Artifact Details

Title

Univac core memory unit

Catalog Number

102691319

Type

Physical object

Description

This unit has a control panel on the right side of the front of the unit. It includes the following buttons: POWER ON, POWER OFF, TEMP WARNING, CONTROL INOP, MEMORY INOP, TEST, MEMORY CHECK, AND MASTER CLEAR. Below the control panel is a large metal nameplate that reads "UNIVAC REMINGTON RAND CORE MEMORY UNIT." Underneath is a paper label that reads: "W 71-27-5 S/N 2915-117 FAAEA-6473 ARD 3-10-71". The left side of the front is covered by a metal panel. The center contains a large card cage with no door or panel. The back of the unit has a large card cage on the left segment and 2 metal doors covering the middle and the right side.

Date

ca. 1960

Manufacturer

Remington Rand Univac

Identifying Numbers

Other number 6904 Type, on front label
Other number W 71-27-5 S/N 2915-117 FAAEA-6473 ARD 3-10-71 On paper on front panel
Serial number 9215-117

Dimensions

overall: 60 1/2 in x 25 in x 77 3/4 in

Category

Memory/core