Free Evaluations Now Available for RAID Devices

Friday, April 2nd, 2010
To address the growing demand for the recovery of RAID systems, DriveSavers is now offering free evaluations for RAID devices with up to four physical drives installed. (Some restrictions apply.) Evaluations available for both our Standard and Economy service levels.
 
With high capacity hard drives dropping even further in price over the last few years, RAID devices have gained popularity for their speed and redundancy. Many individuals and businesses now employ RAID peripherals attached directly to local machines or NAS devices over a network.
 
Most desktop RAID peripherals and NAS devices arrive in their box preconfigured to maximize performance using RAID level 0. While the speed benefits can be significant, there is certainly a high risk of data loss if even one hard drive fails. Backing up these devices should be a priority.
 
In addition, DriveSavers has found that although RAID level 5 configured devices offer the ability to automatically rebuild a dataset when one hard drive fails; oftentimes two drives fail simultaneously, leaving data not backed up susceptible to loss.
 
As always our goal is to help you and your customers recover their critical data in a timely, cost-effective manner. Since we began offering free evaluations, many of our reseller partners have found it easier to recommend DriveSavers for data recovery and customers are willing to explore their options and costs involved. Be sure to call DriveSavers anytime — 24/7 — whenever you need assistance with RAID or any other storage device. For more information on devices we recover visit this webpage.

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Choosing a Data Recovery Service

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Choosing a Data Recovery Service

If you are here, chances are you have lost something very important—and you want it back. Data recovery is a delicate business, but two things are certain: the first recovery attempt is the best opportunity for success; and the recovery company you choose can greatly impact the outcome.

At first glance, most data recovery companies appear to offer the same level of services and security. Though many claim to have all the capabilities of a professional data recovery service, upon closer examination, the majority fall short.

Every Data Recovery Company Should Have:

Manufacturer Authorization
If a recovery service meets their criteria, technology manufacturers will authorize a data recovery company to open and work on their devices without voiding the original warranty.
View our Manufacturer’s Authorizations >
ISO 5 Certified Cleanroom
There is a great deal of difference between ISO 9001 and ISO 14644-1 certification. DriveSavers is the only data recovery company in the world with an ISO 5 (Class 100) cleanroom that has been audited and certified to meet ISO 14644-1 standards.
Learn more about ISO standards, view our ISO 14644-1 certificate or take a virtual-tour of our facility. >
Data Security During Data Recovery
If sensitive data is being recovered, maintaining a high level of security during the recovery process isn’t an option, it’s a requirement. The data recovery company should have proof that your data will be safe and secure while it is at their facility.
View the results of our network penetration test >
SAS 70 Type II Certification
Any company can say they provide data security, but only SAS 70 Type II Certification guarantees it.
Learn more about SAS 70 and View our SAS 70 Type II Certificate >
Encryption Recovery Certification
There are hundreds of encryption tools out there and each one is unique. If the integrity of your encrypted data is a concern, make sure your recovery company has technicians who are trained and certified experts in multiple encryption recovery techniques and processes.
View our encryption certifications >

The Bottom Line

Is your data important to you? Don’t be a victim of low prices and false promises.

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Storage Devices and Cold Weather

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Furry Hard Drive

Cold weather can wreak havoc on temperature-sensitive hard drives used in computers, game consoles, MP3 players and video recorders. Condensation buildup on the drive platters and frozen components can lead to drive failure and data loss.
As a precaution, DriveSavers recommends the following cold weather tips:
  • Don’t keep hard drive-based electronic devices in cars where temperatures can drop radically at night.
  • When your hard drive-based device is exposed to extremely cold temperatures (below 30 degrees), allow them time to warm to room temperature before operating them.
  • As an added precaution, always use surge protectors or battery backup systems to protect your new electronic devices. This will prevent damage from power spikes or surges, common during the winter months.

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