Netgear SC101 Storage Centre Data Recovery – RAID Rebuild Failure & Lost Files

A client contacted Brighton Data Recovery after experiencing a critical RAID failure while attempting to replace a failed disk in their Netgear SC101 Storage Centre. The reported issues included:

  • The original RAID rebuild failed after replacing a failed disk.
  • The client accidentally installed the wrong disk, disrupting the RAID structure.
  • Multiple rebuild attempts were made with different disks, further complicating the RAID configuration.
  • After various experiments, four disks were detected as RAID members, but no files or folders were available.
  • Netgear tech support could not assist, leading to the need for professional RAID data recovery.

Since multiple failed rebuild attempts can overwrite RAID metadata, an advanced forensic RAID reconstruction approach was necessary.

Our Expertise in Netgear SC101 RAID Recovery

With 25 years of experience, Brighton Data Recovery specializes in:
✔ Recovering lost RAID configurations after failed rebuilds
✔ Manual RAID reconstruction and metadata repair
✔ Extracting lost files from corrupted RAID arrays

Diagnosis & Recovery Process

Upon receiving the Netgear SC101 Storage Centre and its disks, our engineers conducted a forensic RAID evaluation. The key findings included:

  • RAID metadata was overwritten, causing the system to detect the RAID volume but not recognize stored files.
  • Four disks contained valid RAID parity data, but file system corruption prevented access.
  • The client’s repeated rebuild attempts caused partial data loss, but file recovery was still possible.

To successfully recover the client’s lost files, we implemented a multi-step RAID recovery strategy:

Step 1: Disk Imaging & Data Preservation

  • Created sector-by-sector forensic clones of all RAID member disks.
  • Prevented additional RAID writes to avoid further corruption.

Step 2: RAID Reconstruction & Metadata Repair

  • Identified the original RAID configuration and manually rebuilt the array outside the Netgear SC101 system.
  • Repaired corrupted RAID metadata and file system structures.

Step 3: File System Analysis & Data Extraction

  • Used forensic recovery tools to locate and restore missing file directories.
  • Extracted and validated work files, documents, and multimedia data.

Step 4: Data Integrity Check & Secure Transfer

  • Conducted final validation checks to confirm recovered files were accessible.
  • Successfully transferred the restored data to a new secure external storage system.

The Result

We successfully recovered 98.7% of the client’s lost files, including:
✅ Business documents, spreadsheets, and PDF reports
✅ Multimedia files, project data, and archive folders
✅ RAID system logs and operational records

The client was able to fully restore their data, ensuring no permanent loss despite multiple RAID rebuild failures.

Why Choose Brighton Data Recovery for Netgear SC101 RAID Recovery?

✅ 25 Years of Expertise – Specialists in RAID recovery and forensic data extraction.
✅ Advanced RAID Reconstruction – Recovering data after failed rebuilds and multiple disk swaps.
✅ Forensic-Level Data Recovery – Restoring lost files from corrupted RAID metadata.
✅ Fast & Secure Process – Ensuring complete data confidentiality and minimal downtime.

If your Netgear SC101 RAID array has failed, suffered a rebuild error, or lost critical files, contact Brighton Data Recovery today for professional assistance!