IBM Introduces SNA "Systems Network Architecture" (1974)
Original IBM film (1974) announcing IBM's “Systems Network Architecture” (or SNA), a collection of formats and protocols for interconnecting computers and their resources for optimal communication.
1974-10-14 19:00:00 - ibm
Lots of computer hardware is shown. SNA is described very clearly in this film, including an animated block diagram. One could describe this as “SNA 101” which is a great place to get started.
Actual title is "Link to the Future."
Courtesy of IBM Archives and Hagley Museum & Library.
Uploaded by Computer History Archives Project (CHAP).
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