Introduction:
A small business based in Germany faced a critical data loss scenario when hackers maliciously deleted volumes on their HP Nimble CS3000 SAN. The attack compromised 42 GB of crucial business data, bringing their operations to a standstill. With no prior attempts to recover the data, the client sought the expertise of WeRecoverData to restore their vital information.
Problem Description:
The HP Nimble CS3000, a 60 TB SAN device, was the backbone of the client’s IT infrastructure. The SAN housed critical virtual drives essential for daily business operations. The sudden deletion of volumes by hackers resulted in the loss of 42 GB of data. This incident jeopardized business continuity and posed a significant risk to the client’s sensitive information and overall productivity.
Initial Assessment:
Upon receiving the case with a medium level of urgency, WeRecoverData’s team of specialists quickly conducted a thorough assessment of the compromised SAN. The initial analysis confirmed the extent of the hack and the specific challenges posed by the deleted volumes. The team prepared a detailed recovery plan tailored to the unique architecture of the HP Nimble CS3000 and the client’s specific data recovery needs.
Recovery Process:
WeRecoverData employed a multi-faceted approach to address the complex data loss scenario:
- Rebuilding RAID Configuration: The first step involved reconstructing the RAID configuration of the HP Nimble CS3000. This process was critical to reestablish the foundational structure necessary for data recovery.
- Volume Restoration: The team meticulously worked on restoring the deleted volumes. Using advanced recovery techniques, they navigated the intricacies of the SAN’s file system to locate and reconstruct the lost volumes.
- Virtual Drive Recovery: Given the importance of the virtual drives to the client’s operations, special attention was given to ensuring their integrity and usability. The team utilized sophisticated software tools to recover and validate the data within these virtual drives.
- Data Integrity Verification: Throughout the recovery process, rigorous checks were performed to verify the integrity and completeness of the recovered data. This step ensured that the client received fully functional and accurate data.
Outcome:
Thanks to the expertise and dedication of the WeRecoverData team, the recovery operation was a resounding success. The entire 42 GB of critical business data was recovered, allowing the client to resume normal operations without data loss. The successful recovery underscored WeRecoverData’s proficiency in handling complex SAN recovery cases, particularly those involving cyberattacks.
