Data Recovery RAID 1 – Western Digital Duo NAS Specialists

At Aberdeen Data Recovery, we are Scotland’s No.1 specialists in RAID 1 data recovery, offering over 25 years of experience in retrieving critical data from mirrored storage systems. If you’re experiencing missing files on your Western Digital Duo NAS configured in a RAID 1 array, we can help.

Whether the cause is file system corruption, accidental deletion, or malware, our advanced recovery process is designed to restore your data safely and efficiently.

⚠️ Case Example: WD Duo NAS RAID 1 – Files Missing from Mirror Drive

A recent client brought in their Western Digital Duo NAS, configured in RAID 1 for redundancy. Despite both drives appearing healthy, several folders and documents had mysteriously disappeared. There were no signs of mechanical failure, but the file directory was incomplete on both drives.

Likely Causes:

  • File system corruption (NTFS or HFS+)

  • Silent data overwrite

  • Malware or ransomware encryption

  • Accidental deletion mirrored across both drives

  • Faulty RAID software or firmware glitch

🛠️ Our Professional RAID 1 Data Recovery Process

Here’s how our recovery team approached the issue:

1. Drive Imaging & Analysis

  • Both drives were carefully removed from the WD Duo enclosure.

  • Sector-by-sector clones were created using forensic imaging equipment to avoid further data loss.

  • The mirror relationship was broken to preserve existing data states.

2. File System Integrity Scan

  • Each disk image was examined for corruption in the NTFS volume metadata.

  • Missing directory structures were traced and cross-compared between the two drives.

3. Deep Data Recovery

  • Our tools scanned for deleted, orphaned, or lost files in unallocated space.

  • Where malware was suspected, encryption signatures were identified and neutralised.

4. Data Reconstruction

  • Recovered data from both images was merged and verified for integrity.

  • Original folder structures, file timestamps, and user permissions were preserved where possible.

5. Secure Data Delivery

  • All recovered data was returned on an encrypted external storage device with verification logs.

🧩 Supported RAID 1 Devices & Setups

We support RAID 1 recovery from all WD and third-party devices, including:

  • WD My Book Duo, WD Elements Duo, WD My Cloud EX2

  • QNAP, Synology, Buffalo, Netgear NAS systems

  • RAID 1 arrays in Windows Server, macOS, and Linux

🧰 Supported File Systems & Interfaces

File Systems:

  • NTFS, FAT32, exFAT (Windows)

  • HFS+, APFS (macOS)

  • EXT3, EXT4, XFS (Linux)

Drive Interfaces:

  • SATA, IDE, USB 3.0, eSATA, NAS over SMB/AFP/NFS

💼 Why Choose Aberdeen Data Recovery?

  • 🧠 25+ Years of RAID 1 & NAS Recovery Expertise

  • 🧪 Advanced Tools for File System Repair & Malware Analysis

  • 🔐 Fully GDPR-Compliant, Confidential Data Handling

  • 💬 Free Diagnostic – No Data, No Fee

  • ⚡ 48-Hour Critical Recovery Service Available

We’re trusted by businesses, home users, IT teams, and creatives throughout Scotland and the UK.

📞 Book Your RAID 1 Data Recovery Today

If your RAID 1 NAS system is missing files or your mirrored drives are out of sync, don’t risk data loss by reformatting or rebuilding. Contact Aberdeen Data Recovery for professional support.

Aberdeen Data Recovery – Scotland’s trusted experts for data recovery RAID 1 solutions.