Recover RAID Data
Recover files from RAID arrays with DiskInternals RAID Recovery™ for Windows — software trusted by IT professionals and forensic specialists for 22 years.
When a RAID array fails, the safest first step is to identify what actually broke: the RAID layer, the file system, the controller, or one of the physical disks. In many cases, recovering data from RAID is still possible, but the order of actions matters.
Best Practices For RAID Recovery
- Read-only checks Always start with read-only operations to protect your data from overwriting.
- Avoid forced rebuilds Never force a rebuild on your original RAID, as it can cause permanent data loss.
- Save recovered data separately The original RAID disks should remain untouched throughout the recovery workflow.
What RAID Recovery Is
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) recovery is a specialized process used to restore data from a storage system that uses multiple hard drives working together. Unlike a single hard drive, a RAID setup distributes data across several disks to improve performance and reliability.
- A RAID controller fails, making the array inaccessible.
- One or more hard drives in the array fail beyond the fault tolerance level.
- Accidental formatting or deletion of the RAID volume occurs.
- RAID configuration parameters are lost or corrupted.
- Operating system errors or virus attacks affect the array.
- A rebuild process fails or gets interrupted.
Outstanding Features:
- Designed to recover software and restore RAID hardware
- Manual and automated recovery options for recovering RAID DATA. Automated recovery includes a step-by-step recovery wizard.
- Recovers files from RAID connected to a dedicated RAID controller like Adaptec, HP, Dell, MegaRAID, Silicon RAID Controllers, and DDF-compatible devices. ZFS with RAIDZ and RAIDZ2 are also supported.
- Create disk images
- Recovers files from corrupted RAID 0, RAID 1, 0+1, 1+0, 1E, RAID 4, RAID 5, 50, 5EE, 5R, RAID 6, RAID 60 and JBOD
- Performs file recovery from RAID-enabled motherboard from NVidia, Intel, or VIA.
- Restores data from Apple, Linux, NAS, UNIX RAID
- Recovers files from Microsoft software RAID (Dynamic Disks), including JBOD (span), RAID 0, 1, and 5.
- Restored files and folders are exported to local or remote locations (including FTP)
- Virtual drives can be mounted as local disks accessible by Windows Explorer etc
- Windows restrictions are bypassed by the recovery process
- Unicode filenames and multi-level folders are supported
- All features of DiskInternal's Partition Recovery are here!
And more:
- Support of LVM Thin Provision
- Support of ZFS with RAIDZ, RAIDZ2
- Support of NTFS, ReFS with Deduplication
- Support of ReFS Reader, Uneraser and Recovery
- Runs on all versions of Windows 7-11, Windows 2003-2025 Server
- More to come.
Compatible with RAID manufacturers:
and with others.Detecting the right type of an array is vital for correct data recovery from RAID.
RAID Recovery™ supports both manual and fully automatic detection of essential parameters such as type of array, type of RAID controller, stripe size, and disk order.
Simply choose your RAID disk, and RAID RecoveryTM will automatically create a RAID array in most cases within 5 minutes.
of repaired files
RAID array failure happens and nothing can be done to prevent it, but you can deal with the consequences.
This battle for your data can be won by you with DiskInternals RAID Recovery software. Not sure that you can perform recovering RAID data on your own? The DiskInternals team is here to help you to recover RAID array!
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Step by step instructions
- To get started, download the RAID Recovery™ to your laptop, PC or server computer. Then install the software; the OS must be Windows 7-11, or Windows Server 2003-2025.
- Open the application RAID Recovery™ and then be sure to select the target array.
Then choose which mode you will work in:
▶ Fast recovery mode (try first; it won’t take much time and effort)
▶ Full recovery mode (deeper scan) - RAID Recovery™ automatically checks the current status of the RAID array, controller, file system, and disks and restores files where possible.
- Then you get read-only access to the files via RAID Reader. This is necessary so that you may take advantage of the preview function and check how successful the operation was.
- Since now, you are sure that your data is back and restored in an appropriate form, purchase a license for RAID Recovery™, and you will get unlimited access to your files and the ability to export selected files to any suitable storage device.
- Request a request for Guided Repair Service to get a free consultation. This way, you will understand how recovery works with DiskInternals' assistance.
- Follow the instructions provided by support services.
- The DiskInternals team manually analyzes in detail the current state of the RAID array, disks, controller, and file system, and restores files in the most optimal way.
- Then you get read-only access to the files. This is temporary and necessary to preview the data recovery from RAID so you can assess the quality of the recovered data from RAID.
- If you do not get back any valuable files using Guided Repair Service, or if the quality of the recovered files is low, you can request a refund for the RAID Recovery™ license and license key. If the necessary files are retrieved and you are happy with the RAID repair results, congratulations and you are sincerely welcome!
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How to Install and Start the Software
- 1. Download RAID Recovery™ for Windows. Free Download — RAID Recovery™ 6.25
- 2. Install the software on a healthy Windows system. Supported systems: Windows 7–11 and Windows Server 2003–2019.
- 3. Connect the RAID member disks, clones, or disk images.
- 4. Launch RAID Recovery™.
- 5. Choose the RAID disks or mounted images.
- 6. Run the RAID Wizard.
- 7. Preview the recoverable files.
- 8. Export the files after licensing.
Do not install the software on the damaged RAID volume. Do not save recovered data back to the affected array.
Ensure Your RAID Is Configured Correctly
Use our RAID Calculator to quickly understand your array configuration and find the best recovery approach. It’s simple, accurate, and can save you valuable time before starting data recovery.
Screenshots of RAID Recovery
The step-by-step recovery wizard will make the process simple, clear and efficient.
To start download RAID Recovery:
Choose Trial Version, and begin recovery process:
RAID Wizard will be automatically loaded. You may add additional disks image by clicks "Drives" - "Mount Image" or skip that step:
Select Raw disk images and attach them:
You should select amount of disks as an original rate. For example, if there are five disks in your RAID, please, choose five:
If RAID needs to be recovered in automatic mode, select "Arranged by RAID levels" and choose appropriate RAID level. Then, check the settings of the recollected RAID. You can arrange the order of the drives from top to bottom:
In the end of these steps you will get a reconstructed RAID, which can be opened. Recovered RAID Arrays are marked with red. Select the magic hat named "Wizard" and select the RAID you just reconstructed.
Choose the file system that was on your RAID. Disk scanning can take a while.
When the scan is complete, you are welcome to preview files.
Frequently Asked Questions
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🔶 Does the battery or power issue lead to a RAID failure?Yes, this is harmful to your RAID. RAID disk configuration is stored on the controller. Usually, the RAID's controller has an additional battery; and if there is no power issue and the battery is low, RAID configuration will be lost. If you need to recover data after a RAID failure, use RAID Recovery Software by DiskInternals.
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🔷 Is the RAID's controller damaged?This situation may lead to data loss. Using DiskInternals RAID Recovery, you can rebuild the damaged RAID disk and extract your data. If your RAID's controller is damaged and you need to recover data, use RAID Recovery Software by DiskInternals.
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🔶 Was the RAID logical volume formatted?Using RAID Recovery, you can restore data from the formatted logical volume. If you need to recover data after RAID logical volume was formatted, use RAID Recovery Software by DiskInternals.
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🔷 Is the RAID Volume inaccessible?If you are facing such problems as an inaccessible RAID Volume, you can use RAID Recovery to open it.
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🔶 Is the RAID disk not recognized?In this case, disassemble RAID and attach every disk as separate. Restore the RAID array with DiskInternals RAID Recovery.
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🔷 Need to repair a software or hardware RAID?Disassemble the RAID and attach every disk separately. Restore the RAID array with DiskInternals RAID Recovery. RAID Recovery is an irreplaceable tool for hardware or software RAID repair.
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🔶 Is one of the RAID disks dead?If one of the RAID disks is dead, data still can be restored with RAID Recovery.
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