Dell OptiPlex 7060 Micro (standing upright): ports, upgrades and specs
The OptiPlex 7060 Micro is a palm-sized Dell PC that makes a quiet home lab node or edge server. In its vertical stand it is 182 mm tall and only 36 mm wide, so several fit side by side on a shelf. Click any port on the panels below to see what it does.
- Upright in stand, 5U
- 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.
Standing upright on a rack shelf
Standing in the vertical stand, the 7060 Micro is 182 mm (7.2 in.) tall, which takes about 5U of rack height on a shelf. It is only 36 mm wide, so several units can stand side by side. The stand keeps the vents clear on both sides.
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
How much rack space does an upright OptiPlex 7060 Micro take?+
Standing in its vertical stand it is 182 mm (7.2 in.) tall, about 5U on a rack shelf, and 36 mm wide.
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.