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Magnetic Tape & Disk
Data Storage Technology



image of Univac Magnetic Tape
Univac Computer - First to use Magnetic Tape for data storage (1951)
Data Storage for use in computers and electronic devices for secondary storage has been around since the 1950's in many different forms including Magnetic Drum, Magnetic Tape, floppy and Hard Disk.

Magnetic tape storage drives were used on large computer systems from the 1950's through the 1980's, offering users sequential access to data directly attached to processors.




 
 

 

Some Memorabilia with Magnetic Tape or Disk Storage Technology

 





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