The object is a data tape drive in a large cabinet with a hinged front and back doors. On the front panel, at the top, there is a row of switches and status lights. Behind the front door, there are two reel mechanisms. Middle way down the left side, is a bank of buttons and toggle switches. At the bottom left side, there are two banks of fuses. There is a diagram printed on a label inside the front door. There is a red binder of schematics and other paperwork found inside the artifact and transferred to archives.
Manufacturer
Siemens
Identifying Numbers
Model number
3554
Printed on a white label on a support bin behind the rear door
Model number
AT 1092 X S84383
Printed on a white label on a support bin behind the rear door
Other number
1
Printed on a yellow label on the left side of the top panel on the front.
Other number
157 SIEMENS 3554
Computer Museum Aachen deprecated registration number. On adhered yellow label on the right side panel of object.
Other number
280/97/78.3
Handwritten in marker on a yellow band of the top of the front door.
Other number
3554
Printed on a yellow stripe on the top of the front door.
Other number
451 310
Printed on a white label on a support bin behind the rear door
Other number
94.87.12
Computer Museum Aachen deprecated registration number. On adhered label on front panel of object.
Other number
9516
Printed on a white label on a support bin behind the rear door
Other number
NVS 3
Handwritten on an orange label on a component behind the rear door.
Other number
StKr 9
Handwritten on an orange label on a component behind the rear door.
Serial number
65234
Handwritten on a white label on a support bin behind the rear door
Serial number
65234
Stamped into the metal frame on the left side behind the rear door