Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your XPS 17 9710.
Table 6. Internal slots
Description Values
M.2
Two M.2 slots for M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drives
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different
types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article
000144170 at www.dell.com/support.
External ports
The following table lists the external ports on your XPS 17 9710.
Table 7. External ports
Description Values
USB ports
Four Thunderbolt 4 ports
NOTE: Connect the USB Type-C power adapter to only
one of the four Thunderbolt 4 ports.
NOTE: You can connect a Dell Docking Station to this
port. For more information, see the knowledge base article
SLN286158 at www.dell.com/support.
Audio port
One universal audio jack
Video port/ports
Four Thunderbolt 4 ports
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold
separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
Media-card reader
One SD-card slot
Power-adapter port
DC-IN through one of the four Thunderbolt 4 ports
NOTE: You can connect a Dell Docking Station to this
port. For more information, see the knowledge base article
SLN286158 at www.dell.com/support.
Security-cable slot
Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your XPS 17 9710.
NOTE: The wireless module is integrated on the system board.
Table 8. Wireless module specifications
Description Values
Model number
Killer 1650s
Transfer rate
Up to 2400 Mbps
12 Specifications of XPS 17 9710