A 3.5-year purchase life cycle helps to reduce additional servicing and labor costs associated with many modern desktops, while an additional 6-month managed transitional period is provided for users wanting to switch to a different Dell computer. Processing options include Intel's Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core and standard Celeron chipsets, with native support of Windows' 7-series operating system in both 32 and 64-bit capacities. Internal DDR3 memory is upgradable to a maximum of 8 gigabytes, with SATA hard drive support offering up to 500GB of storage space. Six USB 2.0 ports are provided as a standard feature with a total of 10 available, including a single 24-volt powered port for bus charging external devices. Remote management is available in the form of Broadcom's TruManage, enabling IT monitoring for automatic updating and patch fixing when the computer is not in use. Common troubleshooting errors are remedied through Dell's DirectDetect system, communicating with user via a set of intelligent LEDs. The Optiplex XE also incorporates a number of eco-friendly technologies manageable through the Energy Smart power settings, and has received certification from both Energy Star and EPEAT.
