Artifact Details

Title

1GB 8.8-inch hard disk drive

Catalog Number

102729817

Type

Physical object

Description

Label created by Jim Porter for IDEMA Technology Showcase exhibits reads "First 8.8 inch disk drive."

Date

1987

Manufacturer

Hitachi

Identifying Numbers

Model number DK815-10A On side and embossed in metal on top of unit
Other number H1486 Engraved on top of unit

Dimensions

overall: 7 1/2 in x 9 3/4 in x 17 1/2 in

Category

Memory & storage/disk

Credit

Gift of James N. Porter

Lot Number

X6504.2012