SNKB-M1990-EIN-102

Original specs/details

Full Name IBM 754x/756x/GEARBOX 800 Industrial Computer Keyboard
Part NumberPart Number
The number used to describe this keyboard's specific release; usually specific for a target region, language or SKU, etc.
1394958
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.
6384
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 M Enhanced Industrial 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 7541 Model 011 Industrial Computer
IBM 7541 Model 111 Industrial Computer
IBM 7542 Model 011 Industrial Computer
IBM 7561 Model 011 Industrial Computer
IBM 7561 Model 111 Industrial Computer
IBM 7562 Model 011 Industrial Computer
IBM GEARBOX Model 800 (Feature 040)
IBM GEARBOX Model 800 (Feature 150)
KeyswitchesKeyswitches
The name of the known switching mechanism that lies under this keyboard's keys.
IBM membrane buckling springs
Original KeycapsOriginal Keycaps
The keyboard's original keycaps' material and text/symbol printing technique.
PBT with dye-sublimated legends
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 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.
Grey coiled-style detachable 6-pin SDL to 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2 cable
Form FactorForm Factor
The standardised or universally acknowledged name for this keyboard's layout form factor.
Full-size
Production Date 1990-01-23
Acquisition Date 2022-06-26

About this keyboard type

The Model M industrial keyboards were the first discreet and PC-compatible Model Ms available, originally shipping with the AT-class IBM 7531 Industrial PC starting in May 1985. Compared to the IBM Enhanced Keyboard, industrial Model Ms are essentially the same underneath but feature a grey-coloured case designed to hide the dirt and damage expected to be inflicted upon the device within an industrial environment.