large disk platters?

From: Jules Richardson <julesrichardsonuk_at_yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Fri Feb 21 03:04:00 2003

>> To my knowledge the largest hard drive platter was 24".
>
> Platters of at least 36" diameter have been made; they were used
> on ILLIAC IV.

hmm, that's sounds about the right size. I remember the lecturer standing
behind the platter and it came up to around waist height, which is where I got
the 1m estimate from.

thanks to all for the thoughts!

Jules
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Received on Fri Feb 21 2003 - 03:04:00 GMT

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