Artifact Details

Title

SAGE logic module

Catalog Number

102731969

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a module with nine sockets, all of which are populated with vacuum tubes of varying size. The sockets are framed by a metal handle. Attached to the handle is a chassis containing 14 printed circuit boards and two power resistors, all of which are wired to 3 male connectors at the bottom of the chassis. There are 3 IBM inspection stamps on the chassis.

Date

1958

Manufacturer

International Business Machines (IBM)

Identifying Numbers

Other number 000406 The number is stamped on the chassis.
Other number 6537 The number is handwritten on a round paper sticker located on the indside of the handle.
Other number 8087615 The number is stamped on the chassis.
Other number B02 E K The number is printed on a paper label located on the handle.
Other number D 3087615 000406 The number is printed on a paper label located on the handle.

Dimensions

overall: 2 5/8 in x 18 1/2 in x 16 1/2 in

Category

Component/module

Credit

Gift of the Digital Equipment Corporation

Lot Number

X115.82