At Bracknell Data Recovery, we have over 25 years of experience in recovering data from RAID systems, including NETGEAR ReadyNAS devices configured with RAID 5. If your RAID 5 volume has been lost or deleted due to accidental reconfiguration or system failure, our engineers can help recover your critical files with precision and care.
Understanding RAID 5 Volume Loss
RAID 5 offers redundancy by distributing parity data across multiple drives, but when a volume is deleted or corrupted, the entire array becomes unreadable. Common causes include:
- Accidental deletion of the RAID volume
- Factory reset or configuration reset
- Corrupt RAID metadata
- Multiple disk failures during rebuild
- Firmware update failures
Attempting a rebuild or reconfiguration without imaging the disks first can cause irreversible data loss. Our specialists follow a safe and proven procedure to recover your RAID 5 data.
Step-by-Step RAID 5 File Recovery Process
1. Initial Consultation and Diagnostic
We begin by evaluating the failure symptoms and collecting technical details about the NAS model, drive sequence, RAID controller behaviour, and the original configuration.
2. Imaging All Disks
Each drive in the RAID 5 set is cloned using write-blocked forensic imaging tools. This prevents further degradation of drives and preserves the original state of the array for reconstruction.
3. RAID Parameter Identification
We identify original RAID parameters, including:
- Stripe size
- Disk order
- Block rotation
- Parity distribution pattern
This is done by analysing metadata, superblocks, and drive contents – especially important when RAID configurations have been deleted.
4. Virtual RAID Reconstruction
Using the cloned disk images, we rebuild the RAID 5 array virtually, allowing us to mount and inspect the file system without altering the original data.
5. File System Repair and Extraction
We inspect and repair the file system (e.g., ext3, ext4, XFS) and extract all recoverable data. Deleted files and partially damaged volumes are handled with sector-level recovery methods where necessary.
6. Verification and Delivery
Recovered files are verified for integrity and returned to you on a new external drive, preserving original folder structures where possible.
Supported Netgear ReadyNAS Models
We support recovery from the most popular ReadyNAS RAID 5 devices, including:
- ReadyNAS RN2120
- ReadyNAS 3138
- ReadyNAS 214
- ReadyNAS 2304
- ReadyNAS RN422
- ReadyNAS 524X
- ReadyNAS RN526X
- ReadyNAS 626X
- ReadyNAS RN716X
- ReadyNAS Ultra Series
File Systems and Operating Systems Supported
- RAID File Systems: ext3, ext4, XFS, BTRFS
- NAS Environments: Linux-based, ReadyNAS OS
- OS Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux, Unix
Why Choose Bracknell Data Recovery?
- 25 Years of Expertise in RAID and NAS Recovery
- Full Support for RAID 5, including virtual RAID arrays
- Safe and Non-Destructive Recovery Approach
- Forensic-Grade Disk Imaging and RAID Reconstruction
- 48-Hour Critical Service for Business-Critical Systems
- Free Diagnostic and Friendly Consultation
Contact Bracknell Data Recovery Today
If your NETGEAR ReadyNAS RAID 5 array has lost its volume or been accidentally deleted, don’t delay. Our engineers are ready to recover your data quickly, securely, and efficiently.
Bracknell Data Recovery – The RAID 5 File Recovery Experts You Can Trust.