Recover Data From Raid Partition | Step by Step Guide

Updated on May 26, 2023

This article provides you with an overview of the RAID partition and various ways to recover data from Raid partition from RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6 and RAID 10. Try using the Yodot Hard Drive Recovery tool for a quicker and hassle-free recovery.

Table of Contents:

1. What is a RAID or RAID Partition
2. What are the Reasons for Data Loss in RAID Partition?
3. How to Recover Data from RAID Partition
• Method 1. Using Disk Management
• Method 2. Repair Corrupt RAID Partition using CHKDSK
• Method 3. Deleted RAID partition recovery utility
4. Tips To Protect Your Raid Data
5. Frequently Asked Questions

What is a RAID or RAID Partition?

RAID is an acronym for Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks; this technique provides simultaneous usage of multiple drives for the improvement of PC performance as well as to increase system storage space. When a hard drive crashes, gets corrupted, or any other disaster occurs, the RAID array protects your data. As a RAID array creates a mirror image of data stored in multiple drives, it can recreate lost data successfully.

RAID partitions refer to the sections or partitions on every disk used in a RAID array configuration. Each disk has its own partitions in a RAID array, so RAID partitions are accessible in the disks. RAID partitions are identical to the familiar standard hard drive partitions.

Several RAID levels offer different levels of redundancy and performance. RAID levels 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, and 10 are the most commonly used.

What Are The Reasons For Data Loss In Raid Partition?

Below are the common causes for data loss in RAID partition:

• Accidental deletion.
• Virus or malware attacks.
• Sudden power failures or abrupt shutting down of your system can cause damage to the hard drive partition.
• Server crash or invalid configuration settings.
• Bad sectors on your hard drive.

If you have encountered problem similar to the above scenario, then you can follow the below-mentioned solutions to perform RAID partition Recovery.

How To Recover Data From RAID Partition?

Recovering RAID partition data can be a little bit tricky. Follow the below-mentioned methods for hassle-free recovery:

Method 1. Using Disk Management

The Disk Management tool can assist you in accessing the partition and give it a drive letter so that it can be accessed in the RAID array. Without a drive letter, a RAID partition would not be accessible.

• Type Create and format the hard drive partition in the search bar to open Disk Management.
• Once you open the Disk Management window, Right-click on the RAID partition without a drive letter and select the Change Drive Letter and Paths option.
• Assign a new drive letter to that partition(example E, F, Z, etc,.) and click OK.
• Return to File Explorer and see if you can access the disk's partitions and volumes; if so, build a backup right away.

Method 2. Repair Corrupt RAID Partition Using CHKDSK

The CHKDSK utility is designed to scan your hard drive for defects and automatically fix them; it generally works to resolve most hard disk problems, but it poses a significant risk when used with RAID disks.

• Type CMD in the search bar, right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
• Now enter the following command chkdsk G: /f /r /x and hit Enter. (Replace G with a respective drive letter)
• Once the scanning is complete, Close the command prompt utility and Restart your computer.

If none of the above-mentioned methods worked, formatting the disk is the last option, “but hold on and look at the following technique first.” It is recommended to back up your data from a RAID partition because formatting your drive can cause permanent data loss.

Method 3. Format your RAID Partition Without Data Loss

RAID Data Recovery Software | How to Recover Data From RAID Drives?

Yodot Hard Drive Recovery tool is the best program that can be implied to recover deleted RAID partitions on Windows OS-based computers. With a friendly user interface and on-screen guide, even a novice user can regain files and folders lost due to a RAID partition's intentional or accidental deletion.

This program support recovery of data from SCSI, SATA, SAS, and IDE hard drive interface-based RAID drives. In several situations, you can also get back data from RAID 10, RAID 5, RAID 1, and RAID 0 partitions deleted or lost.

Steps To Recover Data Deleted on Raid Partition:

Note: Disconnect your hard drive containing RAID partition and connect it to a new computer as an external hard drive.

• Download the Yodot Hard Drive Recovery application on a Windows system having a RAID drive.
• Then click on the Partition Recovery option from the available options on the main screen.
• This proceed to the next screen where you can select deleted RAID partition among a set of drives present in that Windows PC.
• Once deleted RAID partition is selected, this tool starts scanning process. Soon after scanning procedure gets finished, you will find recordable data from deleted RAID partition.
• Finally Preview the recovered RAID partition data and Save in a new destination location.(NOT ON THE SAME DRIVE)

Once you have performed data recovery from the RAID partition. You can go ahead and format the partition without any tension.

Format RAID Partition:

Once you have recovered your data from RAID partition, follow the below-mentioned steps to format your partition easily.

1. Open the File Explorer.
2. Right-click on the partition and select Format.
3. Select Quick Format option and click on Start to format the device.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Does Deleting the RAID Delete Data?

Yes, deleting a RAID partition or a RAID array can lead to the deletion of your precious data. Read this article completely to perform RAID data recovery.

Is it Possible to Recover Data from RAID?

Yes, data from RAID can be recovered until and unless the space that the previous data is not replaced with new data. This article provides is a complete guide to recover RAID data.

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