BRL Report 1961

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IBM 305 RAMAC

IBM 305 RAMAC Data Processing System Random Access Method of Accounting and Control MANUFACTURER International Business Machines Corporation Photo Photo by International Business Machines Corporation APPLICATIONS Manufacturer Inventory control, manufacturing control, billing (invoicing and order writing, parts substitution, payroll, hospital accounting, sales analysis, accounts receivable, fiscal accounting, and Air Force parts inventory and accounting. The IBM RAMAC 305 (Random Access Method of Accounting and Control is a complete, compact data processing system built around a disk memory unit which consists of 50 magnetic metal disks. The RAMAC 305 is designed to provide continuous, or "in-line", accounting for all types of businesses. Data is recorded on or read from each side of the disks in random order by a rapidly-moving access arm. The disk units are available with storage capacities of 5 million digits and 10 million digits and may be used either singly or in any combination of two to provide storage capacities of 5, 10, 15 and 20 million digits. Control center of the IBM RAMAC 305 is the operator's console. The system also has arithmetical and logical ability, punched card input, and both punched card and printed output. Additional features which may be added to this basic RAMAC for further versatility include punched paper tape input, remote printing stations, dual disk files, dual access arms, dual system control, and faster, more flexible printing. Letterkenny Ordnance Depot Located in Building No. 3, Letterkenny Ordnance Depot, Chambersburg, Pa., the system is used to apply ADPS only to accomplishment of supply, stock management and related financial accounting functions with a view of expediting supply and providing a means of rapid expansion of activity without a proportionate increase in personnel and equipment. Experience and skills gained in these applications will facilitate progressive integration of other applications utilizing the same basic system by adding relatively inexpensive disk storage units. Such applications include payroll, cost accounting, etc. U.S.A. Louisville Medical Depot Located at the Louisville Medical Depot, Louisville 1, Kentucky, the system is used for stock accounting and inventory control (Navy Single Manager), for depot property accounting, and for Post Engineer property accounting.

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Photo Photo by Western Electric Company U.S.A. Mt. Rainier Ordnance Depot Under the Director for Services, the system is used for supply and inventory accounting and for financial and stock fund accounting. U.S.A. Raritan Arsenal System is used for distribution supply, availability editing, and F. I. A. updating and reporting. U.S.A. Red River Arsenal Maintenance of stock accounting and related financial records to include daily updating of all quantitative fields, periodic updating of pertinent data in each record, daily processing of all type transactions (issues, receipts, adjustments, etc.) and creating documentation for same in punched card form. U.S.N. Charleston Shipyard Located in the Supply Department, fields of application include expenditure processing (processing issues of all types, including availability tests, reorder initiation, and attendant funds control), receipt processing (all types of material receipts), stock record load/unload (loading and unloading stock records as required), obligation/planned requirement review (cyclic review of material obligations (back orders) and planned requirements), status read-off (to provide visible records for review as required), warehouse location load (to insert warehouse locations into stock records), stock status reporting (to report status of items in accordance with schedules established by supply demand control points), inventory cut-off to provide inventory cut-off and trial balance cards for inventories of material, and other miscellaneous calculating programs. USAF 78 Fighter Wing, Hamilton AFB Located at Base Supply, Hamilton AFB, California, the system is used for automation of supply record keep- ing. Includes all transactions effecting balances, due-in and due-outs, item records, inventory control. Incompasses records for 46,000 line items (averages) with 72,000 transactions per month. USAF Hq SAC Offutt AFB With 19 locations in the command, (sites and program are similar), the 305 EDPS has been designed to increase dependability of supply activities in support of SAC combat readiness through an improved mechanized system. The design of the system provides for: Instantaneous and positive response by on line processing. The immediate and automatic availability of all interchangeable assets. The immediate and automatic availability of like items in all weapons systems. The immediate and automatic requisitioning of notin-stock items. Guaranteed increased required items availability. Accurately computed stock levels after every appropriate transaction. Automatic stock replenishment requisitioning. Current and accurate stock balance consumption reports. Provides an integrated item and monetary accounting

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Photo Photo by U. S. Army Red River Arsenal system simultaneously updating monetary balances at the same time item balances are updated. The designing and programming of the EDPS features the accomplishment of supply transactions with a minimized possibility of human error. With this increased accuracy comes increased supply effectiveness for our combat organization. USAF 328th Fighter Group, Richards-Gebaur AFB Located in Building 619, Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Missouri, the system is used for base supply item and dollar accounting. Maintains the supply accounting and financial accounting records on a current basis by automatically updating in accordance with various transactions affecting these records in accordance with Volume XVIII, AFM 67-1. By-products of this system provide management documents containing information needed to satisfy requirements for con- sumption rates, supply requirements, transaction analysis, item location and expense distribution. Boeing Airplane Company Located in Boeing Warehouse No. 3, Wichita, Kansas, the system is used for maintenance of an inventory of government furnished parts located at Boeing- Wichita. Ford Motor Company, Transmission & Chassis Div. System is used for payrolls and related accounting, inventory control, production analysis and control, product cost and cost analysis reports. Ford Motor Company, Wayne Located at the Wayne Assembly Plant, the system is used for inventory control of productive material, vehicle invoicing and price labels, manufacturer's certificate of origin, and pricing and calculations for payment to vendors. Sun 011 Company, Philadelphia 3 Located at 1608 Walnut Street, Philadelphia 3, Pa., the system is used for payroll preparation, payroll accounting, and deduction and payroll tax accounting. Sun Oil Company, Southland Center Located at Southland Center, Dallas, Texas, the system is used for computation of volumes of natural gas produced, used, and disposed of and valuing, taxing, and accounting for proceeds for natural gas and natural gas liquids, including disbursement of proceeds to all interested parties. Western Electric Company, Aurora Located at the Montgomery Shops, Aurora, Ill., the system is used for inventory and production control of relay manufacture, including scheduling relays, components and raw material requirements, input, billing and investment control of relay accounting. Western Electric Gen Prog Comm New York located at 222 Broadway, New York, the system is used to process customers' orders and enter such orders on appropriate sources of supply. It also maintains records of purchase contract balances.

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Western Electric Co., Tel. Sales Div., New York Located at 61 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York 6, New York, this computer is used to develop programs prior to the installation of similar RAMAC Systems in the Distributing Houses (Regional Warehouses and repair shops). The primary application is inventory control including billing, maintaining stock balances, ordering, receiving and vouchering; all on an inline basis. Shop costing, shop scheduling payroll and headquarters reporting are batch processed. This computer has been used to develop and test the Dataphone III Transmission System. Monthly operating statistics from all the Distributing Houses are verified and summarized for printed monthly reports. Western Electric, Winston-Salem The system is used for production control, including inventory control, machine load, material movement, order requirements and schedule, and shop orders. Georgia State College of Bus. Admn. Located at 33 Gilmer St., S. E., Atlanta 3, Georgia, the machine is used in faculty research and in the teaching of programming methods. PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM Internal number system Binary coded alphanum Alphanumeric char/record Up to 100 Alphanumeric char/instruction 10 Instruction/Process Drum Track 10 Instructions decoded 200 on 10 tracks, std. Arithmetic system Fixed point ADD-SUBTRACT-MULTIPLY-DIVIDE Floating point By program sub-routine Instruction type Two address Control panel logic (stored program) also. Number range Decimal 0 - 9 Instruction word format +--------+-----------+------------+-------------+ | FROM | TO | NO CHAR. | CONTROL | +--------+-----------+------------+-------------+ | | | | | +--------+-----------+------------+-------------+ Automatic coding includes the RAMAC Symbolic Assembly Program. ARITHMETIC UNIT Incl Stor Access Microsec Add 30,000 Mult 60,000-l90,000 Div 100,000-370,000 Construction (Arithmetic unit only) Type Quantity Tubes 2D21 21 6211 169 6350 20 5919 124 7044 4 Diodes AM 12 Timing Asynchronous Operation Sequential STORAGE Manufacturer No. of Access Media Words Microsec Process Drum Tracks 10,000 Disk File 100 char/record 600,000 avg. 50,000 records/file 10,000,000 char with 2 files Disk File 100 char/record 600,000 avg. 100,000 records/file 20,000,000 char with 2 files Magnetic Tape (Special Order) No. of units that can be connected 3 Units 729-I 4 Units 727 No. of char/linear inch of tape 200 Char/inch Channels or tracks on the tape 7 Tracks/tape Blank tape separating each record 0.75 Inches Tape speed 75 Inches/sec Transfer rate 15,000 Char/sec Start time 10 Millisec Stop time 10 Millisec Average time for experienced 90 Seconds operator to change reel of tape Physical properties of tape Width 0.498 Inches Length of reel 2,450 Feet Composition Mylar base Connects through 1901 Tape Control Unit (Special Order). USA LOD Medium No. of Char Access Microsec Disk Storage 30,000,000 30,000 20 program tracks, 10 working tracks, 4 input-output tracks and 1 accumulator track per processing unit (two units); 3 type 350 double density files. USA Medical Depot Magnetic Disk 10,000,000 Track to track access time same disk 100,000 25,000 microseconds. Disk to disk access time 400,000 - 800,000 microsec. USA Mt Rainier Ord D Medium No. of Words No. of Digits Magnetic Disk Memory 200,000 20,000,000 5 - 10 seconds required per transaction. 100 characters to a record, twenty 100 character records on each 100 tracks on each 50 disks. USA Raritan Access Medium No. of Words No. of Char Microsec Magnetic Disk (2) 100,000 ea 10,000,000 ea 600,000 Magnetic Drum (2) 200 ea 2,000 ea Magnetic drum used for storing program and processing data. Magnetic disk used primarily. for bulk storage. Both disk units under control of console A and B. This is dual control and dual access. USA Red River Arsenal Disk Files 300,000 30,000,000 4,000 avg. High Speed Magnetic 300 3,000 300 avg. Drum Each record stored consist of 100 digits each.

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Hamilton AFB Access MediumNo. of Char Microsec Magnetic Disk5,000,000 500 50 disks has 100 tracks each of which is divided into ten 100 character records. This provides 5 million characters of storage or 50,000 addressable records. Offutt AFB Access Media Alphanum CharMicrosec Disk File 10,000,000 600,000 Core 100 5,000 Magnetic Drum 3,300 5,000 USAF Richards-Gebaur AFB Medium No. of Char Access Microsec Disk File 5,000,000 600,ooo Boeing, Wichita Disk 5,000,000600,000 Drum There are 34 tracks on the drum (19 program tracks, 8 working or storage tracks, 2 accumulator tracks, 1 typewriter track, 1 punch output track, 1 printer output track, 1 multiplicand track and 1 input track). WE Winston-Salem No. of Access Medium Records No. of Char Microsec Magnetic Disk 200,000 20,000,000 600,000 INPUT Manufacturer Media Speed Cards 125 cards/min 380 Console Card Reader Paper Tape 20 char/sec 382 Paper Tape Reader Card125 cards/min 797 Card Read Punch Inquiry Input Variable 380 - 381 Keyboard Magnetic Tape 15 Kc 727,729 I Tape Unit (Special Order) USA LOD Card Reader (2) 125 card/min, ea. 2 type 380 consoles USA Medical Depot Punched Card 125 card/min, max Card speed depends on application under control of program. USA Mt Rainier Ord D Additions 5 sec 300 lines Receipt 5 sec 500 lines Adjustments 5 sec 300 lines issues 9 sec 1,500 - 2,500 lines Receipts and adjustments 300 program steps. Financial inventory accounting 1,150 steps. Customer demands 550 steps. File maintenance 900 steps. USA Raritan Cards125 cards/min Card Reader on Console A Cards125 cards/min Card Reader on Console B USA Red River Arsenal Punched Cards 250 cards/min Two card readers, 125 cards/min each. USN CNS Cards125 cards/min, maximum Hamilton AFB Card-Mainline 18.4 see/trans 46,639 transactions Routine Card-File 7.6 sec26,516 transactions Maintenance Card-Stock 2.2 sec26,397 transactions Leveling Card-Requi- 7.8 sec26,711 transactions sitioning Each routine has a different input speed. Examples are given are the most frequently used and speeds and transactions are averages. Offutt AFB Medium Speed Card 125 cards/min USAF Richards-Gebaur AFB Cards 125 cards/min This speed is maximum and will decrease depending on type of processing being accomplished. WE TSD New York 380 Card Reader125 cards/min, max. 797 Card Reader-Punch 120 cards/min, max. This machine is an adapted 537 Reader Punch of IBM 650 System. The 797 is a combination card reader and punch. This machine moves the cards to various stations in a parallel motion. The machine has 2 sets of read brushes, punch, and a punch read brush station for checking. OUTPUT Manufacturer Media Speed Card 100 cards/min 323 Card Punch Printer 150 lines/min 407 Rl-R2 Printer 29-84 lines/min 370 Printer Typewriter 10 char/sec 381 Remote Printing Station 380 Console Typewriter Card 125 cards/min 797 Card Read-Punch (Spec- ial Order) Magnetic 15 Kc 727, 729 I Tape Unit Tape (Special Order) USA LOD Medium Speed Card Punch (4)100 cards/min, ea 4 type 323 Punches Typewriter (2) 10 char/sec USA Medical Depot Punch 100 cards/min Printer 150 lines/min Typewriter600 strokes/min Speeds depend on application under control of pro gram. USA Raritan Cards (2) 100 cards/min ea IBM 323 Card Punch Cards (2) 100 cards/min ea IBM 323 Card Punch Printed Document 10 char/secConsole-typewriter Printed Document 10 char/secConsole-Typewriter Typewriter mounted on console used largely for in- quiries.There are four card punch units on line. USA Red River Arsenal Cards x+00 cards/min Four punch units at 100 cards/min. USN CNS Cards100 cards/min, mar Printed Docu- 150 lines/min, mar ments Hamilton AFB Media Speed Card-Mainline 5.4 sec 160,177 transactions Card-File Maintenance 3.8 sec 52,402 transactions Card-Stock Leveling 3.3 sec 17,410 transactions Card-Requisitioning 10.8 sec19,307 transactions Each routine used has a different output speed. Examples given are the most frequently used and speeds and transactions are averages. Offutt AFB Card Punch 100 cards/min Printer 30-175 lines/min Typewriter 10 char/sec USAF Richards-Gebaur AFB Cards 100 cards/min Printed Listings30 lines/min Type Listings6 lines/min

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Media Speed Boeing, Wichita Card100 cards/min Printer 80positions 30 lines/min 20 positions 83 lines/min Typewriter100 char/line 6 lines/min Ford Motor Company Cards 100 cards/min Printed Document 150 lines/min (407) Printed Document 60 lines/min (Typewriter) Ford, Wayne Card (Type 323) 100 cards/min Printer (Type 370) Printer (Type 407) 105 lines/min Summary Punch (Type 2 cards/min 523)(Dependent upon application) The 407 and 523 are added on line, but not used for all applications performed on the RAMAC. SUNOCO Philadelphia Printed Page150 lines/min IBM 407 on line Typed Page RAMAC 305 Typewriter Punched Card 100 cards/min SUNOCO Southland Center Punched Cards100 cards/min Stick Printer30 to 80 lines/min Typewriter 10 char/sec WE Aurora Card 100 cards/min Printer (80 positions) 29 lines/min WE GPC New York Type 323 Card Punch100 cards/min Type 370 Printer29 lines/min Type 407 Printer150 lines/min WE TSD New York 797 Card Reader-Punch 120 cards/min 323 Punch 100 cards/min 380 Typewriter10 char/sec Typewriter format control is possible, but infre quently used. WE Winston-Salem Cards 100 cards/min Printer 125 lines/min Georgia State Card 100 cards/min Printer83 lines/min (20 positions) Printer30 lines/min (80 positions) Typewriter 10 char/sec CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM Manufacturer Type Quantity Tubes 6211 1,054 6350 81 5919 626 7044 72 2D21 205 5965 6 Diodes AB 13 AD 2 AM 112 AL 275 F 4 Magnetic Cores 14 100 Selenium Rectifiers 360 (IBM P/N 315903 (For stacks of 10) Germanium Rectifiers 28 IBM P/N's 2100111, 2100110, 2100119, 2114085, 2100108 512073. CHECKING FEATURES Manufacturer Built-in checking features include parity (odd bit) on all internal data transfers and printing, input from cards by two readings, and input from paper tape by count of data punches by record (T.C.C.C.). Programmed checks include control to pre-established totals, comparing addresses and part numbers in program, and arithmetic proof factors and reverse arithmetic in program. POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION Manufacturer Power, computer 12.6 KVA Area, computer 370 sq ft Room size, computer 18 ft 1 in x 20 ft 4 in(min) Floor loading 50 lbs/sq ft Capacity, air conditioner 4 Tons Humidity not to exceed 80%. Two feet of headroom above 350 Unit.Physical Planning Manual and assist- ance are available. USA LOD Power, computer 42.5 Kw 53.1 KVA Power, air cond 20 Kw 14 KVA Volume, computer 856.4 cu ft Volume, air conditioner 9,375 cu ft Area, computer 178 sq ft Area, air conditioner 400 sq ft Room size, computer 40 ft x 4o ft 1,600 sq ft Room size, air conditioner 25 ft x 25 ft Floor loading 36.8 lbs/sq ft 543 lbs concen max Capacity, air conditioner 62.5 Tons Weight, computer 18,484 lbs 1,600 ft. (40 x 4o ft) were inclosed within the Machine Accounting Services area which in itself was an inclosure of 167 x 87. Although the entire area was air-conditioned, additional ducts and vents were concentrated in the computer area. USA Medical Depot Power, computer16.4 KVA at 208 volts 44.9 amps at 208 volts Volume, computer914.4 cu ft Volume, air conditioner 48,000 cu ft Area, computer 146.3 sq ft Area, air conditioner3;200 sq ft Room size, computer18 ft 1 in x 20 ft 4 in Floor loading 50 lbs/sq ft 50 lbs concen max Capacity, air conditioner 20 Tons Weight, computer8,432 lbs Space in same building with conventional EAM equipment was available. Wiring for 3-phase, 208 volt, 100 ampere power supply, including receptacles and a separate transformer was installed. Air conditioning was available; however, humidity control was added. Temperature range is maintained at Goo to 80^oF and humidity is maintained between 40% and 60% relative. The following components of the 20-ton air conditioner with an evaporative condenser are operated from a 120208 V, 3-phase, 4 wire grounded "Wye": Electrical system refrigeration compressor motor 20 H. P.; supply air fan motor - 5 H. P.; evaporative condenser motor - 3 H. P.; 1 zone re-heat of 18 Kw; and 1 zone re-heat of 25 Kw. Unit is equipped with electric control system with humidistat controlling of coil temperature. Thermostat controlling re-heat. Operation is checked with recording thermcmeter and hygrometer equipped

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with alarm facilities. USA Mt Rainier Ord D Power, computer 34.4 KVA 0.90 pf Power, sir conditioner 29.0 Kw 0.90 pf Vole, computer 50.54 cu ft Volume, air conditioner103.68 cu ft Area, computer 152.40 sq ft Area, sir conditioner 15-36 sq ft Room size, computer 50 ft x 20 ft Room size, sir cond 12 ft x 12 ft (Area 2 in car decking 2nd floor Floor loading 109 lbs/sq ft (dist load) 1,800 lbs/sq ft (pressure under greatest load) Capacity, air conditioner15 Tons, total (2 sys) Weight, computer 8,299 lbs Weight, sir conditioner 1,850 lbs The RAMAC room is located in one end of a frame warehouse converted to office space. The room height is 11 ft 2 in. with a honeycomb false ceiling 9 ft from tile floor. The room is illuminated by 42 8 ft flourescent tubes (strip) and has a distribution of approximately 60 ft/candles. A unique feature is the perforated hardboard wall which acts as the air distribution panel from the air conditioner mounted on the second floor. The air conditioner duct system has a 117 inch wide x 16 inch deep x 30 in high plenum chamber. Aerial services is provided from three (3) new 25 KVA XFMR's. Floor is 6 inch reinforced con- crete on grade. USA Raritan Power, computer 40.1 Kw 44.2 KVA 0.90 pf Power, air condi 18.9 Kw 21 KVA 0.90 pf Volume, computer (2)13,750 cu ft Volume, air conditioner960 cu ft (Dunn & Bush Package - Water) Area, computer (2) 1,375 sq ft Area, air conditioner 80 sq ft Room size, computer 25 x 55 x 10 ft Room size, air conditioner8 x 10 x 12 ft Floor loading 1,000 lbs/sq ft 4,000 lbs concen mar Capacity, air conditioner20 Tons Weight, computer17,500 lbs Weight, air conditioner 2,100 lbs Site preparations included existing building, masonry walls, concrete floor, and wood roof deck with automatic water sprinkler. Leveled and tiled floor and removed wood columns. Hung fire resistant insulated ceiling sad installed duct work for air conditioning. Replaced partitions with fire resistant material. Installed electric lighting and power, and air conditioning unit. USA Red River Arsenal Power, air condit52 Kw 59.1 KVA 0.87 Pf Vole, computer800 cu ft Volume, air conditioner3,960 cu ft Area, computer160 sq ft Area, sir conditioner 330 sq ft Room size, computer 1,200 sq ft Floor loading50 lbs/sq ft Capacity, air conditioner44 Tons Weight, computer19,540 lbs Weight, sir conditioner 14,000 lbs Air conditioning services an additional 2,000 sq ft of machine area. USN CAS Power, computer 17.6 KVA 230 V. AC Power, air conditioner 230 V. AC Vole, computer 858 cu ft Area, computer 143 sq ft Room size, computer 21 ft x 25 ft Roam size, air conditioner Ceiling mounted Floor loading 125 lbs/sq ft Capacity, air conditioner10 Tons Weight, computer 11,065 lbs False ceiling and walls, rewired for lighting, rewired for power distribution, refloored in tile. Hamilton AFB Power, computer12.6 KVA 208V, 34.5 amps 60 cycle, 3 phase, 4 wire service Power, air conditioner220 V. 3 phase, 60 cycle Volume, computer 375 cu ft Volume, sir conditioner 48 cu ft Area, computer 18 ft x 20 ft Area, air conditioner 8 sq ft Room size, computer 24 ft x 24 ft Floor loading 50 lbs/sq ft Capacity, air conditioner7 1/2 H. P. Weight, computer10,162 lbs (two disk stor- age unit (1730 lbs ea) Weight, air conditioner 750 lbs A total of $17,616.00 was expended to prepare 24 ft x 24 ft room for the machine, a 324 sq ft room for key punchers, a 576 sq ft for programmers from existing facilities. Breakout of costs: Air condition unit - $1,400, exhaust fan - $285, cooling tower $500, electrical work - $7,256, ductwork - $325, material $4,440, and labor for the balance. Offutt AFB Power, computer 16.4 KVA 208V Power, air conditioner 220V Volume, computer 8,000 cu ft Volume, sir conditioner240 cu ft Area, computer 800 sq ft Area, air conditioner24 sq ft Room size, computer20 ft x 40 ft Floor loading 50 lbs/sq ft 50 lbs concen mar Capacity, air conditioner5 Tons Weight, computer 8,432 lbs Weight, air conditioner 500 lbs Must be enclosed in a dust free room with humidity control not to exceed 80% relative humidity at any time. Must have lightning arrestors, 2 4-wire branch circuits with voltage from either a 208 or 230, 60cycle 3 phase 4-wire service line not to exceed + or -10%. USAF Richards-Gebaur AFB Power, computer 15.1 KVA Power, air condit12.7 Kw 25 8 KVA 0.5 Pf Volume, computer 3,240 cu ft Volume, air conditioner 378 cu ft Area, computer 1,536 sq ft Area, air conditioner 54 sq ft Room size, computer20 ft 4 in x 18 ft 1 in Room size, air conditioner6 ft x 9 ft Floor loading 55 lbs/sq ft Capacity, air conditioner15 Tons Weight, computer 8,925 lbs Weight, air conditioner2,250 lbs Air conditioning and soundproofing. Boeing, Wichita Power, 340 Power Unit 12.6 KVA 208 volts Power, 350 Console 3.8 KVA 208 volts Power, sir conditioner 12.0 KVA Volume, computer 380.46 cu ft Volume, sir conditioner68.89 cu ft Area, computer 142.67 sq ft Area, air conditioner13.77 sq ft Floor loading 50 lbs/sq ft Capacity, sir conditioner 10 Tons Weight, computer8,432 lbs, all components Weight, air conditioner 1,510 lbs The room where the RAMAC is located is a partitioned, fireproofed division of a cement vault and provides

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800 square feet of office space. The allowable temperature variation is from 500 to 900 with humidity not exceeding 80,%. Ford Motor Canton Power, computer 22,000 Kw25 KVA 220V 3 phase Volume, computer 8,640 cu ft Area, computer 7,200 sq ft Room size, computer 28 ft x 42 ft Floor loading 1.3 lbs/sq ft 100.0 lbs concen max Capacity, air conditioner 6 Tons Central System Weight, computer 9,000 lbs Electrical distributions, exhaust system and neces- sary fire preventive system. Ford Wayne Power, computer 28.8 Kw 15.1 KVA Power, air condit 2.3 Kw 47.3 KVA Volume, computer 400 cu ft Volume, air conditioner66.9 cu ft Area, computer 86 sq ft Area, air conditioner 20 sq ft Room size, comp & air cond 15 ft x 30 ft Floor loading 50 lbs/sq ft 2,140 lbs concen max Capacity, air conditioner 8 Tons Weight, computer 8,925 lbs Weight, air conditioner1,050 lbs SUNOCO Philadelphia Power, computer 15 KVA Volume, computer4,000 cu ft Volume, air conditioner 140 cu ft Area, computer 400 sq ft Area, air conditioner 20 sq ft Room size, computer 24 ft x 42 ft Capacity, air conditioner 12 Tons Weight Lbs. Key Punch 204 Key Punch 208 Key Punch 208 Verifier 222 Sorters 492 Collator 840 approx. Reproducing 1,289 Tab-off-line 3,286 Tab-on-line 3,286+ Interpreter 770 approx. RAMAC-Console 1,015 Desk Unit 2,140 Process Unit 1,945 Power 1,810 Punch (RAMAC) 760 Site preparation included sound absorbent tile on walls, air conditioning added, and power lines added with floor outlets. SUNOCO Southland Center Power, computer 9.339 Kw16.4 KVA 0.57 pf Volume, computer3,200 cu ft Volume, air conditioner248 cu ft Area, computer400 sq ft Area, air conditioner31 sq ft Floor loading 50 lbs/sq ft 100 lbs concen max Capacity, air conditioner7 1/2 Tons Weight, computer 8,925 lbs Weight, air conditioner 750 lbs Site preparation included electric outlets, supple- mental air conditioning, and heat discharge plenums. WE Aurora Power, computer 11.8 Kw 15.1 KVA 0.80 pf 208v Volume, computer 3,888 cu ft Area, computer 432 sq ft Room size, computer18 ft 1 in x 20 ft 4 in Floor loading 50 lbs/sq ft 150 lbs concen max Weight, computer 8,925 lbs. Site preparation included glass and wall partitioning, and air conditioning controls in room itself. WE GPC New York Power, computer12.6 KVA Volume, computer1,925 cu ft Area, computer 385 sq ft Room size Large room w/other equipment Floor loading 100 lbs/sq ft 200 lbs concen ma x Weight, computer 11,189 lbs Computer will be located in building now under construction - additional power and floor loading provided during construction. WE TSD New York Power, computer 15.7 KVA Power, air cond 19.4 Overhead units (Two GE No. FCA-50) Volume, computer 430.9 cu ft Vole, air conditioner 210 cu ft Area, computer 92.4 sq ft Room size, computer 24 ft x 28 ft Floor loading 150 lbs/sq ft 1,362 lbs concen msx Capacity, air conditioner 10 Tons Weight, computer9,370 lbs Weight, air conditioner 3,000 lbs The computer is presently installed in leased space. A move to our new building is expected in about 6 months. The two air conditioning units of 5 tons capacity each, are suspended from the ceiling. A temporary wooden ramp has been provided to protect the exposed cables connecting the machines. A feeder cable was installed from the ground to the fourth floor. WE Winston-Salem Power, computer 38.3 Kw15 KVA Power, air conditioner25 KVA Volume, computer 402.6 cu ft Volume, air conditioner 14,400 cu ft Area, computer 84.1 sq ft Area, air conditioner1,200 sq ft Floor loading 164.5 lbs/sq ft 631 lbs concen max Capacity, air conditioner 12 Tons Weight, computer13,835 lbs Building perimeter heating roved and insulated sound deadening wall installed. Air handling unit utilizing existing steam and chilled water installed. Extensive rearrangement of personnel and electrical telephone facilities to provide the necessary space. Special plenums constructed over power units for heat outtake. Georgia State Power, computer 9.34 Kw 16.4 KVA 0.57 Pf Volume, computer 534 cu ft Area, computer 161 sq ft Room size, computer 17 ft x 21 ft Floor loading 52.4 lbs/sq ft Weight, computer 8,432 lbs Installed in existing building modified only to the extent of partitioning the area so that the computer itself occupies a separate roam. Two 100 ampere circuits for system and exhaust head with 3,000 cu ft/min fan installed.

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PRODUCTION RECORD Manufacturer Time required for delivery 8 months COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES Manufacturer Basic System 305 Processing unit $189,950, or 3,200/month and 350 Disk Storage unit up, (printed output) 370 Printer 323 Card Punch $167,850, or 2,875/month and 380 Console up, (punched card output) 340 Power Supply Details available on request. USA LOD $12,297 basic prime shift rental per month. USA Medical Depot 305 Processing Unit 323 Card Punch 340 Power Supply 350 Disk Storage 380 Console 407 Printer Total Monthly Rental Cost: $4,510/month Additional Equipment 3 024 Card Punches 3 056 Card Verifiers 2 083 Sorters 1 077 Collator 1 088 Collator 2 519Document Originating Machines 1 557 Interpreter 2 407 Accounting Machines Total Monthly Rental Cost: $3,273/month USA Mt Rainier Ord D Basic System Each system $4,000/month. Additional Equipment Each system $2,472/month. USA Raritan Lot No. 1 Basic System No. 1819 Unit Price Amount Model Type per Month Month RAMAC Processing 1 305 $1,250 $1,250 Unit Card Punch 1 323 225 225 Card Punch 1 323 225 225 Disk Storage 14 350 1,600 1.600 Console 1 380 400 400 Power Unit 1 340 325 325 $4,025 Lot No. 1 Additional Equipment System No. 1819 Unit Price Amount Modelper MonthMonth Addn Char Sel Pos 128 $ 2 $ 2 Addn Cycle Delay Units 244 10 10 Char Sel 1 Grp of 6 130 5 5 Spl Pos Addn Latch Selectors722 10 30 Addn Gp Dbl Dist 284 8 8 Addn Process Tracks 610 10 20 Prog Entry Isolation613 25 25 Program Exit Split 614 15 15 Printer Output Track607 5 5 Disk Storage Control282 80 80 (Model 14) 2nd Addn Gp Dbl Dist 10 20 RPQ E90172 5 Addn Compg Pos, RPQ E90165 5 10 Character Sel Split, RPQ E90163 15 30 W/P Cycle Overlap, RPQ E90164 25 25 Latch Selectors, RN E90174 10 20 Single Dist 41 to 80, RPQ E90171 18 18 323 T Track, RPQ M86989 115 115 5 Blank Trans Sel Pos, RPQ 79638 5 10 Simult Rec Adv Pgm Adv, RPQ W86833 30 30 Tracks $ and *, RPQ E94512 17 17 Dbl Punch Blank Col Detect 300 8 48 Grp 4 Five Pos Co Selectors 705 5 25 Digit Selector 275 5 5 Group 5 Two Pos Pilot Select 703 10 20 Digit Selector 275 5 5 Group 5 Two Pos Pilot Select 703 10 20 Dbl Punch Blank Col Detect 300 8 48 Grp 4 Five Pos Co Selectors 705 5 25 Dual Access, RPQ M90487 850 850 Auto Address Conv, RPQ E90170 35 35 Aux Card Counter, RPQ E90162 15 15 $17571 Lot No. 2, Basic System No. 1820 Unit Price Amount Model Type per Month Month RAMAC Processing 1 305 $1,250 $1,250 Unit Card Punch 1 323 225 225 Card Punch 1 323 225 225 Disk Storage 13 350 1,550 1,550 Console 1 380 400 400 Power Unit 1 340 325 325 Total $3,975 Lot No. 2, Additional Equipment System No. 1820 Unit PriceAmount Model per MonthMonth Addn Chas Sel Pos 128 $ 2 $ 2 Addn Cycle Delay Units 244 10 10 Char Sel 1 Grp of 6 Spl 130 5 5 Pos Addn Latch Selectros 722 10 30 Addn Gp Dbl Dist 284 8 8 Addn Process Tracks 610 10 20 Prog Entry Isolation 613 25 25 Program Exit Split 614 15 15 Printer Output Track 607 5 5 2nd Addn Gp Dbl Dist, RPQ E 90172 10 20 5 Addn Compg Pos, RPQ E90165 5 10 Character Sel Split, RN E9016315 30 W/P Cycle Overlap, RPQ E90164 25 25 Latch Selectors, RPQ E90174 10 20 Single Dist 41 to 80, RPQ E90171 18 18 323 T Track, RPQ M86989 115 115 5 Blank Trans Sel Pos, RPQ 79638 5 10 Simult Rec Adv Pgm Adv, RN W86833 30 30 Tracks $ and *, RPQ E94512 17 17 Dbl Punch Blank Col Detect 300 8 48 Grp 4 Five Pos Co Selectors 705 5 25 Digit Selector 275 5 5 Group 5 Two Pos Pilot Selec 703 10 20 Digit Selector 275 5 5 Grp 5 Two Pos Pilot Select 70310 20 Dbl Punch Blank Col Select 300 8 48 Grp 4 Five Pos Co Selectors 705 5 25 Dual Access, RPQ M90487 (E93455) 850 850 Auto Address Conv, RPQ E90168 35 35 Aux Card Counter, RPQ E90162 15 15 Total $ 1,531

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USA Red River Arsenal Type/Model or Unit Total Device Code RPQ# Description Qty Price Rental ----------- ---- ----------- --- ----- ----- Basic Equipment for Red River Arsenal 305 1 Processing Units 2 $ 1250 $ 2500 323 1 Card Punches 2 225 450 323 2 Card Punches 2 225 450 607 T Tracks 2 5 10 273511 M86989 323 on T Track 2 115 230 340 1 Power Units 2 325 650 350 13 Disk Storage 1 1550 1550 350 14 Disk Storage 1 1600 1600 350 14 Disk Storage (Third File) 1 1600 1600 282 Disk Storage Control 1 80 80 272781 W88425 Disk Storage Control (Third File) 1 115 115 380 1 Consoles 2 400 800 Dual Systems Control1 Included in Disk Storage price M90487 Dual Access Arms for Model 13 1 850 850 M90487 Dual Access Arms for Model 14 1 850 850 M90487 Dual Access Arms for Model 14 (Third File) 1 850 850 Special Devices Type 305 Computer 263601 79275Automatic Inquiry Address Conversion 2 $ 35 $ 70 128 Character Selectors - 3 Additional Positions 2 2 4 244 Cycle Delays - 1 Group - 15 Additional 2 10 20 130 Character Selectors - 1 Group of 6 Special Positions X -No X, 0- No 0 2 5 10 722 Latch Selectors - 3 Groups - 10 R $10 per group 2 30 60 276401 73009Latch Selectors - 2 Groups $10 per group 2 $ 20 $ 40 284 Double Distributors - 1 Group of 20 2 8 16 270801 77106Double Distributors - 2 Groups of 20 R $10 2 20 40 271601 77105Single Distributors - 2 Groups of 20 @ $9 2 18 36 610 Processing Tracks - 4 Additional (2 Groups R $10) 2 20 40 614 Program Exit Splits 2 15 30 613 Program Entry Isolation 2 25 50 266401 79639Comparing Units - 10 Additional Positions R $5 per group of 5 2 10 20 275001 85259Exit Cycle - To cycle overlap 2 25 50 277201 81468Character Selector Splits 2 30 60 265601 79638Blank Transmission Selectors - 2 Additional Groups f@ $5 per group of 5 2 10 20 82365 Erase on Transfer 2 10 20 277001 w86833Simultaneous Impulse of Record Advance and Program Advance 2 30 60 W90592 W X Processing Tracks 2 25 50 W90592 Y Z Processing Tracks 2 25 50 W90592 / U Processing Tracks 2 25 50 W90592 $ # Working Storage Tracks 2 17 34 Type 323 Card Punch 300 60 Additional DPBC @ $8 each 10 4 48 192 703 2 Groups 5-2 Position Pilot Selectors @1 $10 per group 4 20 80 705 5 Groups 4-5 Position Co- Selectors 4 $5 per group 4 25 100 275 Digit Selectors 4 5 20 TOTAL RENTAL $ 13,807

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USN CNS Rental Rates for Basic System Machine Name Monthly Rental 305 Processing Unit $1,726.00 323 Card Punch 270.00 340 Power Unit 325.00 350 Disk Storage, Mal 11 1,050.00 350 Disk Storage, Mdl 12 1,100.00 407 Printer 1,042.50 380 Console 495.00 Rental Rates for Additional Equipment 381 Remote Inquiry Station 208.00 1926 Remote Inquiry Station250.00 Maintenance service included in rental contract. Hamilton AFB Actual Cost per month. ComponentBasic Use ChargeBasic Use 305Processing Unit $1,564176 Hrs. 323 Card Punch 333 176 Hrs. 340 Power Supply 325 176 Hrs. 350 Disk Storage 650 176 Hrs. 350 Disk Storage 700 176 Hrs. 370 Printer 360 176 Hrs. 380 Console 400 176 Hrs. $4, 332 NOTE: Extra use charges average slightly over $2,000 per month for a total rental of $6,332 per month. 026Printing Card Punch 056 Verifier 082 Sorter 089 Collator 407Accounting Machine 519Originating Machine 552 Interpreter Machines are used ,jointly with Statistical Services, a total of $1,442 per month is for supply use only. Offutt AFB The 305 Processing Unit, 323 Card Punch, 340 Power Unit, 350 Disk Storage, 370 Printer, 380 Console, cost $199,550 and rents at $3,600/month. The additional equipment cost $18,418 and rents at $443/month. Maintenance cost $494.75/month. Theadditional equipment consists of: 2 Gps of 5 Addn Comparing Positions 2 Gps of 2 Addn Work Processing Tracks 2 Gps of Addn 20 Single Position Distributors 3 Gps of 20 Addn Double Distributors 4 Gps of 10 Addn Double Position Latch Selectors 1 Gp of 3 Addn Character Selectors 1 Gp of 15 Addn Cycle Delays 1 Program Exist Split 1 X No X Bit and Zero no Zero Bit Selectors 2 Gps of 5 Addn Blank Transmission Selectors 1 Character Selector Split 1 Division 1 Program Entry Isolation 1 Multiple Record Transfer 1 Checking Multiple Record Transfer 1 Compare Search 2 Gps of 5 Two Pos Pilot Selectors 1 Gp of 4 Five Pos Co Selectors 3 Gps of 10 Double Punch 1 Cipher to Replace Numeric Zero USAF Richards-Gebaur AFB IBM 305, 340, 380, 323, 350, and 370 rents at $50,910 per year. Boeing, Wichita Basic System 305 Processing Unit$74,270 340 Power unit 24,700 380 Console 28,400 Total$127,370 Additional Equipment 323 Card Punch $12,580 350 Disk Storage 34,500 370 Printer 22,100 Total$69,180 System is not purchased. Basic System Hourly Rates 305 Processing Unit $7.83 $3-13(off-shift) 340 Power Unit 1.85 .74 off-shif )t 380 Console 2.27 .91(off-shift) Additional Equipment Hourly Rates 323 Card Punch $1.31$ .52 (off-shift) 350 Disk Storage 3.691.48 (off-shift) 370 Printer 1.99 .80 (off-shift) Ford Motor Basic System $4,800 monthly contract, 176 hours/month. Additional Equipment $1,600 monthly contract, 176 hours/month. Ford, Wayne Basic system $3,900 per month, including Type 370 Printer, 323 Punch, 305 Process Unit, and 380 Type- writer and Reader. Additional Equipment Type 407 Accounting Machine $1,135 per month Type 523 Summary Punch 85 per month. SUNOCO Philadelphia 1 024 Key Punch $ 40.00 1 026 Key Punch 60.00 1 026 Key Punch 63.00 1 056 Verifier 50.00 2 082 Sorters 55.00 ea. 1 085 Collator 125 1 514Reproducing 149.00 1 407Tab-off-line 835-00 1 407 Tab-on-line 1,067-50 1 548Interpreter 100.00 1 380RAMAC-Console 400.00 1 350 Desk Unit 1,050.00 1 305Process Unit 1,555.00 1 340 Power 325.00 1 323Punch (RAMAC) 245.00 Excise Tax 596.00 Penna. Sales Tax 270.82 Total$7,041.32 SUNOCO Southland Center Basic System 305 Processing Unit, 323 Card Punch, 340 Power Supply, 350 Disk Storage, 370 Printer, and 380 Console rents at $3,833/month. Additional Equipment 083 Sorter, 077 Collator, 407 Printer, and 514 Summary Punch rents at $1,432/month. WE Aurora Basic System Per Month 305 Processing Unit $1,250 323 Card Punch 225 350 Disc Storage Unit 650 340 Power Supply 325 380 Console 400 370 Printer 350 $3,200

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Additional Equipment 284(20) Double Distributor $ 8 609Printer Output Track 5 610Additional Processing Track 10 613Program Isolation 25 722Additional Selectors 10 614Split Program Exits 15 128Additional Character Selectors 2 Additional Blank Transmission 5 Plus 10% Federal excise tax. WE GPC New York 305, 340, 380, 370, 232, and 407 rents at $70,250 per year. WE TSD New York The 305 Process Unit, 350 File Unit, 380 Console, 340 Power Unit, and 323 Card Punch rent at $3,554 per month plus 13,% tax. The 797 Reader Punch rents at $1,100 per month, plus 13,% tax. WE Winston-Salem The IBM 305, IBM 323, IBM 340 IBM 350, IBM 407 (on line), and IBM 380 rent at7,018. The IBM 085 (2), IBM 558, IBM 514 (2), IBM 407, IBM 083, IBM 024 (2), and IBM 056 (2) rent at $957 monthly. Georgia State Monthly Type Description Rental Cost 305 RAMAC $1,250 289Direct Division Device 45 323 Card Punch 225 340Power Supply 325 350Disk Storage 650 370 Printer 350 380 Console 400 Additional Equipment 402 Accounting Machine 195 514 Reproducing Punch 70 026 Printing Card Punch 60 082 Sorter 40 Monthly rates less 60%. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS Manufacturer Number of people needed to define and develop a program depends on complexity of application. However, once programmed and running, one operator per shift can handle feeding of cards and removal of printed reports. Training made available at Educational Centers and local branch offices in principal cities. USA LOD One 8-Hour Shift Supervisors 3 Programmers 7 Operators 3 Three additional operators are required for each additional 8 hour shift. Analyst functions performed by programmers at present time as a means of developing analysts. Data Processing Activity is to be reorganized to conform with needs as developed through actual operations. Operation tends toward open shop. 3 weeks formal training furnished by contractor. 23 weeks on-the-job training. USA Medical Depot Three 8-Hour Shifts Used Recommended Supervisors 7 7 Programmers 2 2 Coders 2 2 Clerks 3 3 Operators 10 10 Engineers 1 1 In-Output Oper 1 1 Methods of training used includes IBM Customer Education Program and on-the-job training. Louisville Medical Depot utilizes an integrated system of RAMAC 305 and conventional IBM electrical accounting machines. All major program applications are dependent on the availability of both types of equipment. Two (2) personnel only are assigned full time to operation of the RAMAC 305 and these are included in the figures. All other personnel are involved in operations as they pertain to RAMAC 305 and/or conventional electrical accounting machines. The engineer is furnished by IBM at no charge. USA Mt Rainier Ord D One 8-Hour Two 8-Hour Shift Shifts Used Recomm Used Recomm Supervisors 2 2 2 2 Analysts 1 2 Programmers 4 5 Clerks 1 1 Librarians 1 1 Operators 2 3 2 3 Engineers 1 IBM Corp In-Output Oper 2 2 2 Programmers and console operators are women, very capable. Methods of training used includes aptitude tests, schooling three (3) weeks under direction of IBM, additional six (6) weeks on special features, and one (1) year on-the-job for productive programming, coding and control panel wiring. USA Raritan Two 8-Hour shifts Used Recommended Supervisors 4 4 Analysts 5 5 Programmers 3 3 Clerks 2 2 Operators 4 4 In-Output Oper 2 2 Coding is an integral part of programming, therefore, coders are not shown as a personnel requirement. Engineers and technicians are supplied by the manufacturer as required. Tape handlers are not required with this equipment. Operation tends toward open shop. Methods of training used includes manufacturer's schools, on-the-job training, and government sponsored schools. USA Red River Arsenal Two 8-Hour Shifts Used Recommended Supervisors 3 3 Programmers 10 10 Clerks 1 1 Operators 8 8 Engineers 2 2 Methods of training used includes class room and on-the- job training for programmers, operators, analysts, and key personnel of application.

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USN CNS Two 8-Hour Shifts Used Recommended Supervisors 1 1 Analysts 2 2 Programmers 4 4 Operators 3 3 Methods of training include manufacturer's training courses and on-the-job training. Hamilton AFB One 8-Hour Shift Used Recommended Supervisors 1 1 Programmers 2 2 Coders 3 3 Clerks 7 7 Engineers On call when operating In-Output Oper 2 2 Clerks are key punch operators (4) and input and output (3) clerks. Customer Service Engineer is on call when operating. A full second 8-hour shift is not used. Operation tends toward open shop. Methods of training used includes formal on-the-job (OJT) and formal classroom when required by program or system changes. Offutt AFB First 8-Hour Second 8-Hour Third 8-Hour Shift Shift Shift U R U R U R Supervisor 1 1 1 1 1 1 Coders 3 3 2 2 1 1 Librarian 1 1 1 1 1 1 Operator 2 2 1 1 1 1 EngineersContractor Personnel on call TechnicianContractor Personnel on call EDP program within SAC is controlled by the EDP Development Group assigned by SAC Hq. All programmers for supply application of EDP within SAC are assigned to this Development Group. No programmers are assigned base level. Engineers and techs are on call 24 hours a day from contractor service. Methods of training includes 8 week formal classroom training for console supervisors and operators. 2 week course for high level supervisors and managers. No directed on-the- job training. USAF Richards-Gebaur AFB One 8-Hour Shift UsedRecommended Supervisors 1 Programmers 2 3 Coders 2 3 Operators 3 3 In-Output Oper 4 4 Operation tends toward open shop. Methods of training used includes on-the-job training and IBM school. Boeing, Wichita First 8-Hour Second 8-Hour Third 8-Hour Shift Shift Shift U R U R U R Supervisor 1 Programmer 4 Operator 3 In-Output Oper 2 Six keypunch operators prepare the input cards from source documents. Up to 22 different transactions are handled in a normal day's processing. Operation tends toward closed shop. Methods of training used includes IBM schools and on-the- job training. Ford Motor Canton First 8-Hour Second 8-Hour Third 8-Hour Shift Shift Shift Supervisors 1 Analysts 1 Programmers 1 Coders 2 2 1 Clerks 2 Librarians 1 Operators 2 1 Operation tends toward open shop. Methods of training used includes International Business Machine Corporation specialized training and local programs. Ford, Wayne One 8-Hour ShiftTwo 8-Hour Shifts Used Recomm Used Recomm Supervisors 1 1 Programmers 2 2 Coders 2 2 Operators 1 1 1 1 Operation tends toward open shop. Methods of training used includes IBM Specialized School. SUNOCO Philadelphia One 8-Hour Shift Supervisors 1 Operators 2 4 analyst-programmers prepared original system and program. They are not part of the department operating RAMAC. Operation tends toward closed shop. Methods of training used includes a 2 week IBM school and on-the-job instruction. SUNOCO Southland Center One 8-Hour shift Used Recommended Supervisors 1 1 Analysts 1 2 Programmers 1 2 Clerks 1 1 Operators 1 1 Operation tends toward open shop. Methods of training used includes Equipment Supplier Schools and on-the-job training. We only contemplate single shift operations at this time. WE Aurora One 8-Hour Shift Supervisors 1 Analysts 1 Programmers 1 Operators 1 Operation tends toward open shop. Methods of training used includes selected employees with previous EAM experience and/or aptitude, attendance at IBM Educational Centers, and extended de-bugging recording of common errors. Views may change. Above based on four months of "machine" experience. WE GPC New York One 8-Hour Shift Supervisors 1 Analysts 2 Programmers 1 Clerks 16 Operators 2 Methods of training used includes IBM schools and two week class conducted by supervisor.

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WE TSD New York One 8-Hour Shift Supervisors 2 Analysts 5 Programmers 8 Operators 2 The computer is normally used on a single shift basis. The size of the staff is due to the high percentage of development work done on the computer. Operation tends toward open shop. Methods of training used includes staff training program (learn Distributing House Operation). Time required is up to one year. IBM Program School for 305 RAMAC is two weeks. Apprentice period is from 6 months to a year. WE Winston-Salem One 8-Hour Shift Supervisors 1 Analysts 2 Programmers 3 Operators 1 In-Output Oper 5 Methods of training used includes manufacturer's school and on-the-job training. Georgia State One 8-Hour Shift UsedRecommended Supervisors 1 1 Programmers 1 2 Clerks 1 1 Operators 0 1 Operation tends toward closed shop. Methods of training used includes IBM schools and on-the- job training. RELIABILITY, OPERATING EXPERIENCE, AND TIME AVAILABILITY Manufacturer System features and construction techniques utilized by the manufacturer to insure required reliability includes internal machine checking for correct character transfers. Arms retract during data alterations, disk heads float on air and lift off surface with power failure, designed to operate correctly with marginal voltage, selected components, final testing ding manufacturing, and by customer engineers. Availability is better than 85,% average for installed systems. USA LOD Passed Customer Acceptance Test 15 Jun 60 Time is not available for rent to outside organizations. USA Medical Depot Good time34.5 Hours/Week (Average) Attempted to run time35 Hours/Week (Average) Operating ratio (Good/Attempted to tun time) 0.98 Above figures based on period 1 Jul 59 to 31 Mar 60 Passed Customer Acceptance Test Apr 58 Time is not available for rent to outside organiza- tions. System has operated without mechanical error during the period on which figures are based. USA Mt Rainier Ord D Average error-free running period Fair during lst two weeks Good time 60 Hours/Week (Average) Attempted to run time60 Hours/Week (Average) Operating ratio Good after five weeks in operation Above figures based on period 27 Jun 60 to 5 Aug 60 Passed Customer Acceptance Test 24 May 60 Time is not available for rent to outside organization After six (6) weeks of operation programmers and off-line operational errors were decreasing, likewise machine down time and errors due to machine. USA Raritan Good time 59 Hours,/Week (Average) Attempted to run time70 Ho Hours/Week (Average) Operating ratio (Good/Attempted to run time) 0.84 Above figures based on period 23 Mar 60 to 5 Apr 60 Passed Customer Acceptance Test 5 Apr 60 Time is available for rent to qualified outside or- ganizations. The above time is based on a 16 hour shift because two computers are involved. They are tied together with dual control, dual access devices making one system. The period designated is for the standard of performance GSA contract. Latest information on reliability, operating exper- ience and time availability: Good time 209 Hours/Week (Average Attempted to run time255 Hours/Week (Average) Operating ratio 0.82 Above figures based on period 1 Apr 60 to 30 Apr 60 The above information is based on two computers scheduled for 24 hours during the testing and debugging, file load and conversion period. No opera tional experience to date. USA Red River Arsenal Good time 147 Hours/Week Average Attempted to run time157 Hours/Week Average Operating ratio 0.936 Above figures based on period 1 Mar 60 to 31 Mar 60 Passed Customer Acceptance Test 29 Feb 60 Time is not available for rent to outside organiza- tions. USN CNS Average error-free running period 20 Hours Good time 112 Hours/Week (Average) Attempted to run time118 Hours/Week (Average) Operating ratio 0.95 Above figures based on period 1 Jan 60 to 30 Jun 60 Time is not available for rent to outside organiza- tions. Original machine with 5,000,000 characters of random access storage was installed February 1958. Storage was expanded to 10,000,000 characters in November 1958. In March 1960 a new, double density machine with 20,000,000 characters random access storage was installed and accepted to replace original equipment. Hamilton AFB Average error-free running periodNo average error- free period known. Machine is so reliable that it will not make any errors for weeks at time and then one or two errors could happen at any time. Good time 95 Hours/Week Average Attempted to run time102 Hours/Week (Average Operating ratio 0.93 Above figures based on period from Jul 59 to Apr 60 Passed Customer Acceptance Test Feb 58 Time is not available for rent to outside organiza- tions. Offutt AFB Good time 72 Hours/Week Average Attempted to run time78 Hours/Week Average; Operating ratio 0.927 Above figures based on period 1 Jan 60 to 31 Jan 60 Passed Customer Acceptance Test May 58 Time is not available for rent to outside organiza- tions.

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USAF Richards-Gebaur AFB Average error-free running period 48 Hours Good time 48 Hours/Week (Average) Attempted to run time48 Hours/Week (Average) Operating ratio 1.0 Above figures based on period 1 Feb 60 to 30 Apr 60 Time is not available for rent to outside organiza- tions. Boeing, Wichita Average error-free running period 28.18 Good time121.20 Hours/Week (Average) Attempted to run time139.43 Hours/Week (Average) Operating ratio 0.8693 Above figures based on period 1 Mar 60 to 31 Mar 60 Passed Customer Acceptance Test 10 Jun 58 Time is not available for rent to outside organiza- tions. Ford Motor Canton Average error-free running period 72 Hours Good time 37 Hours/Week Average Attempted to run time 42 Hours/Week (Average) Operating ratio 0.88 Above figures based on period 4:00 am Monday to 8:00 am Saturday Passed Customer Acceptance Test 1 Oct 59 Time is not available for rent to outside organiza- tions. Ford, Wayne Good time 50 Hours/Week (Average Attempted to run time52 Hours/Week (Average) Operating ratio 0.96 Above figures based on period 15 Mar 60 to 15 Apr 60 Passed Customer Acceptance Test Nov 59 SUNOCO Philadelphia Good time 40 Hours/Week (Average) Attempted to run time40 Hours/Week (Average) Operating ratio 1.0 Above figures based on period 1 Jul 60 to 26 Aug 60 Passed Customer Acceptance Test Nov 59 Time is not available for rent to outside organiza- tions. WE Aurora Good time 12 Hours/Week (Average) Attempted to run time12.25 Hours/Week (Average) Operating ratio 0-979 Above figures based on period 1 May 60 to 31 Jul 60 Passed Customer Acceptance Test 1 May 60 Time is not available for rent to outside organiza- tions. Reliability of above figures may be questionable. Machine experience limited to eleven weeks of "on hands" operation. WE TSD New York Operating ratio 0.91 Above figure based on period 16 Jun 59 to 30 Jun 60 Time is not available for rent to outside organiza- tions. WE Winston-Salem Good time 46 Hours/Week (Average Attempted to run time51 Hours/Week (Average Operating ratio 0.903 Above figures based on period from Jun 60 to present Passed Customer Acceptance Test Mar 52 Time is not available for rent to outside organiza- tions. Georgia State Good time 37 Hours/Week (Average) Attempted to run time40 Hours/Week (Average) Operating ratio 0.925 Above figures based on period 1 Jun 60 to 30 Jun 60 Passed Customer Acceptance Test 1 Jan 60 Time is available for rent to qualified outside or- ganizations. As a new installation dedicated to education, our current policy restricts use of the machine to teaching and research. This policy is subject to change. ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS Manufacturer Outstanding features includes random access to large capacity disk storage of up to 20 million alphanumeric characters, variable record length, and stored program coupled with control panel logic. Unique system advantages include the ability to process data in-line as transactions occur and maintain current records for examination by inquiry at any time. Procedures for magnetic tape labelling, storing, shipping, and protection from humidity, temperature, electrical, fire, or other damage are the same as for 700- 7000 Systems using magnetic tape. Many special features have been engineered to make RAMAC a flexible machine for in-line processing. It can be tailored to all applications as a result. USA LOD Outstanding features include compatibility with present punch card applications and random access. Acquisition of IBM 305 RAMAC Systems for Ordnance distribution depots is identified as an interim program. If so, it is a unique method of transition from basic punch card concepts to more sophisticated equipment which enable installations to grow into it rather than experience the turmoil that usually accompanies the installation of radically new systems. USA Medical Depot Outstanding features include faster, more accurate reporting; provides up-to-the-minute supply control data on stocked items as required, provides for considerable expansion without the need for additional personnel or equipment. Provides complete flexibility of operations. USA Mt Rainier Ord D Outstanding features include storage of records, quick access, self checking accurate output, faster. access time, accurate record keeping, and accurate processing of input. Humidity and temperature control according to specifications are provided for magnetic tape. Configuration of Equipment 34C 305 Compres 380 Com 380 340 305 sor pres 323 sor 323 323 350 350 323 Master Slave 305Processing Unit 350Disk Storage Unit 380 Console 340 Power Unit 323 Card Punch

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USA Raritan Outstanding features are random access machine, stock transactions and financial inventory accounting updated concurrently, and system permits immediate inquiries of data held in bulk storage files. IBM RAMAC 305 System Configuration Overall System Two identical IBM RAMAC 305 Processing Units are interconnected through the Dual Processing Feature. Two Double Density RAMAC Disk Storage Files axe accessible to each Processing Unit for a total file capacity of 20,000,000 alphanumeric characters in 200,000 separately addressable locations. Two access arms are available to each Processing Unit for addressing each RAMAC file. Thus, each RAMAC file unit contains four access arms. Two IBM 323 Card Punch Units are attached to each Processing Unit instead of the usual combination of one 323 Card Punch and one 370 Printer. Drum Tracks Stored Program or Processing (20 tracks): 0 through 9 and A through I Processing (10 tracks): W X Y Z U / . # $ Input, Output, or Processing (4 tracks): K S T Q One 323 Card Punch on each 305 will be associated with the "S" output track and the other, with the "T" output track. Accumulator Track (addressable as L or M) Multiplicand Track (addressable as V) Process Control Panel Features Split Program Exists feature has control hubs at co- ordinate C, 23-26. Dual Processing Interlock Suspend hubs are located at co- ordinates A, 37-38. Dual access control hubs are located at C, 27-31. Character Selectors: Number 1 (48 exits) Numbers 2-13 . (13 exits each) Special X, No-X (3 test positions) Special 0 No-0 (3 test positions) Comparing Units: 20 (Total] Blank Transmission Test Selectors: 15 (Total) Units Counter. This is a visible counter located within the Process Control Panel enclosure and reset manually. Hubs S, 8-9 labelled "CTR" will accept program exit impulses to cause an advance of 1 in the counter. Cycle Delays: 30 (Total) Latch-type selectors (2-position): 60 (Total) Group A : Selectors 1-10 B : 11-20 C : 21-30 D : 31-4o E : 41-50 F : 51-6o (NOTE: Each selector group has a corresponding RESET hub.) Double Distributors: 120 (Total) 40, Numbered 1 through 40 40, Numbered 81 through 120 40, Numbered 121 through 160 Single Distributors: 80 (Total) 4o, Numbered 41 through 80 40, Numbered 161 through 200 Automatic Inquiry Address Conversion. Related hubs are located at AX, 39-40 Program Entry Isolation feature isolates Program Advance hubs as well as Hundreds, Tens, and Units Program Entry hubs. Differentiating Punches. The Punch hubs located at co-ordinates AX, 33-36 are associated exclusively with the "S" output track. Those located at AW, 33-36 are associated exclusively with the "T" output track. Communication with the punch panels. The Punch Communication hubs located at Y-AF, 1 are associated with the "T"-track punch, and those at Y-AF, 5, with the "S"-track punch. Other Features on Central Processing Units Exit Cycle-To-Cycle Overlap ("W/P Overlap") Simultaneous Record Advance/Program Advance The Record Advance In-Delayed hub at AH, 3 is associated with this feature. The other two Record Advance in hubs (AH, 1-2) are used for normal record advancing. 323 Card Punch Control Panel Double Punch-Blank Column Detection: 80 positions (Total) Pilot Selectors (2-position): 10 (Total) Co-Selectors (5-position): 20 (Total) Digit Selectors: 2 (Total) NOTE: The 323's are not equipped with the Offset Stacking Device. USA Red River Arsenal Outstanding features include dual process, double density, extra processing tracks. Unique system advantages include additional plugboard functions, erase on transfer, simultaneous record advance and program advance. USN CNS Outstanding features are fast random access to a large colume of stored records, and in-line processing which involves the access, use and updating of several records in one pass rather than several separate, sequential operations. Hamilton AFB The outstanding features are that the Processing Section has the ability to read or write in storage unit, transfer information between machine units, compare information and perform arithmetic functions. There is random access to any record. Uses stored program instructions and wired control panel logic. Additional storage units may be added to increase memory capability. Adopted procedures for magnetic tape labelling, storage, shipping, and protection from humidity, temperature and physical, electrical, fire, or other damage include: Vibration: withstand vibration up to 0.256. (G is gravitational acceleration) Stray Magnetic Field: Stray magnetic field in excess of 50 oersteds will affect the magnetic flux on the disk surfaces. Temperature and Humidity: Must be maintained between 50 and 90 degrees F. entering the RAMAC unit. The humidity of the air in the RAMAC area must be maintained under 80,$ relative at all times. Air Filtration: Normal filtration of the area for dust control can be met with filters that have an efficiency rating of 20% by the National Bureau of Standards discoloration test method. Offutt AFB Outstanding features are alphanumeric capability with variable word length up to 100 digits with binary coded decimal character code and random processing of transactions by direct addressing. USAF Richards-Gebaur AFB The unique system advantage is the random access memory.

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Boeing, Wichita Outstanding features are that it allows for true random access of any record at an average speed of 600 milliseconds per record and general purpose programming makes possible an in-line system of processing. A 10-ton all-season air conditioning unit automatically controls humidity and temperature. Hourly inspection by a member of the Fire Marshall's Office during third shift, weekends and holidays is added protection from physical, electrical, fire and other damage. Ford Motor Canton Outstanding features are random access to disc storage and limited files - high storage content. Ford, Wayne Outstanding features include a large storage capacity, very rapid availability of stored data, and a number of output documents and/or cads obtainable from one input card. SUNOCO Southland Center Outstanding features include large capacity random access storage and in-line data processing. WE Aurora Outstanding features are disc file, with direct record access. Disc file is punched into tab cads occasionally as a disaster file. WE TSD New York The outstanding features are that the random access magnetic file permits each transaction effecting an item in stock to be processed in line, i.e., as the transaction occurs and the 797 Reader Punch permits punching and punch checking of data in the input cad, which saves cads. Georgia State Outstanding features are quick access to large storage unit and random access storage. WE Winston-Salem Outstanding features are increased processing speeds, 407 on line printer, additional 10,000,000 digits of disk storage, and dual process (two arms). FUTURE PLANS USA Medical Depot Future applications include fiscal accounting, cost accounting (ACMS) and civilian payroll and personnel accounting. USA Raritan It is proposed by this installation to install an RCA 501 Computer for two complex and high volume applications, Ordnance Supply Analysis Agency (Statistical Analysis) and Field Service Division (National Inventory Control Point). This is independent of the present installation (IBM 305). The successful assimilation of logistic requirements by the present computer installation may permit the extension of this system to include some finance and accounting applications, (Ordnance Corps Management System, Stock Fund Accounting) and/or the development of personnel statistics. Plans are being formulated to improve data collection and data transmission facilities. USA Red River Arsenal Plans for the present RAMAC System include addition of tape units for utilization of tape input-output and for possible utilization of Type 1401 equipment to process tape output. Feasibility studies on 1401 equipment have just begun. It is anticipated that RAMAC will be used for several yeas for availability editing purposes and with tape output for 1401 processing, a completely integrated system will be possible. USN CNS Plans for system improvement include increased processing speed through improved programming, output redesigned to use Standard Navy forms, and reduction in clerical/filing areas through redesigned output. Hamilton AFB A new program is under development at the present time that will more fully utilize the capabilities of the 305. The new program will contain the following: Automatic recomputation of stock control levels at re- order point. In-line special levels computation. Establishment and management of inviolate levels. Intra-account transfers and automatic selection of interchangeable items. Internal inventory accounting monetary (IAM) with assignment of TAM transaction codes and functional expense and general ledger code. Output of cads for cost distribution. Output of obligation cads for stock fund and local purchase items. Self balancing daily transaction register. Internal stock balance and consumption reports. In addition, a new 305 will be installed with the latest configuration components that increase processing speed and logic capability. USAF Richards-Gebaur AFB It is planned to convert to a new system in accordance with Section 23, volume ii, AFM 67-1. Boeing, Wichita We are planning for installation of double density (10,000,000 characters). WE Aurora Planned applications include payroll, complete production control of all elements of relay manufacture, departmental and shop summary of payment and accounting results, and production control of commercial screw manufacture. WE GPC New York Future plans include performance of linear programs and multiple correlations for forecasting and maintenance of item and price catalogues. WE TSD New York An IBM 305 System with 20 million characters of magnetic file storage and the 797 Reader Punch is installed at the Illinois Distributing House in West Chicago, Illinois. This system will replace a standard IBM 305 System operated by the Illinois Bell Telephone Company at the Illinois Distributing House. The initial application is the preparation of the customers' orders and billing. Approximately half of the volume of the input data will be punched using the Dataphone III system of transmission. The customers supply employee has been equipped with the Dataphone III Cad Reader and a set of item cads at his normal work location. To place an order, he telephones the Data Center at the Distributing House, which is equipped with Dataphone III receiving equipment. He feeds the cad reader one cad at a time, which duplicates this data at the Data Center. Then he keys in the variable data such as the desired quantity which punches variable data in the cad at the Data Center. This receiving equipment normally operates unattended. The remaining orders are telephoned to keypunch operators equipped with headsets, are mailed in, or received by teletype. All phases of material ordering control and customer return material procedures effecting the warehousing, repair shop and the customer are expected to be

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processed through the computer. The emphasis is to establish operational limits which eliminate the necessity for management to review transactions falling within the acceptable limits. A broader objective is to plan the operations of our computers so that the data is available and compatable with data processing equipment in other organizations in the Bell System. A similar installation with smaller file capacity has been ordered for the Westchester Distributing House in Yonkers, New York. An in-line printer such as the IBM 407 is desirable on certain applicarions, and is expected to be added to our IBM 305 System. Forthe future, a study is underway to determine the feasibility of using an IBM 1401 System equipped with a large random access file. Georgia State Future plans call for eventual replacement of exist- ing equipment with an IBM 1620 - 1401 System (or its equivalent), with the possible addition of a Royal McBee LGP 30.

WE Winston-Salem Computer On Order Qty Application Remarks IBM 305 RAMAC 1 Production and Storeroom To be located at Burlington Plant Inventory Control IBM Card 1401 2 Payroll and Accounting To be located in Winston-Salem, and will records, Production Control replace one 650 computer presently in- records, Quality Assurance, stalled. Scheduled delivery - Apparatus Type Test Card 1401 - 3rd Qtr. 1961 Card 1401 - 1st Qtr. 1962 Tape 1401 - 2d Qtr. 1962 IBM Card 1401 1 Payroll and Accounting records, To be located in Burlington Plant. Sched- Merchandising Spare Parts Doc- uled delivery - umentation, Zeus R & D Produc- Card 1401 - 1st Qtr. 1962 tion Wiring Layout, Engineer- Tape 1401 - 3rd Qtr. 1962 ing Bill of Materials, and Tool Records Monrobot XI 1 Job status, delivery perform- To be installed in Printed Circuit Board (Paper Tape operated ance and load report for each Department, Greensboro, with teletype and of some 15 operating groups, Flexowriter equipment using in part Operation Research and Princeton designed techniques. data collection devices Under consideration is one card 1401 computer for Field Engineering and Technical Publication records currently processed on conventional equipment.

INSTALLATIONS U. S. Army Letterkenny Ordnance Depot Chambersburg, Pennsylvania U. S. Army Louisville Medical Depot Louisville 1, Kentucky U. S. Army Mt. Rainier Ordnance Depot Tacoma, Washington U. S. Army Raritan Arsenal Metuchen, New Jersey U. S. Army Red River Arsenal Texarkana, Texas U. S. Navy Charleston Shipyard Charleston, South Carolina 78th Fighter Wing, Base Supply Hamilton Air Force Base, California Headquarters, Strategic Air Command Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska 328th Fighter Group (Air Defense) Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Missouri Boeing Airplane Company Wichita, Kansas Ford Motor Company Transmission and Chassis Division Canton, Ohio Ford Motor Company 37625 Michigan Avenue Wayne, Michigan Sun 011 Company 1608 Walnut Street Philadelphia 3, Pennsylvania Sun Oil Company Southland Center, P. 0. Box 2880 Dallas 21, Texas Western Electric Company, Inc. - Montgomery Shops Aurora, Illinois Western Electric Company, Inc. General Program and Commercial Manager 195 Broadway New York 7, New York Western Electric Company, Inc. Telephone Sales Division 195 Broadway New York 7, New York Western Electric Company, Inc. 3300 Lexington Road, S. E. Winston-Salem, North Carolina Georgia State College of Business Administration Computer Center 33 Gilmer Street, S. E. Atlanta 3, Georgia Prudential Insurance Company of America Newark, New Jersey General Insurance Company of America (Anticipated) 4347 Brooklyn Avenue Seattle 5, Washington U. S. Air Force, 327 Fighter Group (Air Defense) Truax Field, Madison 7, Wisconsin

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