What to Do When Your RAID 10 System Loses Data
With proper system maintenance, data loss is relatively uncommon on RAID 10. Most systems have a hot spare to immediately replace damaged drives, but two drives can fail in a RAID 10 set before the RAID has a chance to rebuild the damaged member. Additionally, operating system failures and other logical issues can cause data loss since the RAID does not protect against software errors.
Depending on the size of your array and your failure scenario, you may not immediately notice data loss. Many of our clients have trouble diagnosing their RAID failures, particularly when their systems do not present noticeable symptoms. We recommend turning off your RAID if you cannot access data. Do not operate the array or use any commercial data recovery programs. Disconnect the power as soon as possible and contact a professional data recovery company to set up an evaluation for your system.
Some of the most common failure scenarios for RAID 10 include:
- Multiple Hard Drive Failures Due to Power Surge or Other Event
- RAID Controller Damage
- Single Hard Drive Failure After Mirroring Issue
- Accidental File Deletion
- File Corruption
- Virus Damage
- Partitioning, Formatting or Re-initialization
When you lose access to a mission-critical RAID 10, you need a fast, capable data recovery company that can limit your system's downtime. Secure Data Recovery Services offers flexible RAID 10 data recovery services with knowledgeable engineering teams and best-in-class technology. We offer several service options, including 24/7/365 emergency data recovery and RAID 10 repair services, and we complete many emergency cases in less than 48 hours. To start your case, contact our customer service team today.