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RAID Data Recovery Service

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What is RAID?:
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of storing data across multiple hard drives. While some configurations provide redundancy, others like RAID 0 do not. In real-world usage, RAID arrays can fail due to multiple drive issues, hardware malfunctions, or user error.

⚠️ Why RAID Arrays Fail

  • Multiple drive failures
  • Unsuccessful rebuild attempts
  • Hardware or firmware issues
  • Power surges
  • User mismanagement

🔧 Why Professional Recovery Is Critical

RAID recovery is complex and requires deep knowledge of both hardware and RAID architecture. Our engineers perform clean room repairs, firmware restoration, and logical RAID reconstruction to ensure maximum data retrieval.

📋 Case Study: RAID 5 with Two Failed Drives
In a three-drive RAID 5 setup, if two drives fail, only the most recent drive failure should be used for reconstruction. Our experts repair all drives and determine the correct pair for full and accurate data recovery.
📋 Case Study: RAID 1 with Dual Failures
When both drives in a RAID 1 mirror fail, we recover both and compare them to determine which holds the latest data set.

🖧 NAS RAID Recovery

We support all major NAS systems including Synology, QNAP, and Buffalo. No additional charges for NAS-specific complexities such as encryption or proprietary file systems.

💰 Transparent, Guaranteed Pricing

You only pay if we recover your critical data. Our quote includes all repair work, clean room labor, and necessary parts. No hidden fees. No obligation if the recovery is unsuccessful.

📝 What’s Included:

  • Clean room mechanical repairs
  • Firmware and microcode restoration
  • PCB and electronics repair
  • Logical file system and data reconstruction
  • Selective recovery of prioritized files

✅ Examples of NAS and RAID Units Successfully Recovered at Data Lab 247

Data Lab 247 has extensive experience with a wide range of network-attached storage (NAS) and RAID systems. Below are just some of the brands and configurations we’ve successfully recovered:

🏷️ NAS Brands and Devices recovered in Data Lab 247

  • Synology (DiskStation, RackStation, DS-series)
  • QNAP (TS-series, TVS-series)
  • WESTERN DIGITAL (My Cloud, Sentinel, PR4100)
  • Buffalo (TeraStation, LinkStation)
  • Netgear (ReadyNAS)
  • Asustor
  • Drobo (5D, B800i)
  • Seagate (BlackArmor NAS, Central)
  • LaCie (2big, 5big, NAS Pro)
  • Iomega / LenovoEMC (StorCenter series)
  • Thecus (N-series)
  • TerraMaster (F2/F4 Series)
  • Zyxel NAS

⚙️ RAID Configurations Successfully Recovered

  • RAID 0 – Striping only (no redundancy)
  • RAID 1 – Mirroring for redundancy
  • RAID 5 – Single parity, 3+ disks
  • RAID 6 – Dual parity, 4+ disks
  • RAID 10 (1+0) – Striping + Mirroring
  • RAID 50 / 60 – Hybrid arrays
  • JBOD – Just a Bunch of Disks (non-RAID)
  • Proprietary RAID – Synology SHR, Drobo BeyondRAID, etc.

📝 Common File Systems Supported

  • EXT3 / EXT4 (Linux NAS)
  • Btrfs (Synology, modern Linux systems)
  • XFS (Enterprise NAS)
  • ZFS (FreeNAS, TrueNAS)
  • NTFS / exFAT (Windows-based arrays)
  • HFS+ / APFS (Apple Time Capsule, macOS)

💡 Don't See Your Device Listed?

If your device or RAID configuration isn’t shown, we still may support it. Our engineers regularly recover from complex and proprietary RAID architectures. Just send us the details and we’ll assess your case right away.

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💻 Recently Recovered Servers at Data Lab 247

Below is a list of enterprise, SMB, and specialized server systems that our lab has successfully recovered data from in recent years:

Buffalo RAID, Buffalo NAS

Fantom RAID, Fantom NAS

Iomega RAID, Iomega NAS

LaCie RAID, LaCie NAS

Seagate RAID, Seagate NAS

Synology RAID, Synology NAS

VOX RAID, VOX NAS

WESTERN DIGITAL RAID, WESTERN DIGITAL NAS

📂 Most Common Hard Drives Used in NAS RAID Systems

These are the most frequently encountered hard drives in NAS and RAID recovery cases at Data Lab 247. We maintain donor part inventory and full compatibility testing for these models:

🖴 NAS-Optimized HDD Models

  • Western Digital Red / Red Plus / Red Pro
  • WD Purple (used in DVR/NVR, sometimes in RAID setups)
  • Seagate IronWolf / IronWolf Pro
  • Seagate Exos Enterprise Drives (RAID/NAS rackmounts)
  • HGST Deskstar NAS / WD Ultrastar (Enterprise NAS use)
  • Toshiba N300 NAS Series
  • Toshiba MG Series (Enterprise NAS and SANs)

🛠️ Form Factors and Interfaces

  • 3.5-inch SATA III (7200 RPM or 5400 RPM)
  • 2.5-inch SATA for compact NAS units
  • SAS interface drives in enterprise NAS/RAID

🔧 Typical Drive Capacities

  • 2 TB to 22 TB – most common in recovery
  • RAID arrays typically contain 4–12 drives
  • Larger NAS units may have 16+ bays with hot-spare configurations

⚠️ Important Note

Even NAS-rated drives are subject to simultaneous failure due to synchronized workloads and aging. Always avoid forced RAID rebuilds without proper diagnostics.

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