A Manchester-based business contacted Manchester Data Recovery, a trusted hard drive recovery service, after an ex-employee maliciously deleted critical business folders stored on their Synology NAS DiskStation (RAID 10). The system contained:
- 6 x 16TB hard drives configured in RAID 10
- All essential business-critical data, client records, and financial reports
- No backups available
- Deleted files were not visible in the Recycle Bin or backup logs
The company urgently required NAS data recovery to avoid financial losses and resume operations.
Our Expertise in Synology NAS RAID 10 Data Recovery
With 25 years of experience as data recovery experts, Manchester Data Recovery specialises in:
✔ Recovering data from NAS drive, including Synology DiskStation, QNAP, Netgear, and Drobo
✔ Handling complex RAID 10 recovery, including accidental deletion, failed rebuilds, and disk corruption
✔ Advanced forensic recovery techniques to retrieve permanently deleted business data (even without backups).
Diagnosis & Recovery Process
Upon receiving the Synology NAS system, our hard drive data recovery service engineers conducted a forensic-level analysis. The key findings included:
- The RAID 10 array was functional, but critical business data were permanently deleted from shared folders.
- NAS logs confirmed that the employee had manually erased key business folders.
- No backups or previous snapshots were available for restoration.
Since RAID 10 duplicates data across mirrored disks, there was a chance of successful recovery.
Step 1: RAID 10 Array Virtual Reconstruction
- Used Acelabs PC3000 RAID Edition & UFS Explorer RAID Recovery to reconstruct the RAID 10 array and locate deleted NAS data in mirrored sets.
- Identified the deleted file structures within the mirrored sets.
Step 2: Deep File System Recovery & Reconstruction
- Scanned the Btrfs file system (Synology’s default) using R-Studio & ReclaiMe Pro to restore directory structures and permanently deleted files.
- Rebuilt lost directory structures and recovered deleted file fragments.
- Extracted hidden file metadata from redundant RAID 10 mirrors.
Step 3: File Integrity Testing & Secure Data Restoration
- Verified all recovered files for integrity and usability.
- Transferred recovered business data to a secure external RAID drive. Manchester Data Recovery ensures zero leaks.
The Result
We successfully recovered 98.9% of the deleted business data, including:
✅ Client records and financial documents
✅ Project files, contracts, and invoices
✅ Internal company reports and communications
The company resumed operations immediately, avoiding significant financial loss with our hard drive recovery service.
Why Choose Manchester Data Recovery for Synology NAS Data Recovery?
✅ 25 Years of Expertise – Specialists in RAID and NAS data recovery.
✅ Forensic Data Recovery Techniques – Recovering permanently deleted files.
✅ Fast, Affordable, & Secure Service – Offering the best value NAS data recovery in the UK.
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