Recovering Data from NAS Devices

NAS or Network Attached Storage is a kind of data storage that can be connected to a computing network without any fuss. NAS based units do not come equipped with monitor or keyboard and provides only file-oriented data storage services. These units are created using drivers of Linux operating systems or dedicated chips onto a microcomputer. 

When it comes to storing data, NAS units usually uses the regular RAID. Therefore, any drive failure problem that takes place happens primarily due to improper functioning of the RAID. NAS drive recovery process is mostly handled by experts having experience in the RAID data recovery process. NAS can easily run through a dedicated chip along with its firmware. It is not only tailored exclusively for Linux.  Data recovery is possible using several dedicated software tools, most common being ZAR.  

The modern day NAS units typically feature tailored installation of Linux for handling RAID. The components used for RAID enabled computers may not be seen on regular PCs. The less expensive NAS devices use system on the chip design, PPC, or ARM processor. However, even then, these devices are controlled by the LINUX. With standard software tools being used, the discs from NAS unit can be easily mounted on any LINUX system with minimal effort. 

Hard Disk Failures And Data Recovery Process

Hard drive failures are part and parcel of life, whether the fault is yours or because of some unforeseen events. 

Signs and symptoms of hard disk failure

When using the hard drive, you will automatically feel whether it’s performing perfectly or there are some errors building up inside. The hard drive will always show certain signs in case it’s not performing up to the mark. It can freeze at times. There can be sudden slowing down or a strong spinning sound of the disk. All these are indications of a probable hard disk failure at some stage. Therefore, you must ensure that the data is properly backed-up from the hard disk on a regular basis. Also, if such signs are showing up, you must consult a proper external hard drive recovery expert to carry out the repairing task.

Physical vs Logical data loss

Data loss due to physical errors can be more critical in comparison to data loss that happens because of logical errors. Data recovery procedure during physical HDD problems can be extremely complicated and highly time-consuming. Only specialists must be assigned the duty to carry out the data recovery process.  However, in the case of logical HDD data loss, chances of data retrieval become higher due to the availability of different high-end software tools.