Zenith Data Systems XT AT Vintage Keyboard 10 F-Keys 5-Pin DIN Coiled Cable

Zenith Data Systems XT AT Vintage Keyboard 10 F-Keys 5-Pin DIN Coiled Cable

This is a full-size vintage keyboard from Zenith Data Systems, designed for use with IBM XT- and AT-compatible personal computers of the mid-1980s. It features 10 function keys arranged vertically on the left side of the board, a QWERTY layout, and connects via a 5-pin DIN plug on a coiled cable — the standard keyboard interface for XT/AT-era PCs of this generation. The Zenith Data Systems badge is affixed to the top-left bezel of the keyboard.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: Zenith Data Systems
• Type: Full-size XT/AT compatible vintage PC keyboard
• Layout: QWERTY
• Function Keys: 10 (vertically arranged, left side)
• Connector: 5-pin DIN male plug
• Cable: Attached coiled cable
• Color: Beige (age-yellowed)
• Form Factor: Full-size desktop
• Includes: Keyboard with attached cable — no adapter included

Applications

Zenith Data Systems was a major American personal computer manufacturer throughout the 1980s, producing IBM-compatible PC systems that were widely used in government, education, and business settings — including large U.S. military and federal government contracts. This keyboard dates from the mid-1980s era of XT and AT compatible computing, when the 5-pin DIN connector was the universal PC keyboard standard before the PS/2 mini-DIN took over in the late 1980s. Keyboards like this one were used with machines such as the Zenith Z-150, Z-160, Z-170, and other IBM-compatible desktop systems of that period. Today, these keyboards are sought by vintage computer collectors and hobbyists restoring period-correct IBM XT/AT compatible systems, as well as enthusiasts who appreciate the tactile feel and build quality of 1980s mechanical-era keyboards. A 5-pin DIN to PS/2 adapter or USB converter can make these keyboards usable on modern systems.