IBM 2321 Data Cell
physical object
Identifier
2017.6.2
Description
An early form of mass storage. Direct access magnetic tape. Serial no. 14315.
IBM 2321 data cell (c. 1968)
Up to ten cells were arranged in a drum. Each cell stored 40 MB across 200 magnetic strips (or "noodles"). Strips were pulled out individually for reading/writing data. An unusual, dead-end design.
Related Term
memory storage devices (is described by)
