Case Studies

Case Studies

We have helped a wide range of clients over the last 25 years and reasons as to the whys and wherefores of the loss of their data. To that end we have a broad knowledge of problems relating to data recovery as our case studies show.
Case Studies

Welcome to Aberdeen Data Recovery, Scotland’s premier provider of RAID array data recovery services. With over 25 years of experience, we specialise in retrieving critical data from complex RAID configurations, including systems with virtual servers and partial rebuild failures.

🛠️ Our RAID Recovery Services

We offer comprehensive recovery solutions for all RAID levels and configurations:

  • RAID Levels Supported: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, and hybrid arrays.
  • Systems Handled: Hardware and software RAID, NAS, SAN, and server arrays.
  • Virtual Environments: Recovery from VMware, Hyper-V, and other virtualized systems.
  • Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux, UNIX, and macOS.

🔍 Case Study: Compaq ProLiant RAID 5 Recovery

A client experienced a failure in a 7-disk RAID 5 array on a Compaq ProLiant server running Small Business Server. After replacing a failed disk and initiating a rebuild, the server failed to boot. Despite firmware updates and diagnostics by HP support, the issue persisted.

Our Approach:

  1. Drive Imaging: We imaged all functional drives to prevent data loss during recovery.
  2. Failed Disk Repair: The original failed disk had a motor issue; we performed a motor replacement and successfully imaged it.
  3. Diagnosis: Analysis revealed the rebuild had only completed 42%, leading to data inconsistency.
  4. Virtual Server Recovery: The system hosted two virtual servers. We decoded each virtualization layer to extract and reconstruct the data.

Outcome: Full recovery of both virtual servers and restoration of critical business data.

💡 Why Choose Aberdeen Data Recovery?

  • Expertise: Decades of experience with complex RAID and virtual environments.
  • Advanced Tools: State-of-the-art equipment for handling all types of RAID failures.
  • Confidentiality: Strict data privacy protocols to ensure your information remains secure.
  • No Data, No Fee: You only pay if we successfully recover your data.

📞 Contact Us for a Free Diagnostic

If you’re facing a RAID failure, don’t risk permanent data loss. Contact our RAID recovery specialists for a free diagnostic evaluation.

Aberdeen Data Recovery – Recovering your data when it matters most.

Why Choose Aberdeen Data Recovery?

  • Fixed pricing on recovery (You know what you are paying - no nasty surprises).
  • Quick recovery turnaround at no extra cost. (Our average recovery time is 2 days).
  • Memory card chip reading services (1st in the UK to offer this service).
  • Raid recoding service (Specialist service for our business customers who have suffered a failed server rebuild).
  • Our offices are 100% UK based and we never outsource any recovery work.
  • Strict Non-disclosure privacy and security is 100% guaranteed.

Jack Dyce, Blackdog

I run a local PC shop in Aberdeen and we have used your data recovery service for several of our clients over the years. You never fail to recover all the data regardless of the situation.

Jack Dyce, Blackdog

Alexia Campbell, Portlethen

A dropped Lacie Rikki External Hard Disk that contained my final years university research work, recovered within 48 hours. Professional service.

Alexia Campbell, Portlethen

Cammy Wright, Dyce

A HP Raid 5 Server that had two failed disks. The HP Proliant server contained critical data for a factory, recovery was completed over a weekend so that we could reopen factory on Monday morning. Great work from you guys.

Cammy Wright, Dyce

Stevie Hilton, Westhill

I am a teacher at Westhill Academy and I dropped and broke my Toshiba laptop that contained 5 years of essential teaching resources. Aberdeen Data Recovery managed to salvage all of my files within 3 days. Thanks so much for all your hard work.

Stevie Hilton, Westhill

John Summerhill, Cove Bay

The hard drive failed on our Apple iMac, and contained pictures and video of our children. The Union Square Mac Store could not recover any of the data and recommended Aberdeen Data Recovery. Many thanks for recovering my iMac Data files, perfect service.

John Summerhill, Cove Bay

Maggie McBain, Peterhead

The data was received back from courier today. Many thanks for recovering the data from our Small Business Drobo Server that stores pictures of our clients recent wedding day pictures.

Maggie McBain, Peterhead

Blair Mastrick, Inverness

You are a life saver, all of my important business files were on the Dell PC computer and you have recovered everything. A fantastic service.

Blair Mastrick, Inverness

John Paisley, Aberdeen

The engineers were professional, friendly and recovered my data within 2 days. You made a complicated and life changing procedure easy and I was secure in my decision that I found yourselves to save my family photos. I have recommended you to my friends at work.

John Paisley, Aberdeen