7025-01-313-6317 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.
Part Alternates: 601012, 7025-01-313-6317, 01-313-6317, 7025013136317, 013136317
Automatic Data Processing Equipment (Including Firmware), Software, Supplies and Support Equipment | ADP Input/Output and Storage Devices
| Supply Group (FSG) |
NSN Assign. |
NIIN |
Item Name Code (INC) |
| 70 |
12 JAN 1990 |
01-313-6317 |
60714 ( MAGNETIC DRUM, DATA STORAGE ) |