RAID 5 and RAID 10 Data Recovery Services
With 25 years of experience, Belfast Data Recovery specialises in recovering data from RAID 5 and RAID 10 configurations. These RAID levels provide a balance of performance, redundancy, and fault tolerance, but failures can still result in critical data loss. Our expert team is equipped to handle complex RAID recovery scenarios for servers and NAS devices.
RAID 5 and RAID 10 Overview
RAID 5
- Structure: Data and parity information are distributed across all drives.
- Fault Tolerance: Can survive a single drive failure.
- Advantages: Efficient storage use and good performance for read operations.
- Vulnerability: A second drive failure during rebuild results in data loss.
RAID 10 (1+0)
- Structure: Combines RAID 1 (mirroring) and RAID 0 (striping).
- Fault Tolerance: Can survive multiple drive failures as long as no mirrored pair fails completely.
- Advantages: Excellent read/write performance and high redundancy.
- Vulnerability: Requires more drives and costly storage overhead.
Supported RAID 5 and RAID 10 Devices
Servers
We recover RAID 5 and RAID 10 data from leading server brands, including:
- Supermicro Servers
- Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers
- IBM Power Servers
- HPE ProLiant Servers
- Oracle Servers
- Inspur Servers
- Cisco Servers
- Lenovo ThinkSystem Servers
- Fujitsu Servers
NAS Devices
We also support RAID 5 and RAID 10 recovery for popular NAS devices:
- Synology RackStation
- QNAP NAS
- Asustor Lockerstor
- Netgear ReadyNAS
- Buffalo TeraStation
- Thecus NAS
- Synology DiskStation
Supported Hard Drive Types
Our team can recover data from a variety of hard drive types used in RAID 5 and RAID 10 arrays:
- 2.5″ IDE HDD
- 2.5″ SATA HDD
- SSD (Solid-State Drives)
- SSHD (Solid-State Hybrid Drives)
- NVMe Drives
- M.2 Drives
- Fusion Drives
- SAS Drives
- SCSI Drives
Common RAID 5 and RAID 10 Failures We Recover From
RAID configurations can fail due to various reasons. We specialize in recovering from:
- Multiple Drive Failures
- RAID 5 cannot handle more than one drive failure; RAID 10 is vulnerable if mirrored pairs fail.
- RAID Controller Failure
- A malfunctioning controller can make data inaccessible.
- RAID Rebuild Failure
- Errors during rebuilds can lead to further corruption or data loss.
- Logical Errors
- File system corruption or partition issues preventing access to data.
- Drive Read/Write Errors
- Bad sectors or failing heads impacting the RAID array.
- Power Surges and Outages
- Electrical damage affecting drives or controllers.
- Firmware Issues
- Corrupted firmware causing RAID array failure.
- Drive Compatibility Issues
- Replacement drives mismatched with existing RAID array.
- Physical Damage
- Damage due to shock, fire, water, or other environmental factors.
- Human Error
- Accidental deletion, formatting, or incorrect configurations.
- Rebuild Failures
- Failed or incomplete rebuild attempts resulting in data loss.
Our RAID 5 and RAID 10 Data Recovery Process
- Initial Diagnostics:
- Assess the RAID array to identify the root cause of the failure.
- Imaging and Cloning:
- Clone each drive to preserve the original data and prevent further damage.
- RAID Reconstruction:
- Rebuild the virtual RAID structure using advanced software tools.
- Data Extraction and Verification:
- Recover data and verify its integrity to ensure complete recovery.
- Data Delivery:
- Securely return the recovered data on a storage medium of your choice.
Why Choose Belfast Data Recovery?
- Proven Expertise: 25+ years in RAID recovery, from simple setups to complex arrays.
- Advanced Tools: State-of-the-art equipment and proprietary recovery software.
- Experienced Team: Skilled professionals with in-depth RAID knowledge.
- No Recovery, No Fee: Pay only if we successfully recover your data.
- Data Privacy: Strict protocols to ensure your information is secure.
- Fast Turnaround: Efficient recovery process to minimize downtime.
If your RAID 5 or RAID 10 array has failed, contact Belfast Data Recovery today for expert assistance. Our team will help restore your critical data securely and efficiently.