Mainframe Collection

Xray X-MP / 48 supercomputer at CERN
The distinctive shape & bright colouring of the CRAY X-MP/48 supercomputer dominate the Computer Centre at CERN, the European centre for particle physics research near Geneva

Computer room JLP01_10_08168
Shire Hall, Shinfield Park, Shinfield, Wokingham, Berkshire. A small section of the computer suite at the Shire Hall, the headquarters of Berkshire County Council

Thinking Machine CM-5 massively parallel computer
Massively parallel computer. A Connection Machine CM-5, a massively parallel computer (MPC) made by the Thinking Machines Corporation

Cray X-Mp / 48 supercomputer
The CRAY X-MP/48 supercomputer is distinguished by its unique shape & bright colouring. It consists of four central processors

Cray supercomputer

CRAY X-MP / 48 superconductor
The distinctive shape & bright colouring of a CRAY X-MP/48 supercomputer dominates a large computer room. The CRAY X-MP/48 consists of four central processors

THE ENIAC COMPUTER, c1946. Developed at the University of Pennsylvania: oil over a photograph, c1946

Johnniac computer

Grid computer farm
Grid supercomputers. Fish-eye lens view of a room packed with computers, forming a " PC farm" with immense processing power

Computers for NCSA machine room metacomputer

Fish-eye lens view of NERSCs main computing room
NERSC computers. Fish-eye lens view of the main computing room of the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Centre (NERSC)

Selectron computer tubes
Selectron tubes. Computer information storage tubes (valves) on the Johnniac mainframe computer, which is housed at the Computer History Museum, California, USA

Grid computer farm
Grid supercomputers. Fish-eye lens view of a room packed with supercomputers, forming a " PC farm" with immense processing power

Computer data floor
MODEL RELEASED. Computer data floor. Technician making final checks before installing mainframe computers for an internet service provider

ENIAC, the second electronic calculator
ENIAC digital calculator. Technicians connecting the wiring of the ENIAC device built in Pennsylvania in 1943-46. ENIAC stood for the Electronic Numeric Integrator And Calculator

Circuit board from a mainframe computer
Rows of microchips arranged on the circuit board from a mainframe computer

Mobile phone exchange. Technicians working in a mobile telephone network exchange centre

Razdan-3 historic computer
Historic computer. View of the control desk of a Razdan-3 computer. The Razdan-3 machines were designed at the Yerevan Research Institute in Armenia in 1966

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"Unveiling the Powerhouse: Exploring the World Computing" Step into the realm computing, where colossal machines redefine technological capabilities. From the Xray X-MP / 48 supercomputer at CERN to the Computer room JLP01_10_08168, these behemoths have revolutionized data processing. Witness the Thinking Machine CM-5 massively parallel computer as it effortlessly tackles complex computations with its interconnected processors. Marvel at the sheer magnitude of Cray X-Mp / 48 supercomputers, pushing boundaries and unlocking new frontiers in scientific research. Travel back in time to witness THE ENIAC COMPUTER, c1946, developed at the University of Pennsylvania - a true pioneer that laid foundations for modern computing. Its oil over a photograph captures an era when innovation was just beginning to take shape. Enter a grid computer farm where countless nodes work harmoniously to handle massive workloads efficiently. Experience awe-inspiring moments within Johnniac computer's domain – another testament to human ingenuity and progress. Behold yet another glimpse into a grid computer farm; this time, marveling at Cray supercomputers' raw power and speed. These cutting-edge machines are paving paths towards groundbreaking discoveries across various fields. Explore NCSA machine room metacomputer's assembly line – an intricate network orchestrating multiple computers working together seamlessly. Witness Fish-eye lens view of NERSCs main computing room; it encapsulates an entire universe dedicated solely to computational prowess. Delve deeper into mainframes' inner workings by observing Selectron computer tubes – building blocks that form their core infrastructure. These tiny components hold immense potential for transforming our digital landscape. Mainframes continue shaping our world today as they did decades ago—powerful tools driving innovation forward relentlessly. As we embrace tomorrow's advancements, let us not forget these giants whose contributions have propelled us towards unimaginable possibilities in technology.