Expert Data Recovery for Drobo Devices

Your Drobo Data, Our Expertise. Recovered with Precision.

Drobo devices, known for their unique BeyondRAID™ technology, offer simplified data protection and storage expansion for creative professionals, small businesses, and home users alike. From direct-attached storage (DAS) like the Drobo 5D3 and network-attached storage (NAS) such as the Drobo 5N2, to enterprise-grade SAN solutions, Drobo simplifies complex RAID management with its intelligent and flexible approach.

However, despite the innovative BeyondRAID technology designed for resilience, Drobo devices are not immune to data loss. Whether it's multiple drive failures, BeyondRAID metadata corruption, a firmware issue, or accidental deletion, losing access to your critical data can be devastating. At The RAID Specialist, we possess profound expertise and specialized proprietary tools developed specifically to recover your invaluable data from virtually any Drobo device, regardless of the model, the complexity of its BeyondRAID configuration, or the specific data loss scenario.

Common Drobo Data Loss Scenarios We Handle:

Drobo's BeyondRAID technology, while user-friendly, presents unique challenges for data recovery due to its proprietary data distribution. Our seasoned data recovery engineers are highly skilled in diagnosing and resolving a comprehensive array of issues impacting Drobo storage, including:

• Multiple Drive Failures: When more drives fail than BeyondRAID's redundancy can handle, leading to an "all lights red" or "volume missing" state.
• BeyondRAID Metadata Corruption: Damage to Drobo's proprietary BeyondRAID metadata, which describes how data is laid out across drives, making the volume unreadable.
• Firmware Corruption: Issues with the Drobo's firmware preventing it from booting, recognizing drives, or accessing data correctly.
• Accidental Deletion or Formatting: Unintentional erasure of critical files or entire volumes from a Drobo device.
• Logical Drive Not Found: The Drobo powers on, but the system fails to detect or mount the data volumes, often due to logical corruption.
• Disk Pack Migration Issues: Problems arising when moving a "disk pack" (set of drives) between different Drobo units or after a Drobo unit failure.
• Power Surges or Controller Failure: Electrical damage to the Drobo unit's main board, power supply, or internal controller.
• File System Corruption: Issues with the underlying file system (HFS+, NTFS, EXT3/4) due to improper shutdowns or software glitches.
• Physical Damage to Drives: Mechanical failures (e.g., head crashes) or electronic issues with individual hard drives within the Drobo.

Why Choose The RAID Specialist for Drobo Data Recovery?

Recovering data from Drobo's unique BeyondRAID technology requires highly specialized knowledge and tools that generic RAID recovery services often lack. Our engineers are extensively trained and equipped to tackle the most demanding Drobo data loss challenges:

• Proprietary BeyondRAID Expertise: We possess deep, proprietary knowledge of Drobo's BeyondRAID technology, including its complex data distribution algorithms and metadata structures. This is crucial for successful recovery where standard RAID reconstruction fails.
• Custom-Developed Recovery Tools: We utilize specialized software and techniques specifically developed to address the intricacies of Drobo's BeyondRAID, ensuring the highest possible success rates.
• Class 100 Cleanroom Facilities: For cases involving physically damaged hard drives, our certified cleanroom environment provides the pristine conditions essential for delicate internal repairs, preventing any further data degradation.
• No Data, No Charge Policy: We stand by our commitment to successful recovery. If we are unable to retrieve your critical data, you will incur no charge.
• Rapid Turnaround & Emergency Service: We understand the urgency. Our streamlined process, including free overnight shipping and dedicated emergency service options, is designed to minimize your downtime.
• Comprehensive Model Support: From portable Drobo Mini to multi-bay desktop (5D, 5N, 8D, 8P) and rackmount (B800i, B810n) units, we have the experience and resources to recover data from virtually any Drobo device.
• Proven High Success Rate: Our 92%+ success rate in recovering data from challenging Drobo incidents, including those involving complex BeyondRAID failures, underscores our technical proficiency and unwavering dedication.

Drobo Models & Systems We Recover From (But Are Not Limited To):

No matter the Drobo device, its unique BeyondRAID configuration, the number of drives, the type of interface (USB, FireWire, Thunderbolt, Ethernet, iSCSI), or the severity of the data loss incident, The RAID Specialist is your trusted partner for professional Drobo data recovery. We are committed to retrieving your lost data securely, efficiently, and confidentially, ensuring your valuable projects and peace of mind are restored.