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RAID 1 Data Recovery and Repair Services

While RAID 1 provides significant fault tolerance, no RAID configuration perfectly protects you from data loss. RAID 1 systems can fail for a number of reasons, leaving you without access to critically important files.



Because RAID 1 failures are relatively uncommon, you need to work with an experienced data recovery company to successfully retrieve your data. Secure Data Recovery Services offers dedicated, professional repair and recovery services for all types of RAID systems including RAID 1.

Advantages of Secure Data Recovery Services include:

• Free Diagnostics for All RAID 1 Systems
• Experienced RAID 1 Data Recovery Engineering Teams
• RAID Repair Services for Limited System Downtime
• Advanced Technology and a Certified Class 10 ISO 4 Cleanroom
• Online Case Status Monitoring Tools and 24/7 Customer Support
• 24/7/365 Emergency RAID Data Recovery Services
• High Success Rates for All RAID Media

Secure Data Recovery Services offers high recovery rates through a network of advanced facilities, and our experts are ready to help you recover from any RAID data loss disaster. Call our customer service team today to set up free diagnostics for your RAID 1 system.

Understanding RAID 1 Setup and Recovery Options

In many ways, RAID 1 is the most basic form of true RAID. RAID 1 systems use mirroring, which means that each drive in the array is exactly the same. When the array writes data, it writes identical data to each hard disk drive. Most RAID 1 arrays have two drives, although some systems have additional drives for additional fault protection. Many businesses mirror RAID 0 or RAID 5 arrays with a RAID 1, creating an identical copy of the primary array to add additional redundancy.

RAID 1 offers several advantages over other popular RAID configurations such as RAID 5 and RAID 0. It is an extremely dependable option, as the system will not lose data as long as one drive is functional. However, RAID 1 does not offer performance improvements over a standard hard drive and may actually offer slower performance without the implementation of multiple RAID controllers. Because of this, RAID 1 is typically used when high fault tolerance is more important than performance.

For many businesses and personal computer users, RAID 1 failures have catastrophic consequences. Fortunately, Secure Data Recovery Services offers high success rates for these systems due to the built-in redundancy of the RAID 1 configuration.

Some of the most common causes of RAID 1 failure include:

• Accidental File Deletion or Formatting
• Faulty RAID Controller
• Errors During RAID Rebuild
• Hardware Conflicts
• Software Errors Causing File Damage or Corruption
• Corrupt RAID Array Configuration
• Multiple Hard Drive Failures
• Electronic Damage
• Operating System Failures

RAID failures may be preceded by physical symptoms such as unusual clicking and whirring sounds, electronics failures and frequent crashes. In some situations, RAID systems will simply stop working or files will disappear.

Our engineers have decades of experience with RAID media, and we offer recovery and repair services for every RAID 1 failure scenario. Call our customer service team today at 1-800-388-1266 to set up a free media evaluation or for more information.

Steps to Take After a RAID 1 Failure

If you cannot access data on a RAID 1, do not attempt to rebuild the array or take any other steps to repair your system. Do not reboot the array. You may inadvertently contribute to platter damage and media corruption by operating the system in a failed condition. Power the array down by holding down its power button or by flipping its power switch.

Likewise, you should never run any disk utilities on the system. Common utilities like Scandisk and chkdsk can damage a failed RAID, and while RAID 1 is more resistant to this type of damage than other RAID configurations, disk utilities can only contribute to data loss. Turn the array off immediately and contact Secure Data Recovery Services to discuss recovery options.

Choosing a Secure Data Recovery Provider

If your RAID 1 stores sensitive personal information, you need a qualified RAID repair company that will take appropriate measures to protect your data. At Secure Data Recovery Services, information security is always our highest priority. We carefully monitor our laboratories and networks, and by using state-of-the-art technologies to protect recovered files, we have earned a number of certifications for popular IT security standards such as SAS 70 and SSAE 16 Type II.

Our credentials include:

• HIPAA Compliance Certification
• FERPA Compliance Certification
• PCI Security Certification
• SAS 70 Certification
• SSAE 16 Type II Certification
• General Services Administration Contractor Certification

Secure Data Recovery Services is a member of the Information Systems Security Association, and unlike other RAID data recovery companies, we post all of our certification reports online. You can view auditors' comments, attestation documents and detailed information about our security systems on our certifications page.

As a certified GSA contractor, we offer specialized RAID 1 data recovery and repair to our government clients through the GSA schedule. Contact our customer service team for more information or our GSA number.

Advanced Laboratories and Experienced Data Recovery Teams

In order to successfully treat RAID 1 systems, data recovery engineers need access to specialized equipment. Secure Data Recovery Services invests in research and development, and our RAID specialists have developed a number of proprietary tools and utilities that allow for higher recovery rates and faster turnaround times for all types of arrays.

Cleanroom technology is particularly important for data recovery providers, as damaged hard drives have several components that are extremely sensitive to airborne contamination. We were the first data recovery provider to use a certified Class 10 ISO 4 Cleanroom for physical media repairs. Our advanced Cleanroom allows a maximum of 10 airborne particles per cubic foot, greatly improving on the Class 100 Cleanroom technology used by other data recovery providers. Visit our Cleanroom page for more information.

Our engineers treat all physically damaged RAID members, then make a bit-by-bit copy of each drive before rebuilding your array. By creating copies of your hard disk drives, we can safely use logical data recovery utilities on your RAID 1 without risking accidental damage.

Our engineers have experience with all common RAID operating systems including:

• Windows and Windows Server
• Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server
• Linux
• UNIX
• FreeBSD
• NetBSD
• Solaris and More

We can treat most RAID failures within 2-5 days, depending on the extent of media damage, the array's filesystem, the size of the array and several other factors. Secure Data Recovery Services also offers 24/7/365 emergency data recovery services for expedited treatment. We can recover most RAID 1 systems in less than 48 hours under this service option.

To further limit your downtime after a data loss disaster, Secure Data Recovery Services' engineers can repair your RAID while performing data recovery. We specialize in RAID repair, and by replacing damaged components and treating software issues, we can restore your RAID to its original condition to help you avoid productivity losses. Contact our customer service department for more information.

Testimonials from RAID Data Recovery Clients

We have handled thousands of RAID cases from major organizations, government institutions, Fortune 500 companies and small businesses from around the world. Our clients include NASA, YMCA, UCLA and Comcast.

Secure Data Recovery Services has received hundreds of letters from satisfied clients, which we proudly share online. Visit our testimonials page to read our clients' accounts of our services.

Scheduling Free Diagnostics for a Failed RAID 1 Array

Call Secure Data Recovery Services today to set up a free evaluation for your RAID 1 array. Our engineers have decades of experience with RAID and can quickly provide you with a detailed failure report to allow you to create an informed recovery plan.

Our diagnostic reports provide you with a failure analysis, a cost for your recovery and a turnaround estimate. We are one of the only data recovery providers offering truly risk-free diagnostics for RAID media, and you are under no obligation to proceed with data recovery after receiving our report. If you approve of the evaluation, our engineers will begin working on your case. We offer a number of return media options for RAID 1, including secure FTP, and we can simultaneously provide RAID repair and data recovery services to help you avoid unnecessary downtime.

Secure Data Recovery Services operates dozens of offices, and we offer fast local support for our RAID data recovery clients. To set up diagnostics at one of our facilities, call 1-800-388-1266 today to speak with a RAID expert.