Artifact Details

Title

SAGE logic module

Catalog Number

102731913

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 14 phenolic circuit boards. The boards are wired to male connectors at the bottom of the chassis. Also printed on the chassis are four inspection stamps reading "K IBM" followed by a number.

Date

1958 ca.

Manufacturer

International Business Machines (IBM)

Identifying Numbers

000399 The number is stamped on the chassis.
3087615 The number is stamped on the chassis.
6537 The number is written on a circular sticker on the inside of the handle.
B02 E H The number is typed on a paper label on the front of the handle.
D 3087615 000399 The number is typed on a paper label on the front of the 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