What should I do when my SAN fails?

When a SAN failure occurs, it's crucial to identify signs of failure such as slow or intermittent access to stored data, RAID array failures, or sudden loss of connectivity. Immediately power down the affected SAN components and contact professional data recovery experts like SalvageData to prevent further data loss.

Does SalvageData offer emergency services for SAN data recovery?

Yes, SalvageData offers 24/7 emergency services for SAN data recovery to ensure fast turnaround times and minimize costly downtime for your business.

SAN Data Recovery Services

Q: What types of SAN systems can SalvageData recover data from?

SalvageData's team of SAN data recovery experts has extensive experience working with a wide range of SAN systems, including Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and FCoE SANs.

Our team of SAN data recovery experts has extensive experience working with a wide range of SAN systems, including Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and FCoE SANs. Count on our streamlined recovery process that ensures fast turnaround times, minimizing costly downtime for your business.

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As your organization relies more heavily on storage area networks (SANs) to manage mission-critical data, the risk of data loss becomes a major concern. Our specialized SAN data recovery services are designed to quickly and effectively restore your valuable information when disaster strikes.

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VM data recovery services

Virtualization technologies are all susceptible to data deletion, data corruption, and even malicious cyber attacks. Whatever the cause, SalvageData has specialized technology to restore data from all types of Virtual Machines.

VMware
Data Recovery

With our specialized tools and software, SalvageData can quickly restore data from any system with VMware virtual application. Count on our 24/7 support when restoring data from the VMFS (Virtual Machine File System). This includes files with the vmem, vmsn, nvram, vmsd, and vmx, and the vmdk file extension, as well as file types such as Monolithic Flat, Monolithic Sparse, Two GB Max Extent Flat, and Two GB Max Extent Sparse.

ORACLE VirtualBox
Data Recovery

SalvageData’s decades of data recovery experience and certified technicians are able to safely recover data from any of the hard disk controllers typically emulated by VirtualBox, including IDE, SATA (AHCI), SCSI, SAS, USB-based, etc. However the data was stored - be it in .vdi or .vbox file extensions, Static or Dynamic - in the VMDK format, we can salvage it.

Azure Virtual Machines
Data Recovery

Whether you use Azure Virtual Machines (VM) or Windows Virtual PC application, our experts are trained to quickly diagnose the issue and restore the data. The Fixed and Dynamic file types stored in virtual hard disks (VHDs) may be compromised due to deletion or corruption, but we are able to salvage the data while keeping clear and consistent communication.

Here are more virtualization technologies that our experts can restore data from:

Microsoft Hyper-VVHD and VHDX formats
Citrix XenServerXVA and VDI formats
KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)IMG and QCOW2 formats
ParallelsHDD and PVS formats
Amazon EC2AMI format
QEMUQCOW2, VMDKs, etc.

What to do when your SAN fails

Reasons for SAN failures, and how to deal with them

Identify Signs of Failure

Identify Signs of FailureCommon signs of failure include slow or intermittent access to stored data, RAID array failures, inability to mount or access volumes, and sudden loss of connectivity to the SAN. And whether it's caused by a hardware, software, ransomware, or human-related problem - professional recovery experts can help.

Power Down

Avoid attempting any repairs or further actions that could potentially worsen the data loss. Immediately power down the affected SAN components and seek professional data recovery assistance.

Contact Our SAN Data Recovery Experts

Reach out to our team of SAN data recovery specialists. We have the expertise and advanced tools to quickly assess the situation and develop a customized recovery plan to restore your critical data.

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With over 100 locations across North America, our data recovery experts are near and ready to help. Contact us or submit a case today to learn more about how we can help you recover your data.

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Restoring data from manufacturers like Dell, Drobo, IBM, HPE, NetApp, PetaSAN, QNAP, Synology and Supermicro.
We can recover data from any SAN configuration, including complex RAID arrays, regardless of the storage media type (HDDs, SSDs, etc.) or manufacturer. Call our team to get a free in-lab evaluation and start recovering your data.

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Since 2003, SalvageData has been pioneering in data recovery industry and has been the first to obtain ISO 9001 certification.

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Get your data recovered in a ISO-certified laboratory and highly-rated professionals with years of experience in secure data recovery.

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It’s simple: on the unlikely chance that the data is unrecoverable, there’s no charge for our data recovery attempt.

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We offer a range of turnaround times that you can choose from so you can get your data recovered as fast as you need it.

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Count on our 24/7 emergency HDD recovery options. Call now to speak with a data recovery advisor and get your data recovered ASAP.

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Our SAN Data Recovery Process

When it comes to keeping those vital files safe, there are a variety of factors beyond your control. When it comes to data loss, there are dedicated SalvageData technicians that apply cutting-edge recovery technology and advanced certified equipment to retrieve missing data even in the most hopeless cases.

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Free Evaluation

Reach out to us 24/7 by phone or by filling out our simple online form to start your case. Our certified SAN recovery engineers will perform a fast, thorough evaluation to diagnose the specific issue with your SAN setup and determine the most effective recovery approach based on its unique configuration and failure symptoms.

Secure Shipping

Once you’re ready to proceed, we’ll provide a prepaid shipping label and detailed instructions to safely send your SAN hardware to our secure lab. If you prefer, remote or on-site services are available, especially if you need emergency data recovery. Your SAN data will be handled by experienced technicians using advanced equipment designed specifically for complex SAN recovery.

Recovery Process

Our skilled engineers apply cutting-edge SAN recovery techniques to address issues like RAID array failures, connectivity problems, and logical errors. With specialized tools and years of SAN-specific experience, we work to restore your data efficiently, ensuring that downtime is minimized.

Review and Payment

After the recovery process is complete, you’ll receive a detailed list of all recovered data for your review and approval. The cost of recovery depends on the complexity of the SAN failure, with logical issues typically costing less than mechanical or physical failures. We offer multiple service options to accommodate different needs and budget requirements.

Return of Your Recovered Data

Your restored files can be returned in a way that best fits your needs. We can transfer the data back onto your original SAN if it’s still operational, a new device, or securely deliver it via digital transfer if the file size allows.

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