Collection of objects and archives relating to the ICL Series 39 SX and DX mainframe computers

Made:: 1990

maker:: International Computers Limited

Collection of objects and archives relating to the ICL Series 39 SX and DX mainframe computers, c1990-c1993 by ICL and Fujitsu.

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Category:: Computing & Data Processing

Object Number:: Y2004.36

type:: collection of objects and archives

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Parts

Mainframe Computer

ICL Series 39 SX mainframe computer, c1990 by ICL and Fujitsu.

The SX was the world's most powerful large mainframe at the time of its launch in 1990 and was the successor model to the Level 80 S3L which is already at the museum. It was the mainstay of UK national and local government computing in the 1990s eg. Inland Revenue, DSS, Ministry of Defence, county and borough councils, public utilities. This computer was used by HM Customs & Excise for VAT and trade stats processing until May 2000, then shipped to UES Byley until Dec 2003 when returned to ICL Manchester stores.

Measurements:: overall: 1564 mm x 1759 mm x 774 mm,

Object Number:: Y2004.36.1

type:: mainframe computer

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Mainframe

ICL Series 39 DX mainframe computer, c1993

Measurements:: overall: 192 mm x 137 mm x 74 mm, 619 kg

Materials:: steel (metal) , metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: Y2004.36.2

type:: mainframe

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

FDS300 Master

ICL CAB2 FDS300 Master disk drive

Measurements:: overall: 77 mm x 101 mm x 73 mm, 179 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: Y2004.36.3

type:: disk drives

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Level 35 DXP Node

ICL Series 39 Level 35 DXP node

Measurements:: overall: 77 mm x 101 mm x 73 mm, 123 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: Y2004.36.4

type:: node

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Datelphone

Datelphone 2400

Measurements:: overall: 125 mm x 360 mm x 210 mm,

Materials:: plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: Y2004.36.5

type:: telephone

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

DRS20 Model 16

ICL DRS20 model 16 visual display unit and keyboard.

Materials:: glass , plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)

Object Number:: Y2004.36.6

type:: monitor

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Modem

ICL modem 2426D

Measurements:: overall: 55 mm x 200 mm x 280 mm,

Materials:: metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: Y2004.36.7

type:: modem

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Module Control Unit

Module control unit for ICL Series 39 SX or DX mainframe

Measurements:: overall: 100 mm x 405 mm x 440 mm,

Materials:: metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: Y2004.36.8

type:: control unit

Power Supply Unit

Module power supply unit for ICL SX or DX mainframe computer.

Measurements:: overall: 258 mm x 423 mm x 127 mm,

Materials:: metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: Y2004.36.9

type:: power supply

Transeivers and Cables

A box with ten 3Com isolan transceivers, and a bundle of five cables.

Materials:: metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: Y2004.36.10

type:: transceivers

Electronic Cables

A box with 8 bundles of different electronic cables for the ICL Series 39 SX or DX mainframes and their accompanying equipment. Attached to one of the cables is a 3Com isolan transceiver.