A business client approached us with a Lacie 2BIG NAS system configured in RAID 0, which had suddenly failed. One of the drives was not being recognised, and a beeping/buzzing noise was coming from one of the hard drives. This failure put critical business accounts data at risk, as RAID 0 does not offer redundancy—meaning if one drive fails, all data can become inaccessible.
Our Expertise in RAID & NAS Data Recovery
With 25 years of experience, our team at Edinburgh’s best data recovery company specializes in RAID data recovery, including complex NAS systems. We understand the urgency of business data loss and employ cutting-edge techniques to recover data from failed RAID arrays.
Diagnosis & Recovery Process
Upon receiving the Lacie 2BIG NAS, our engineers performed a detailed assessment to identify the root cause of the failure. The key issues found were:
- Drive Failure in RAID 0 – Since RAID 0 stripes data across both drives without redundancy, the failure of one drive rendered the entire system inaccessible.
- Physical Damage – The beeping/buzzing noise suggested mechanical failure within the affected hard drive.
- No Redundancy – Unlike RAID 1 or RAID 5, RAID 0 has no built-in fault tolerance, making recovery more complex.
To recover the lost data, we implemented a multi-step data recovery strategy:
Step 1: Drive Imaging & Failure Analysis
- The failing drive was carefully removed and inspected in a cleanroom environment to assess the extent of damage.
- A sector-by-sector clone was attempted to salvage as much readable data as possible before further deterioration.
- The healthy drive was also cloned to preserve the RAID 0 structure for reconstruction.
Step 2: RAID 0 Reconstruction & Data Extraction
- Using advanced RAID reconstruction techniques, our engineers recreated the RAID 0 array virtually.
- Specialized forensic-level software was used to reassemble fragmented data from both drives.
- A full data integrity check was performed to ensure that all critical business accounts data was recovered successfully.
Step 3: Data Restoration & Secure Delivery
- Once the RAID array was reconstructed, the recovered data was transferred to a new secure storage device.
- The client was provided with a fully organized data structure, ensuring that their business accounts data remained intact and accessible.
The Result
The client was able to recover 99% of their critical business accounts data, preventing potential financial and operational disruptions. They were also advised on best practices for RAID storage, including migrating to a RAID 1 or RAID 5 configuration for better data protection in the future.
Why Choose Us for RAID & NAS Data Recovery?
✅ 25 Years of RAID & NAS Expertise – Proven experience in handling complex RAID failures.
✅ Advanced Data Recovery Techniques – Specialising in RAID 0 reconstruction and failure analysis.
✅ Secure & Confidential Handling – Ensuring business-critical data remains private and protected.
✅ Fast & Reliable Service – Minimising downtime with rapid recovery solutions.
If you are facing RAID failure, NAS inaccessibility, or critical data loss, contact Edinburgh’s best data recovery company today for expert recovery solutions!