The IBM 1401 magnetic core memory had minimum memory options starting at 1,000 characters (equivalent to 2,000 bytes) and could be expanded up to a maximum of 64,000 characters (or 128,000 bytes). This flexibility allowed users to choose a configuration that best suited their processing needs during its time. The memory utilized magnetic core technology, which was innovative for its era, providing both reliability and speed.
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