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Small beige USB-A female to PS2 male adapter

STARTECH

STARTECH GC46FMKEY USB to PS/2 Keyboard Adapter

SKU CH-4Y8J-V4R8Q MPN GC46FMKEY

Connects a PS/2-compliant USB keyboard to a legacy PS/2 port using a DIN 6 male connector

  • Adapter typeUSB to PS/2
  • DetailsConnector Types 1 - DIN 6 Male Connector Types 1 - USB A Fem
  • Product weight0.04
  • Connect PS/2 keyboards via USB ports
  • Lightweight 0.04 kg design for portability
  • Model GC46FMKEY ensures correct replacement fit
  • Male DIN 6 to female USB A connectors
  • Works with dual-compliant USB keyboards only

USB to PS/2 Keyboard Adapter

The StarTech GC46FMKEY adapter lets you connect a USB keyboard that supports both USB and PS/2 signalling to a legacy PS/2 port on a desktop or server. It is intended for users who need to keep using a compatible keyboard with older hardware that lacks USB ports.

Passive signal conversion only

This passive adapter does not perform active protocol translation, so it works exclusively with keyboards that already implement dual-mode USB and PS/2 operation. Keyboards that are USB-only will not function, and the adapter cannot add PS/2 support to a purely USB device.

Simple plug-in installation

Installation requires inserting the USB-A female end into the keyboard cable and the DIN 6 male end into the computer PS/2 port with the system powered off. The most common issue is attempting to use the adapter with a USB-only keyboard, which results in no input being detected.

How it compares

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Price $10.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameGC46FMKEY
Adapter typeUSB to PS/2
Product colorOther
Size & build
Cable lengthNo
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size90 × 60 × 18 mm

Questions about this item

Does this adapter work with any USB keyboard?

It only works with USB keyboards that are also PS/2 compliant; if your keyboard did not ship with a similar adapter it will not function

What does the female USB-A port actually do?

It accepts the USB connector from a dual-protocol keyboard and passes the PS/2 signals to the DIN-6 male plug

Which interface limits the connection speed?

The PS/2 interface caps the signalling to the legacy keyboard protocol used by the DIN-6 male connector

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