If your QNAP RAID 5 array has failed to rebuild and you’re dealing with bad sectors, drive clicking, or inaccessible virtual machines, Aberdeen Data Recovery is here to help. We are Scotland’s leading specialists in RAID 5 data recovery, with over 25 years of experience recovering mission-critical systems for businesses across the UK.
Whether your RAID hosts virtual environments, business databases, or critical file storage, we understand the urgency of restoring data quickly, securely, and professionally.
⚠️ Understanding RAID 5 Rebuild Failures
A RAID 5 rebuild may fail for several reasons, often compounding the problem:
- Bad sectors on one or more drives
- A failing or “clicking” disk in the array
- Incorrect drive order during rebuild
- Corrupt RAID metadata or controller errors
- Incomplete or interrupted rebuild operations
- Virtual machine (VM) file corruption within the RAID
In a QNAP NAS, failed rebuilds can lead to full RAID degradation and loss of access to all virtualised systems and stored data. Continuing to attempt manual recovery or force a rebuild can irreversibly damage the array.
🛠️ How Aberdeen Data Recovery Recovers Data from Failed RAID 5 Arrays
Our expert engineers follow a proven, non-destructive process to recover data from failed QNAP RAID 5 systems:
- Initial Assessment & Imaging
We remove each drive and create a sector-level clone, including those with bad sectors or mechanical issues. Drives that are clicking are processed in our cleanroom lab. - Drive Repair (If Required)
Damaged drives are stabilised and repaired using compatible donor parts, allowing us to image as much of the data as possible. - Virtual RAID Reconstruction
Using advanced software, we recreate the RAID structure virtually, matching stripe size, parity rotation, and disk order—without depending on the original controller. - VM and File Recovery
Once the RAID image is rebuilt, we extract virtual systems (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, VirtualBox), documents, databases, and system files. - Secure Data Return
Recovered data is returned on a new storage medium of your choice, with original directory structures preserved.
💻 Supported RAID and QNAP Configurations
We recover from:
- QNAP RAID 5 arrays (4–24 bays)
- RAID configurations: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD, SHR
- QNAP models including TS-x53, TS-x73, TVS-x72, TS-h886 and more
- File systems: EXT4, BTRFS, iSCSI volumes, and encrypted shares
- Virtualised environments: VMs running on QNAP Virtualisation Station
Whether the system runs Windows Server, Linux, or hybrid environments, we support full recovery of structured and unstructured data.
✅ Why Choose Aberdeen Data Recovery?
- 25+ years of RAID data recovery expertise
- In-house cleanroom and RAID imaging facilities
- Trusted by corporate clients, IT teams, and data centres
- Secure handling of enterprise data and confidentiality guaranteed
- Fast turnaround options, including 48-hour critical recovery service
- Scotland’s leading name in RAID 5 data recovery
We are often the last call for cases other firms couldn’t resolve—because we don’t give up on complex RAID failures.
📍 Based in Aberdeen – Serving All of Scotland and the UK
Our recovery lab is located in Aberdeen, but we provide nationwide support. You can:
- Ship your RAID drives or QNAP unit to our secure facility
- Arrange courier collection for urgent cases
- Book a priority drop-off for time-sensitive recovery
If your RAID 5 rebuild has failed and your business is at a standstill, don’t risk DIY tools or further rebuild attempts.
Contact Aberdeen Data Recovery today for expert RAID 5 data recovery—and let us recover what others can’t.