Description
Sun Microsystems 370-1586-03 Compact 1 3-Button Workstation Mouse NE SUN1 SPARC
The Sun Microsystems Compact 1 is an original 3-button serial mouse designed for Sun workstations and SPARCstations. Part number 370-1586-03, it connects via Sun's proprietary NE SUN1 serial interface and operates at 5VDC / 12mA. The three-button layout was a standard requirement for Sun's Unix-based workstation environments, where the middle button served critical functions in the OpenWindows and later CDE desktop environments.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
- Model: Compact 1
- Part Number: 370-1586-03
- Secondary P/N: NE SUN1
- FCC ID: DZLNSUN1
- Buttons: 3 (left, middle, right)
- Interface: Serial (Sun proprietary NE SUN1 connector)
- Power: 5V DC, 12mA
- Year: 1991 (Vtg 243)
- Country of Manufacture: Taiwan, ROC
- Includes: Mouse with attached cable
Applications
The Sun Compact 1 mouse was designed specifically for Sun Microsystems workstations of the early 1990s, including the SPARCstation 1, 2, IPX, IPC, and related systems running SunOS and Solaris. Sun workstations required a 3-button mouse because the OpenWindows GUI relied on all three buttons for core operations — left for select, middle for adjust/paste, and right for menus — a convention carried forward from earlier Sun and Xerox PARC interface designs. This mouse uses Sun's proprietary serial interface rather than standard PS/2 or RS-232, meaning it is compatible specifically with Sun workstations of this era. Today these mice are sought by collectors and administrators maintaining legacy Sun SPARC hardware, as well as enthusiasts running SunOS or early Solaris on vintage Sun systems.
This Sun Microsystems 370-1586-03 Compact 1 3-button workstation mouse has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it was previously in use. The body shows light yellowing typical of this era of cream-colored plastics, with minor surface scuffs consistent with normal office use. The three buttons and attached cable appear intact with no visible damage. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Sun Microsystems |
Model: |
Compact 1 |
MPN: |
370-1586-03 |
Secondary Model: |
NE SUN1 |
Type: |
3-Button Serial Workstation Mouse |
SKU: |
9018 |
FCC ID: |
DZLNSUN1 |
Power Requirements: |
5V DC, 12mA |
Number of Buttons: |
3 |
Connection Type: |
Serial |
Compatible With: |
Sun SPARCstation, Sun workstations, NE SUN1 connector |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Taiwan |
Year Manufactured: |
1991 |
Seller Notes: |
Mouse with attached cable included. No packaging. |
Condition Notes: |
This Sun Microsystems Compact 1 3-button mouse (370-1586-03) has been inspected and is in good used condition. Pulled from a working environment; shows light yellowing and minor surface wear typical of age. Buttons and cable intact. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |