Event ID 11ErrorSystem
Windows Event ID 11 — Driver Error — Controller Reset
Logged by the disk or controller driver when it resets a device due to an error — typically accompanies Event ID 7.
Why It Matters
Controller resets cause I/O stalls and can lead to data corruption. Combined with Event ID 7, they indicate a failing disk, cable issue, or storage controller problem.
Key Fields
DeviceNameThe device that triggered the reset
Investigation Tips
- 1.Check physical connections (SATA/SAS cables) on physical hardware.
- 2.On VMs, escalate to the storage administrator to check the underlying storage array.
- 3.Replace the affected disk if both 7 and 11 are recurring.
Related Event IDs
7Disk bad block error
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