RAID systems are built for redundancy and reliability—but they’re not bulletproof. When a RAID array fails, it often happens without warning. Whether you’re running a RAID 0 for speed or a RAID 5 for data protection, a single wrong move after failure can turn recoverable data into a total loss.

🧨 Common RAID Failure Scenarios

  • Sudden power outage or surge
  • Two or more drives fail in a RAID 5 or 6
  • Accidental RAID rebuild or initialization
  • Degraded volume ignored too long
  • Corrupted RAID controller or firmware

🚫 What NOT to Do After a RAID Failure

  • Do NOT attempt a rebuild unless you know 100% which drive failed
  • Do NOT reformat or initialize the array—it may overwrite recoverable data
  • Do NOT try DIY recovery tools on a RAID—RAID logic is complex and error-prone

✅ What to Do Instead

  1. Power down the system immediately to prevent further damage
  2. Label the drives in the exact order they were connected
  3. Contact a RAID recovery specialist (like PCS Recovery)

The sooner you act, the higher the chance of full recovery—especially with multi-drive or enterprise arrays.

🔧 How PCS Recovery Handles RAID Failures

  • We clone all drives before any work begins
  • Logical RAID reconstruction in a lab environment
  • Support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, NAS, and SAN systems
  • Transparent pricing and no charge if data isn’t recovered

Whether you’re a small business with a Synology NAS or an enterprise with a Dell PowerEdge, we’ve seen it all. We recover data from failed RAID arrays nationwide—safely, securely, and fast.

📞 Contact Us Before It’s Too Late

If your RAID has failed, stop what you’re doing and submit a case now or call us at (716) 539-9555.