Dave Dunfield wrote:
Today is the 50th anniversary of the IBM 305 RAMAC -
listed at the link
below as the first computer system that had a disk drive.
http://www.cedmagic.com/history/ibm-305-ramac.html Well what about the computer
too?
A quick google for information indicates this to be
a drum style cpu with data-base records on the drum.
Segment from BRL - report #1115 march 1961.
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CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Type Quantity
Tubes
6211 1,054
6350 81
5919 626
7044 72
2D21 205
5965 6
Diodes
AB 13
AD 2
AM 112
AL 275
F 4
Magnetic Cores
14 100
Selenium Rectifiers 360 (IBM P/N 315903 (For stacks
of 10)
Germanium Rectifiers 28 IBM P/N's 2100111, 2100110,
2100119, 2114085, 2100108
512073.
CHECKING FEATURES
Manufacturer
Built-in checking features include parity (odd bit) on all
internal data transfers and printing, input from cards by
two readings, and input from paper tape by count of data
punches by record (T.C.C.C.).
Programmed checks include control to pre-established
totals, comparing addresses and part numbers in program, and
arithmetic proof factors and reverse arithmetic in program.
POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION
Manufacturer
Power, computer 12.6 KVA
Area, computer 370 sq ft
Room size, computer 18 ft 1 in x 20 ft 4 in(min)
Floor loading 50 lbs/sq ft
Capacity, air conditioner 4 Tons
Humidity not to exceed 80%. Two feet of headroom
above 350 Unit.Physical Planning Manual and assist-
ance are available.
USA LOD
Power, computer 42.5 Kw 53.1 KVA
Power, air cond 20 Kw 14 KVA
Volume, computer 856.4 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner 9,375 cu ft
Area, computer 178 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 400 sq ft
Room size, computer 40 ft x 4o ft
1,600 sq ft
Room size, air conditioner 25 ft x 25 ft
Floor loading 36.8 lbs/sq ft
543 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 62.5 Tons
Weight, computer 18,484 lbs
1,600 ft. (40 x 4o ft) were inclosed within the
Machine Accounting Services area which in itself was
an inclosure of 167 x 87. Although the entire area
was air-conditioned, additional ducts and vents were
concentrated in the computer area.
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