An Introduction to RAID Data Recovery
Why RAID?
RAID
data recovery may seem like a bit of an oxymoron to most of us.
After all, isn't that expensive RAID system, with which we almost
blew the whole IT budget, supposed to eliminate the risk of data
loss?
Well, not exactly. RAID systems may be fault-tolerant, but they
are not fault proof. While most commercial RAID implementations
can tolerate the loss of a single hard drive, if multiple hard
drives fail, or other serious problems occur, RAID data recovery
may be necessary.
Top Data Recovery Companies
If the RAID recovery "techniques and methods" information
below is a little too complicated for you, we can recommend several
companies based on our own experiences. If downtime is just costing
you too much, it would be advisable to get a quote from one of the
following companies:
Our #1 pick:
ESS Data Recovery

ESS Data Recovery (datarecovery.com) offers a wide range of service
levels with turnaround time from 1-10 days depending on your budget
and needs. They are not only affordable, but hugely successful,
especially in the RAID recovery industry, with clients ranging from
small schools to Lockheed Martin and NASA. They also offer extensive
information about RAID recovery on their website: RAID
Data Recovery.
Our #2 pick:
Drivesavers
Drivesavers data recovery has been in the data recovery business
for nearly two decades and in that time has surmounted a portfolio
of very famous clients ranging from the Rolling Stones to Bob Vila.
Drivesavers is very expensive; possibly as much as two times the
cost of other companies, but they offer quick turnaround and up-front
pricing.
Our #3 pick:
Ontrack
If you still are not satisfied, we recommend giving Ontrack
a call. They offer quick turnaround times and overall good
service.
So what's the point of an expensive array if the need for RAID
recovery isn't eliminated?
The point is that even if the need for RAID
recovery cannot be totally eliminated, depending on the RAID
solution you use, it can be greatly reduced. Moreover, RAID can
offer redundancy and significant performance gains over single,
non-arrayed hard drives.
With hard drives becoming increasingly affordable, and RAID controllers
-- many of which are now being built into motherboards -- becoming
increasingly available, RAID is more accessible than ever.
With this new accessibility however, it is becoming more and more
important that we understand exactly how RAID
works, how RAID levels differ, and
how RAID data recovery is done.
New - RAID Hardware Vs RAID Software-
What is your best option?
New - RAID Recovery Techniques and Methods
Learn how the data recovery companies do it! Detailed information
about how to recover RAID arrays.
If you are thinking of sending your hard drive out for repair you
will need some important packaging
instructions.
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