Artifact Details

Title

Cray-1M

Catalog Number

X1043.90

Type

Physical object

Description

This is the central tower of the computer with 6 columns for modules. On the back (or inner) side is the characteristic Cray mass of blue and white wiring. It has no power supplies or covers. Of the six columns for plug-in modules, one is fully populated. There are single modules in two of the other columns.

Date

1976

Manufacturer

Cray Research, Inc. (CRI)

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Model number "1M, 1M/4400"
Model number 1 M/ 6 COL Printed on metal builders tag
Other number 1-M/4400 Written on a paper tag tied to tower
Part number 1055-2200 Printed on metal builders tag
Serial number 008 Printed on metal builders tag

Dimensions

overall: 77 in x 54 in x 27 in

Category

Digital computer/supercomputer

Credit

Gift of Cray Research

Lot Number

X1043.90