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Choosing a RAID 6 Data Recovery and Repair Provider

RAID 6 servers provide excellent fault protection by striping data with a double parity block. When properly maintained, a RAID 6 is a consistent, efficient option for large-scale data storage, but RAID redundancy does not replace the need for an effective backup strategy. RAID 6 system failure can have serious consequences for any business, and in some cases, data reconstruction is not an option.



Secure Data Recovery Services offers professional RAID 6 data recovery through a network of more than two dozen offices. We specialize in RAID technology and offer a fast, reliable way to get your business back up and running after a data loss disaster.

Advantages of Secure Data Recovery Services include:

• Fast Turnaround Times - With advanced data recovery technology and a certified Class 10 ISO 4 Cleanroom, we provide industry-leading turnaround times of 2-5 business days for most RAID 6 systems. We also offer an expedited 24/7/365 service with an even faster average turnaround of less than 48 hours.
  
  
• Case Monitoring Tools - Our online case system allows you to track the progress of your case. We also provide regular status updates throughout the data recovery process, and our customer service line offers 24/7/365 support.
  
  
• Experienced Engineering Teams - Secure Data Recovery Services' specialists regularly work with all RAID levels. We have an extensive library of RAID controller cards, and because our teams have relevant experience with RAID 6, we offer higher recovery success rates than many of our competitors.
  
  
• Free Media Diagnostics - Unlike many other data recovery providers, we offer risk-free diagnostics for all RAID arrays. Our experts will evaluate your system at one of our facilities and provide a price quote within 24 hours. We will also provide an accurate failure analysis and turnaround estimate to help you make an appropriate case decision.

We also offer RAID 6 repair. Our specialists can replace damaged controller cards and other components while recovering your data, greatly limiting system downtime and productivity losses.

Call our customer service team today to set up a risk-free evaluation for your RAID 6 or read on for more information about our award-winning data recovery and media repair services.

RAID 6 Overview and Common Applications

RAID 6 is fundamentally similar to RAID 5, as both RAID levels stripe data across member hard drives with a distributed parity block. The parity block allows the RAID to reconstruct data after a single hard drive failure. RAID 6 adds a second parity stripe, which provides improved redundancy for the system. A RAID 6 can sustain two hard drive failures without losing data.

Because RAID 6 systems need to perform twice the parity calculations, write speeds are often limited as compared to RAID 5. However, this is not necessarily the case; specialized RAID controllers with optimized firmware can reduce parity calculation times.

Many businesses prefer RAID 6 to RAID 5 for web servers, storage servers, email servers and other frequently accessed systems. RAID 6 is more expensive than RAID 6, but setup and administration costs have dropped significantly in recent years.

Data Loss Symptoms and Steps to Take After RAID Failure

Because RAID 6 providers protection from two hard drive failures, data loss is extremely rare. However, controller card failures and power surges can prevent a RAID 6 from functioning properly. A system can also fail during a rebuild, and users sometimes contribute to data loss issues by attempting a second rebuild that overwrites data on the array.

Common data loss scenarios include:

• Multiple Hard Drive Failures Past Point of Redundancy
• Errors During Rebuild
• Damaged RAID Controller Card
• Accidental Overwrites, Formatting or Partitioning
• Reinitialization Resulting in Overwrite
• File Corruption
• Virus Damage
• Fire, Smoke or Water Damage

If your RAID 6 fails, make a note of any error messages and shut down the array as quickly as possible. Do not attempt to recover your own data or replace any failed system components. Clearly label each drive in the array and contact Secure Data Recovery Services to discuss disaster recovery options.

A Secure Source for RAID 6 Services

At Secure Data Recovery Services, we take appropriate steps to protect our clients' data when providing RAID repair and data recovery. We were the first provider to earn a SSAE 16 Type II Certification, and by strictly controlling access to our networks and facilities, we comply with all relevant information privacy and data security laws.

Secure Data Recovery Services holds the following security credentials:

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

Secure Data Recovery Services engages in regular network and laboratory tests to provide the best possible protection for our clients' data. Visit our certifications page to view our attestation and audit documents or for an overview of the credentials listed above.

As a member of the GSA schedules, we offer excellent pricing on RAID 6 services for our government clients. Call our customer service team for more information or our GSA number.

Certified Class 10 ISO 4 Cleanroom

Secure Data Recovery Services is currently the only data recovery provider in the world with a Certified Class 10 ISO 4 Cleanroom. Our Cleanroom allows our engineers to safely work with physically damaged RAID 6 hard drives by strictly controlling airborne contamination. Hard drives can sustain serious damage when exposed to dust and other particles, and our Cleanroom provides perfect protection through a system of advanced filters and environmental controls. Visit our Cleanroom page for more information or to view our Class 10 ISO 4 certification documents.

We also have a number of specialized hard drive data recovery tools and RAID utilities that allow for fast turnaround times and high recovery rates. Secure Data Recovery Services invests heavily in research, and we have developed a number of proprietary tools in our own facilities.

Our data recovery tools include:

• Firmware Replacement Tools
• RAID Virtualization Stations
• Dedicated Utilities for Various File Types
• A Large Inventory of Hard Drive Parts and RAID Controllers
• Disk Imaging Stations

Additionally, our engineers have experience with various RAID 6 implementations and commonly used filesystems. We can quickly treat logical issues, including parity loss, in a matter of days, and we closely inspect recovered files to provide our clients with the best possible copy of their reconstructed data.

Starting a RAID 6 Data Recovery Case

Secure Data Recovery Services has the experience and the dedicated resources to help you recover from unexpected data loss. Our customer service team can review available turnaround options, and our completely risk-free media diagnostics provide all of the information that you need to create a disaster recovery plan.

To get started, contact our customer service team. We operate dozens of facilities, and regardless of your location, we can offer fast, reliable services through our dedicated RAID recovery offices. Call our 24/7 RAID data recovery line today at 1-800-388-1266 to set up free diagnostics for your RAID 6 system.

Visit our testimonials page to read letters from our RAID data recovery clients. We can also provide references and other resources upon request.