Can you recover files from an overwritten RAID 1? [closed]

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Edit:
The array is actually RAID1, slight communication hiccup with the rest of my team.

Following the decommissioning of one of our server, a manager just realised there was, after all, data that he needed from that server. Now due to proper protocol not being followed, the server was re-imaged before a complete backup was taken and we’re past our 5-week retention period. The raid 1 array in question was the system volume and those 2 hdd have since been reconfigured in a new RAID 1 and a new OS was installed. RAID controller is HP Smart Array P400i/256MB Controller.

Answer

  1. Why on earth are you using a RAID0? You clearly have important information on this server (otherwise you wouldn’t be wanting to restore it), and by using RAID0 you are doubling your risk of data loss.
  2. The chances of being able to recover data is slim. Your best bet would be to send them to a professional data recovery firm like Kroll Ontrack. Beware, though, it’s going to be expensive.

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