Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind vacuum tube rack

Catalog Number

102731838

Type

Physical object

Description

Object is a rack bearing 10 vacuum tube modules. Along the top and bottom edges are 8 BNC connectors There are five terminal strips on the right end. On the back are two pairs of indicator lights, one red and one clear in each pair.

Date

1951

Manufacturer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Identifying Numbers

Other number L4-E Black plastic label affixed to the back left lower
Other number PIUMP #210 Black plastic label affixed to the back left upper
Serial number 210 Printed upper left corner

Dimensions

overall: 7 1/2 in x 26 in x 13 in

Category

Component/module

Credit

Gift of the Digital Equipment Corporation

Lot Number

X115.82