Enormous Box of 5MB IBM Hard Drive
In 1956, the first IBM hard drive was kept in a huge box and could only store 5MB of data. It was significantly bulkier and took up much more space compared to today’s slim and lightweight laptops and smartphones that can easily be held with one hand. In the depicted scene, at least four individuals are struggling to load the hard drive onto a truck. The storage capacity of this IBM Model was equivalent to approximately six images.
Interestingly, companies are able to rent this storage for $3,200 per month, which would be approximately $30,000 in today’s currency when adjusted for inflation.
