Ferranti Sirius mainframe

Made:
1959 in Manchester
maker:
Ferranti Limited

Ferranti Sirius computer

Details

Category:
Computing & Data Processing
Object Number:
1975-124
Materials:
metal, glass, rubber, electronic components, composites
type:
mainframe
credit:
Admiralty (Section 425G)

Parts

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt1 - Central Unit Ferranti Sirius Computer pt1 - Central Unit

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt1 - Central Unit

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt1 - Central Unit

Measurements:
overall: 1448 mm x 2072 mm x 264 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt1
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirius Computer pt2 - Storage Cabinet No.2

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt2 - Storage Cabinet No.2

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt2 - Storage Cabinet No.2

Measurements:
overall: 1410 mm x 1260 mm x 510 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt2
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirius Computer pt3 - Storage Cabinet No.1

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt3 - Storage Cabinet No.1

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt3 - Storage Cabinet No.1

Measurements:
overall: 1400 mm x 1250 mm x 500 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt3
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirius Computer pt4 - Console Top (for pts 5 and 6)

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt4 - Console Top (for pts 5 and 6)

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt4 - Console Top (for pts 5 and 6)

Measurements:
overall: 174 mm x 470 mm x 295 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt4
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirius Computer pt5 - Left Hand Pedestal Unit (operators console)

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt5 - Left Hand Pedestal Unit (operators console)

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt5 - Left Hand Pedestal Unit (operators console)

Measurements:
overall: 710 mm x 480 mm x 850 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt5
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirius Computer pt6 - Right Hand Pedestal Unit (operators console)

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt6 - Right Hand Pedestal Unit (operators console)

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt6 - Right Hand Pedestal Unit (operators console)

Measurements:
overall: 720 mm x 480 mm x 840 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt6
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirius Computer pt7 - Paper Tape Unit

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt7 - Paper Tape Unit

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt7 - Paper Tape Unit

Measurements:
overall: 680 mm x 690 mm x 485 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt7
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirius Computer pt8 - Teleprinter Paper Tape Unit type BRPE 9

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt8 - Teleprinter Paper Tape Unit type BRPE 9

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt8 - Teleprinter Paper Tape Unit type BRPE 9

Measurements:
overall: 350 mm x 260 mm x 480 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt8
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirius Computer pt9 - Paper Tape Console Unit

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt9 - Paper Tape Console Unit

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt9 - Paper Tape Console Unit

Measurements:
overall: 720 mm x 1080 mm x 650 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt9
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirius Computer pt10 - Automatic Paper Taper Transmitter type 6S/6

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt10 - Automatic Paper Taper Transmitter type 6S/6

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt10 - Automatic Paper Taper Transmitter type 6S/6

Measurements:
overall: 200 mm x 191 mm x 412 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt10
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirius Computer pt11 - Creed Teleprinter

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt11 - Creed Teleprinter

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt11 - Creed Teleprinter, type 75R Mk 3A

Measurements:
overall: 320 mm x 480 mm x 440 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt11
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirius Computer pt12 - Creed Teleprinter Desk Console

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt12 - Creed Teleprinter Desk Console

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt12 - Creed Teleprinter Desk Console

Measurements:
overall: 710 mm x 1050 mm x 620 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt12
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirius Computer pt13 - Automatic Paper Tape Transmitter type 6S/6M

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt13 - Automatic Paper Tape Transmitter type 6S/6M

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt13 - Automatic Paper Tape Transmitter type 6S/6M

Measurements:
overall: 199 mm x 195 mm x 418 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt13
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirius Computer pt14 - Creed Teleprinter

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt14 - Creed Teleprinter

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt14 - Creed Teleprinter, type 75RPRK4 Mk3

Measurements:
overall: 320 mm x 480 mm x 430 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt14
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirius Computer pt18 - Ferranti Tape Reader

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt18 - Ferranti Tape Reader

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt18 - Ferranti Tape Reader, type TR5

Measurements:
overall: 256 mm x 330 mm x 286 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt18
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirius Computer pt 19 - Ferranti Tape Reader

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt 19 - Ferranti Tape Reader

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt 19 - Ferranti Tape Reader, type TR5

Measurements:
overall: 256 mm x 333 mm x 283 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt19
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirius Computer pt20 - Power Unit

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt20 - Power Unit

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt20 - Power Unit

Measurements:
overall: 538 mm x 475 mm x 388 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt20
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirius Computer pt21 - Qty 2 - Programme Tray

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt21 - Qty 2 - Programme Tray

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt21 - Qty 2 - Programme Tray, in wooden box

Measurements:
overall: 75 mm x 450 mm x 480 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt21
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirius Computer pt22 - Qty 5 - Programme Trays

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt22 - Qty 5 - Programme Trays

Ferranti Sirius Computer pt22 - Qty 5 - Programme Trays

Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 410 mm x 380 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt22
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ferranti Sirrius Computer. Five boxes of teleprinter and computer spares Ferranti Sirrius Computer. Five boxes of teleprinter and computer spares

Ferranti Sirrius Computer. Five boxes of teleprinter and computer spares

Ferranti Sirrius Computer. Five boxes of teleprinter and computer spares

Measurements:
Box 2: 220 mm x 310 mm x 410 mm,
Box 4: 220 mm x 310 mm x 410 mm,
Box 5: 220 mm x 310 mm x 410 mm,
Box 1: 330 mm x 290 mm x 420 mm,
Box 3: 330 mm x 290 mm x 420 mm,
Object Number:
1975-124 Pt23
type:
computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Delay line tray, from Ferranti Sirius computer, Ferranti Limited, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, 1959

Delay line tray from Ferranti Sirius computer

Delay line tray, from Ferranti Sirius computer, Ferranti Limited, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, 1959

Materials:
metal (unknown) and electrical components
Object Number:
1975-124/24
type:
mainframe and computer component

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