Artifact Details

Title

SAGE logic module

Catalog Number

102731971

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a module with seven sockets, six are populated with vacuum tubes of varying size and one is plugged. The sockets are framed by a metal handle. Attached to the handle is a chassis containing 9 printed circuit boards and 2 power resistors, all of which are wired to 3 male connectors at the bottom of the chassis. There are 2 IBM inspection stamps on the chassis.

Date

1956-11

Manufacturer

International Business Machines (IBM)

Identifying Numbers

Other number 000407 The number is stamped on the chassis.
Other number 3087009 The number is stamped on the chassis.
Other number 6018 The number is handwritten on a round paper sticker located on the inside of the handle.
Other number 6019 The number is handwritten on a round paper sticker located on the inside of the handle.
Other number B02 N D The number is printed on a paper label that is attached to the handle.
Other number D 3087009 000407 The number is printed on a paper label that is attached to 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