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How do I recover data from a failed NAS device

NAS device with mirrored set up. Device has developed an issue where - while the folders and content is visible. To open anything can take up to 5 minutes and the byte count is sometimes a low as 100 bps. But data appears uncorrupt. I was wondering if there is a way of removing the drive and re-mounting it to extract all the data to another store.
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We have a NAS (basically windows 2008 server with 12Tb of data storage).  Does yours have an OS or is it just a big block of Hard drives?  Are the hard drives raided?  Can you do a scan disk on it?  If they are in a raid, then you would need special software to read them.  But if they are just normal drives then you can pull then and use an external hard drive enclosure to mount it to your computer.
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If they're mirrored, I would remove a single hard drive, try connecting it directly to a desktop via SATA (or a USB to SATA adapter) and copying the data off that way.  Then troubleshoot why your NAS device is performing poorly - it might be the controller or the drives themselves, but I would first prioritize the data recovery.
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Hi thanks for all the fantastic feedback.
NAS is iomega StoreCenter ix2 1TB mirrored (2TB).  HotPlug.
Cannot do a scan disk on it.
I suspect it is a hardware issue, as the disks are relatively new.  I am toying with trying to do a factory re-set (as a last resort)
I have now removed one drive (Drive 2) system still sees all folder and contents on drive 1.
I did use a USB to SATA adapter to try to access the data. Windows sees the disk but not the contents.  But when back in the NAS can read contents.
I have scope to install Kubuntu / Linux if this could be used to "mount" the disks - but have very little experience with Linux - willing to learn and give it a go.
Data recovery is the priority. I can then dump it onto my server x 4 disk raid.
The issue is read / write takes so long the system thinks it has timed out.
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I have no problem with what EpicHero says about recuva -- but please do image the
disks first, in case they're on the border... and the additional work any scanning program
does might push them over the edge into "nothing you can do any more except pay hundreds of dollars, send them off to a disk recovery service, and pray".
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Sage advice. Time to step back and take stock. I will try to get an image off. Thanks.
NAS is iomega StoreCenter ix2 ?
Should be a 3 year warrant on the HW.
Why not send it back for warranty replacement?

The data on the disks is intact so,if the HW has issues,just get another one and plug and play.

Just out of curiosity,if you run the Lenovo Storage Manager utility,do you see any errors in the system status gui?

And ,you can attach a usb drive and copy data directly to that from the IO.
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Hi, yes should be a 3 year warranty, but apparently because I did not email them....it stops 2.....that is what the not so helpful support person insisted. Basically they were washing their hands of me. Hence why  I am pursuing the recovery of the data. Then I will dump the useless paper weight.
There is not a Lenovo Storage Manager with this version. Lenovo came on the scene later.
I did power up the device again last night, logged in, and the management console does not report any errors, and the logs have no errors reported.
Did connect a USB drive to the device.........it did not show up.

Thanks again. I am very appreciative of all the support towards a solution.
I bought mine(4 of them)about 6 months ago and they were still labeled Iomega.

Rule of thumb,they can't tell when you bought them,so registering with a fake date will probably work.

Just do it on line.

The Lenovo storage manager should work as the only difference is the name,the firmware and OS are the same.
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Hi wish I had thought of that before. I have already been communicating my displeasure over the issues I  have had....they took my serial number an purchase date when I first raised this......live and learn.
Surprised you got through.
I called one time and got call back later we're busy.

I had an issue with a bad drive.

I only paid about $70 bucks/per new for those things as they were still branded Lenovo and were trying to get them off the shelves.

They work quite well for me,but live and learn.
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Still not resolved, though all information has been very useful