National Item Identification Number
00-066-6579
000666579
5845-00-066-6579
5845000666579
National Stock Number
Item Name
MAGNETIC DRUM,DATA STORAGE
Federal Supply Class
5845
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)
82340
Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)
52894
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