back of select Dell flat panels, assembly required)
* Storage DevicesRemoveable Media Storage Devices: Optional external
DVD-ROM drive
* Security Chassis loop lock support (cable locks sold separately); Cable Security Kit is optional and requires a
Kensington type lock 
to secure your peripherals, Setup/BIOS Password, I/O Interface Security,optional Smart Card reader keyboard
* Systems Management Options:Software Management Options:
Altiris® Deployment Solution 
(select models); Dell Client Manager onselect models with hard drive (not available with embedded OS) Environmental, Ergonomic, and Regulatory Standards
* Standards: CECP, ENERGY STAR 4.0 and possibly 5.0 during its life, WEEE, EPEAT GOLD, JapanEnergy Law, CES, Japan Green PC, FEMP, South Korea Eco-label, EU RoHS, China RoHS
* Other: Dell Energy Smart settings, Carbon Off-set programs (Plant-A-Tree, Plant-A-Forest),System Recycle (Asset Recovery Service)
* Warranty and Services:Limited Hardware Warranty4; 3 Year ProSupport for IT is standard for ODDS models. 3 year Next Business Day On Site Service after Remote Diagnosis5 is standard on the
FX160 with embedded operating systems; 4 year and 5 year (Optional)
- 3000 lumens; 4:3 standard ratio; 2100:1 contrast ratio
- 2500 lumens; 16:9 widescreen ratio; 1900:1 contrast ratio
- 2500 lumens; standard ratio; 1900:1 contrast ratio
- 2500 lumens; standard ratio; 1800:1 contrast ratio
are up to 4,000 hours in performance vs. the 2,000 of its competitors
come with a 90-day warranty, upgradable to 1yr.
come bundled with a carry case and includes a remote control.
