The RAID data recovery process begins with diagnosing the cause and extent of the data loss. This is followed by repairing or replacing failed components such as hard drives. Once the RAID array is operational, data recovery specialists clone each drive to preserve the original data.
If physical damage is present and drives need to be opened, this is done in SalvageData’s ISO-certified cleanroom. A cleanroom is essential for safely opening drives without causing further damage since it’s a controlled environment with minimal dust and other contaminants.
After creating clones, specialists restructure the RAID array and extract the data. This process varies depending on the RAID configuration (RAID 0, 1, 5, etc.). The extracted data is then validated for integrity before being returned to the client.