Description
Honeywell 101RXe 101RX43S-2E-J Clicky AT Keyboard 101-Key 5-Pin DIN 1989
The Honeywell 101RXe is a full-size 101-key AT keyboard with a clicky mechanical switch action, produced by Honeywell's Keyboard Division in El Paso, Texas. This unit carries date code 8932, placing its manufacture in week 32 of 1989. It connects via a coiled cable terminating in a 5-pin DIN AT plug and features a bank of DIP switches on the bottom that let you reconfigure it without software: toggle between 101-key and 84-key layouts, enable or disable the clicker, and switch between AT and XT signaling — making it compatible with a wider range of vintage hardware than most period keyboards.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Honeywell Inc., Keyboard Division — El Paso, TX
- Model: 101RXe
- Catalog Number: 101RX43S-2E-J
- Date Code: 8932 (Week 32, 1989) — Assembled in Mexico
- Key count: 101 keys (full-size layout)
- Switch type: Clicky mechanical
- Connector: 5-pin DIN (AT interface)
- DIP switch 1: 101-key / 84-key layout selection
- DIP switch 2: Clicker ON / OFF
- DIP switch 3: STD / AT
- DIP switch 4: AT / XT signaling
- Certifications: UL Listed (E48533), CSA (LR60161)
- Color: Beige
- Included: Keyboard with attached coiled AT cable — no additional accessories
Applications
The Honeywell 101RXe was designed for use with IBM PC/AT and compatible personal computers of the late 1980s, connecting via the 5-pin DIN AT interface that was standard on IBM AT-class machines before the PS/2 mini-DIN connector took over in the early 1990s. The DIP-selectable AT/XT mode extends compatibility back to the original IBM PC/XT and its clones, and the 101-key/84-key switch accommodates systems that expected the older 84-key layout. Honeywell's Keyboard Division was a recognized supplier of industrial-grade and OEM keyboards during this era, building units known for solid construction and tactile feedback. Today these keyboards are sought by vintage computing enthusiasts, retrocomputing hobbyists, IBM AT restorers, and collectors of late-1980s clicky mechanical keyboards — the coiled cable and DIN connector are period-correct details that matter to that audience.
This Honeywell 101RXe Clicky AT Keyboard (101RX43S-2E-J) is in used condition and shows the typical yellowing and surface wear you'd expect on a keyboard from 1989. The keys appear complete and the coiled AT cable and 5-pin DIN connector look intact. No cracks or major damage are visible on the case. It has not been powered up or tested at our facility, but it was pulled from a working environment where it was previously in use. Please review all of our photos and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Honeywell |
Model: |
101RXe |
MPN: |
101RX43S-2E-J |
SKU: |
28200 |
Type: |
AT Keyboard |
Number of Keys: |
101 |
Switch Type: |
Clicky (mechanical) |
Connector Type: |
5-Pin DIN (AT) |
Interface: |
AT (DIP-switchable AT/XT) |
Date Code: |
8932 (Week 32, 1989) |
DIP Switch Options: |
101-key/84-key, Clicker ON/OFF, STD/AT, AT/XT |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Mexico |
Certifications: |
UL Listed (E48533), CSA (LR60161) |
Form Factor: |
Full-Size Desktop |
Color: |
Beige |
Compatible With: |
IBM PC/AT, IBM PC/XT (via DIP switch), AT-compatible PCs |
Seller Notes: |
Keyboard with attached coiled AT cable. No additional accessories included. |
Condition Notes: |
This Honeywell 101RXe AT Keyboard (101RX43S-2E-J) is in used condition with age-related yellowing and surface wear typical of a 1989 keyboard. Keys appear complete; coiled AT cable and 5-pin DIN connector look intact. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |