RAID & Server Data Recovery
Collapsed RAID, degraded NAS, failed rebuild? We reconstruct the array by hand — RAID 0/1/5/6/10, Synology, QNAP, servers — without ever touching your original disks.
RAID & server data recovery at Belgium Data Recovery is done in our Brussels laboratory. Collapsed array, failed rebuild, double disk failure or dead controller: we clone each member disk read-only, determine the array parameters (disk order, block size, parity rotation, offset) and rebuild the RAID virtually — never on your original disks. RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60, Synology and QNAP NAS, Dell and HPE servers. In the majority of cases, the data is recovered. Free diagnosis, from €620 excl. VAT per disk to clone, payment only if successful (No Cure, No Pay), no surcharge if you need your data fast. Belgium Data Recovery successfully recovers data for more than 450 clients every year, all media combined — several thousand since 2012.
A collapsed RAID array demands a manual rebuild, not consumer software. We reconstruct RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 on Synology and QNAP NAS, Dell PowerEdge and HPE ProLiant servers, LSI/Broadcom and Adaptec controllers. Always on copies, never on your original disks.
Brands & models we handle
- Synology DS923+
- Synology DS920+
- QNAP TS-453D
- Dell PowerEdge
- HPE ProLiant
- LSI / Broadcom
- Adaptec
- Drobo
- RAID 5 / 6 / 10
Do you recognise these signs?
- Multiple RAID drives failed simultaneously
- RAID controller (Dell PERC, LSI, Adaptec) failed or configuration lost
- Server crashed after power outage or failure
- Data corrupted after faulty RAID rebuild
- RAID volume not mounted or partition not found
- RAID rebuild impossible or data corrupted after repair attempt
What you should never do with a failed device
- Don't restart an automatic "rebuild" on a degraded array: the reconstruction overwrites parity and can finish off the data still present.
- Don't force disks "online" with "Force online" or "Accept incompatible" in the controller: you risk overwriting a configuration that is still valid.
- Don't replace several disks at once and don't reinsert disks in a different order — note the position of each disk before removing them.
- Don't run chkdsk, fsck or a "volume repair" on the array: these tools write to an already fragile file system.
- Don't recreate or reformat the volume on the NAS or server, even if the interface offers it to "repair".
- Don't keep a clicking or overheating array running: a mechanically failed member gets worse with every minute of use.
What the laboratory actually does
Disk-by-disk imaging
Each disk in the array is cloned individually, read-only (PC-3000). A mechanically failed member is first repaired in the clean room. The rebuild then works on these images, to limit handling of your original disks.
Parameter reconstruction
Disk order, stripe (block) size, parity rotation direction, start offset: we derive these by analysing the data itself, not trusting the metadata of a failed controller.
RAID 5, 6, 50 & 60
Parity calculation, identifying the stale or missing disk, rebuilding from parity — including double failures on RAID 6 and nested arrays (RAID 50/60).
NAS & proprietary controllers
Synology SHR, QNAP, mdadm + LVM, LSI/Broadcom, Adaptec and Dell PERC controllers: we reassemble the RAID, volume and file-system layers outside the original box or server.
Virtual machines & databases
Once the array is rebuilt, we repair the file system (NTFS, ext4, XFS, Btrfs) and extract VMware (VMDK) and Hyper-V (VHDX) virtual disks as well as hosted databases.
Verification before payment
We verify and open your files in the laboratory before any invoice. You only pay once the recovery is confirmed — No Cure, No Pay.
The engineer behind every recovery
At Belgium Data Recovery, no middlemen, no call centre: your device is opened and handled personally by Takhir Saidov, the engineer who runs the lab. You deal directly with him, from diagnosis to return — no juniors, no script.
- Certified MCP & MCSE engineer
- In IT since 1998 — over 25 years' experience
- Dedicated to data recovery since 2012
- Court-appointed technical expert · ACE Lab conferences
4 steps, zero nasty surprises
Free diagnosis
You drop off or send your media. Full analysis within 24h, no commitment.
Clear quote
You get the diagnosis result and a fixed price. Then you decide — never before.
Recovery
Lab work, clean room if needed, on a copy of your media — never the original alone.
Verification
You check your recovered files yourself at the laboratory before paying. You only pay if your data is really there.
Transparent pricing, no surprises
Full analysis included. We assess the condition of the device and recovery chances before any intervention.
7 to 14 business days. Donor drive and parts included. Returned on your own medium, or on a new drive as an option.
No rush surcharge. Critical cases handled as a priority.
You only pay upon success — No Cure, No Pay
They recovered their data
"Very good service. Data recovery also possible for complex (RAID) systems. Price/quality very competitive."
"Great professionals! Our own specialists weren't able to recovery the data (disk and heads we're damaged) but this guy was."
Cases we have solved
Data recovery for RAID 5 SCSI with a dead controller in Schaerbeek
In autumn 2020, a Brussels public agency responsible for air-quality monitoring, based in Schaerbeek, entrusted us with its…
View case →Data recovery for Seagate SAS RAID 1 Two drives failed in Dilbeek
An HP ProLiant ML350 G6 server with a RAID 1 of two SAS drives became inaccessible after a reboot. The first drive had failed…
View case →Frequently asked questions
A disk in my RAID 5 failed and the rebuild failed too — is it recoverable?
Yes, in the vast majority of cases. A RAID 5 survives the loss of one disk; the real danger is a rebuild launched on an already weakened array, which can take down a second disk. We clone each member read-only, identify the stale disk and rebuild the array from parity, on copies. Power off the server and send us all the disks for a free diagnosis.
Do I need to send all the disks in the array?
Yes, ideally all member disks, even those marked "failed" by the controller: they often still hold data useful for the rebuild. Include the RAID controller or the NAS if possible, especially for proprietary configurations. Note the original order and slot position of each disk.
How much does RAID data recovery cost?
From €620 excl. VAT per disk to be cloned — not per installed disk: a mirror usually counts as a single disk, and only the members needed for the rebuild are cloned. The diagnosis is free and the quote firm before any intervention: you only pay if the recovery succeeds (No Cure, No Pay), with no rush surcharge. VAT extra.
How long does RAID recovery take?
The diagnosis is completed within 24 to 48 h of receiving all the disks. The rebuild then takes 7 to 14 business days. Need your data sooner? Just say so: the case is handled as a priority, with no price increase whatsoever.
Isn't RAID already a backup?
No. RAID protects against the failure of one disk, not against deletion, ransomware, human error or the collapse of the whole array. It is an availability guarantee, not a backup. Why RAID is not a backup →
Free, immediate diagnosis
No call center, no scripts — the engineer answers your call and works on your drive personally, since 2012. We respond 24/7, emergencies accepted at any time.
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