Title
CCI Data Encryption Unit XEUCatalog Number
X1481.98Type
Physical objectDescription
The manufacturer identification labeling on the underside of this object (containing the serial, FCC and other identifying numbers) is heavily scratched out. Key is not with the device.Per Ralph Simpson of the Cipher History Museum, "Technology like this might be used by the military/defense agencies or contractors or by banks to store encryption algorithms. The slots on the front were used as a key fill (to load algorithms) and an ignition key (to access the algorithms) for use with a network." [2016-05-09
Date
1985Manufacturer
Xerox CorporationPlace Manufactured
U.S.Identifying Numbers
| Model number | 53J/50V |
Dimensions
3 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 11 3/4 in.Category
Fixed-application digital computer/otherLot Number
X1481.98
