Hardware Detail
Item Reference: |
HW0762 | ||
Machine Type: |
0662 | Serial Number: |
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| IBM 0662 Spitfire Disk Drive | |||
| Developed in Rochester, Mn, the Spitfire was the first 1GB hard disk in a 3.1/2" x 1" high package using magneto resistive heads. It has three platters, with 5 surfaces for data and one for servo feedback.
Spitfire was used in the IBM 9336 Storage Subsystem and 9337 Disk Array sub-system. It was also widely sold in the OEM marketplace, winning several awards for innovation. |
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Date of Origin: |
1993 | Donor: |
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Location: |
On Display - Corridor | Commissioned By: Museum | Until: |
