Stellar Data Recovery
Stellar Data Recovery
To build RAID using Stellar Data Recovery, the user must preferably know the disk order, start sector of RAID in each disk, stripe/block size, parity repetition/delay, and parity order. If any of the RAID parameters are not known, the user can select the "Auto determine RAID parameters" provided in the recovery window. This option automatically configures the optimal RAID settings for quick recovery, rebuilding the RAID in most cases while minimizing data loss and reducing manual intervention.
Run Stellar Data Recovery.
From the side panel, under Other Recovery Options, Select RAID Recovery option.
Click Next.
The RAID Reconstruction window appears. All the RAID drives and a missing drive are shown in ‘Move disks to Reconstruct RAID‘ section.
Note: RAID 5 is selected by default because it’s the most common setup for data protection with parity. RAID 0 is not selected as it offers no redundancy (backup), and RAID 6 is less commonly used. You can manually change the RAID level to RAID 0 or RAID 6 if needed.
In the ‘Move disks to Reconstruct RAID‘ section, click on a RAID hard disk and then click . Repeat this till all the RAID disks are shown in the ‘Set the disk order as per RAID config‘ section.
In Set the disk order as per RAID config‘ section, click on a hard disk and then click or
to change its order. Repeat this till all the drives are in the correct order. Double click the block under RAID start sector to type the starting sector.
Note: Ensure at least 3 disks are selected to build the RAID. Add a 'Missing' disk to replace any failed disk.
If you're unsure of the parameters, select the "Auto determine RAID parameters" radio button. This option automatically configures the optimal RAID settings for quick recovery, rebuilding the RAID in most cases while minimizing data loss and reducing manual intervention.
Note: When you select Raid 0, you need to select atleast 2 disks to build RAID.
Note: When you select Raid 6, you need to select atleast 4 disks to build RAID. Add a 'Missing disk' to replace a failed disk.
Click . The recovered RAID is shown.
If you have used the "Auto determine RAID parameters" option for one or more of the RAID parameters, a list of probable RAIDs are constructed and shown in a list. RAID information is also shown. Select one of the RAIDs according to its score and click the Show Volume List button.
RAID volumes are shown on the Select Partition screen.
Note: If the desired partition is not listed in the list, select physical disk and click Scan to search for lost partition.
Click the Reconstruct RAID button to perform construction once again, or click Load Constructed RAID button to select another constructed RAID from the list of probable RAIDs.
Related link:
Click on Knowledge Base Article "How to Recover Data from Lost or Deleted RAID 0, 5 and 6 Volumes?"