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February 14th, 2019 05:00

Optiplex 7050 USB Type C

Hi,

Is it possible to use the front USB Type-C connection on Optiplex 7050 running Win10 as OTG (for example to send simple commands to PC via USB)?

Dima

  • bmcowboy

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    Posted February 14th, 2019 18:00

    Hi @DimaTabor ,

    Check out BIOS of your 7050 and see if options described in the following article exist:

    Dell - How to boot to an external device using USB TYPE-C connection

    Besides, you probably know it already but just a reminder that OTG require certified USB drives. Check out warning from Hardware considerations for Windows To Go:

    "...Using a USB drive that has not been certified is not supported."

    And I cannot located any drive listed above in USB-C interface. You may then need a USB-C to USB-A cable as workaround.

  • speedstep

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    Posted February 15th, 2019 07:00

    The 7050 is not an android Phone so no OTG is not supported.

    USB OTG is a hardware and software standard for smartphone or tablet through the USB Type-C

    A pc is not a tablet or smartphone.

    UEFI Bios does not accept OTG commands via the USB ports.