Computer History Museum

IBM 3278 video terminal monitor

This monitor is a CRT with a 13.375 inch display. There is a key in a lock on the right side of the monitor. There are 2 blue toggles on the left side of the display. The top toggle is labeled "A, a" on top and "A" on bottom. The bottom toggle is labeled "Normal" on top and "Test" respectively. There is a large red switch labeled "1" and "0" on the left side with a small light above it. There are two black dials on the lower right of the display to adjust brightness and contrast.

IBM 3278 video terminal monitor - Image 1
IBM 3278 video terminal monitor - Image 2
IBM 3278 video terminal monitor - Image 3

Item Details

Date
1979 (Made)
Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
X1640.99CO
Other identifying number
1743120-08 (SERIAL NUMBER)
3278 2A (MODEL NUMBER)
01F (OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER)
S0193 (OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER)
Organization
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) (Manufacturer)
Category
CRT
Credit line
Gift of Albert J. Gubiotti
Place of publication
North America/Canada
Weight
40 (lb)
Dimension
16w x 18 1/2h x 21 1/8l (in)
40.64w x 46.99h x 53.66l (cm)
Acquisition number
X1640.99