PS/2 Interface

Definition:
A PS/2 interface is how PS/2 devices are connected to the computer. The interface is composed of a PS/2 port on the computer, a device and a cable to connect the two together. PS/2 port are ports that are used to connect the keyboard and mouse to the computer. PS/2 ports are also referred to as a mini-DIN port. They are 6-pin round ports that are built in to the system. If ports are color coded, the keyboard port is purple and the mouse port is green.

PS/2 stands for personal system 2 which was an IBM computer.