Xerox X5493 Terminal Display Monitor Computer Workstation CRT

Xerox X5493 Terminal Display Monitor Computer Workstation CRT

The Xerox X5493 is a monochrome CRT terminal display designed for classic computer workstations and legacy terminal systems. This terminal served as the standard interface for text-based computing environments throughout the 1980s and 1990s, connecting to minicomputers, mainframes, and early networked systems via RS-232 serial connections.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Xerox X5493
• Display Type: CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) monochrome
• Form Factor: Desktop terminal workstation
• Interface: Serial (RS-232) connection
• Manufacturer: Xerox Corporation, United States

Applications

Xerox terminal displays like the X5493 were widely used in data processing centers, university computer labs, business offices, and industrial control environments. These terminals provided the primary user interface for accessing minicomputers (DEC VAX, Data General, Hewlett-Packard 3000 series), mainframe systems, and early Unix workstations. The monochrome CRT display and keyboard-driven interface made these terminals essential tools for programmers, system administrators, and office workers during the era before graphical user interfaces became standard. This model is a functional example of 1980s–1990s computing technology and remains sought after by vintage computer collectors, restoration enthusiasts, and retro computing hobbyists. Today, these terminals are valued for their build quality, historical significance, and compatibility with legacy computer systems that are still maintained in niche applications.