Compaq Spacesaver Keyboard 235496-301 RT6656TW 121280-001 PS/2 Mini-DIN

Compaq Spacesaver Keyboard 235496-301 RT6656TW 121280-001 PS/2 Mini-DIN

The Compaq Spacesaver Keyboard (model 235496-301, also identified as RT6656TW) is a full-size desktop keyboard with a numeric keypad designed for use with Compaq desktop computers. It connects via a PS/2 mini-DIN connector on a gray attached cable with a distinctive orange connector housing. The unit carries part number 121280-001 and was manufactured in Thailand by Compaq Computer Corporation.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: Compaq Computer Corporation
• Model: 235496-301 (Spacesaver)
• Manufacturer Model: RT6656TW
• Part Number: 121280-001 A
• Connector: PS/2 Mini-DIN (orange connector housing)
• Cable: Attached gray cable
• Layout: Full-size with numeric keypad, function row, and navigation cluster
• Power: 5 VDC, 300mA Max
• Certifications: FCC (ID: AQG-MTN4YZ15), UL, CE, VCI, EN 60950
• Country of Manufacture: Thailand
• Color: Beige / light gray
• Includes: Keyboard with attached PS/2 cable only

Applications

The Compaq Spacesaver series keyboards were standard input devices bundled with Compaq Deskpro and Presario desktop systems through the late 1990s and early 2000s. The PS/2 interface was the dominant keyboard connection standard of that era, found on virtually all AT-form-factor and later ATX desktop PCs before USB keyboards became universal. This keyboard is compatible with any system featuring a PS/2 keyboard port, and PS/2-to-USB adapters are widely available for use with modern systems. These keyboards remain in demand for legacy Compaq systems, retro computing setups, and environments that still rely on PS/2 input devices.