Dell OptiPlex 7060 Micro (on a rack shelf): ports, upgrades and specs
The OptiPlex 7060 Micro is a palm-sized Dell PC that makes a quiet home lab node or edge server. Lying flat it is only 36 mm tall, so it fits on a 1U rack shelf. Click any port on the panels below to see what it does.
- Lies flat, 1U shelf
- 6 x USB
- 2 x DisplayPort
- 1 GbE RJ45
- 32 GB max RAM
- 90 or 130 W adapter
OptiPlex 7060 Micro specifications
| Model | Dell OptiPlex 7060 Micro |
| Form factor | Micro desktop, lies flat or stands in the optional vertical stand |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 7.2 x 1.4 x 7.0 in. (182 x 36 x 178 mm) standing upright |
| Weight | From 2.6 lb (1.18 kg) |
| Memory | 2 DDR4 SODIMM slots, 2666 MHz, up to 32 GB |
| Storage | 1 x 2.5 in. drive bay, 1 x M.2 slot (2280 or 2230) for a SATA or PCIe NVMe SSD |
| Front ports | Headset jack, line-out, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, all USB with PowerShare |
| Rear ports | 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (one with SmartPower On), 2 x DisplayPort, 1 x RJ45 network, power connector |
| Option slot | One rear option port: DisplayPort, HDMI 2.0b, VGA or USB Type-C (alt mode) |
| Wireless | Optional M.2 WLAN card with external antenna connectors |
| Power | External adapter: 90 W (35 W processors) or 130 W (65 W processors) |
| Mounting options | Vertical stand, VESA mount, dual VESA mount, all-in-one stand |
Every port on the OptiPlex 7060 Micro, explained
Click a card to light up those ports on the panels above.
6 USB ports6 on the panel
The front has one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port and one USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port. Both support PowerShare, so they can charge a phone while the PC is off.
The back has four USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports in two stacks. One of them supports SmartPower On, which lets a USB keyboard or mouse wake the PC.
2 DisplayPort outputs2 on the panel
Two full-size DisplayPort outputs on the back drive two monitors. The option slot can add a third video output (DisplayPort, HDMI 2.0b, VGA or USB Type-C).
Network port1 on the panel
One gigabit RJ45 port. For a small server or lab node, this is the port to patch into your switch. Wi-Fi is optional, through an M.2 card and the external antenna connectors.
Audio jacks2 on the panel
Two 3.5 mm jacks on the front: a universal headset jack (headphones, or a headset with a mic) and a line-out for powered speakers.
Power connector1 on the panel
The round power connector on the back takes Dell's external power adapter: 90 W for 35 W processors or 130 W for 65 W processors. Use the adapter that matches the processor in your unit.
Also on the panels
- Power button on the front, with the status light built in, plus a drive activity light.
- Option slot on the back for an extra video port (DisplayPort, HDMI 2.0b, VGA or USB Type-C).
- Antenna connectors (optional) for an M.2 Wi-Fi card.
- Padlock ring, cable holder and Kensington slot for locking the unit and its cables in place.
- Cover thumbscrew on the back: undo it and slide the cover toward the front to open the case.
On a rack shelf
Laid flat, the 7060 Micro is 36 mm (1.4 in.) tall, so it sits on a 1U rack shelf with room to spare. It is 182 mm wide and 178 mm deep, so two or three fit side by side on most shelves. Leave a little space behind it for the power adapter and cables.
Mind the adapter. The power adapter is a separate brick. Give it a spot on the shelf or a cable tray so its weight doesn't pull on the power connector.
Inside the case: memory and storage
- Shut down and unplug the PC.
- Remove the thumbscrew on the back, slide the cover toward the front and lift it off.
- Lift out the 2.5 in. drive assembly to reach the rest of the board.
- Memory: pull the clips away from a SODIMM until it pops up, then lift it out. There are two slots, up to 32 GB in total.
- M.2 SSD: remove its screw and slide the drive out of the slot.
Put everything back in the reverse order, then refit the cover and the thumbscrew.
Power button light codes
If the PC fails its startup checks, the light in the power button blinks a code: a number of amber blinks, then a number of white blinks.
| Amber, white | What it means |
|---|---|
| 2, 1 | System board fault |
| 2, 2 | System board, power supply or power cabling |
| 2, 3 | System board, memory or processor |
| 2, 4 | Coin cell battery |
| 2, 5 | Corrupt BIOS |
| 2, 6 | Processor configuration or failure |
| 2, 7 | Memory found but failing |
| 3, 1 | PCI device or video failure |
| 3, 2 | Storage or USB failure |
| 3, 3 | No memory detected |
| 3, 4 | Fatal system board error |
| 3, 5 | Memory modules incompatible or set up wrong |
No power, no boot? With the PC off and plugged in, hold the power button for 20 seconds. That resets the real-time clock (RTC) and often brings a stuck unit back.
Built-in diagnostics
The ePSA diagnostics are built into the BIOS. Open the one-time boot menu at startup, pick Diagnostics, and let it test every part it finds. If a test fails, note the error code and validation number before you contact Dell.
Frequently asked questions
Will the OptiPlex 7060 Micro fit in a 1U space?+
Yes, lying flat it is 36 mm (1.4 in.) tall, so it fits on a 1U rack shelf.
How much RAM does the OptiPlex 7060 Micro support?+
Up to 32 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz memory across two SODIMM slots.
How many monitors can the OptiPlex 7060 Micro drive?+
Two through the rear DisplayPort outputs, or three if the option slot is fitted with a video port.
What power adapter does the OptiPlex 7060 Micro use?+
An external Dell adapter: 90 W for models with 35 W processors, or 130 W for models with 65 W processors.
What storage fits in the OptiPlex 7060 Micro?+
One 2.5 in. drive plus one M.2 SSD (2280 or 2230 length, SATA or PCIe NVMe).
How do I reset an OptiPlex 7060 Micro that won't power on?+
With it off and plugged in, hold the power button for 20 seconds to reset the real-time clock, then try again.
Plan this micro desktop pc in your rack
The OptiPlex 7060 Micro is in the Dell library for DaMatrix, with every port mapped so you can drag it into a rack, patch it and print the documentation.
Related Dell devices
Summarized from the Dell OptiPlex 7060 Micro Service Manual. This page is a quick reference; check the full manual for safety warnings and model-specific limits.