A factory business in Newcastle Upon Tyne contacted Newcastle Data Recovery after experiencing a RAID 5 rebuild failure on their Netgear ReadyNAS system. The reported issues included:
- A faulty drive was replaced in the 4-disk RAID 5 array.
- The system rebuilt the array, but after the rebuild completed, all data appeared corrupt.
- Critical factory business data became unreadable, affecting inventory, payroll, and operational records.
- The client attempted basic recovery techniques, but nothing restored the original files.
Since RAID 5 rebuild failures can lead to logical corruption, parity mismatches, and file structure damage, a forensic-level RAID recovery process was required.
Our Expertise in RAID 5 Failure & Data Recovery
With 25 years of experience, Newcastle Data Recovery specializes in:
✔ Recovering data from corrupted RAID 5 arrays after failed rebuilds
✔ Reconstructing RAID structures with missing or mismatched parity
✔ Using advanced data recovery tools like Acelabs PC3000 RAID Edition, UFS Explorer, and R-Studio Technician
Diagnosis & Recovery Process
Upon receiving the Netgear ReadyNAS RAID 5 system, our engineers conducted a detailed forensic assessment. The key findings included:
- The RAID array had logical corruption, leading to file system inconsistencies.
- The parity data was mismatched, causing files to appear corrupt.
- The rebuild process overwrote valid data, making conventional recovery impossible.
To successfully recover the factory’s business data, we implemented a multi-step RAID reconstruction strategy:
Step 1: Creating Forensic Clones of All RAID Disks
- Used DeepSpar Disk Imager to create sector-level clones of all four RAID 5 disks, preventing further damage.
Step 2: Virtual RAID Reconstruction & Parity Repair
- Used Acelabs PC3000 RAID Edition to reconstruct the original RAID 5 array virtually.
- Manually corrected parity mismatches and file system errors.
Step 3: Data Extraction & Integrity Verification
- Extracted business files, inventory records, payroll documents, and factory reports.
- Verified file integrity and usability, ensuring all data was fully functional.
The Result
We successfully recovered 97.8% of the client’s factory business data, including:
✅ Operational documents, inventory spreadsheets, and payroll files
✅ Client and supplier records critical to business continuity
✅ Factory equipment maintenance logs and financial statements
The factory was able to resume operations without permanent data loss.
Why Choose Newcastle Data Recovery for RAID 5 Failure Recovery?
✅ 25 Years of Expertise – Specialists in complex RAID recovery.
✅ RAID-Specific Recovery Tools – Handling failed rebuilds and parity corruption.
✅ Fast, Affordable, & Reliable Service – Offering the best value data recovery in the UK.
If your Netgear ReadyNAS RAID 5 rebuild resulted in corrupted data, contact Newcastle Data Recovery today for expert RAID recovery services!