National Item Identification Number
00-851-6768
008516768
6605-00-851-6768
6605008516768
National Stock Number
Item Name
MAGNETIC DRUM,DATA STORAGE
Federal Supply Class
6605
Description
An electromechanical item which accepts and systematically retains digital input data in such a manner as to facilitate the rapid recovery of the stored information. The item consists of a drumlike structure the surface of which is coated with a material susceptible to spot magnetization, integral wiring, a drive motor and its mechanical linkage, and data translating heads for impressing on or removing from the drum surface data in digital form. The item is a component of an electronic computer. See also CORE MEMORY UNIT.
Commercial and Government Entity Code (Supplier Data)
56232
Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)
1682284
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