StarTech USB Keyboard to PS/2 Adapter, F/M - GC46FMKEY
Model # GC46FMKEY
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SKU: GC46FMKEY
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Replacement USB Keyboard to PS/2 Adapter
Connect a compatible dual-protocol USB keyboard to a computer PS/2 keyboard port using a USB-A female to 6-pin Mini-DIN male passive adapter.
USB-A female input
Accepts the USB-A male plug from a supported keyboard.
PS/2 male connection
Connects to a 6-pin Mini-DIN PS/2 keyboard port on the computer.
Replacement passive adapter
Intended for keyboards that support both USB and PS/2 signalling and originally used this type of converter.
What to know
This is a passive replacement adapter, not an electronic USB-to-PS/2 signal converter. It works only with keyboards designed to support both USB and PS/2 signalling, commonly models that originally included a similar adapter. It is officially supported for keyboards, not general USB devices.
Frequently asked questions
What does the GC46FMKEY connect?
It connects a compatible USB keyboard to a computer through a PS/2 keyboard port.
Which connectors are on the GC46FMKEY?
It has one USB-A female connector and one 6-pin Mini-DIN PS/2 male connector.
Will the GC46FMKEY work with every USB keyboard?
No. The keyboard must support both USB and PS/2 signalling, typically because it originally shipped with a similar passive adapter.
Does the GC46FMKEY convert USB signals electronically?
No. It is a passive replacement adapter and does not contain an active signal converter.
Can the GC46FMKEY be used with a mouse or another USB device?
It is officially specified as a keyboard adapter and should not be assumed compatible with other USB devices.
Does the GC46FMKEY require drivers or power?
No. It requires no drivers or external power, but the connected keyboard must be natively compatible.
What is included with the GC46FMKEY?
The package contains one replacement USB keyboard to PS/2 adapter.
What warranty applies to the GC46FMKEY?
It is supplied by DeviceDeal as an Australian-market product and is backed by a Lifetime StarTech.com manufacturer warranty in Australia.
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(GC46FMKEY)
Features and highlights
- USB-A female to PS/2 6-pin Mini-DIN male
- For compatible dual-protocol keyboards only
- Passive replacement adapter; no electronic signal conversion
- No drivers or external power required
- Official current colour specification: purple
- Compact approximately 50 × 20 × 10mm body
- One adapter per package
- Lifetime StarTech.com manufacturer warranty
Specifications
| Product type | Replacement USB keyboard to PS/2 adapter |
|---|---|
| Connector A / computer side | 1 × PS/2 6-pin Mini-DIN male |
| Connector B / keyboard side | 1 × USB Type-A female |
| Supported device | Compatible dual-protocol keyboard |
| Conversion method | Passive wiring adapter; no electronic signal conversion |
| Drivers | No drivers required |
| External power | Not required |
| Colour | Purple, per current official StarTech specification |
| Product dimensions | Approximately 50 × 20 × 10mm (L × W × H) |
| Product weight | Approximately 13g |
| Package quantity | 1 |
| In the box | 1 × replacement USB keyboard to PS/2 adapter |
| Warranty | Lifetime StarTech.com manufacturer warranty |
| SKU | GC46FMKEY |
| Barcode # | 65030812696 |
| Brand | Startech |
| Shipping Weight | 0.0200kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.100m |
| Shipping Height | 0.050m |
| Shipping Length | 0.180m |
| Shipping Cubic | 0.000900000m3 |
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