OptiPlex™ 7040 PC
Discontinued
Compact without compromise.
OptiPlex commercial desktops are our most secure, manageable and reliable. Now smaller and faster, they deliver top productivity with no sacrifices.
Compact without compromise.
OptiPlex commercial desktops are our most secure, manageable and reliable. Now smaller and faster, they deliver top productivity with no sacrifices.
Product Details
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More productivity per square inch
Small is mighty: Powered by the latest 6th generation Intel® Core™ processors.
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro.
Multitask smoothly: Up to 64GB of the latest DDR4 memory coupled with new PCIe solid-state drives.
Support for three displays: DisplayPort and HDMI connectivity for greater visibility of your tasks, even across multiple applications.
Expanded capabilities: Designed to support dual hard drives and expandable discrete graphics, to grow with your needs.
Scaled down chassis: The Mini Tower redesigned chassis is ~43% smaller, and the Small Form Factor was reduced by ~7%.
Secure ports and cables: Optional custom designed cable covers reduce clutter and seamlessly match the chassis design.
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro.
Multitask smoothly: Up to 64GB of the latest DDR4 memory coupled with new PCIe solid-state drives.
Support for three displays: DisplayPort and HDMI connectivity for greater visibility of your tasks, even across multiple applications.
Expanded capabilities: Designed to support dual hard drives and expandable discrete graphics, to grow with your needs.
Scaled down chassis: The Mini Tower redesigned chassis is ~43% smaller, and the Small Form Factor was reduced by ~7%.
Secure ports and cables: Optional custom designed cable covers reduce clutter and seamlessly match the chassis design.
Seamless manageability
Our most manageable: Manipulate BIOS settings and configure systems with ample flexibility that organizational IT infrastructures require.
You hold the keys: Dell Client Command Suite free tools allow flexible and automated BIOS or system configurations for your desktop fleet.
Offsite? No sweat: Remotely manage your desktop fleet with optional Intel® vPro™ technology plus Dell unique capabilities for out-of-band BIOS management.
Packaged to perform: Receive automatic update notifications from factory-installed Dell Command | Update.
Serves organizations of all sizes: Dell KACE System Management solutions available to meet demanding IT management needs.
Touchable décor: Easily interact on the edge-to-edge touch screen for a completely immersive experience ideal for gaming or video editing.
Expand your digital library: A 1TB hard disk drive provides plenty of storage for your family’s photos, music and digital files, so you can continually capture, save and share new memories.
Freedom to roam: Built-in wireless technology with the latest long-range 802.11 ac wireless technology makes it easy to surf, stream and stay connected.
Settle in to movie night: Watch your family’s favorite DVDs or install software easily using the built-in optical drive.
Superior sound: Enjoy enhanced audio from integrated performance speakers expertly tuned by Waves MaxxAudio® Pro.
You hold the keys: Dell Client Command Suite free tools allow flexible and automated BIOS or system configurations for your desktop fleet.
Offsite? No sweat: Remotely manage your desktop fleet with optional Intel® vPro™ technology plus Dell unique capabilities for out-of-band BIOS management.
Packaged to perform: Receive automatic update notifications from factory-installed Dell Command | Update.
Serves organizations of all sizes: Dell KACE System Management solutions available to meet demanding IT management needs.
Touchable décor: Easily interact on the edge-to-edge touch screen for a completely immersive experience ideal for gaming or video editing.
Expand your digital library: A 1TB hard disk drive provides plenty of storage for your family’s photos, music and digital files, so you can continually capture, save and share new memories.
Freedom to roam: Built-in wireless technology with the latest long-range 802.11 ac wireless technology makes it easy to surf, stream and stay connected.
Settle in to movie night: Watch your family’s favorite DVDs or install software easily using the built-in optical drive.
Superior sound: Enjoy enhanced audio from integrated performance speakers expertly tuned by Waves MaxxAudio® Pro.
The best security, right out of the box
Our most secure desktops are armed with Dell Data Protection hardware and software along with additional optional features.
Centralized remote management: Meet compliance regulations right out of the box and protect data on any device with Dell Data Protection | Encryption.
Authentication options: Ensure only authorized users have access to your data with FIPS 201-certified smart card, fingerprint readers or contact-less smart card reader.
Secure credential storage: FIPS 140-2-certified TPM and Dell ControlVault add extra layers of hardware security by isolating user passwords and credentials on a separately controlled hardware chip.
Stop advanced malware: Dell Data Protection | Protected Workspace launches apps in a virtualized container and restores a safe environment in only 20 seconds.
Single console security: Dell Data Protection | Endpoint Security Suite offers comprehensive threat protection, authentication and access management, and encryption, all centrally managed.
Centralized remote management: Meet compliance regulations right out of the box and protect data on any device with Dell Data Protection | Encryption.
Authentication options: Ensure only authorized users have access to your data with FIPS 201-certified smart card, fingerprint readers or contact-less smart card reader.
Secure credential storage: FIPS 140-2-certified TPM and Dell ControlVault add extra layers of hardware security by isolating user passwords and credentials on a separately controlled hardware chip.
Stop advanced malware: Dell Data Protection | Protected Workspace launches apps in a virtualized container and restores a safe environment in only 20 seconds.
Single console security: Dell Data Protection | Endpoint Security Suite offers comprehensive threat protection, authentication and access management, and encryption, all centrally managed.
Ports and slots
1. Slim 9.5mm optical drive | 2. (Optional) SD media card reader | 3. Universal audio jack | 4. USB 2.0 ports (1 with PowerShare)| 5. USB 3.0 ports | 6. Natively supports 3 digital video outputs (DP, DP and HDMI) | 7. Optional VGA (not shown) | 8. Serial port | 9. More USB 3.0 ports | 10. USB 2.0 with smart power on | 11. Optional Platinum 92% efficient PSU | 12. Industry standard security slot
Dimensions and Weight
Height: 11.4" (29.0 cm) | Width: 11.5" (29.2 cm) | Depth: 3.6" (9.26 cm) | Weight: 13.45lbs (6.1kg)
7040 Mini Tower Ports and slots
1. Slim 9.5mm optical drive | 2. (Optional) SD media card reader | 3. Universal audio jack | 4. USB 2.0 ports (1 with PowerShare)| 5. USB 3.0 ports | 6. Natively supports 3 digital video outputs (DP, DP and HDMI) | 7. Optional VGA (not shown) | 8. Serial port | 9. More USB 3.0 ports | 10. USB 2.0 with smart power on | 11. Optional Platinum 92% efficient PSU | 12. Industry standard security slot
Mini Tower Dimensions
Height: 13.8" (35 cm) | Width: 6.1" (15.4 cm) | Depth: 10.8" (27.4 cm) | Weight: 17.49lbs (7.93kg)
Dell OptiPlex Mini Tower Cable Cover
These easy-to-install, thermally tested custom cable covers make securing your desktop simple.
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Dell Professional Stereo Headset – UC300
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