PDP-10 Simulator Configuration

The PDP-10, also known as the DECsystem-10 and the DECsystem-20, was among the most famous and popular 36-bit computers.  Digital introduced its first 36-bit computer, the PDP-6, in 1964.  The product was not a success, and Digital relaunched the family, with a new design, as the PDP-10 in 1966.  In all, Digital brought six 36-bit designs to market:

Option Description Capacity
CPU and memory          KS10 1MW
IO bus dual Unibus
Console 8080-based front end processor
Paper tape PC11 paper tape reader and punch         
Timer built in
Time of year clock TCU150 (from Digital Pathways)
Line printer LP20 line printer
Disk RH11/RM03 disk pack 67MB
RH11/RM05 disk pack 256MB
RH11/RM80 non-removable disk 124MB
RH11/RP04 (RP05) disk pack 87MB
RH11/RP06 disk pack 174MB
RH11/RP07 non-removable disk 516MB
Magnetic tape RH11/TU45 800/1600bpi 9 track magnetic tape


Updated 28-Apr-2001 by Bob Supnik (bsupnik@us dot inter dot net - anti-spam encoded)