IBM 360 series

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mainframe computer
gptkbp:address_space 24 bits
gptkbp:announced IBM headquarters, Poughkeepsie, New York
gptkbp:architecture gptkb:System/360_architecture
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label IBM 360 series
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:IBM_System/370
gptkb:IBM_System/390
gptkb:z/Architecture
gptkbp:instructionSet CISC
gptkbp:introduced 1964
gptkbp:leader gptkb:Fred_Brooks
gptkb:Gerrit_Blaauw
gptkb:Gene_Amdahl
gptkbp:length 32 bits
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:IBM
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:System/360
gptkbp:notable_for long product lifespan
compatibility across models
introduction of 8-bit byte
introduction of channel I/O
introduction of floating-point arithmetic
introduction of multiprogramming
introduction of virtual memory (in later models)
support for both commercial and scientific applications
use of microprogramming
first family of computers designed to cover complete range of applications
influencing computer design standards
introduction of 9-track magnetic tape
introduction of EBCDIC character encoding
introduction of disk storage (IBM 2311, 2314)
large installed base
massive development cost
revolutionizing computer industry
standardization of peripherals
use in NASA Apollo missions
use of SLT (Solid Logic Technology)
first computer family to implement byte-addressable memory
gptkbp:notableModel gptkb:IBM_System/360_Model_30
gptkb:IBM_System/360_Model_40
gptkb:IBM_System/360_Model_50
gptkb:IBM_System/360_Model_65
gptkb:IBM_System/360_Model_75
gptkb:IBM_System/360_Model_91
gptkbp:operatingSystem gptkb:OS/360
gptkb:DOS/360
gptkb:TSS/360
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:IBM_700/7000_series
gptkbp:successor gptkb:IBM_System/370
gptkbp:used_in scientific computing
business computing
government computing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SCP_(System_Control_Program)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7