Im not sure that the pc is seeing any interupts or signals that are generated when the sun keys on the left are punched. Hi all, i recently got my paws on an older sun microsystems type6 usb keyboard, this things are a dream to type on, ive worked with one of theese years ago and ive always remembered how nice it was to work with this piece of machinery. Use your sun microsystems type 7 keyboard in microsoft windows properly, with lettered alt graph mappings and even a supplemental mathematics entry mode clockfortsun 7 keyboard layout. Ive been trying to get the special keys help, stop, again, volume etc.
Overview of usb devices solaris 8 system administration. The problem is that windows doesnt seem to receive the scancodes for the special keysive tried a lot of tools and had no luck. Sun microsystems type6 keyboard on windows7 ask for help. Sun microsystems us type6 keyboard, sun microsystems products. You cannot use a ps2 keyboard and a sun keyboard plugged in at the same time. However, given your stated purpose, the answer is easy. Jun 18, 2018 and perhaps the most noticeable of all, the type 7 sports a sunoracle logo exactly in the middle above f8 while the type 6 had the traditional sun microsystems logo at the topright corner. Value keyboard vk109 b multimedia k211 wired keyboard b.
Keyboards free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Jun 22, 2007 the sun keyboards have a number of keys that arent present on a standard pc keyboard. Sun microsystems 32067 keyboard, type 7, usb, usunix, 7ft. Since i use the dvorak layout, i would like to get one of the sun microsystems keyboards with the cutcopypaste cluster on the left. The left side of the keypad functionality is unavailable on nonsun usb keyboards. The following shows the one that is the keyboard for sun ultra 5 computer year 1998. As for the video though, i have found the manual for these on sun s site. This is a sun microsystems 320127301 computer keyboard type 6 usb.
Hello all this question is purely to test the water. Got the sun type 7 usb keyboard today, the bottom row two rows of keys are all messed up on windows bios linux virtual terminal, from what ive been able to deduce i can get it working fully in xorg server under linux but i want to be able to use it properly elsewhere, but dont want to have to constantly have to use a fallback keyboard. Most keyboards connect via a usb port or a ps2 port. Within a tower formfactor, the sun ultra 27 workstation supports sled10 on the fastest processor speeds available, fastest memory available, and isvcertified workstationclass graphics accelerators. Confiuring a sun type 6 usb keyboard on rhel4 i successfully mapped the special lefthand keys of the type 6 sun usb keyboard on rh7. Whats the difference between a sun type 6 and type 7 keyboard. I use a sun type 6 usb unix layout keyboard on my mac at home so i dont have to worry about switching between a sun keyboard and a pc keyboard since i use sun keyboards all day at work. Estimated shipping rates for computer memory under 1lb2 kg weight. So to summarize, we have sun type 6 usb keyboards plugged into pcs. Ive been using this keyboard for ages and the volume up and volume down keys have suddenly stopped working properly. Google groups allows you to create and participate in online forums and email based groups with a rich experience for community conversations. For additional information, see the global shipping program terms and conditions opens in a new window or tab.
The x3731a is a sun type 7 keyboard kit and contains the following. Lsi logic sas1064e pciexpress fusionmpt, serial scsi sas nvidia mcp55 pro, serial ata sata hard disk drive. Sun type 7 uspc style usb keyboard kit, rohs6 compliant p. Products may also be returned in original condition within 14 days of delivery for full credit minus shipping. Sun microsystems keyboard type 6 vs type 7 geekhack. Use your sun microsystems type 7 keyboard in microsoft windows properly, with lettered alt graph mappings and even a supplemental mathematics entry mode clockfortsun 7. Nonmouse and nonaudio input devices for the discerning fingertip. And according to that, and the connector on the back of theses boxes a standard monitor should work. Sun microsystems 32054 type7 keyboard, 2meter cable, usb. Sun microsystems type 6 keyboard 3201270 although we welcome your questions and inquiries by email or phone, bidders are expected to do their own research in regard to the compatibility andor software driver requirements for any item they are considering purchasing. Acts like a type 6 usb keyboard but the sun specific keys can be remapped for use in windows. Mar 09, 2004 im trying to get a keyboard map built in exceed to allow this to work but havent been able to yet. These include the the volume, power, and sun keys help, stop, again, etc. Hm, i remember seeing a keyboard driver for sun keyboards appearing in the linux kernel.
Sun microsystems keyboard usb model type 6 320127102 see. The x3731a is a sun type7 keyboard kit and contains the following. Worlds the most beautiful keyboard sound of all time, dolch pac cherry mx old blue switch keyboard. Also, ive found that the roller button on some mice microsoft, etc does not work properly as a 3rd mouse button, but i havent tested the newer logitech. Every new sun microsystems 32054 for sale is fully guaranteed by our 90day warranty, and may be additionally covered by the original manufacturers warranty. This is a long shot, since i doubt there are many sun microsystems type 6 keyboards out there and probably even fewer users thereof, but here goes. Ive used a type 6 on a mac, and found that i could remap those fancy keys with a shareware thing called controllermate. Sparc only the power key on a usb keyboard behaves differently than the one on the sun type5 keyboard. Sun microsystems x3538a keyboard usb mouse 565160201. Sun usb keyboard and mouse memoryten products carry a lifetime exchange or repair warranty against manufacturing defects. Sun microsystems type 6 unix style usb keyboard 320127101 lot of. Type 6 had the traditional sun microsystems logo at the topright corner. The type 7 peripheral kits include a unix or pc layout keyboard with open look keys, and an optical 3button mouse.
Mar 31, 2015 sun microsystems type6 keyboard on windows7 posted in ask for help. An image to new sun microsystems x3538a type 6 usb keyboard mouse accessories kit type 6 model x3538a pn unit dimensions l x with xx 22 x as a large liquidator for many vendors, our rating system is as follows. Sun microsystems type 6 usb keyboard driver fasterthanlime on twitter. The sun ultra 27 workstation is an entrylevel one cpu socket workstation from sun based on the intel xeon 3570 processor. Sun microsystems type 6 usb keyboard pc style 320127101. Can anyone suggest ways to get sun type 7 keyboard working in. Nov 07, 2011 use your sun microsystems type 7 keyboard in microsoft windows properly, with lettered alt graph mappings and even a supplemental mathematics entry mode clockfortsun 7keyboardlayout. Sun type 6 keyboard in windows macro drivers metafilter. Dec 15, 2011 special keys on sun keyboard ahkhid posted in ask for help. Nexdock is a laptop thats actually powered by your windows or. The pcs connect to blade 150s using exceed x windows. The icing on the cake for the type 7 is its internal usb hub, with two usb female ports. International shipments do not include confirmation or insurance. Buy n8608706t410 sun microsystems keyboard type 6 usb.
Sun microsystems 320127301 computer keyboard type 6 usb. This sun microsystems 32054 type7 keyboard, 2meter cable, usb, japanese is brand new, never opened, and contains all original packaging and documentation. We have experienced customer service representatives standing by ready to help you. Acts like a type 6 usb keyboardbut the sun specific keys can be remapped for use in. Sun microsystems us type 6 usb yellow keyboard 320 1271 ylw ver. We have the most affordable price for these kits and you can purchase them to go with any of your sun microsystem products. Sun type 7 uspc style usb keyboard kit, rohs6 compliant. F8 while the type 6 had the traditional sun microsystems logo at the topright corner. Sun microsystems replacement parts and base systems.