Common Promise RAID Failures We Recover
Promise RAID systems like Pegasus and VTrak are reliable, but even these arrays can fail due to hardware issues, firmware corruption, or configuration loss. We handle failures such as:
- Multiple drive failures within the same RAID group
- Controller malfunctions or firmware corruption
- Failed or incomplete RAID rebuilds
- Accidental reconfiguration or volume deletion
- File system corruption or unreadable partitions
- Sudden power loss or hardware component failure
When these problems occur, the array may appear degraded, offline, or unmountable. Our engineers can reconstruct the RAID and restore full access to your data safely.
Our Expertise in Promise RAID Recovery
We specialize in all Promise Technology RAID platforms used in enterprise, creative, and surveillance environments. Our engineers understand the firmware logic and storage architecture across all product lines, ensuring precise recovery of complex arrays.
Our expertise includes:
Systems
Promise Pegasus, VTrak, Vess, and SuperTrak models
RAID Configurations
RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 arrays
Environments
macOS, Windows Server, Linux, VMware, and Hyper-V
Data types
Volumes, LUNs, snapshots, and logical drives
Even if your Promise array won’t mount or shows lost volumes, we can rebuild the RAID virtually and restore full access to your data with accuracy and reliability.
What to Avoid After a Promise RAID Failure
Taking the wrong steps after a Promise RAID failure can make recovery far more difficult. To protect your data, avoid these actions until a full evaluation is performed.
- Do not attempt to rebuild or reinitialize the array through Promise Utility or WebPAM.
- Avoid swapping or reseating drives to test connectivity.
- Do not run file system repair tools on degraded or offline volumes.
- Refrain from updating firmware or importing configurations from another system.
- Do not power-cycle the enclosure repeatedly in an effort to make it mount.
Following these guidelines helps preserve the array’s integrity and ensures the highest possible success rate during professional recovery.