Sun Type 5c Keyboard N860-8703-T010 3201234-01 Mini-DIN Sun4 SPARC

Sun Type 5c Keyboard N860-8703-T010 3201234-01 Mini-DIN Sun4 SPARC

The Sun Type 5c is a full-size wired keyboard made by Sun Microsystems for use with Sun workstations and servers. It connects via an 8-pin Mini-DIN proprietary serial bus connector — distinct from the common PS/2 Mini-DIN — and draws 5VDC at 150mA from the host system. This example carries part number N860-8703-T010 and Sun assembly number 3201234-01.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
• Model: Type 5c
• Part Number: N860-8703-T010
• Sun Assembly Number: 3201234-01
• Connector: 8-pin Mini-DIN (Sun proprietary serial bus)
• Power: 5VDC, 150mA (drawn from host connector)
• Layout: Full-size with numeric keypad, dedicated function key row, and Edit/Help cluster
• Color: Beige/light gray keycaps with gray body
• Regulatory: FCC Class B, DOC Class B, UL (E142123), CE
• Includes: Keyboard with attached cable only — no adapter or additional accessories

Applications

The Sun Type 5 and Type 5c keyboards were the standard input devices for Sun Microsystems workstations and servers from the early-to-mid 1990s through the early 2000s, designed for use with the Sun4 architecture and SPARC-based systems including SPARCstation, Sun Ultra, and Sun Blade series machines. They connect to the keyboard/mouse serial bus port found on Sun workstation motherboards and interface units, supporting SunOS 4.x, Solaris 2.x through Solaris 10, and OpenBoot PROM environments. The Type 5c designation indicates a compact variant of the Type 5 series. These keyboards remain sought after by Sun workstation owners maintaining legacy SPARC systems, Solaris administrators running vintage hardware, and collectors of Sun Microsystems equipment. Note that the Sun Mini-DIN connector is not electrically compatible with standard PS/2 or Apple ADB connections despite superficial similarity; a Sun-to-USB or Sun-to-PS/2 adapter is required if connecting to non-Sun hardware.