System/370 IBM 370 <hardware, IBM> (S/370) An {IBM} {mainframe} {computer} introduced in 1970 as a successor to the {IBM 360}. Enhancements included the ability to support {virtual memory} and improved main storage. Two models were available initially: 165 and 155, with {cycle times} of 80 and 115 nanoseconds. Press Release (http://www-1.ibm.com/ibm/history/exhibits/mainframe/mainframe_PR370.html). (2004-06-06)