• 1973

Hardware Description

This series, employing Fujitsu's virtual memory system, was announced in August 1973 in competition to IBM's virtual storage system (announced in August 1972). The FACOM 230-8 Series was comprised of 5 models -- the FACOM 230-28S, 28, 38, 48 and 58 -- ranging from mid to large size, and it provided more comprehensive functionality and improved processing speed through innovations like employing a high-efficiency virtual memory system.

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  • Model Number:

    230-28 system
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  • Hardware Type:

    Computer - Mainframe
  • Manufacture Year:

    1973
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