National Item Identification Number
00-911-9318
009119318
5820-00-911-9318
5820009119318
National Stock Number
Item Name
MAGNETIC DRUM,DATA STORAGE
Federal Supply Class
5820
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)
13499
Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)
761-7419-001
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