RS RAID Retrieve

What RS RAID Retrieve is

RS RAID Retrieve is data-recovery software for failed or degraded RAID arrays, including cases where the original controller is unavailable. It can work with RAID arrays, NAS and DAS devices, connected disks, virtual machine disk formats, and forensic images. The software says it identifies the RAID type, disk order, stripe size, and block offset automatically, usually in about five minutes. Supported configurations include RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, JBOD, Synology SHR, ZFS RAIDZ, and Windows Storage Spaces. Listed NAS brands include Synology, QNAP, Western Digital, ASUSTOR, Thecus, TerraMaster, and Buffalo.

For remote recovery, it can connect over SSH to a NAS, server, or VMware ESXi host and analyze disks. Recovered files can be exported to network shares or FTP servers. The free edition lets you preview recoverable files; a paid license is required to save them. The maker says recovery runs read-only and does not write to original disks. It also lists recovery support for data encrypted with BitLocker, LUKS, VeraCrypt, Apple FileVault, and supported encrypted forensic images. Downloads are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Who it suits

RS RAID Retrieve suits people working to recover data from failed RAID arrays, NAS or DAS devices, connected disks, virtual machine disk formats, or forensic images. Its remote SSH access and support for several encrypted formats may also suit recovery work involving remote systems or encrypted data.

Limits

The free edition allows file previews but requires a paid license to save recovered data. The listed plans set different disk and computer limits, while their prices are not included in the supplied plan details.

Getting started

1. Visit the RS RAID Retrieve website.
2. Choose the download for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
3. Select a plan based on its disk and computer limits.
4. Use the free edition to preview recoverable files.
5. Obtain a paid license to save recovered files.

Verdict

Choose RS RAID Retrieve if you need to analyze or recover data from RAID systems, NAS devices, or other listed recovery sources across Windows, macOS, or Linux. The free edition can help preview recoverable files, but saving them requires a paid license; consider that before choosing it for a recovery job.