A business client suffered a catastrophic RAID 5 rebuild failure, leading to corrupt data across the entire array. The RAID 5 system contained a virtualised environment where 200 staff worked daily, making data recovery critical for business operations. With no backup available, the company faced potential data loss that could severely impact productivity and financial stability.
Our Expertise in RAID 5 & Virtual System Recovery
With 25 years of experience, our team specialises in advanced RAID data recovery, including:
✔ Rebuilding failed RAID configurations
✔ Reconstructing virtual machine (VM) environments
✔ Using forensic data recovery techniques to restore fragmented files
Diagnosis & Recovery Process
Upon receiving the RAID 5 system, our engineers performed an in-depth diagnostic assessment to determine the extent of the failure. The key issues identified were:
- RAID 5 Rebuild Failure – During the rebuild process, incorrect parity calculations led to data corruption across multiple drives.
- Virtual System Corruption – The hypervisor and virtual machine (VM) files were fragmented, preventing access to business applications and user data.
- No Backup Available – Making direct RAID reconstruction and forensic recovery the only solution.
To recover the client’s critical business data, we implemented a multi-step RAID recovery strategy:
Step 1: Disk Imaging & Data Preservation
- To prevent further corruption, we created sector-by-sector forensic images of all RAID 5 drives.
- The original disks were preserved, and all work was performed on cloned drives.
Step 2: Advanced RAID 5 Reconstruction
- Our RAID specialists recoded the RAID parity to restore missing data blocks.
- Using deep file analysis, we manually rebuilt the RAID file system from fragmented data.
Step 3: Virtual System Recovery & Data Reassembly
- We used forensic data recovery techniques to:
- Extract and piece together corrupt virtual disk (VMDK/VHDX) files.
- Manually reconstruct the file structure of critical business applications.
- Recover 200 user profiles and enterprise software configurations.
Step 4: Data Integrity Verification & System Restoration
- After reconstructing the RAID array, we verified data integrity to ensure all files were accessible.
- The recovered virtual system was transferred to a new RAID array, allowing the business to resume operations without further disruption.
The Result
We successfully recovered 99% of the client’s critical data, including their virtualized work environment for 200 staff. The business was able to resume operations within 48 hours, minimizing downtime and preventing severe financial losses.
Why Choose Us for RAID 5 & Virtual System Recovery?
✅ 25 Years of Expertise – Specialists in RAID 5, VM recovery, and forensic data reconstruction.
✅ Advanced RAID Techniques – Recoding RAID data and restoring failed rebuilds.
✅ Forensic Data Recovery – Piecing together fragmented files for maximum recovery.
✅ Business Continuity Focus – Minimising downtime to keep operations running smoothly.
If your RAID 5 array has failed, been corrupted, or suffered a rebuild error, contact our expert data recovery team today for professional recovery services!
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