Artifact Details

Title

SAGE logic module

Catalog Number

102731886

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a module with nine sockets all populated with vacuum tubes of varying size. All the tubes are framed by a metal handle. In the chassis there are 13 phenolic circuit boards. The boards are wired to male connectors at the bottom of the chassis. Also printed on the chassis are two inspection stamps reading "K IBM" followed by a number.

Date

1958 ca.

Manufacturer

International Business Machines (IBM)

Identifying Numbers

5054 The number is handwritten on a circular paper sticker that is affixed to the inside of the module's handle. The number was covered by a sticker, bagged seperatly, with numbers 6053 and 6057.
5055 The number is handwritten on a circular paper sticker that is affixed to the inside of the module's handle. The number was covered by a sticker, bagged seperatly, with numbers 6053 and 6057.
5056 The number is handwritten on a circular paper sticker that is affixed to the inside of the module's handle. The number was covered by a sticker, bagged seperatly, with numbers 6053 and 6057.
5057 The number is handwritten on a circular paper sticker that is affixed to the inside of the module's handle. The number was covered by a sticker, bagged seperatly, with numbers 6053 and 6057.
Other number 000071 The number is stamped on the chassis.
Other number 3087032 The number is stamped on the chassis.
Other number B02 D E The number is located on a paper label that is affixed to the module's handle.
Other number D 3087032 000071 The number is located on a paper label that is affixed to the module's handle.

Dimensions

overall: 3 in x 18 in x 16 3/8 in

Category

Component/vacuum tube

Credit

Gift of the Digital Equipment Corporation

Lot Number

X115.82