IBM 1401 IBM 1401 Computer Operator Control Panel
The IBM 1401 was announced in October, 1959 and first shipped in 1960. It was relatively small and inexpensive (about $2500./month) and an important precursor to System 360. Below is a small system configuration. 1401 was small enough that it was often used as an input processor for larger mainframes. Return to The Gallery of Old Iron home page

IBM 1401

IBM 1401 Computer Operator Control Panel

The IBM 1401 was announced in October, 1959 and first shipped in 1960. It was relatively small and inexpensive (about $2500./month) and an important precursor to System 360.

Below is a small system configuration. 1401 was small enough that it was often used as an input processor for larger mainframes.

Return to The Gallery of Old Iron home page