
Durable, stable, secure
Organizational IT needing an expandable, easily serviced desktop solution with Intel® vPro™ management.

Design That Empowers IT
Whether your workforce is local, national or global, the Dell OptiPlex 780 offers easy serviceability, standardized configurations and advanced remote-management capabilities that can help IT work more efficiently. Features include:- Advanced Remote Management: Intel® vPro™ technology can reduce the need for software-related desk-side visits and allow for systems management even when the desktop is turned off*.
- Globally Standard Platforms: IT can standardize OptiPlex desktops to a global configuration at the time of purchase, making it easy to resolve issues and order replacement parts later.
- Easy Routine Maintenance: Tool-less chassis design to ease serviceability while DirectDetect troubleshooting LEDs enable quick diagnosis of hardware issues.
- "Go Anywhere" Design: The OptiPlex 780 Ultra Small Form Factor offers secure desktop performance in a slim chassis that adapts to virtually any environment. An integrated power supply and optimized cable management can simplify deployment and operations.
Stability You Can Build On
With its emphasis on stable, long-term performance for end users and IT professionals alike, the OptiPlex 780 can meet your organization's evolving technology needs while offering a low total cost of ownership. The OptiPlex 780 is designed to deliver:




Security for Your Business
The OptiPlex 780 gives you the power to choose your level of security, from hardware to software, local or remote. Simply match the security options with your organization's priorities to help keep your critical information protected.- Network Protection: Intel® vPro™ technology helps to isolate system threats, offering excellent protection for your network infrastructure.
- Built-in TPM 1.2: Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2* security provides hardware-level protection of data and passwords.
- Hard-Disk Security: Secure critical data with optional full-disk-encryption drives or solid-state drives, and choose optional ProSupport* Certified Data Destruction and ProSupport* Hard Drive Data Recovery services for additional layers of data security.
Energy Efficient Design, Environmental Responsibility
With its energy-efficient, environmentally conscious design, the OptiPlex 780 reflects the potential benefits to your operations and your bottom line.




Chipset
- Intel® Q45 Express Chipset w/ICH10DO
Connectivity
- MT/DT/SFF- Integrated Intel® 82567LM Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000; optional Broadcom® NetXtreme® 10/100/1000 PCIe card; optional Broadcom® 1505 PCIe WLAN card (802.11 Draft-N)
USFF- Integrated Intel® 82567LM Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000; optional Broadcom® 1510 mini PCIe WLAN card (802.11 Draft-N)
Ports, Slots & Chassis
- Ports:
MT/DT/SFF:
8 External USB 2.0 ports and 1 Internal USB 2.0
1 Parallel
1 Serial
1 RJ-45
1 VGA
1 Display Port
1 eSATA
2 Line-in (stereo/microphone)
2 Line-out (headphone/speaker)
USFF:
7 External USB 2.0 ports
1 Serial
1 RJ-45
1 VGA
1 Display Port
1 eSATA
2 Line-in (stereo/microphone)
2 Line-out (headphone/speaker)
Mini-Tower:
Dimensions(H x W x D) Inches/(cm): 16.1 x 7.4 x 17.0 / (40.8 x 18.7 x 43.3)
Weight (lbs/kg): 25.8 / 11.7
Number of Bays:
2 internal 3.5"
1 external 3.5"
2 external 5.25"
Expansion Slots:
1 full height PCIe x16
1 full height PCIe x1
2 full height PCI
DIMM Slots: 4
Desktop:
Dimensions(H x W x D) Inches/(cm): 15.7 x 4.5 x 13.9 / (39.9 x 11.4 x 35.3)
Weight (lbs/kg): 18.2 / 8.26
Number of Bays:
1 internal 3.5"
1 external 3.5"
1 external 5.25"
Expansion Slots:
1 low-profile PCIe x16
2 low-profile PCI (Optional riser converts the PCIe and PCI into full height slots)
DIMM Slots: 4
Small Form Factor:
Dimensions(H x W x D) Inches/(cm): 12.4 x 3.65 x 13.4 / (31.4 x 9.26 x 34.0)
Weight (lbs/kg): 15.0 / 6.8
Number of Bays:
1 internal 3.5"
1 external 3.5" (slimline)
1 external 5.25" (slimline)
Expansion Slots:
1 low-profile PCIe x16
1 low-profile PCI
DIMM Slots: 4
Ultra Small Form Factor:
Dimensions(H x W x D) Inches/(cm): 9.4 x 2.6 x 9.3 / (23.9 x 6.5 x 23.6)
Weight (lbs/kg): 7.0 / 3.2
Number of Bays:
1 external SATA RMSD (slim)
1 SATA 2.5" internal HDD
Expansion Slots:
N/A
DIMM Slots: 2
Peripheral Options:
Monitors:
Dell G-Series and Entry Standard and Widescreen Flat Panel Analog:
Dell G2210, G2410, E170S, E190S, E1709W, E1909WDD, E1910H, E1910, E2010H, E2009W, E2210H, E2210, E2310H
Dell Professional Digital Standard and Widescreen Flat Panel:
Dell P170S, P190S, 1909W, 2009W, P2010H, P2210H, P2210, P2310H
Dell UltraSharpTM Digital Standard and Widescreen Flat Panel, Adjustable Stand:
Dell 1907FPV, 2007FP, 2209WA, U2410
All-in-One Stand with Display included:
19” Standard, 19” Wide and 22” Wide
Additional USFF Options:
Wall/ Under-desk mount, Stand only without Display
Keyboards:
Dell USB Entry Keyboard, Dell™ QuietKey™ Keyboard, Dell Multimedia Pro Keyboard, Dell™ Smartcard Keyboard
Mouse:
Dell USB Optical Mouse, Dell Laser Mouse
Audio Speakers:
Internal Dell Business audio speaker, Dell AX210 2.0 and AY410 2.1 Desktop Speakers; Dell AX510 and AX510PA Sound Bar Speakers
Security
- Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services (up to 3 year subscription)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
Non-TPM in select countries only
Dell ControlPoint
Chassis lock slot and lock loop support
Optional Chassis Intrusion Switch
Setup/BIOS Password
I/O Interface Security
Smart Card keyboards
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology
BIOS support for optional Computrace®
Systems Management
- Intel® vPro™ Technology* Enabled (iAMT Professional 5.x)
Intel® vPro™ Technology Disabled (iAMT Professional 5.x)
Intel® Standard Manageability
No Out-of-Band Systems Management
Regulatory
- Environmental Standards (eco-labels)
ENERGY STAR® 5.0 (select configurations), EPEAT Gold (select configurations), CECP, TCO 05, WEEE, Japan Energy Law, CES, Japan Green PC, FEMP, South Korea Eco-label, EU RoHS, China RoHS
Other Environmental Options
Dell Energy Smart settings (select configurations); Carbon Off-set ; System Recycle (Asset Recovery Service)
Regulatory Model (Mini-Tower): DCSM or DCSM1F
Regulatory Model (Desktop): DCNE or DCNE1F
Regulatory Model (Small Form Factor): DCCY or DCCY1F
Regulatory Model (Ultra Small Form Factor): Regulatory Model D01U / Regulatory Type D01U001
Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets
Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page
Dell and the Environment
Power
- Mini-Tower:
305W Standard PSU or optional 255W 88% Efficient PSU; ENERGY STAR® compliant, Active PFC
Desktop:
255W Standard PSU or optional 255W 88% Efficient PSU; ENERGY STAR® compliant, Active PFC
Small Form Factor:
235W Standard PSU or optional 235W 88% Efficient PSU; ENERGY STAR® compliant, Active PFC
Ultra Small Form Factor:
180W up to 90% Efficient Internal PSU, ENERGY STAR® 5.0 compliant, Active PFC
Dell ProSupport starts with the Dell ProSupport for IT service model designed for IT professionals like you. Dell ProSupport for IT provides:
- 7x24 Direct access to Dell Expert Centers
- Fast-track dispatch for Dell-certified technicians
- Escalation management through Dell’s Global Command Centers
Next, Dell ProSupport Options align to the way you use technology – rapidly responding to your needs, protecting your investment, your productivity and your sensitive data, and providing enhanced proactive support services to help reduce the risk and complexity of managing your infrastructure.
| SPEED OF RESPONSE | PROTECTION | PREMIUM PROACTIVE | ||||
| Mission Critical 4-Hour Onsite* Service* with 6-hour hardware repair – Priority onsite service to get you back up and running fast Specialized Onsite* Options – Allows you to augment your daily IT management or tap into specific technical expertise for critical projects when needed. Recommended options for notebooks include: | Asset Management and Protection
| Enterprise-Wide Contract – Provides enhanced proactive capabilities through:
Remote Advisory Options - Provides telephone and Internet access to technical expertise for specialized applications and solutions such as Microsoft Exchange, Virtualization, and more. |
Don’t have an IT staff?
Dell ProSupport for End-Users is designed for organizations with limited or no dedicated IT staff. End-users receive 24x7 direct break-fix hardware support plus “how-to” support on popular software applications such as Norton AntiVirus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Small Business Server, Intuit QuickBooks, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat. To purchase Dell ProSupport for End-Users, please contact your Dell Sales Representative.Customization and Set-Up
Deployment Services
Our end-to-end deployment services are designed to simplify and accelerate the customization and utilization of your new systems. Dell Deployment Services include everything from order consolidation to coordination of deployment resources.
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Managed Deployment
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Custom Factory Integration
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ImageDirect
ImageDirect is a web-based, hosted image management service that enables customers to easily create, manage, and load custom images for Dell commercial client systems.
Intel® AMT and Intel® vProTM Support
For Intel® AMT and Intel® vProTM customers, new deployment service options such as unique password pre-population; pre-configured management settings; and no-touch deployment can help ease deployment concerns while saving time and money.
Advanced Configuration Services
With Advanced Configuration Services (ACS), you can save time and resources by selecting various settings during the purchase process. You can choose to partition your hard drive; select boot order; change BIOS settings; and modify various standard software configuration settings.
| Asset Recovery Services |
Asset Recovery Services
Asset Recovery Services offers safe and environmentally-appropriate disposal solutions for outdated or end-of-life IT assets. This service includes transportation, flexible logistics, equipment processing, detailed data security and environmental reports at an affordable price.





