Specifications
Quantum|ATL StackLink™ Installation Instructions
Document 6421009-04, Ver. 4, Rel. 0
February 2002
Introduction 3
Introduction 0
This document explains how to install the Quantum|ATL 
StackLink™. The StackLink provides the physical connection between 
M1500 library modules in an M1500 stack, allowing each of the tape 
drives in the stack to have access to all of the data cartridges.
Before you start the StackLink installation procedure:
• Verify that the StackLink kit contains all of the necessary items (see 
the following section, StackLink Kit Contents
).
• Make sure you have the necessary tools for the installation (see 
Required Tools
).
StackLink Kit 
Contents
0
Table 1 lists the contents of the StackLink kit. If any items are missing, 
contact Quantum|ATL.
Table 1 Contents, 
StackLink Kit
Note: The StackLink kit is shipped in two boxes. Before starting the 
installation procedure, verify that you have received both 
boxes, and that the boxes contain all of the items listed in 
table 1
.
Part No. Description
Quantity Provided
w/ 2-high
StackLink
w/ 5-high 
StackLink
w/ 10-high 
StackLink
214370/01 Top mounting tray assembly 1 1 1
214380/01 Bottom mounting tray assembly 1 1 1
214390/01 Vertical shuttle assembly (2 unit) 1 N/A N/A
214400/01 Vertical shuttle assembly (5 unit) N/A 1 N/A
214410/01 Vertical shuttle assembly (10 unit) N/A N/A 1
214450/01 Shuttle motor mount assembly 1 1 1
215180/01 Carriage/counterweight 
assembly
1 1 1
212579 Front safety blanking panel N/A 3 8
212502 Rear safety blanking panel N/A 3 8










