Sun 595-2686 Type 5 Keyboard & Optical Mouse Kit DIN Connector SPARC Solaris

Sun 595-2686 Type 5 Keyboard & Optical Mouse Kit DIN Connector SPARC Solaris

The Sun Microsystems 595-2686 is a complete keyboard and optical mouse kit pairing the Sun Type 5 keyboard with a Sun optical mouse, connected via a DIN interface. Designed specifically for Sun SPARC workstations and compatible Solaris systems, this kit provides the standard input hardware Sun users relied on through the SPARC and UltraSPARC workstation era.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
• Part Number: 595-2686
• Keyboard: Sun Type 5
• Mouse: Sun Optical Mouse
• Connector Type: DIN
• Color: Light Gray / Beige
• Compatible Platform: Sun SPARC Workstations, Solaris
• Included: Keyboard, optical mouse, DIN cable, manual/guide booklet, software CD

Applications

The Sun Type 5 keyboard was the standard input device bundled with Sun Microsystems SPARC and SPARCstation workstations throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, as well as Sun Ultra series systems running Solaris. Sun designed its own proprietary DIN-based input connector and keyboard layout tailored to the Solaris operating environment, including dedicated function keys for Sun-specific commands. These keyboards remain in demand for maintaining and operating legacy Sun workstations, SPARCstations, and UltraSPARC systems still in service in engineering, scientific computing, and academic environments. The optical mouse in this kit was among the earliest optical pointing devices Sun offered, replacing the older ball mouse without requiring a special mousepad. Collectors and system administrators supporting Sun legacy infrastructure continue to seek complete, original Sun input kits for both functional and archival purposes.