Bracknell Data Recovery – Bracknell and London’s No.1 data recovery specialists. With over 25 years of experience, we specialise in recovering data from complex RAID failures, including Dell servers with extensive virtualised environments. If your system has experienced multiple drive failures and unsuccessful rebuild attempts, resulting in inaccessible or empty VHDX files, our expert team is here to help.
Understanding the Challenge
In high-capacity Dell servers configured with RAID arrays, multiple drive failures can lead to catastrophic data loss, especially when rebuild attempts are made without proper analysis. Such actions can overwrite critical metadata, making standard recovery methods ineffective. Our approach is designed to address these complex situations with precision.
Our Technical Recovery Process – Step by Step
1. Initial Assessment and Drive Imaging
- Secure Handling: Each of the 32 drives is carefully catalogued and handled in our electrostatic discharge (ESD) safe environment.
- Forensic Imaging: We create sector-by-sector images of all drives using specialised hardware to prevent further data degradation.
2. RAID Configuration Reconstruction
- Metadata Analysis: Our engineers analyse RAID metadata to determine the original configuration, including stripe size, parity, and drive order.
- Virtual RAID Emulation: Using advanced tools, we emulate the original RAID setup to access the data structure without risking further damage.
3. VHDX File Recovery
- File System Repair: We repair corrupted file systems within the VHDX containers, ensuring data integrity.
- Data Extraction: Critical data is extracted from the virtual disks, including databases, documents, and system files.
4. Data Verification and Delivery
- Integrity Checks: Recovered data undergoes rigorous verification to ensure completeness and usability.
- Secure Transfer: Data is transferred to secure storage media and delivered to the client with confidentiality.
Supported Systems and Configurations
- Dell PowerEdge Servers: Including models with PERC RAID controllers.
- RAID Levels: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60.
- Virtualisation Platforms: Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware ESXi.
- File Systems: NTFS, ReFS, ext3, ext4, and more.
Why Choose Bracknell Data Recovery?
- Expertise: Over 25 years in data recovery with a focus on complex RAID systems.
- Advanced Tools: Utilisation of industry-leading hardware and software for data recovery.
- Confidentiality: Strict adherence to data privacy and security protocols.
- Customer Support: Dedicated support throughout the recovery process.
Contact Us for a Free Diagnostic
If your Dell RAID server has suffered multiple drive failures and your virtual systems are inaccessible, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our team is ready to provide a free diagnostic and guide you through the recovery process.
Bracknell Data Recovery – Your trusted partner in data recovery.