Did you think this was a Tron Disk? Well it is actually a 9 track data magnetic tape for an IBM mainframe. The IBM tape was introduced in the 50s on the IBM 701 computer. The 9 track version became standard in 1964. The 9 track tape stored data on nine parallel tracks. It was typically 1 1/2 inch wide, wound on metal or plastic reels up to 10.5 inches in diameter. The transfer speed was measured in inches per second (IPS) and was typically 75-200 IPS. Early model capacities were a few megabytes,

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984K views · 1.3K shares | See IBM’s role in Hidden Figures, the inspiring true story of three ‘human computers’. | IBM | Facebook

10K views · 140 reactions | Check out this clip from “Man & Computer” (1967) by IBM UK, providing a basic understanding of computer operations  From these early simulations to today's seamless interactions, it's incredible how far we've come in integrating computers into our daily lives. #IBM #Computing #EarlyComputing #Technology | Computer History Museum | Facebook