Apr 2, 2025 | HDD & SSD Failures
In the ever-evolving world of data storage, choosing the right type of storage device can significantly impact your system’s performance and efficiency. While Solid State Drives (SSDs) have gained popularity for their speed and reliability, Hard Disk Drives...
Mar 28, 2025 | HDD & SSD Failures
Solid-State Drives (SSDs) have revolutionized data storage with their speed, reliability, and efficiency. However, they are not immune to failures. Understanding the types of SSD failures can help you take preventive measures and respond effectively if issues arise....
Mar 21, 2025 | HDD & SSD Failures
Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) are essential components of modern computers that store vast amounts of data. However, they can be prone to failures. Highlights HDDs are prone to different types of failures. Understanding mechanical, logical, firmware, electrical, and...
Oct 2, 2024 | HDD & SSD Failures
SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) attributes are a critical tool for predicting potential failures in hard drives. One key attribute is SMART 12, which tracks the number of power cycle counts or how many times the drive has been powered off...
Sep 26, 2024 | HDD & SSD Failures
The “device error count” refers to the running total of errors recorded by your drive. It includes such errors as: ID Not Found (for valid Logical Block Addresses), write fault errors, servo errors, and uncorrectable errors. It excludes errors caused by...
Sep 19, 2024 | HDD & SSD Failures
The “Drive Not Ready (DNR)” error reported by computer and NAS systems is an interesting one. For hard disk drives (HDD), a DNR error means that the drive is unusable or has failed. A DNR indicates that the SATA or NVMe interface is working but that the drive is not...
