IBM 3590 manual Unlatched from the cartridge

The tape (see item ) has detached from the leader block (see item

– See “Leader Block Replacement” on page 90.

– If the leader block is damaged, or not properly attached to the tape, a load error may occur. This happens when the drive tries to load or unload the cartridge.

vDo not load a damaged cartridge into a tape subsystem. During an emergency, if you need to recover data from a damaged cartridge, call your service representative. (IBM charges the customer for the time and materials that are used during the service call.)

See Figure 21 to identify the parts of a cartridge that may become damaged.

Figure 21. Cartridge Parts. The leader block		is shown unlatched with a length of tape
extending from the cartridge	for illustration purposes only. The leader block should not be
unlatched from the cartridge.

The following lists the parts of the tape cartridge:

Cartridge Case

Leader Block Latch

Leader Block

Cartridge Tape

File-Protect Selector (shows either a closed lock or a dot)

Examples of cartridge damage are included in the following list.

v	The cartridge case (see item		) is cracked, broken, or contains liquid.
v	The leader block latch (see item		) is broken.
v	The leader block (see item	) is broken.
v			).

883590 Operator Guide