Nasty Problem NAS: Recovering NAS on Linux/Ubuntu with an 8-Port SATA Card Driver
In this article, we will discuss the process of recovering a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device on Linux/Ubuntu using an 8-port SATA card driver. This method is particularly useful when all other recovery options, such as those provided by Synology for recovering a PC or Linux, have been exhausted.
Understanding the Problem
When dealing with a NAS device that has 8 drives, connecting and mounting them can be a challenge. This is especially true when the NAS device is not recognized by the operating system, or when the data on the NAS device is inaccessible.
The Solution: Using an 8-Port SATA Card Driver
An 8-port SATA card driver can be used to connect and mount the 8 drives in the NAS device, making it possible to recover the data stored on them. This method is particularly useful when all other recovery options have been exhausted.
Step-by-Step Guide to Recovering NAS on Linux/Ubuntu with an 8-Port SATA Card Driver
Here are the steps to follow to recover a NAS device on Linux/Ubuntu using an 8-port SATA card driver:
Install the 8-port SATA card driver on your Linux/Ubuntu system.
Connect the 8 drives from the NAS device to the 8-port SATA card.
Use the
lsblkcommand to identify the device names assigned to the 8 drives.Create a new RAID array using the
mdadmcommand and the device names identified in step 3.Create a new file system on the RAID array using the
mkfscommand.Mount the new file system on a directory using the
mountcommand.Access the data stored on the NAS device by navigating to the mounted directory.
Code Blocks
sudo apt-get install amd64-microcode
sudo apt-get install pciutils
lsblk
sudo mdadm --create /dev/md0 --level=1 --raid-devices=8 /dev/sd[a-h]
sudo mkfs.ext4 /dev/md0
sudo mkdir /mnt/nas
sudo mount /dev/md0 /mnt/nas
In this article, we have discussed the process of recovering a NAS device on Linux/Ubuntu using an 8-port SATA card driver. This method is particularly useful when all other recovery options have been exhausted. By following the step-by-step guide provided, you should be able to successfully recover the data stored on your NAS device.
References
Book: "Linux Bible" by Christopher Negus
Article: "How to Recover Data from a Failed RAID Array" by Jack Wallen
Online Resource: RAID - Arch Linux Wiki