SPARCstations have a unique serial-like interface for keyboard and mouse input, using a single 8-pin mini-din port. this cable is compatible with the original sun keyboard cable (530-1442 or 530-1442-02), which is used by those workstations and usb3sun.

caution: these cables are often sold elsewhere as a “mini-din serial cable”, but you must check that each pin is connected to the same pin on the other end. some cables, like the apple 590-0552-A, swap pins 1/2 + 3/5 + 6/8, and such cables must not be used.

pinout

• see image for pin numbering when facing the female connector
• rx/tx below are from the perspective of the peripheral

specs