Artifact Details Title Whirlwind 302 accumulator Catalog Number 102729346 Type Physical object Description The object is a large metal panel with 31 BNC connectors and one multi-pin male connector. There are sockets for 28 vacuum tubes of which 11 are populated. On the back of the panel, there are two sets of clear indicator lights. Date 1951 Manufacturer Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Identifying Numbers Other number A8-5 Written on a sticker on the bottom of the object Other number NR3115 Written on a note card taped to the object Other number Z-302 Accumulator Written on a note card taped to the object Serial number SERIAL #8 Etched on the front and back of the object Dimensions overall: 27 1/2 in x 26 in x 8 1/2 in Category Component/module Credit Gift of the Digital Equipment Corporation Lot Number X115.82