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Apple Xserve RAID & Xsan Data Recovery Services

Professional Apple RAID Recovery Experts Since 1990

RTS Data Recovery provides professional Apple Xserve RAID and Xsan data recovery services for businesses, creative professionals, educational institutions, government agencies, and organizations throughout the United States. Since 1990, our experienced RAID recovery engineers have successfully recovered critical data from failed Apple Xserve servers, Xserve RAID systems, Xsan Storage Area Networks (SAN), and complex multi-drive RAID environments.

Although Apple discontinued the Xserve and Xsan product lines, many organizations continue to rely on these systems to store valuable business data, video production assets, databases, virtual machines, user profiles, and mission-critical files. When an Apple Xserve RAID or Xsan environment fails, the risk of permanent data loss can be significant without professional intervention.

Our engineers specialize in recovering data from Apple RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3, RAID 5, RAID 10, RAID 30, RAID 50, JBOD, and custom software-based RAID configurations. Whether your storage system experienced multiple drive failures, RAID corruption, controller failure, accidental reconfiguration, file system corruption, firmware issues, power surges, or user error, we have the tools and expertise needed to recover your valuable data.

Apple Xserve and Xsan Data Recovery Services for Failed Servers, RAID Arrays, and SAN Storage Systems

Common Apple Xserve RAID & Xsan Recovery Scenarios

Apple Xserve and Xsan data loss can occur unexpectedly due to RAID failures, drive crashes, controller issues, file system corruption, accidental deletion, failed upgrades, power outages, or hardware malfunctions. RTS Data Recovery provides professional Apple Xserve and Xsan data recovery services, utilizing advanced recovery techniques to recover critical files, databases, virtual machines, media assets, and business data from failed or inaccessible Apple server and storage environments.

We recover data from:

  • Failed RAID 5 arrays operating in degraded mode
  • Multiple hard drive failures
  • RAID controller card failure
  • Corrupted RAID configurations
  • Accidental RAID rebuilds
  • Failed firmware or software updates
  • Xsan metadata corruption
  • Power outages and electrical damage
  • Deleted volumes and partitions
  • File system corruption
  • Failed drive replacements
  • Water, fire, or environmental damage

Certified Apple RAID Recovery Specialists

Apple Xserve and Xsan environments can be extremely complex. Recovering data often requires rebuilding damaged RAID structures, analyzing parity information, repairing corrupted metadata, and extracting data from multiple failed drives simultaneously. Our certified recovery engineers utilize advanced forensic recovery equipment, proprietary RAID reconstruction tools, and ISO Class 5 cleanroom facilities to maximize recovery success.

  • Recovering Data Since 1990
  • Certified RAID Recovery Engineers
  • ISO Class 5 Cleanroom Facilities
  • No Data, No Charge Guarantee
  • 24/7 Emergency Recovery Available
  • Secure & Confidential Recovery Process
  • Nationwide Service Available
  • Highest Recovery Success Rates

Why Apple Xserve RAID Failures Occur

Even though Apple designed the Xserve platform for enterprise reliability, failures can still occur due to aging hardware, failing hard drives, controller issues, overheating, power fluctuations, and accidental administrative mistakes. Many Apple Xserve systems are now well beyond their intended service life, making hard drive failures and component failures increasingly common.

One of the most dangerous situations occurs when a RAID 5 array loses a drive and continues operating in degraded mode. If a second drive develops bad sectors or fails completely before the array is rebuilt, the entire storage volume can become inaccessible. At this point, professional RAID recovery is often required to safely reconstruct the array and recover the data.

What To Do If Your Apple Xserve RAID Fails

  • Power down the system if drives are clicking, grinding, or making unusual noises.
  • Do not initialize, rebuild, or reconfigure the RAID.
  • Do not run Disk Utility repair tools.
  • Do not attempt software recovery utilities.
  • Label all drives in their exact slot order.
  • Do not swap drives between positions.
  • Contact a professional RAID recovery specialist immediately.

Taking the wrong action after a RAID failure can significantly reduce the chances of a successful recovery. Preserving the original configuration is critical to reconstructing the RAID correctly.

Why Choose RTS Data Recovery?

RTS Data Recovery is trusted by home users and businesses because we provide secure service, experienced engineers, fast turnaround times, and a customer-focused recovery process. We understand how important your files are, and every recovery is handled with care, confidentiality, and urgency.

  • Data Recovery Services Since 1990
  • Free Data Recovery Evaluation
  • No Data, No Charge Guarantee
  • Fast Turnaround Times
  • Experienced Recovery Engineers
  • Secure & Confidential Process
  • Hard Drive, SSD, RAID & Server Recovery
  • Mac, PC, Laptop & Flash Drive Recovery
  • Support for Windows, Mac, Linux & Server Systems
  • Nationwide Data Recovery Service

Fast Turnaround Times

Many logical Apple Xserve and Xsan recoveries can be completed within 24 to 48 hours. More complex cases involving mechanical hard drive failures, multiple failed drives, RAID controller damage, or severe corruption may require additional recovery time. Our engineers will keep you informed throughout the process and provide regular status updates.

No Data, No Charge Guarantee

RTS Data Recovery stands behind every Apple Xserve RAID and Xsan recovery project with our No Data, No Charge guarantee. If we are unable to recover the data you need, there is no recovery fee.

Free Data Recovery Evaluation

If your Apple Xserve RAID, Xsan Storage Area Network, or Apple server has experienced data loss, contact RTS Data Recovery immediately. Our RAID specialists are available 24 hours a day to discuss your recovery options and provide a free consultation.

If we cannot recover your data, you do not pay for the recovery. That is our simple No Data, No Charge guarantee.

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Call RTS Data Recovery 24/7 Toll Free at: (877) 247-6777

Our data recovery specialists will answer your questions, explain the process, and help you get started with a free evaluation and pricing right over the phone.

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Linh Tranthingoc
61 days ago
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My external hard drive started clicking and was completely inaccessible. RTS Data Recovery diagnosed the issue and recovered all my important files quickly and safely. Their team is professional, knowledgeable, and highly reliable.
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Carol Edwards
105 days ago
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RTS recovered all our files from our company shared Buffalo NAS. Years of work saved—SAVED US! Highly recommend.
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David Matteson
149 days ago
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As a photographer, losing a client’s wedding photos is every professional’s nightmare. RTS Data Recovery saved the day—they recovered every file from a corrupted SD card. Their team is professional, skilled, and trustworthy. Highly recommend!
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Elizabeth Smith
176 days ago
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I thought all my files were lost forever, but this team recovered everything! I’m so grateful for their patience and expertise.
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Sunny Gupta
183 days ago
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After losing so many years of files, I thought they were gone forever—RTS recovered everything! Highly recommend.
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Andrea Owen
1562 days ago
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Top-notch service. They keep you posted along the way with status updates and great communication through the whole process.
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Ashley Hadzopoulos
2594 days ago
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I dropped my external drive and got the clicking sound when trying to read the drive on my computer. I didn’t know about data recovery and thought I just lost all my photography from years of travel. I am SO grateful I found RTS. They emailed me a shipping label and returned a perfectly restored 750GB of photos in a little over a week. I learned in my research that if you want the job done right/successfully, you need to use a high quality and sterile lab and that a legit lab will cost some money. You get what you pay for! There are cheaper places that do it in-house, but don’t do it. RTS has very reasonable pricing at like half what others quoted of same quality. Plus if they can’t restore the files, you don’t pay anything. They have a success rate of 95+%. Definitely recommend.
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Brittany Gray
2701 days ago
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I am very grateful to have found Paul and RTS Data Recovery. I had been carrying around some important documents on a 4gb USB flash drive and one day it went out. The tech guy at my job couldn't recover the data and I was quoted close to $1,000 by a few other companies. RTS was able to check out the drive the next day and they recovered 100% of my data for a fraction of the price that the other guys tried to charge. Great company, highly recommended!
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John Z.
2701 days ago
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I was working on my notebook when I did a restart and the 500 GB internal hard drive started chirping like a canary. What a depressing feeling as you recall your last backup date, and your mind begins to grasp just how much stuff has disappeared into thin air. Getting it back is now Job #1 and the first thing is is to make sure you don't give it to some hack who tries to recover the data and can't but charges you for trying. After doing some research, I found RTS. After talking with Paul I regained some piece of mind and confidence that he could probably recover my data. He quoted me a fixed fee and if he couldn't recover the data, there would be no charge. Paul kept me informed during the recovery process and a week later I had my data back. What more could you ask?
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Monkeefuzz Productions
3890 days ago
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My external Mac drive suddenly failed on me and would not mount on my computer. I had 25 years of work (2 TB) and no backup. I had someone come out to help me but he was a PC person and was not familiar with Mac. He was unable to do anything. I made several calls to Data Recovery companies. While most were closed or closing and wanted me to bring my drive the next day, RTS Recovery was open late hours and Paul was incredibly helpful. After working on my drive through the night and getting it to mount, the data was coming off the drive corrupt. Paul was able to send my hard drive out to be rebuilt and the data was successfully recovered. The things I like best about this company are 1. Paul - he was amazing- helpful, informative, sincere. 2. The pricing - First off, if they cannot retrieve the data there is NO CHARGE. That says ALOT! 3. Pricing. While other companies quoted me more than double "worst case scenario" prices. I was a worst case scenario and was relieved that it cost me 1/3 the price I was quoted by many other companies. Thank God and Paul, I now have all my data and am back in business. He even backed up the new drive onto another new drive for me so I start out with everything on 2 drives.
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Abraham R.
1243 days ago
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Dropped off an SD card that had deleted all of photos from a trip to Tokyo, RTS recovered almost all of my files within a day. Definitely hoping that I never have to experience that scare again but if I do I'll use RTS!
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Ashley H.
2595 days ago
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I dropped my external drive and got the clicking sound when trying to read the drive on my computer. I didn't know about data recovery and thought I just lost all my photography from years of travel. I am SO grateful I found RTS. They emailed me a shipping label and returned a perfectly restored 750GB of photos in a little over a week. I learned in my research that if you want the job done right/successfully, you need to use a high quality and sterile lab and that a legit lab will cost some money. You get what you pay for! There are cheaper places that do it in-house, but don't do it. RTS has very reasonable pricing at like half what others quoted of same quality. Plus if they can't restore the files, you don't pay anything. They have a success rate of 95+%. Definitely recommend.
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Tuli B.
2761 days ago
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RTS is amazing!!! They got almost all, if not all, of my 1TB hard drive back from the dead! (P.S. DO NOT DROP AN EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE FROM ANY HEIGHT!) I was in desperate need and all other companies wanted $1500 or more!! RTS not only restored my data, they kept me informed the entire way! Note: They will ask for a credit card but they will not charge that card until they have recovered your data and even then, they ask for your permission after notifying you of what all they were able to recover. Simply amazing! Super nice people, efficient and worth every penny!! Thank you all! You are a life saver!!!!
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Gregory W.
2946 days ago
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I am a traveling photographer. Are often time will create a traveling hard drive to carry with me to work on projects while I'm on the road. Well I was traveling in 2015 and my hard drive stopped responding. I was quoted prices up to $1,000 to recover the data. The price made me Shy Away. I gave RTS a call and working with Paul he quoted me a flat rate on a standard hard drive recovery which is consistent with the industry. However he said that you can also provide the service for flat rate that maybe do the job. I dropped my hard drive off to Paul 5 p.m. and I had it back the next day at 7 p.m. Paul communication was exceptional. I was really happy with the service. I'm ecstatic to have all those images back. Thank you RTS and thank you Paul!
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Christian Y.
2972 days ago
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I had a broken external hard drive and I was afraid the data would be lost since I haven't used it in 6 months. RTS retrieved all my files in just a few hours for $95. So thankful because the files were priceless photos of my wife and I living in Australia for 3 years.
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Yeonmee K.
3047 days ago
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One thing i can say Paul save my life :) My extra hard drive just stop working. '7 year's of family photo and video' i almost lost. But Paul save it!! I was in panic and dont know what to do. Paul was really nice , explain everything and let me know what i have todo later too. I hope never happen again but if it happen i will definitely visit again :).
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Matt S.
3068 days ago
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What I liked about RTS was that they offered to look at my hard drive at no cost. Many companies don't offer this. I gave them my hard drive to examine because I believed it wasn't working. RTS checked it, said it wasn't working, and that it would cost $600 to repair. That was out of my price range, so I didn't pursue it. However, when I got home, I reinstalled the hard drive to double check that it was still not working. To my surprise, it started working. Then, I looked closely at the drive and realized that I had given RTS the wrong drive. So basically, RTS checked a healthy drive and told me it wasn't working. I thought about going back to them with the broken drive, but because of my experience, I decided against it.
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Alex D.
3074 days ago
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I found RTS Data Recovery Service through yelp, and I was not disappointed. After reading a few reviews on here I decided to try it out. Probably like most people, I only had one single external hard drive and used it for everything. All my photos, documents, and gopro footage. I never thought of having a backup for my backup until my 2TB Western Digital external hard drive broke down. I was helped by Paul and he did an excellent job of keeping me posted on his progress. Just like these reviews say, Paul gave me a flat rate up front and was kind enough to give me a price for the worst case scenario. Thankfully the fix wasn't too expensive. I paid $285 to have all my data recovered. Other friends of mine have paid over 1 thousand dollars to get their data recovered (their devices might have had more issues). Give Paul your time, your broken hard drive, and your money, and he will not disappoint. He'll let you know exactly what the issue is, how much he'll charge, and when it can be completed. Great service! Zero complaints!! Absolutely recommend!
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Anthony Y.
3158 days ago
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Do not do what I did. Instead of using RTS Data Recovery, I used another service. RTS will give you a flat price up front. The other service only gave me a quote after I sent my hard drive to them. The quote was HIGHER than what Paul quoted me. After some negotiations, they matched the price that RTS gave me. However, they couldn't recover my data. They even charged me to send my hard drive back. In desperation, I contacted RTS Data Recovery. They were able to recover my missing data. But there was contamination on the hard drive. It seems that the prior service's clean room was not so clean. So in sum, go with RTS Data recovery the first time. Yes, the price of data recovery is expensive in general. Be prepared to spend a lot. But the folks at RTS are cheaper than others and better than others. You can't go wrong. I wish I had picked them first.
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Alex S.
3300 days ago
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Had a laptop hard drive crash after Windows pushed an update last week. Contacted Paul and had the drive in Fed Ex the next day. Luckily they were able to make a 100% mechanical recovery (take out the hard drive platters in a clean room and then spin them up in another device). Shame on me for not having redundant real time backups (I have 2 now). I knew better than to have a back up that was over a month old, so this was my penance. Paul was more than communicative and had great advise for backing up. He should know - he deals with this every day. LEARN FROM HIM!! My review would not change if they couldn't recover anything. I was impressed with their turnaround and communication which goes miles in a situation like this. Hats off to the RTS team. I hope I never have to talk to Paul again in this context, but thank God people like him are around when you need them.

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