Artifact Details

Title

DECtape dual drive unit

Catalog Number

102733056

Type

Physical object

Description

The object consists of two tape drives mounted in a metal frame. On the front of the unit is (top to bottom) a panel behind which are four rows of flip-chips, the two tape drives (side by side), a large empty section, and two more panels with nothing behind them. One of the flip-chips in the unit is dated 1971. On the inside top of the unit is a large fan. On the back of the unit is a swing-out door. Parts found with the object (cables, switches, and spare parts) were separately packaged and attached to the object.

Manufacturer

Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)

Identifying Numbers

Other number Market OEM Written on a paper label taped to the inside of the door
Other number Order No 7816D Written on a paper label taped to the inside of the door
Other number Type 11T34BA Written on a paper label taped to the inside of the door
Serial number 03-00234 Written on a paper label taped to the inside of the door

Dimensions

overall: 71 in x 20 1/2 in x 31 in

Category

Memory & storage/tape

Related Records

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