CRAY X - MP - Computer Los Alamos BUYERS ' MODEL - RARE Vintage Collectible
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:613827 | Custom Bundle: No |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: United States | Type: Mainframe |
CRAY X-MP super-computer Los Alamos BUYERS' MODEL SUPER-RARE vintage collectible.Shipped with USPS First Class Package.
THIS IS THE ONLY X-MP BUYERS' MODEL OFFERED ON EBAY THAT WAS ACTUALLY USED AT LOS ALAMOS LABS!
Condition: USED[to plan the placement of actual X-MP computer at the lab]>> but in near-perfect condition
4-piece set:X-MP moduleIOS moduleSSD moduleacrylic base with scale grid
Made In Japanhand-painted lacquer over wood
Cray X-MP super-c...omputer Buyers' Model (tan on dark brown)from ex-employee of Los Alamos Labs — where they helped develop the X-MP[documentation of this will be provided to buyer]
>> SUPER-RARE <<ONLY 40-80 BUYERS' MODELS WERE MADE PER CRAY COMPUTER— and the models were only given out to ACTUAL BUYERS of Cray super-computers
(also used as demos at sales conventions, and also for employee training -- but most were for buyers)>> Cray models were NOT given out as simple sales-promoters… unlike the thousands of IBM’s sales models!
USED CONDITIONbut in near-perfect condition(please see my photos)
>> actually used at Los Alamos Labs to position their X-MP
approx. 7” X 12” baseboard and three to-scale models that were used to help buyers visualize their floor space and decide where to place the system in their offices
(also used to train Cray employees in moving the machines)
>> The baseboard’s markings represent one-foot squares (and the model is also to-scale, 1 inch = 1 foot) — so that there would be no surprises trying to fit the machines through doors, under light fixtures, etc.
THIS IS THE ONLY X-MP BUYERS' MODEL OFFERED ON EBAY THAT WAS ACTUALLY USED AT LOS ALAMOS LABS!
Condition: USED[to plan the placement of actual X-MP computer at the lab]>> but in near-perfect condition
4-piece set:X-MP moduleIOS moduleSSD moduleacrylic base with scale grid
Made In Japanhand-painted lacquer over wood
Cray X-MP super-c...omputer Buyers' Model (tan on dark brown)from ex-employee of Los Alamos Labs — where they helped develop the X-MP[documentation of this will be provided to buyer]
>> SUPER-RARE <<ONLY 40-80 BUYERS' MODELS WERE MADE PER CRAY COMPUTER— and the models were only given out to ACTUAL BUYERS of Cray super-computers
(also used as demos at sales conventions, and also for employee training -- but most were for buyers)>> Cray models were NOT given out as simple sales-promoters… unlike the thousands of IBM’s sales models!
USED CONDITIONbut in near-perfect condition(please see my photos)
>> actually used at Los Alamos Labs to position their X-MP
approx. 7” X 12” baseboard and three to-scale models that were used to help buyers visualize their floor space and decide where to place the system in their offices
(also used to train Cray employees in moving the machines)
>> The baseboard’s markings represent one-foot squares (and the model is also to-scale, 1 inch = 1 foot) — so that there would be no surprises trying to fit the machines through doors, under light fixtures, etc.
