When checking your RAID disk status, you may receive a message requesting administrator intervention due to Faulted Beyond Recovery error. This means that you have two or more failed disks in your array. Therefore, the Equallogic RAID storage can’t function well and even stop working entirely.The Faulted Beyond Recovery error happens when over one disk fails successively. So, even if you have a hot spare disk that can embrace the first failed disk storage and function, the following disks to fail won’t have a spare to balance the array.And, because of it, you’ll see that you’re about to lose all your data. Luckily, you have enough time to save your company’s data and reputation.[caption id="attachment_39772" align="alignnone" width="636"]
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What to do when your EqualLogic RAID has Faulted Beyond Recovery
The fastest solution is to replace all failed disks on the array. Since you can’t replace a disk, that’s active, you must schedule downtime to replace it all.Remember to always use disks with the same storage size and similar configuration, if the identical is not possible.
Important: Replacing the disks will cause data loss. Therefore, don’t proceed unless you have a recent backup of your company’s data.
What do to if you don’t have a backup?
Dell EqualLogic’s “Faulted Beyond Recovery” means you have multiple disks failure. If you don’t have a backup of your data, your only solution is to send the array to a RAID data recovery service.SalvageData experts have years of RAID recovery experience and can help you restore your files, helping you keep your business reputation. You can also request an emergency recovery service, which will make your data restore “skip” the line, guaranteeing you can resume your fine work as soon as possible.Count on quality and transparent service. With our free in-lab evaluation, our experts can already give you a preview of what the service will be like. And, once the recovery is complete, you’ll get a list with all the restored files, so you can know all the details.And, if you have sensitive data, don’t worry. We keep high-security level standards, including our ISO and GSA certifications.Contact SalvageData right away and recover all your EqualLogic RAID files.