P/N 37L2609 - Keyboard Details & Specs
Provided by the ASK Keyboard Part Number Database
| FRU Part NumberFRU Part Number Field Replaceable Unit The number used to relate and indicate compatible but otherwise potentially different keyboards that could replace this one. |
37L2609 |
| 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-9930 |
| 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. |
Rapid Access II Keyboard |
| OEMOEM Possible companies responsible for making this keyboard for the company marketing it. |
Chicony |
| Key-switchesKey-switches The name of the known switching mechanism that lies under this keyboard's keys. |
Unspecified, OEM-specific or misc. rubber dome implementation |
| Earliest AppearanceEarliest Appearance The year (and possibly the quarter) that this keyboard part number was introduced, first observed, first recorded or the first example found. |
1999 Q3 |
| Original KeycapsOriginal Keycaps The keyboard's original keycaps' material and text/symbol printing technique. |
ABS with pad-printed legends |
| Casing ColourCasing Colour The original colour of this keyboard's outer casing. For keyboards whose casing 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 protocol(s) this keyboard can use to speak to the host computer (eg, scancode sets). |
IBM 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 PS/2 mini-DIN cable |
| Key CountKey Count The number of keys that this keyboard originally had. |
106 |
| Form FactorForm Factor The standardised or universally acknowledged name for this keyboard's layout form factor. |
Full-size |
Layout/LanguageLayout/Language The 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. |
US ANSI |
| Earliest Recorded PriceEarliest Recorded Price The earliest price, currency and year of record found for this keyboard part number. |
$59 USD in 1999 |
| Additional NotesAdditional Notes Extra notes about this keyboard that may be of interest or are important to know. |
For EMEA, ANZ & China |
| 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: Options by IBM: Rapid Access II Keyboards Hardware Announcement (#A99-1107) [source: IBM] Doc: IBM Aptiva Type 2170, 2171 & 2172 and IBM Monitor Type 2235, 2236 & 2237 Hardware Maintenance Service for Service Level A (09N8589) (#S00N-5904-01) [source: IBM] |
| Data Last Updated | 2023-05-06 |
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The IBM Rapid Access II Keyboard (KB-9930) was a rubber dome over membrane keyboard made by Chicony for IBM and introduced in September 1999 under the OPTIONS by IBM branding. It replaced the earlier Rapid Access Keyboard (KB-7993) also made by Chicony and was eventually replaced by the Rapid Access III Keyboard (SK-8805) made by Silitek for IBM in March 2001. KB-9930 was frequently cited as a possible keyboard option for IBM Aptiva personal computers during its heyday. KB-9930 was also available in pearl white and raven/stealth black case and keycaps colours. All Rapid Access keyboards get their name from the special keys on the keyboard - in the case of the Rapid Access II, they are the 6 colour-coded programmable keys with a legends holder above and the classic ThinkPad-style back and forward keys beside the arrow keys. KB-9930 additionally has a non-programmable sleep key to the right of the 6 coloured keys, a mute toggle key and a circular media hotkeys section above the numeric keypad area.
