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#1 (**permalink**) 03-04-2008, 06:19 AM

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...

Anybody use a Sun workstation with a PS2 keyboard and/or mouse plugged
into a USB/PS2 convertor? Does it all work OK?

#2 (**permalink**) 03-04-2008, 06:19 AM

BertieBigBollox@gmail.com <BertieBigBollox@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.

>
> Anybody use a Sun workstation with a PS2 keyboard and/or mouse plugged
> into a USB/PS2 convertor? Does it all work OK?

#3 (**permalink**) 03-04-2008, 06:19 AM

On Mon, 3 Mar 2008, BertieBigBollox@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,

Console drawer? Why not just use X Windows over the network?

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#4 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 01:59 PM

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 !!!)

#5 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 01:59 PM

On Mar 3, 9:04*pm, Rich Teer <rich.t...@rite-group.com> wrote:
> On Mon, 3 Mar 2008, 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,
>
> Console drawer? *Why not just use X Windows over the network?
>

Yes. Agreed I could. :-)

Trouble is our customer wants a console on the machine. Also, its a
military network so things like X Windows access are pretty tied
down....

#6 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 01:59 PM

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

#7 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 01:59 PM

On Tue, 4 Mar 2008 01:30:46 -0800 (PST), BertieBigBollox@gmail.com wrote:
>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 !!!)

Not really an answer, but maybe it helps:
I've also used PS/2-USB converters for HP PA-RISC workstations and Apple
PowerMac computers. They seem to work fine when connected to a PS/2
KVM-switch with PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
I also have some Sun equipment, but unfortunately not with USB so I
can't test it with Sun workstations.

--
Maurice

#8 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 01:59 PM

On 2008-03-04, BertieBigBollox@gmail.com <BertieBigBollox@gmail.com> wrote:

> Oops. Sorry heres the link to the Belkin USB adaptors :-
>
> http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=360778

Experience teaches me never to buy anything from Belkin.

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and presumptuous desire for a second one."
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#9 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 01:59 PM

On Mar 4, 9:41*am, Maurice Janssen <mauri...@xs4all.nl> wrote:
> On Tue, 4 Mar 2008 01:30:46 -0800 (PST), BertieBigBol...@gmail.com wrote:
> >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 !!!)
>
> Not really an answer, but maybe it helps:
> I've also used PS/2-USB converters for HP PA-RISC workstations and Apple
> PowerMac computers. *They seem to work fine when connected to a PS/2
> KVM-switch with PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
> I also have some Sun equipment, but unfortunately not with USB so I
> can't test it with Sun workstations.
>
> --
> Maurice

Yes. It SHOULD work but I'd like to be sure first...

#10 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 01:59 PM

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.

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