BertieBigBollox@gmail.com <BertieBigBollox@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Mar 4, 9:30?am, "BertieBigBol...@gmail.com"
> <BertieBigBol...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Mar 3, 7:16?pm, Cydrome Leader <prese...@MUNGEpanix.com> wrote:
>>
>> > BertieBigBol...@gmail.com <BertieBigBol...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > Got a project where we're going to be using a load of Ultra 45s which
>> > > as you all know come with USB connections for keyboard/mouse.
>>
>> > > We've identified a suitable console drawer but its PS2 only. So,
>> > > before I make a big mistake and order a load of these with USB/pS2
>> > > convertors...
>>
>> > it doesn't sound suitable if it's PS/2 and you need USB.
>>
>> Yes, I know the Sun workstations use USB.
>>
>> But, if you look here theres a PS2 to USB convertor which allows you
>> to plug a standard PS2 Mouse/Keyboard into the adaptor which plugs
>> into the USB on the workstation.
>>
>> I know this will work for PCs, Windows etc, but want to be sure it'll
>> work on the Sun workstations before I make a costly mistake. (I know I
>> could just buy one of these convertors to try it !!!)
>
> Oops. Sorry heres the link to the Belkin USB adaptors :-
>
> http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=360778

If you want to go the hack route, just get these

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-U.../dp/B00028OP2Y

there's less junk to fall off, and weight on your ports. I can't vouch for
sun hardware, but these adapters work on garbage like macs and laptops
with busted keyboards. I have used them on PC running solaris 10 as well.