Keyboard Part Number List
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IBM 6580 Displaywriter Type B Keyboard
| Part NumberPart Number The number used to describe this keyboard's specific release; usually specific for a target region, language or SKU, etc. | 2684674 |
| Known Assembly Part NumbersKnown Assembly Part Numbers Possible numbers found inside this keyboard used to indicate its internal assembly and the keycaps on it. | 4585241 |
| 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. | Model F 6580 Displaywriter Type B Keyboard (630X type Model F) |
| OEMOEM Possible companies responsible for making this keyboard for the company marketing it. | IBM Italy, IBM U.K. |
| 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. | IBM capacitive buckling springs |
| 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. | 1982 |
| Original KeycapsOriginal Keycaps The keyboard's original keycaps' material and text/symbol printing technique. | PBT with dye-sublimated legends |
| 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. | IBM silver square badge |
| 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 riser 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 6580-specific |
| 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. | Grey straightened-style fixed DA-15 cable |
| Key CountKey Count The number of keys that this keyboard originally had. | 84 |
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. | German |
| Accessories & Other FeaturesAccessories & Other Features Other notable features you may want to know about such as charging cables (if keyboard is wireless), fingerprint reader, card reader, solenoid, DIP switches, etc. | Internal beeper |
IBM 6580 Displaywriter Type B Keyboard
| Part Number | 2684691 |
| Type | Model F 6580 Displaywriter Type B Keyboard (630X type Model F) |
| OEM | IBM Italy, IBM U.K. |
| Keyswitches | IBM capacitive buckling springs |
| Earliest Appearance | 1982 |
| Original Keycaps | PBT with dye-sublimated legends |
| Cover Colour | Pearl White |
| Branding | IBM silver square badge |
| Feet | Single-setting riser feet |
| Protocol | IBM 6580-specific |
| Connection | Grey straightened-style fixed DA-15 cable |
| Key Count | 84 |
| Layout/Language | Swedish/Finnish |
| Accessories & Other Features | Internal beeper |