Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind vacuum tube rack

Catalog Number

102731765

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a rack holding ten vacuum tube modules. Each module has sockets for two vacuum tubes. The object also has 11 BNC connectors and five terminal strips. There are three indicator light assemblies attached to the object. The assembly contains one white light and one red light. The vacuum tube modules have a paper tag labeled "E7-2-1" through "E7-2-10".

Date

1951

Identifying Numbers

Other number E7-2 Handwritten on a white sticker at the bottom of the unit.
Serial number 348 Stamped in white on the side of a bracket.

Dimensions

overall: 12 1/2 in x 26 in x 7 1/2 in

Category

Component/module

Credit

Gift of the Digital Equipment Corporation

Lot Number

X115.82