Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind vacuum tube rack

Catalog Number

102731842

Type

Physical object

Description

Object is a rack for 10 vacuum tube modules but only 7 are installed. Along the top and bottom edges are 12 BNC connectors There are five terminal strips on the right end. On the back are three pairs of indicator lights, one red and one clear in each pair. Two black plastic labels came off and are bagged and attached.

Date

1951

Manufacturer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Identifying Numbers

Other number 01309 White gummed label lower front edge
Other number L6-C Black plastic label upper right back
Serial number 476 Printed upper left corner

Category

Component/module

Credit

Gift of the Digital Equipment Corporation

Lot Number

X115.82