Computer room walking tour, 1992
Scope and Contents
Walking tour of the Computing Facility at the Mesa Lab featuring the computing resources available in the early 1990s. Topics include: CRAY Y-MP, MECCA, IBM disk storage, StorageTek Automated Cartridge System, Center for Applied Parallel Processing, Network Systems, Gandalf PACX, system operators, tape cartridges, computer graphics, environmental controls, and NCAR Mainframe and Service network (MASnet).
Dates
- Creation: 1992
Creator
- From the Collection: Scientific Computing Division (SCD) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Bernard T. O'Lear (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Most of the materials in this collection are open for access. One box in the Supercomputer Purchase Controversy Series covering confidential meetings and subjects are restricted until 2025.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 19.00 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Archives Repository