48K Minicomputer components

48K Minicomputer components

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Processor, disc drive controller and core storage units from 48K minicomputer, made by Computer Technology Ltd, Hemel Hempstead, 1972.

Details

Category:
Computing & Data Processing
Object Number:
Y1984.170.1
Measurements:
Overall: 1520 mm x 500 mm x 2980 mm,
type:
minicomputer
credit:
Gift of UMIST

Parts

Computer Unit

Computer Unit

2 computer units- model 1.61Communication Multiplexor and 1.21 8KCore Store Module 'B'.

Object Number:
Y1984.170.1.1
type:
computer unit
computer unit

computer unit

Three 8K core storage units (1.21), and one disk drive (1.54) for 48K mini computer.

made by Computer Technology Ltd, Hemel Hempstead, 1972.

Object Number:
Y1984.170.1.2
type:
computer unit
computer unit

computer unit

Three 8K core storage units (1.21), and one central procesing unit (1.11) for 48K mini computer.

made by Computer Technology Ltd, Hemel Hempstead, 1972.

Object Number:
Y1984.170.1.3
type:
computer unit
Computer Unit

Computer Unit

One exchangable disk drive ('B' controller) (1.54) for 48K mini computer.

made by Computer Technology Ltd, Hemel Hempstead, 1972.

Measurements:
overall: 754 mm x 590 mm x 500 mm,
Object Number:
Y1984.170.1.4
type:
computer unit
Two Computer Technology Ltd disk bank cases

Two Computer Technology Ltd disk bank cases

Two disk bank cases, with openable front.

made by Computer Technology Ltd, Hemel Hempstead, 1972.

Object Number:
Y1984.170.1.5
type:
disk case