Sun Type 5c Keyboard 3201234-02 Unix Workstation SPARC 8-Pin DIN

Sun Type 5c Keyboard 3201234-02 Unix Workstation SPARC 8-Pin DIN

The Sun Type 5c is a full-size desktop keyboard made by Sun Microsystems for use with their SPARC-based Unix workstations. It connects via an 8-pin DIN serial interface and runs on 5VDC supplied by the host system. This example carries part number 3201234-02 and includes the attached cable with its 8-pin DIN connector fully intact.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
• Model: Type 5c
• Part Number: 3201234-02
• Interface: 8-pin DIN (Sun serial keyboard bus)
• Power: 5VDC (supplied via keyboard cable from host)
• FCC ID: C9SKB870 / FCC Class B; DOC Class B
• Certifications: UL (E142128 SEC M), CSA (LR68325)
• Layout: Full-size QWERTY with dedicated Help key and Sun function keys (F1–F12 plus extended Sun keys)
• Color: Light gray
• Includes: Keyboard with attached 8-pin DIN cable

Applications

The Sun Type 5 and Type 5c keyboards were the standard input devices for Sun Microsystems SPARC workstations throughout the mid-to-late 1990s, used with systems running Solaris and SunOS. They are compatible with a wide range of Sun hardware including SPARCstation, Ultra 1, Ultra 2, Ultra 5, Ultra 10, and other workstations of that era that used the Sun serial keyboard/mouse bus. The Type 5c added a compact connector variant relative to earlier Type 4 keyboards while keeping the same layout, including Sun-specific keys like Help, Props, Front, Open, Find, Again, and Undo that map to Solaris desktop functions. These keyboards remain in demand for legacy Sun workstation maintenance, Solaris development environments, and retro Unix computing enthusiasts. The 8-pin DIN interface is distinct from PS/2 and USB, so a Sun-native host or an appropriate adapter is required.