Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind vacuum tube module rack

Catalog Number

102733431

Type

Physical object

Description

This is a generic module rack with eight modules installed, each with two vacuum tubes. Two of the modules are empty. There are tags on each of the modules, "E14-4." There are also number on each of the cooaxial connectors, labeled J1-1 through J10-4. At one end there are two terminal strips. "Plump #495 E14-k" is also engraved on a black plastic label. There are four power terminal strips at one end. Two are on the top and two are on the bottom.

Date

1951

Identifying Numbers

Other number E14-4 Handwritten on a white wticker on the bottom of the frame.
Serial number 45 Stamped in white on the frame. The number is partially obscurred by a module.

Dimensions

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

Category

Component/module

Credit

Gift of Compaq Computer Corporation

Lot Number

X7422.2015