1970 Diablo 30 Series Cartridge Disk Drive System Early OEM Computer Storage Unit-untested

a rare and historically significant 1970 Diablo 30 Series Cartridge Disk Drive system, manufactured by Diablo Systems, Inc. — recognized as the first highly successful OEM cartridge disk drive manufacturer and a major innovator in early computer storage technology.

This impressive multi-unit stack includes multiple drive modules mounted on a rolling industrial cart, complete with original control panels, indicator buttons, rear cabling, and visible Diablo labeling. A true piece of computing history from the dawn of commercial disk storage.

The Diablo 30 Series was widely adopted in early data processing systems and played a foundational role in the development of removable cartridge disk technology. Units like this were used in institutional, scientific, and corporate computing environments during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

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OK Condition

21%

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Brownstone Liquidators

180 Getty Ave, Clifton NJ 07011

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Thursday, 3/12 through Friday, 3/13, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

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