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)