'Fastrand' computer memory drum
Object No. K1440
Computer memory drum, Fastrand, c. 1950, two magnetic drums with 64 movable heads in metal cabinet, ... 3.6 megabytes of storage, ... first type of mass storage memory device, commonly used with first and early second generation computers (AF).
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Summary
Physical Description
Computer memory drum, Fastrand, c. 1950, two magnetic drums with 64 movable heads in metal cabinet, ... 3.6 megabytes of storage, ... first type of mass storage memory device, commonly used with first and early second generation computers (AF).
DIMENSIONS
Height
1630 mm
Width
3100 mm
Depth
830 mm
Weight
2500 kg
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of OTC, 1984
Acquisition Date
13 December 1984
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