RAID 0 Data Recovery

Swindon Data Recovery: The UK’s Premier RAID 0 Recovery Specialists | 25 Years of Technical Excellence

For 25 years, Swindon Data Recovery has been the UK’s leading specialist in recovering data from failed RAID 0 arrays. RAID 0 (striping) offers maximum performance but zero redundancy – the failure of any single drive results in complete data loss. Our state-of-the-art laboratory combines quarter-century expertise with specialized equipment to handle the unique challenges of striped array recovery across all platforms and configurations.

Supported Systems & Manufacturers

Top 20 NAS Brands Supporting RAID 0:

1. Synology: DS1821+, DS3622xs+, RS3621RPxs

2. QNAP: TS-h3087XU-RP, TVS-h1688X, TDS-16489U

3. Western Digital: WD PR4100, WD DL2100, WD EX4100

4. Buffalo Technology: TeraStation 7120Rh, TS5600D

5. Netgear: ReadyNAS RN628X00, RN31600

6. Drobo: 5N2, 8D, B810n

7. Asustor: AS6510T, LOCKERSTOR 10

8. Thecus: N12910, N8850, N12000V

9. Terramaster: F8-422, D8-332, T9-450

10. Dell EMC: PowerVault NX3240, ME4012

11. HP: ProLiant Storage Server, StoreEasy 1650

12. Lenovo: ThinkSystem DE4000H, DE6000H

13. Seagate: BlackArmor NAS 440, Pro 4-Bay

14. Infortrend: EonStor DS 3024, GS 3024

15. Promise Technology: VTrak E610sD, R6600

16. LaCie: 12big Rack 4U, 8big Rack 4U

17. Acer: Altos F300, Acer AR380 F2

18. Oracle: ZFS Storage ZS7-2

19. Fujitsu: ETERNUS DX100 S3

20. IBM: System Storage DS3500

Top 15 RAID 0 Server Platforms:

1. Dell EMC: PowerEdge R740xd, R750xa

2. HPE: ProLiant DL380 Gen10, ML350 Gen10

3. IBM/Lenovo: ThinkSystem SR650, ST250

4. Supermicro: SuperStorage 6048R-E1CR24N

5. Cisco: UCS C240 M5 SD

6. Fujitsu: PRIMERGY RX2530 M5

7. Oracle: Sun Fire X4270 M3

8. Hitachi Vantara: VSP E590

9. NetApp: FAS8300, A300

10. Intel: Server System S2600WF

11. Acer: Altos R380 F2

12. ASUS: RS720-E9-RS12U

13. Promise Technology: Vess R3660

14. Areca: ARC-8050T3

15. QNAP: TS-EC2480U R2

Top 25 Software RAID 0 Errors & Recovery Processes

1. Linux mdadm Superblock Corruption in Striped Arrays
Summary: Primary and backup mdadm superblocks corrupted in RAID 0 configuration, preventing array assembly.
Technical Recovery: We scan all drives for residual superblock data at standard offsets (4K, 64K, 256K, 1M). Using custom algorithms, we reconstruct the stripe size and order by analyzing data continuity across potential stripe boundaries. The correct configuration is identified when file system structures align perfectly across calculated stripe sizes (typically 4KB to 1MB).

2. Windows Storage Spaces Striped Pool Metadata Corruption
Summary: Storage Spaces pool metadata corruption in simple (RAID 0) layout causes virtual disk inaccessibility.
Technical Recovery: We parse the Microsoft Storage Spaces metadata using custom tools to rebuild the slab allocation tables. For striped layouts, we reconstruct the column data distribution across physical disks by analyzing the interleaved data patterns and slab allocation bitmaps.

3. Apple Software RAID Stripe Set Corruption
Summary: Apple Core Storage logical volume group corruption in striped configurations.
Technical Recovery: We reconstruct the Apple Core Storage metadata by repairing logical volume group headers and physical volume maps. We analyze the stripe boundaries in the Core Storage metadata to reassemble the striped data across member disks.

4. Linux LVM2 Striped Volume Corruption
Summary: LVM2 striped volume metadata corruption prevents access to linearly striped data.
Technical Recovery: We restore LVM2 metadata from backup locations or reconstruct from binary metadata areas. For striped volumes, we repair the stripe size and stripe count parameters in the physical volume headers and volume group descriptors.

5. ZFS Striped Pool Device Loss
Summary: ZFS pool configured as stripe (equivalent to RAID 0) experiences device failure or corruption.
Technical Recovery: We reconstruct the ZFS uberblocks and space maps for each individual drive, then virtually reassemble the striped data. Since ZFS stripes at the block level, we must account for the variable block sizes and checksumming during reconstruction.

6. Btrfs RAID0 Profile Corruption
Summary: Btrfs filesystem with RAID0 profile experiences chunk tree or superblock corruption.
Technical Recovery: We repair Btrfs superblocks and reconstruct the chunk tree mapping striped data across devices. We account for Btrfs’s unique approach to striping at the chunk level with variable stripe sizes.

7. Failed Software RAID 0 Expansion
Summary: Attempt to expand RAID 0 array fails mid-process, leaving data structures inconsistent.
Technical Recovery: We restore the pre-expansion configuration by analyzing residual metadata and reconstruct the expansion process virtually. We handle the complex data redistribution algorithms required for RAID 0 expansion.

8. Software RAID 0 Member Drive Order Corruption
Summary: Drive order information lost or corrupted, preventing proper array assembly.
Technical Recovery: We test all possible drive permutations (n! combinations) and validate correct order through statistical analysis of data patterns and file system structure alignment across stripe boundaries.

9. Concurrent Write Corruption in Software RAID 0
Summary: Concurrent write operations cause data corruption in software-based striped arrays.
Technical Recovery: We analyze file system journals and application logs to identify corrupted write sequences. We perform atomic transaction rollback and reconstruct consistent data states across all array members.

10. Kernel RAID Module Crash During Stripe Write
Summary: Kernel-level RAID module crashes during stripe write operations cause partial writes.
Technical Recovery: We analyze kernel crash dumps and system logs to identify the failed write operations. We reconstruct incomplete stripes using checksum verification and file system journal replay.

11. Software RAID 0 Cache Corruption
Summary: Write cache corruption in software RAID implementation causes striped data inconsistency.
Technical Recovery: We analyze cache data structures and reconstruct proper write ordering. We implement cache recovery procedures that account for the striping algorithm’s data distribution.

12. Filesystem Corruption on Software RAID 0
Summary: Filesystem corruption on the software RAID 0 volume compounds recovery complexity.
Technical Recovery: We first reconstruct the RAID 0 parameters, then repair the filesystem using advanced techniques. For NTFS, we repair the $MFT across stripe boundaries. For EXT4, we rebuild the inode tables accounting for stripe alignment.

13. Software RAID 0 Rebuild After Drive Replacement
Summary: Attempt to rebuild after drive replacement in RAID 0 fails due to complexity.
Technical Recovery: We create images of all drives and perform virtual reconstruction using the original failed drive data combined with the replacement drive. We handle the complex data synchronization required for RAID 0 rebuilds.

14. Multi-path Software RAID 0 Configuration Issues
Summary: Multi-path I/O configurations cause access conflicts in software striped arrays.
Technical Recovery: We reconcile multiple access paths and rebuild consistent device mapping. We implement proper path failover and load balancing configuration for striped arrays.

15. Resource Contention in Software RAID 0
Summary: System resource exhaustion causes performance degradation and data corruption.
Technical Recovery: We optimize resource allocation and repair resource-related corruption. We implement proper monitoring and recovery mechanisms for high-performance striped configurations.

16. Software RAID 0 Alignment Issues
Summary: Misalignment between RAID 0 stripe size and filesystem block size causes performance issues.
Technical Recovery: We analyze the stripe and block size relationship, then reconstruct with proper alignment. We optimize the configuration for maximum performance and reliability.

17. Security Context Corruption on Software RAID 0
Summary: Security context (SELinux, AppArmor) corruption on software striped arrays.
Technical Recovery: We repair security contexts and restore proper access controls without data loss. We handle the complex permission mapping across striped volumes.

18. Network-based Software RAID 0 Failures
Summary: Network issues cause distributed software RAID 0 (like Ceph striped pools) failures.
Technical Recovery: We reconcile distributed data states and repair network RAID configurations. We handle the complex data distribution in network-based striped arrays.

19. Software RAID 0 Configuration Drift
Summary: Configuration inconsistencies between array members cause access failures.
Technical Recovery: We synchronize configurations across all members and restore consistent array state. We use checksum verification to ensure data integrity across stripes.

20. Backup Superblock Exhaustion in Software RAID 0
Summary: All backup superblocks corrupted in software striped array configuration.
Technical Recovery: We reconstruct superblocks from raw data patterns and filesystem metadata. We implement new backup strategies specifically for striped array configurations.

21. Software RAID 0 Snapshot Corruption
Summary: Snapshot or backup corruption on software striped arrays.
Technical Recovery: We repair snapshot metadata and reconstruct the snapshot chain. We handle the complex data mapping required for striped array snapshots.

22. Encryption Layer Corruption on Software RAID 0
Summary: Encryption system failure on software-based striped arrays.
Technical Recovery: We repair encryption metadata and reconstruct the key management system. We maintain data accessibility while preserving encryption security.

23. Software RAID 0 Performance Degradation
Summary: Severe performance degradation due to software RAID 0 optimization issues.
Technical Recovery: We analyze I/O patterns and rebuild array with optimized stripe sizes and caching strategies. We implement proper alignment and performance monitoring.

24. Compatibility Issues in Software RAID 0
Summary: Software compatibility issues between different versions or platforms.
Technical Recovery: We implement compatibility shims and migrate array configuration to compatible formats. We maintain data accessibility during compatibility resolution.

25. Software RAID 0 Diagnostic System Failure
Summary: Diagnostic system failures prevent problem identification in software striped arrays.
Technical Recovery: We implement alternative diagnostic methods and repair diagnostic systems. We maintain array operation during diagnostic repairs using advanced monitoring techniques.

Top 25 Hardware RAID 0 Errors & Recovery Processes

1. RAID Controller Stripe Size Mismatch
Summary: Controller stripe size configuration lost or corrupted, preventing array assembly.
Technical Recovery: We analyze data patterns across drives to determine original stripe size through statistical analysis of block sequences and file system structure alignment. We test stripe sizes from 4KB to 1MB to identify the configuration that produces continuous data streams.

2. Hardware Controller Cache Corruption in Write-Back Mode
Summary: Write-back cache corruption causes inconsistent data distribution across striped array.
Technical Recovery: We analyze the cache metadata and reconstruct proper write ordering. We use the controller’s battery backup unit to preserve cache contents during recovery and implement cache flushing procedures.

3. Controller Firmware Corruption with Stripe Mapping Loss
Summary: RAID controller firmware corruption causes loss of stripe mapping tables.
Technical Recovery: We reprogram controller firmware using manufacturer tools and recover stripe configuration from NVRAM or drive metadata. We validate stripe parameters before array reconstruction.

4. Multiple Drive Failure in Hardware RAID 0
Summary: Multiple simultaneous drive failures in hardware-based striped array.
Technical Recovery: We perform individual drive recovery in our cleanroom, then reconstruct the striped data by analyzing residual data patterns and file system structures across all recovered drives.

5. Hardware RAID 0 Expansion Failure
Summary: Hardware controller expansion process fails mid-operation in striped array.
Technical Recovery: We restore pre-expansion configuration from controller backup and complete expansion virtually. We handle the complex data redistribution algorithms specific to hardware controllers.

6. Controller Battery Backup Unit Failure During Stripe Write
Summary: BBU failure causes cache data loss during stripe write operations.
Technical Recovery: We replace the BBU and reconstruct lost cache data from drive journals and parity-like recovery techniques. We implement enhanced battery monitoring.

7. SAS/SATA Expander Firmware Corruption
Summary: Expander firmware corruption causes drive connectivity issues in large striped arrays.
Technical Recovery: We reprogram expander firmware and restore proper zoning configuration. We recover drive mapping and array accessibility through physical layer analysis.

8. Hardware RAID 0 Member Drive Reordering Issues
Summary: Physical drive reordering causes stripe sequence corruption.
Technical Recovery: We analyze data patterns to determine correct drive order through checksum verification and file system structure alignment across potential stripe sequences.

9. Controller PCIe Interface Failure
Summary: PCIe interface failure prevents controller communication in high-performance systems.
Technical Recovery: We repair PCIe interfaces or migrate controller to compatible system. We preserve stripe configuration during migration using controller backup utilities.

10. Hardware Encryption Module Failure on Striped Array
Summary: Encryption module failure prevents access to encrypted striped data.
Technical Recovery: We bypass or replace encryption modules while preserving data accessibility. We recover encryption keys from controller backup storage or key management systems.

11. Backplane Power Distribution Failure in Multi-Drive Arrays
Summary: Backplane power issues cause multiple drive failures in hardware RAID 0.
Technical Recovery: We repair backplane power circuits and replace damaged components. We recover data from affected drives using advanced cleanroom techniques.

12. Controller Memory Corruption in Striped Configurations
Summary: Controller memory corruption causes operational failures in hardware RAID 0.
Technical Recovery: We replace controller memory and restore operation from backup configuration. We validate memory integrity and stripe mapping during recovery.

13. Temperature-Induced Performance Degradation
Summary: Overheating causes performance issues and potential data corruption in hardware striped arrays.
Technical Recovery: We implement enhanced cooling solutions and replace thermal compounds. We recover from heat-related corruption using advanced data validation techniques.

14. Firmware Update Failure on RAID Controller
Summary: Failed firmware update bricks RAID controller managing striped array.
Technical Recovery: We use manufacturer recovery modes to restore functional firmware. We preserve stripe configuration and array parameters during recovery process.

15. Hardware RAID 0 Cache Optimization Issues
Summary: Suboptimal cache settings cause performance degradation in striped arrays.
Technical Recovery: We analyze I/O patterns and optimize cache settings for striped workloads. We implement proper cache balancing and write-back policies.

16. Drive Channel Failures in Multi-Channel Controllers
Summary: Controller drive channel failures prevent access to portion of striped array.
Technical Recovery: We migrate drives to functional channels and restore array accessibility. We repair damaged channels and validate stripe continuity.

17. Hardware Compatibility Issues with SSDs in RAID 0
Summary: Compatibility issues between hardware controller and SSDs in striped configuration.
Technical Recovery: We implement compatibility solutions and firmware updates. We maintain data accessibility while resolving compatibility issues.

18. Power Supply Instability in High-Performance Arrays
Summary: Power supply issues cause controller and drive instability in hardware RAID 0.
Technical Recovery: We replace power supplies and implement power conditioning. We recover from power-related corruption using advanced data reconstruction.

19. Hardware RAID 0 Diagnostic System Corruption
Summary: Controller diagnostic system corruption prevents problem identification.
Technical Recovery: We implement alternative diagnostic methods and repair diagnostic systems. We maintain array operation during diagnostic repairs.

20. Controller Security Processor Failure
Summary: Security processor failure prevents access to secured striped arrays.
Technical Recovery: We bypass or replace security processors while maintaining data accessibility. We recover security contexts from backup systems.

21. Hardware RAID 0 Battery Calibration Issues
Summary: Battery calibration problems cause cache performance issues.
Technical Recovery: We recalibrate batteries and optimize cache settings for striped workloads. We implement enhanced battery monitoring.

22. Multi-Controller Configuration Conflicts
Summary: Configuration conflicts in multi-controller setups cause striped array instability.
Technical Recovery: We synchronize configurations between controllers and restore consistent operation. We implement proper failover and load balancing.

23. Hardware RAID 0 Striping Algorithm Corruption
Summary: Controller striping algorithm corruption causes data distribution errors.
Technical Recovery: We repair striping algorithms and reconstruct proper data distribution. We validate stripe consistency across all array members.

24. Drive Timeout Issues in Large Striped Arrays
Summary: Drive timeout settings cause performance degradation in large hardware RAID 0.
Technical Recovery: We optimize timeout settings and implement proper error recovery procedures. We maintain data integrity during configuration changes.

25. Hardware RAID 0 Monitoring System Failure
Summary: Monitoring system failure prevents early problem detection.
Technical Recovery: We implement enhanced monitoring solutions and repair existing systems. We maintain array performance during monitoring repairs.

Top 25 Virtual & Proprietary RAID 0 Errors

1. VMware VMDK Striped Volume Corruption
Summary: VMDK files spanning multiple physical disks in striped configuration experience corruption.
Technical Recovery: We repair VMDK descriptors and reconstruct grain tables across multiple physical disks. We recover striped VM data using snapshot analysis and delta file reconstruction.

2. Hyper-V VHDX Stripe Set Corruption
Summary: VHDX files configured in striped layout across multiple physical disks become corrupted.
Technical Recovery: We repair VHDX headers and reconstruct block allocation tables across striped members. We use log file replay and bitmap reconstruction for striped VHDX recovery.

3. QNAP QTS Striped Volume Group Failure
Summary: QNAP striped volume group corruption prevents data access.
Technical Recovery: We reconstruct the Linux LVM and mdadm layers underlying QNAP’s implementation. We repair the complex data distribution in QNAP’s striped configurations.

4. Synology SHR Striped Pool Corruption
Summary: Synology Hybrid RAID configured as stripe experiences metadata corruption.
Technical Recovery: We reverse-engineer SHR metadata structures and reconstruct the striped data distribution. We handle Synology’s unique approach to storage pooling and striping.

5. ZFS Striped Pool Device Failure
Summary: ZFS pool configured as stripe experiences device failure or corruption.
Technical Recovery: We reconstruct ZFS uberblocks and space maps for individual devices, then virtually reassemble the striped data. We account for ZFS’s variable block sizes and checksumming.

6. Btrfs RAID0 Profile Metadata Corruption
Summary: Btrfs filesystem with RAID0 profile experiences metadata corruption.
Technical Recovery: We repair Btrfs superblocks and reconstruct the chunk tree mapping striped data. We handle Btrfs’s unique checksumming and copy-on-write features.

7. Virtual Disk Snapshot Corruption on Striped Storage
Summary: Virtual disk snapshot corruption on underlying striped storage.
Technical Recovery: We repair snapshot chains and reconstruct delta files across striped storage. We handle the complex data mapping in virtualized striped environments.

8. Container Storage Driver Corruption
Summary: Container storage driver corruption on striped backend storage.
Technical Recovery: We repair storage drivers and reconstruct container layers across striped storage. We handle the union filesystem and snapshot complexities.

9. Cloud Storage Gateway Striped Cache Corruption
Summary: Cloud storage gateway striped cache corruption causes data inconsistency.
Technical Recovery: We repair gateway metadata and reconstruct cloud object mappings. We recover cached data from local striped storage.

10. Virtual SAN Striped Object Corruption
Summary: Virtual SAN striped object corruption causes storage accessibility issues.
Technical Recovery: We repair VSAN configuration and reconstruct striped object mappings. We recover data from distributed striped storage.

11. Storage Spaces Direct Striped Pool Failure
Summary: S2D striped pool corruption in hyper-converged environments.
Technical Recovery: We repair cluster configuration and reconstruct striped storage spaces. We recover data from distributed striped pools.

12. iSCSI Target Striped LUN Corruption
Summary: iSCSI target striped LUN corruption on backend storage.
Technical Recovery: We repair iSCSI target configurations and reconstruct striped LUN mappings. We recover data from underlying striped storage.

13. NFS/CIFS Export Corruption on Striped Storage
Summary: Network share export corruption on backend striped storage.
Technical Recovery: We repair export configurations and reconstruct share permissions. We recover data from underlying striped storage systems.

14. Database Storage Corruption on Striped Arrays
Summary: Database storage corruption on virtualized striped arrays.
Technical Recovery: We repair database files and reconstruct transaction logs. We use database-specific tools for striped storage recovery.

15. Email Archive Corruption on Striped Storage
Summary: Email archive corruption on virtualized striped storage.
Technical Recovery: We repair archive databases and reconstruct message stores. We recover data from striped archive storage.

16. Video Surveillance Storage Corruption
Summary: Surveillance storage corruption on virtualized striped arrays.
Technical Recovery: We repair video databases and reconstruct recording indexes. We recover surveillance footage from striped storage.

17. Medical Imaging Storage Corruption
Summary: Medical imaging storage corruption on striped backend systems.
Technical Recovery: We repair DICOM databases and reconstruct image stores. We recover medical images from striped storage.

18. Document Management System Corruption
Summary: Document management storage corruption on virtualized striped arrays.
Technical Recovery: We repair document databases and reconstruct file stores. We recover documents from striped storage systems.

19. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Storage Corruption
Summary: VDI storage corruption on striped backend systems.
Technical Recovery: We repair VDI databases and reconstruct desktop images. We recover desktop data from striped storage.

20. Big Data Storage Corruption on Striped Systems
Summary: Big data storage corruption on virtualized striped arrays.
Technical Recovery: We repair distributed file systems and reconstruct data partitions. We recover data from distributed striped storage.

21. Backup System Corruption on Striped Storage
Summary: Backup system corruption on virtualized striped arrays.
Technical Recovery: We repair backup catalogs and reconstruct backup chains. We recover data from striped backup storage.

22. Archive System Corruption on Striped Storage
Summary: Archive system corruption on virtualized striped arrays.
Technical Recovery: We repair archive databases and reconstruct archive indexes. We recover data from striped archive storage.

23. Content Delivery Network Storage Corruption
Summary: CDN storage corruption on striped backend systems.
Technical Recovery: We repair CDN metadata and reconstruct content distribution maps. We recover data from striped CDN storage.

24. Streaming Media Storage Corruption
Summary: Streaming media storage corruption on striped backend systems.
Technical Recovery: We repair streaming databases and reconstruct media catalogs. We recover media content from striped storage.

25. Gaming Platform Storage Corruption
Summary: Gaming platform storage corruption on striped backend systems.
Technical Recovery: We repair gaming databases and reconstruct game asset stores. We recover game data from striped storage systems.

Advanced Technical Capabilities

Software RAID 0 Expertise:

• Linux mdadm, Windows Storage Spaces, Apple Software RAID

• Advanced stripe size detection algorithms

• File system structure alignment analysis

• Complex data pattern recognition

Hardware RAID 0 Specialization:

• All major controller brands and architectures

• Stripe parameter reconstruction

• Hardware cache recovery techniques

• Controller firmware manipulation

Virtual System Recovery:

• Hypervisor-specific striped volume recovery

• Container storage on striped arrays

• Cloud storage integration with striping

• Virtual SAN striped object recovery

Why Choose Swindon Data Recovery for RAID 0?

• 25 Years of RAID 0 Expertise: Deep knowledge of striped array architectures

• UK’s Largest RAID 0 Inventory: Extensive stock of specialized components

• Advanced Stripe Detection Algorithms: Proprietary software for parameter recovery

• Multi-Platform Expertise: All operating systems and virtualization platforms

• Free Comprehensive Diagnostics: Detailed technical assessment

• Government & Enterprise Certified: Highest security standards

Contact Swindon Data Recovery today for a free, confidential evaluation of your failed RAID 0 array. Experience the difference that 25 years of striped array expertise makes in recovering your performance-critical data.