Keyboard DELL KB813 Universal USB QWERTZ German Black

The Dell KB813 Universal USB QWERTZ German Black keyboard combines a full-size layout with an integrated smart card reader to provide convenient, secure authentication and everyday typing functionality. Its wired USB connection ensures compatibility with most systems and fast, stable data transfers. The keyboard features a spill-resistant design, low-profile quiet keys, a detachable palm rest and a straight black styling suitable for home or office use.

Advantages

The integrated smart card reader enables direct, hardware-based authentication from the keyboard, reducing the need for external readers. Wired USB connectivity delivers reliable, fast data and authentication transfers without batteries. Spill-resistant construction and low-profile quiet keys increase durability and reduce typing noise, while the removable palm rest improves ergonomic comfort during extended use.

Suitable for

• Workstations and office PCs requiring smart card authentication
• Environments where wired, battery-free peripherals are preferred
• Users who need a full-size QWERTZ German layout for typing or data entry
• Shared or institutional systems validated on Dell hardware

Key specifications

• Brand: Dell
• Model: KB813 (MPN: KB813-BK- GER)
• Interface: USB (wired)
• Form factor: Full-size (100%)
• Keyboard layout: QWERTZ, German
• Color: Black
• Integrated smart card reader: Yes
• Spill-resistant: Yes
• Removable palm rest: Yes
• Mouse included: No
• EAN: 5397063785056

How to use

Connect the keyboard to an available USB port on your computer. The operating system should detect the device automatically; install any required drivers if prompted. Insert a compatible smart card into the integrated reader to perform authentication or access protected resources. Use the detachable palm rest for added comfort and remove it for storage or cleaning as needed. Clean the spill-resistant keyboard surface with a damp cloth and power down the host device before performing any deeper maintenance.

Recommendations

For best compatibility and support, use the keyboard with Dell systems where it has been tested and validated. Avoid exposing the keyboard to excessive liquid despite its spill-resistant design, and store the detached palm rest in a clean, dry place when not in use.