--- title: "IT & Data Recovery Explainers and Tips - EXALAB" description: "Learn about common and complex technical issues with data storage. Recognize problems and reasons to use data recovery services from industry professionals." url: "https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog/explanations-and-tips?start=10" date: "2026-05-17T02:44:00+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- # BLOG - Explanations and Tips Information on common and complex technical issues in data storage. Learn to recognize problems and reasons to use data recovery services from industry professionals. ![SSD Controller Failure: SATAFIRM S11, SATABURN S11 - Data Recovery](https://www.exalab.cz/images/blog/EA2304291-Selhani_radice_Phison_PS3111.jpg) ## [ SSD Controller Failure: SATAFIRM S11, SATABURN S11 - Data Recovery ](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog/explanations-and-tips/ssd-controller-failure-satafirm-s11-sataburn-s11-data-recovery) A specific issue that can affect SSDs with the Phison PS3111 controller: as a result of controller failure, the SSD is reported in the system as "SATAFIRM S11" or “SATABURN S11”. If you have encountered this problem, it is essential to know the proper procedure to avoid losing valuable data. In this article, we will try to shed light on this issue and explore data recovery and restoration options. Details By František Fridrich, EG František Fridrich, EG Parent Category: [Blog](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog) [Explanations and Tips](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog/explanations-and-tips) ![RAID Recovery after NAS Failure | Prevention and Best Practices](https://www.exalab.cz/images/blog/EA2210241-Obnova-RAID-po-selhani-NAS-w1200.jpg) ## [ RAID Recovery after NAS Failure and How to Prevent Potential Issues ](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog/explanations-and-tips/raid-recovery-after-nas-failure-and-how-to-prevent-potential-issues) Network-attached storage (NAS) with RAID is a suitable data storage solution for both businesses and households. Thanks to a wide range of devices from many manufacturers, these storage systems are finding their way into homes as well. However, they are often subject to excessive trust — not only in households. It is important to understand that RAID is not a backup. Details By Frantisek Fridrich Frantisek Fridrich Parent Category: [Blog](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog) [Explanations and Tips](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog/explanations-and-tips) ![ Vadný flash disk či SD karta? Záchrana dat může být poněkud zapeklitá](https://www.exalab.cz/images/blog/EA2210061-vadny-flash-disk-ci-SD-1200-fw.jpg) ## [ Vadný flash disk či SD karta? Záchrana dat může být poněkud zapeklitá ](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog/explanations-and-tips/vadny-flash-disk-ci-sd-karta-zachrana-dat-muze-byt-ponekud-zapeklita) Po připojení flash disku nebo paměťové karty k počítači jsou data fuč, disk/karta se nehlásí, případně vyskočí systémové okno, že je disk třeba naformátovat. Pokud na médiu nemáme důležitá data, tak nad tím lze mávnout rukou. Ale co když jsou data důležitá, ba dokonce nepostradatelná? Details By Frantisek Fridrich Frantisek Fridrich Parent Category: [Blog](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog) [Explanations and Tips](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog/explanations-and-tips) ![Záchrana dat z utopeného mobilu - co můžete zkusit sami a kdy se již obrátit na odborníky](https://www.exalab.cz/images/blog/EA220117-zachrana-dat-z-utopeneho-mobilu-fw.JPG) ## [ Záchrana dat z utopeného mobilu - co můžete zkusit sami a kdy se již obrátit na odborníky ](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog/explanations-and-tips/zachrana-dat-z-utopeneho-mobilu-co-muzete-zkusit-sami-a-kdy-se-jiz-obratit-na-odborniky) Stalo se to již spoustě z nás - telefon spadne do vody a cenná data tak mohou být v ohrožení. Voda v mobilu může způsobit rozsáhlá poškození základní desky a čím déle budete otálet, tím komplikovanější může záchrana dat být. Poradíme, jak postupovat a na co dát pozor při pokusu o obnovu dat svépomocí. Details By Frantisek Fridrich Frantisek Fridrich Parent Category: [Blog](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog) [Explanations and Tips](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog/explanations-and-tips) ![At first glance, an SSHD disk looks the same as a regular HDD and even on closer inspection both are very similar.](https://www.exalab.cz/images/blog/hdd-sshd-Seagate-w1200-fw.jpg) ## [ SSHD disks - a hybrid of HDD and SSD? Not quite. Data recovery from SSHD Seagate, WD and Toshiba ](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog/explanations-and-tips/sshd-disks-a-hybrid-of-hdd-and-ssd-not-quite-data-recovery-from-sshd-seagate-wd-and-toshiba) {SCOpenGraph image=images/blog/hdd-sshd-Seagate-w1200-fw.jpg} {SCOpenGraph title=SSHD disks - a hybrid of HDD and SSD? Not quite. Data recovery from SSHD Seagate, WD and Toshiba} {SCOpenGraph description=An SSHD looks like a regular HDD and if you look closer it is very similar. The difference: the NAND memory chip - a common source of problems.} At first glance, an SSHD disk looks the same as a regular HDD and even on closer inspection both are very similar. The difference is in the NAND memory chip, which you won't find in a regular HDD. It is a piece of firmware stored to speed up disk initialization and it is used as a cache for user data. Last but not least it is often the source of the problem or part of it. Details By František Fridrich František Fridrich Parent Category: [Blog](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog) [Explanations and Tips](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog/explanations-and-tips) ![All about RAID, Its Advantages, Disadvantages and Data Recovery](https://www.exalab.cz/images/blog/RAID_10-1200x630-fw.jpg) ## [ All about RAID, Its Advantages, Disadvantages and Data Recovery ](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog/explanations-and-tips/all-about-raid-its-advantages-disadvantages-and-data-recovery) Some people mistakenly believe that RAID is a fail-safe solution and neglect regular backups. We can help if your array fails — RAID data recovery is our speciality. Details By Frantisek Fridrich Frantisek Fridrich Parent Category: [Blog](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog) [Explanations and Tips](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog/explanations-and-tips) ![Home-made Data Recovery ? You can send your data to the silicon sky forever](https://www.exalab.cz/images/blog/home-data-recovery-fw-w1200.jpg) ## [ Home-made Data Recovery ? You can send your data to the silicon sky forever ](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog/explanations-and-tips/home-made-data-recovery-you-can-send-your-data-to-the-silicon-sky-forever) When should you send your data medium to data recovery experts? And when can you try to recover the data yourself? Details By František Fridrich František Fridrich Parent Category: [Blog](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog) [Explanations and Tips](https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog/explanations-and-tips) Page 2 of 2 ## Schema ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.exalab.cz/en" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Blog", "item": "https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Explanations and Tips", "item": "https://www.exalab.cz/en/blog/explanations-and-tips.md" } ] } ```