RAID 0 Data Recovery

At Exeter Data Recovery, we provide advanced RAID 0 data recovery services for every type of environment — from home users to global enterprises. Our engineers have 25+ years of experience dealing with RAID 0 system failures, including improperly rebuilt arrays, controller failures, and corrupted file systems. We support systems ranging from 2-disk RAID 0 arrays to complex 64-drive configurations, across software, hardware, and hybrid environments.

Top 15 Best-Selling NAS External Drive Brands in the UK and Popular Models

We support all major NAS brands and popular models used in RAID 0 configurations:

1. Synology – DS220+, DS920+, DS1522+
2. QNAP – TS-451D2, TS-873A, TS-264
3. Western Digital (WD) – My Cloud EX2 Ultra, My Cloud Pro PR4100
4. Seagate – IronWolf NAS, Seagate NAS Pro STCM4000200
5. Buffalo Technology – TeraStation 5410DN, LinkStation 220
6. Netgear – ReadyNAS RN214, RN524X
7. LaCie (A Seagate Company) – 2big RAID, 6big Thunderbolt 3
8. Drobo – 5N2, 8D
9. ASUSTOR – AS6604T, Lockerstor 4 Gen2
10. Lenovo/Iomega – ix4-300d, EZ Media & Backup Center
11. Promise Technology – Pegasus32 R4, VTrak A-Class
12. TerraMaster – F2-221, F4-423
13. Thecus – N5550, N7770
14. Intel – SS4200-E, NAS Performance Series
15. D-Link – ShareCenter DNS-320L, DNS-340L

Top 15 Best-Selling Rack-Mounted RAID 0 Server Brands and Popular Models

We recover data from all major enterprise RAID systems, including:

1. Dell EMC – PowerEdge R740xd, R730
2. HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) – ProLiant DL380 Gen10, DL360 Gen9
3. Lenovo – ThinkSystem SR650, SR630
4. IBM – System x3650 M4, Storwize V7000
5. NetApp – FAS2720, AFF A250
6. Supermicro – SuperServer 6029U, 1029P
7. Cisco – UCS C220 M6, C240 M5
8. Fujitsu – PRIMERGY RX2540 M5
9. QNAP Enterprise – TS-h1886XU-RP, TS-EC2480U
10. Synology Enterprise – RS4021xs+, SA3400
11. Promise Technology – VTrak J5000, Vess R3600
12. ASUS – RS700A-E11, ESC4000 G4
13. Areca – ARC-8050T3U, ARC-1883ix
14. Adaptec by Microchip – RAID 71605Q, SmartRAID 3162
15. Thecus Enterprise – N12000PRO, N10850

Top 20 RAID Errors We Recover Data From – Technical Explanation and Recovery Process

1. Incorrect Drive Reordering
   Cause: Drives inserted into different slots.
   Recovery: Virtual RAID reassembly by testing disk order permutations. Validated through file system integrity checks.
2. Accidental RAID Rebuild
   Cause: Rebuild triggered with incorrect disk data.
   Recovery: Sector analysis to identify overwritten areas; partial image reconstruction and pattern-based reassembly.
3. RAID Controller Failure
   Cause: Physical or firmware failure on controller.
   Recovery: Bypass controller; emulate RAID in software using disk metadata and manufacturer-specific layouts.
4. Multiple Disk Failure in RAID 0
   Cause: Concurrent failure of 2+ disks.
   Recovery: Clone all disks, extract partial data where possible; use file carving where striping allows.
5. Logical Partition Corruption
   Cause: File system damage due to power loss or OS crash.
   Recovery: Partition table reconstruction and repair of boot sector or volume headers.
6. Deleted RAID Configuration
   Cause: RAID configuration wiped/reset.
   Recovery: Signature-based RAID structure discovery; analysis of stripe size, block order, and offset.
7. Unrecognised RAID Volume
   Cause: File system lost or RAID not detected.
   Recovery: Disk imaging, RAID signature parsing, and file system signature detection for virtual mount.
8. RAID Metadata Corruption
   Cause: Damaged RAID configuration sectors.
   Recovery: Hex-level inspection of metadata blocks; rebuild using known vendor RAID layout.
9. Bad Sectors Across Disks
   Cause: Sector degradation due to age or heavy use.
   Recovery: Hardware-based imaging with bad sector retry; clone first, then rebuild RAID.
10. Firmware Bugs (Controller or Disk)
    Cause: Known bugs in RAID firmware causing instability.
    Recovery: Stabilise system; bypass firmware layer; image disks; rebuild array virtually.
11. File System Corruption (NTFS, EXT4, XFS)
    Cause: Unclean shutdowns or rebuilds.
    Recovery: Logical scan of stripe image; reconstruct MFT or inode tables; mount in read-only forensic mode.
12. RAID 0 Volume Shows as RAW
    Cause: Missing partition signature.
    Recovery: Search for lost partition entries; restore file system boot sector.
13. Accidental RAID Format
    Cause: Format operation on RAID volume.
    Recovery: Metadata carving and file recovery through deep sector scan.
14. RAID Not Mounting in OS
    Cause: System-level issues or file system errors.
    Recovery: Mount virtual RAID image in safe recovery environment; repair volume headers.
15. Incorrect Stripe Size or Offset
    Cause: Misconfiguration during rebuild.
    Recovery: Trial-and-error reconstruction with stripe size variants until valid file system is located.
16. Damaged or Missing RAID Header
    Cause: Controller failure or improper shutdown.
    Recovery: Recreate RAID header manually using vendor RAID layout specs.
17. RAID BIOS Error Messages
    Cause: Controller unable to mount or initialise RAID.
    Recovery: Bypass BIOS; image disks directly; rebuild RAID virtually.
18. Drive Not Initialised or Recognised
    Cause: Hardware issue, port failure, or firmware lock.
    Recovery: Recover from cloned image; repair firmware if necessary.
19. Data Overwritten by Reinitialisation
    Cause: New RAID initialised over old structure.
    Recovery: File carving of unallocated areas; recover original files not yet overwritten.
20. Unstable or Degraded Array
    Cause: Inconsistent I/O or drive errors.
    Recovery: Clone each disk to stable media; build degraded virtual array; extract as much data as possible.

Top 10 Common Problems with RAID 0 Virtual Systems

1. No Redundancy – Single Disk Failure Equals Full Data Loss
2. Striping Issues During Virtual Reassembly
3. Incorrect Emulation of Stripe Size in Software Recovery Tools
4. RAID Header Not Stored on Disk in Software-Based Arrays
5. Boot Sector Misalignment in Virtual RAID Images
6. Inaccurate Disk Order Reconstruction
7. Corrupted MFT on Reassembled Volumes
8. Issues with Cross-Platform Arrays (e.g. Linux MDADM vs Windows Storage Spaces)
9. Controller-Specific RAID Format Misinterpretation
10. Lack of Backup or RAID Snapshots in Virtual Environments

Supported Systems and RAID Platforms

• Software RAIDs: Windows Dynamic Disk, Linux MDADM, Apple RAID
• Hardware RAIDs: Adaptec, LSI, Areca, HP Smart Array, Dell PERC
• NAS & SAN Platforms: Synology, QNAP, NetApp, WD, Seagate, Drobo
• Enterprise Storage: Dell EMC, HPE, IBM, Cisco, Lenovo, Supermicro
• File Systems: NTFS, ReFS, HFS+, APFS, EXT3/4, XFS, BTRFS, ZFS

Why Choose Exeter Data Recovery for RAID 0 Data Recovery?

• 25+ years of RAID experience with thousands of successful recoveries
• Capable of handling 2-disk to 64-disk arrays
• Skilled in rebuilding complex virtual and hardware RAID systems
• Forensic-grade tools and ISO-certified procedures
• Support for all major NAS, server, and RAID controller brands
• Secure, GDPR-compliant recovery for sensitive business data
• Free diagnostics and fast response time for critical failures

Contact Exeter Data Recovery Today

If your RAID 0 system has failed — whether due to user error, controller failure, or physical disk damage — our RAID specialists can help. We are experts in RAID 0 data recovery and offer free diagnostics to assess your situation. Let our engineers rebuild your array safely and extract your critical data with precision.

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