NAS Recovery

Edinburgh’s No.1 NAS Data Recovery Expert – 25 Years of Experience

With over 25 years of experience, we are Edinburgh’s trusted experts in NAS data recovery, offering professional services for all types of NAS devices, brands, and data loss scenarios. Whether it’s a hardware failure or RAID array issue, our team is equipped to recover your critical data quickly and securely.

Comprehensive NAS Data Recovery Services

Supported NAS Brands and Models

We specialise in recovering data from all major NAS brands and models, including:

1. Synology

• Specialisation: Feature-rich NAS devices with a user-friendly operating system (DSM).
• Popular Models: DS920+, DS220+, DS1522+.

2. QNAP

• Specialisation: High-performance NAS devices with advanced multimedia features.
• Popular Models: TS-453D, TS-230, TS-873A.

3. Western Digital (WD)

• Specialisation: Affordable and reliable NAS devices for home and small business use.
• Popular Models: My Cloud EX2 Ultra, My Cloud Pro PR4100.

4. Seagate

• Specialisation: Robust NAS drives with integrated backup and RAID options.
• Popular Models: IronWolf Pro, Seagate Personal Cloud.

5. Buffalo Technology

• Specialisation: Affordable NAS solutions with durable hardware.
• Popular Models: LinkStation 520, TeraStation 5400DN.

6. Netgear

• Specialisation: High-speed NAS devices with excellent network performance.
• Popular Models: ReadyNAS RN214, ReadyNAS RN422.

7. ASUSTOR

• Specialisation: Versatile NAS devices with multimedia and surveillance integration.
• Popular Models: AS5202T, AS5304T.

8. TerraMaster

• Specialisation: Budget-friendly NAS devices with simple interfaces.
• Popular Models: F2-210, F5-422.

9. LenovoEMC (formerly Iomega)

• Specialisation: Business-oriented NAS devices with scalable storage.
• Popular Models: px4-300d, ix2.

10. Drobo

• Specialisation: User-friendly NAS systems with BeyondRAID technology.
• Popular Models: Drobo 5N2, Drobo FS.

11. Thecus

• Specialisation: Customizable NAS systems for advanced users and businesses.
• Popular Models: N4810, N5810PRO.

12. Dell EMC

• Specialisation: Enterprise-level NAS solutions for large-scale data management.
• Popular Models: PowerVault NX440, Unity XT.

13. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

• Specialisation: High-capacity storage solutions for businesses.
• Popular Models: StoreEasy 1660, StoreEasy 1560.

14. NetApp

• Specialisation: Enterprise NAS systems with hybrid and cloud integration.
• Popular Models: FAS2700 Series, AFF A400.

15. ZyXEL

• Specialisation: Budget-friendly NAS devices for home and small businesses.
• Popular Models: NAS540, NAS326.

16. TrueNAS (formerly FreeNAS)

• Specialisation: Open-source and enterprise NAS solutions.
• Popular Models: Mini X+, Mini E.

17. Cisco

• Specialisation: Enterprise-grade NAS systems with high security and scalability.
• Popular Models: Cisco UCS C-Series.

18. Fujitsu

• Specialisation: Reliable NAS systems for businesses.
• Popular Models: CELVIN NAS Server Q805, Q802.

19. Infortrend

• Specialisation: High-capacity storage solutions for enterprises.
• Popular Models: EonStor GS, EonNAS 3000.

20. Promise Technology

• Specialisation: Scalable NAS systems with RAID support.
• Popular Models: Pegasus32, Vess R2600.

Common NAS Issues We Recover From

1. Hard Drive Failure

• Description: One or more drives in the NAS fail.
• Causes: Wear and tear, manufacturing defects, or power surges.
• Impact: Loss of data stored on failed drives, especially in non-redundant RAID setups.

2. RAID Array Failure

• Description: The RAID configuration in the NAS becomes corrupted or fails entirely.
• Causes: Multiple drive failures, rebuild errors, or controller malfunctions.
• Impact: Inaccessible data, even with redundant RAID levels.

3. Accidental Deletion

• Description: Files or folders are unintentionally deleted from the NAS.
• Causes: User error or misconfigured backup/synchronization.
• Impact: Deleted data may be recoverable if not overwritten.

4. Formatting

• Description: Entire volumes are accidentally formatted or reinitialized.
• Impact: Data loss across the affected drives or partitions.

5. Logical Corruption

• Description: The NAS file system or partition table becomes corrupted.
• Causes: Power failures, software bugs, or improper shutdowns.
• Impact: Files and folders become inaccessible.

6. Power Surges or Failures

• Description: Electrical surges or sudden power loss damages the NAS system.
• Impact: Drives may fail, or the NAS operating system becomes corrupted.

7. Multiple Drive Failures

• Description: More drives fail than the RAID redundancy level can support.
• Impact: Total RAID failure and data loss.

8. NAS Firmware Corruption

• Description: Corrupted or failed firmware updates render the NAS inoperable.
• Impact: Access to data on the NAS becomes impossible.

9. Bad Sectors on Drives

• Description: Certain areas of the drives develop bad sectors, leading to data errors.
• Impact: Files stored in bad sectors are inaccessible or corrupted.

10. Overwritten Data

• Description: New data overwrites previously deleted files.
• Impact: Data becomes irretrievable.

11. Malware or Ransomware Attacks

• Description: Malware encrypts or deletes files stored on the NAS.
• Impact: Files are encrypted or permanently lost without decryption.

12. Network Configuration Issues

• Description: Misconfigured network settings prevent NAS access.
• Impact: Data remains intact but inaccessible.

13. Disk Reinitialization

• Description: Drives are mistakenly reinitialized as new volumes.
• Impact: Original data is lost but may still be recoverable.

14. File System Incompatibility

• Description: NAS is accessed by devices that cannot read its file system.
• Impact: Files are inaccessible, or the file system becomes corrupted.

15. Physical Damage

• Description: NAS system sustains physical damage from drops, impacts, or overheating.
• Impact: Drives or internal components may fail, leading to data loss.

16. Improper RAID Rebuild

• Description: A failed or interrupted RAID rebuild corrupts the array.
• Impact: Entire RAID volume becomes inaccessible.

17. Enclosure or Controller Failure

• Description: The NAS controller or enclosure stops functioning.
• Impact: Drives are intact but cannot be accessed without repair.

18. Overheating

• Description: High temperatures damage NAS components or drives.
• Impact: Drives fail, or the NAS shuts down unexpectedly.

19. Human Error

• Description: Mismanagement, accidental reconfiguration, or mishandling leads to data loss.
• Impact: Drives or RAID arrays may require recovery.

20. Unsynchronised Backups

• Description: Backups fail to sync properly, leaving gaps in data recovery.
• Impact: Data stored exclusively on the NAS is lost without backup.

Our NAS Data Recovery Process

1. Free Diagnostics
   • Analyse the NAS to identify the cause of data loss.
2. Recovery Plan
   • Provide a detailed recovery strategy, including timeframes and costs.
3. Data Recovery
   • Use state-of-the-art tools to recover data from drives, RAID arrays, or corrupted file systems.
4. Verification
   • Validate the integrity and accessibility of recovered data.
5. Secure Delivery
   • Return recovered files on a medium of your choice.

Why Choose Us?

• 25 Years of Expertise: Trusted by individuals and businesses in Edinburgh for NAS data recovery.
• Broad Compatibility: Support for all major NAS brands, models, and RAID configurations.
• Advanced Tools: Cutting-edge technology to recover data from complex scenarios.
• Secure and Confidential: Data is handled with the highest level of security.
• Free Diagnostics: No obligation assessment of your NAS system.

Contact Us Today

Don’t let NAS issues compromise your data. Trust Edinburgh’s No.1 NAS Data Recovery Expert for fast, reliable, and professional services.