P/N 02K0825 - Keyboard Details & Specs

Provided by the ASK Keyboard Part Number Database

IBM Preferred Keyboard

Market Model Name/Feature CodeMarket Model Name/Feature Code
The consumer-friendly model number describing this keyboard as a part of a range of products, usually irrespective of target region, language or SKU.
KB-7953
TypeType
A designation from my own type naming scheme used to categorise this keyboard with or from others by their common features and market intent but may/may not be derived from official names.
Misc. Keyboard
Known Host SystemsKnown Host Systems
A list of known host systems this keyboard could be bundled with or at least designed specifically to operate with. This could be terminals, desktop PCs or laptops.
IBM 6272 PC 300GL
IBM 6275 PC 300GL
IBM 6282 PC 300GL
IBM 6285 PC 300GL
IBM 6561 PC 300GL
IBM 6561 PC 300GL
IBM 6591 PC 300GL
IBM 6862 PC 300PL
IBM 6892 PC 300PL
OEMOEM
Possible companies responsible for making this keyboard for the company marketing it.
Chicony
KeyswitchesKeyswitches
The name of the keyswitches this keyboard uses. If the keyswitches used do not have a known name, a generic description of what they are will be provided.
Unspecified, OEM-specific or misc. rubber dome implementation
Earliest AppearanceEarliest Appearance
The year (and possibly the quarter or full date) that this keyboard part number was introduced, first observed, first recorded, or the first example found.
1998
Cover ColourCover Colour
The original colour of this keyboard's cover set (outer casing). For keyboards whose cover set materials are known to yellow, this will refer to the original colour before such transformation occurs.
Pearl White
BrandingBranding
The possible branding and logo styles found on this keyboard part number. This could be multiple styles at once or possible styles found over time.
Simple/generic IBM logo
FeetFeet
The style of this keyboard's flip-out or extendable feet. If applicable, this may also state how many levels of height adjustment are available and whether the feet could be rubberised.
Single-setting flip-out feet
ProtocolProtocol
The protocols this keyboard can use to communicate with their host systems. Typically, this is the name of some sort of serial or parallel data connection. Known scancode sets the protocol can support may also be stated in brackets.
IBM Mode 2 (scancode set 2)
ConnectionConnection
The keyboard-to-host connection. This is could be a description of a cable (its colour, whether its coiled, whether its detachable, and what connector is at its end) or the name of a wireless technology.
White straightened-style fixed dual 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2 cable
Layout/LanguageLayout/Language
Image of Layout/LanguageThe original regional/language layout this keyboard was configured as. Both the language and the standardised key layout may be listed, and in the case of both being known or defined, it will be styled as language then standard.
Hebrew
Additional NotesAdditional Notes
Extra notes about this keyboard that may be of interest or are important to know.
Alternatively known as the IBM PC NEXT Keyboard
Source(s)Source(s)
Documents ("Doc"), websites and/or webpages ("Web") that were used as a source of information for this keyboard part number. Examples of this keyboard part number I own ("ASK") will also be included as sources.
Doc: IBM Personal Computer 300 Series, 700 Series and IntelliStation Hardware Maintenance Manual (#S83G-7789-18) [source: kev009]
Data Last Updated 2022-11-25

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