P/N 6020218 - Model F Keyboard Details & Specs

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IBM 4704 Model 400 Administrative Keyboard

TypeType
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Model F 4704 Model 400 Administrative Keyboard
NicknameNickname
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F107
Known Host SystemsKnown Host Systems
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IBM 4704-1 Enhanced Display Terminal (IBM 4700 family)
IBM 4704-2 Display Terminal (IBM 4700 family)
IBM 4704-3 Display Terminal (IBM 4700 family)
OEMOEM
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IBM
Key-switchesKey-switches
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IBM capacitive buckling springs
Earliest AppearanceEarliest Appearance
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1983 Q4
Original KeycapsOriginal Keycaps
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PBT with dye-sublimated legends
Casing ColourCasing Colour
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Pearl White
BrandingBranding
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None
ProtocolProtocol
The protocol(s) this keyboard can use to speak to the host computer (eg, scancode sets).
IBM 4704-specific serial
ConnectionConnection
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Grey straightened-style fixed DE-9 cable
Key CountKey Count
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107
Form FactorForm Factor
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Full-size
Layout/LanguageLayout/Language
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US
Accessories & Other FeaturesAccessories & Other Features
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Internal beeper
Additional NotesAdditional Notes
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Has die-cast zinc casing
Source(s)Source(s)
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Web: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ttDBqRLxf_A4ALjqasDQVJvqegC-muyzf9YGTKO3Yj8/
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IBM 4704 Display Station Model 400 Administrative Keyboard (Aka, "Model F107")
Data Last Updated 2023-12-27

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Variant of a Model F 4704 Model 400 Administrative Keyboard

The IBM Model 400 is the largest keyboard for the IBM 4700 Finance Communication System's 4704 terminal. The Model 400 features an additional 30-key transparent-capped keypad on top of the Model 300's 77-key design, making it the most versatile and capable keyboard for the 4704.

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