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Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet
For teams working across industrial and field service environments, the Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet offers reinforced durability and reliable computing. Its chassis, made from impact-resistant plastic resin and thermoplastic elastomer, withstands repeated mechanical stress and drops. The IP65-sealed design protects against dust and pressurised water jets, while MIL-STD-810H certification confirms resistance to vibration, thermal shock, and humidity, making it suitable for harsh conditions.
The 12-inch high-brightness touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass supports glove-capable operation and outdoor readability, essential for on-site use. Powered by 12th Gen Intel Core processors and up to 32GB LPDDR5 memory, it delivers efficient performance for continuous-duty applications. Dual hot-swappable batteries sustain long work shifts with no interruption. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E and versatile configurable ports, accommodating various peripherals. Security features such as TPM 2.0, biometric authentication, and smart card readers enhance data protection during deployment.
Latitude 7230 Features
- IP65 dust and water protection
- MIL-STD-810H certified for shock and vibration resistance
- Wide operating temperature range -29°C to 63°C
- Glove-compatible Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen
- Dual hot-swappable batteries for continuous operation
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Product Type
Format
IP Rating
Screen Size
Operating System
Processor
Manufacturer
Country Of Manufacture
United States
PROCESSOR
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i3 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5, vPro 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7, vPro
OPERATING SYSTEM
Microsoft® Windows 11 2022H2 Pro Microsoft® Windows 11 2021H2 Pro Microsoft® Windows 10 2021H2 Pro (11 License)
MEMORY
8 GB LPDDR5 5200MHz integrated 16 GB LPDDR5 5200MHz integrated 32 GB LPDDR5 5200MHz integrated
CHIPSET
Intel® ADL-P PCH
GRAPHICS
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (Integrated) for i5 and i7 Intel UHD Graphics (Integrated) for i3
DISPLAY
12" 16:10 FHD (1920 x 1200) @ 60 Hz, sRGB 100%, Water/Glove-Capable Touchscreen, Anti-Glare and Anti-Smudge, Polarizer, Corning® Gorilla® Glass, 1200 Nit Outdoor-Readable, Active Pen Support, Passive Pen Support
STORAGE
Primary Drive Options: SSD M.2 2230 PCIe/NVMe Class 35 256 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe/NVMe Class 35 512 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe/NVMe Class 35 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe/NVMe Class 35 2 TB (Coming soon) SED M.2 2230 PCIe/NVMe Class 35 256 GB
SECURITY
TPM 2.0 FIPS-140-2 Certified / TCG Certified Control Vault 3 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) 140-2 certification for TPM Fingerprint Reader with Control Vault 3 Contacted Smart Card and Control Vault 3 Self Encrypting Drive (SED), Opal 2.0 only - PCIe Interface Chassis Intrusion Detection Battery Removal Detection RPMC SPI flash SPI Flash Tamper Detection/Prevention Shunt Circuit Wedge-shaped lock slot (Optional) Contacted Smart Card, NFC, and Control Vault 3 Dell Support Assist Dell Optimizer Dell BIOS Verification Dell Encryption Enterprise Dell Encryption Personal Intel Authenticate with IPT Intel Platform Trust Technology Intel Boot Guard Intel Software Guard (SGX) Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) Intel Total Memory Encryption Multi-Key (TME) (Optional) Dell Data Security and Management Software, Dell Endpoint Security and Management Software
DOCKING
(Docks are optional, sold separately) Dell USB-C Dock - WD19S 130W Vehicle docks
CAMERA OPTIONS
No camera / No microphone User Facing Camera: 5M RGB/VGA IR Camera World Facing Camera: 11M RGB Camera
AUDIO & SPEAKERS
Stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio® Pro L/R each 2W (Realtek® ALC3254)
BATTERY
2-Cell, 35.6 Wh (750 Wh/L) Lithium Ion Primary Battery, ExpressCharge™, user replaceable, dual hotswappable & Long Life Cycle capable 2-Cell, 35.6 Wh (750 Wh/L) Lithium Ion Secondary Battery
POWER
65W adapter, USB-C 90W adapter, USB-C
CONNECTIVITY
Wireless Options10: Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz) AX211 2x2, 802.11ax with MIMO + Bluetooth 5.2 Qualcomm® Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz) WCN6856DBS 2x2, 802.11ax with MIMO + Bluetooth 5.3 Optional Mobile Broadband Options: Qualcomm® Snapdragon X20 Global Gigabit LTE eSIM/SIM support Qualcomm® Snapdragon X55 Global 5G Modem eSIM/SIM support GPS: uBlox NEO-M9N, L1 (1575.42 MHz)
PORTS, SLOTS & CHASSIS
Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt™4/USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with Power Delivery 1 x Universal audio jack (UAJ) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port with PowerShare (Optional) Expansion I/O Port 1 (right) (Choose from HDMI 2.0 or USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A), Expansion I/O Port 2 (top) (Choose from RJ-45, Fischer USB 3.2, Mini-serial RS-232 or 1D/2D barcode scanner) Slots: 1 x Micro SD card slot 1 x Micro SIM card slot 1 x Wedge-shaped lock slot Chassis: Plastic resin and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). (Optional) 1 x Smart card reader slot and 1 x SSD door, 1 x NFC and 1 x SSD door, 1 x SSD door, Non-slot
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Width: 296.00mm / 11.65" Height: 203.00mm / 7.99" Depth: 23.90mm / 0.94" Starting weight: 1.26 kg / 2.78 lbs Maximum weight (with handle): 1.59 kg / 3.49 lbs
REGULATORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Regulatory Model: T06H Regulatory Type: T06H001 Energy Star 8.0, EPEAT® Gold13 MIL-STD-810H testing17: Transit drop (48” / 1.22m); single unit), blowing rain, blowing dust, blowing sand, vibration, functional shock, humidity, salt fog (with rubberized keyboard), altitude, explosive atmosphere, solar radiation, thermal shock, freeze/ thaw, tactical standby to operational Operating thermal range18: -20°F to 145°F (-29°C to 63°C) Non-operating range: -60°F to 160°F (-51°C to 71°C) IEC 60529 ingress protection17: IP-65 (dust-tight, protected against pressurized water) Hazardous locations certification: ANSI/ISA.12.12.01 certification (Class I, Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D) Electromagnetic interference: MIL-STD-461F
INPUT
Rugged 7230 Tablet Water/Glove-Capable Touchscreen Dell Rugged Active Pen - PN720R (Sold separately) Rugged 7230 Tablet Premium Keyboard (Sold separately)
SENSORS
Hall Sensor, Gyroscope, eCompass/Magnetometer, Accelerometer (free fall), Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (SAR)
SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
Dell Power Manager 3.1 or later, Dell Command
PERIPHERAL
Configure 4.8 or later, Dell Command
Monitor 10.8 or later, Dell Command
Update 4.3 or later, Dell Command
Update Catalog, Dell Command
Deploy, Dell Command
Integration Suite for System Center 6.2, Dell Command
Intel® vPro™ Out of Band, 4.2 or later, Dell Command
PowerShell Provider 2.6 or later, Dell Command
Deploy Driver Pack Catalog 1.0 or later
Dell Premium Keyboard, Dell Rotating Hand Strap, Dell Active Pen - PN720R, Dell Rigid Tablet Handle, Dell Shoulder Strap, Dell Magnetic Mount, Dell Flexible Handle, Dell Mobile Stand, Dell Passive Pen, Dell Mobile Battery Charger Additional Dell and third-party accessories available
The Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The Latitude 7230 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Emergency Services, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Security And Surveillance, Warehousing.
Across these sectors, the Latitude 7230 is typically used in applications such as Asset Tracking And Management, Barcode And RFID Scanning, Field Data Capture And Reporting, Health, Safety, And Compliance Inspections, Mobile Workforce Operations, Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the Latitude 7230 across both industry sectors and real-world operational use cases. Its suitability extends well beyond the scenarios listed above, making it a flexible solution for a broad range of requirements.
For further information, or to assess whether the Latitude 7230 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet comes with a 1 Year Limited With Option To Extend against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
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At RUGGED, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the Dell Latitude 7230 or need a custom Rugged Tablet solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.
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Latitude 7230
- IP65-sealed chassis for dust and water resistance
- MIL-STD-810H certified for vibration and thermal shock
- 12-inch glove-capable Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen
- Dual hot-swappable batteries for continuous power

Latitude 7030
- IP65 sealed for dust and water resistance
- Hot-swappable dual batteries for extended operation
- Glove-compatible 10.1" touchscreen with Gorilla Glass
- MIL-STD-810H certified durability

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Frequently Asked Questions
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Ultimately, a rugged tablet provides the reliability and resilience necessary to maintain productivity and connectivity when working outside, where conventional tablets would quickly fail.
Rugged Limited understands that operations in challenging environments often require workers to wear gloves. That’s why many of the rugged tablets offered are equipped with advanced display technologies to ensure functionality even when users are gloved.
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While specific lifespans can vary based on usage intensity and environmental factors, these devices are generally built to perform reliably for a minimum of 3-5 years. Many users experience even longer operational periods, making them an economical choice for industries requiring dependable technology. For those interested in exploring these durable devices further, you can find a comprehensive selection of rugged tablets at Rugged Limited.
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