0
This has varied from 40 standard telephone switching panels covering 3 sides of a long rectangular room (ENIAC in 1946), to an entire floor of a four story cinder block building (Sage AN/FSQ-7 air defense computer in early 1960s), to as small as a couple large freestanding electronics cabinets (IBM System 360s from 1964 to 1971).
There was no fixed size.
Wiki User
∙ 6y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is a medium-size computer that can handle multiple users?
Mainframe
What are the difference of mainframe computers from the other mini computer?
Size.
what are the clasess of computer?
There are four types in the classifications of the computer by size are Supercomputer, Mainframe computer, Minicomputer, and Micro Computer.
What is the size in terms of height and width of a supercomputer and a mainframe computer and a minicomputer?
== ==
What is ram size for a mainframe computer?
it supports up to 1 tb of ram...
What is a purpose of a main frame?
They are large in size, processes of power and high level of reliability , amount of storage , mainframe have ability to run multiple operating system. they are designed to handle very high volume input and output and a single mainframe can replace dozens or even hundreds of smaller severs.
Function of a mainframe?
The mainframe computer is usually used in a computer center to connect the other computers. The mainframe computer is a high level computer that is designed for demanding and extensive computer tasks.
When Douglas engelbart inventes mainframe computer?
Douglas Engelbart did not invent the mainframe computer.
What is the difference between a mini computer and main frame computer?
a main frame computer is a large-scale computers but a super computer are larger than mainframe while a mini computer is smaller in size, have lower processing speed and also have lower cost than mainframe computers.
Function of mainframe computer in computer?
The mainframe of computer is counting "0" and "1". The computer just counts these numbers and the user does everything with it.
What is the difference between a portable computer and a mainframe computer?
the difference is that the mainframe is bigger and more expensive.
Is it possible to upgrade a mainframe computer to a super computer?
was the mainframe designed for such an upgrade? that will determine yes or no.
