How to Restore Lost Data from NAS Seagate Black Armor STCT2000200 Storage

Contents

• Why Regular Data Recovery Tools Can’t Restore Files from RAID
• Key Information About the NAS Seagate Black Armor STCT2000200
• How to Remove Hard Disks from Your NAS and Connect Them to a PC
  • Step-by-Step Data Recovery with Hetman RAID Recovery
  • How to Safely Recover Data from Disk Images
  • Where Are the User’s Files Actually Stored?
  • RAID Recovery Software: Detailed Comparison

Why Regular Data Recovery Tools Can’t Restore Files from RAID

Conventional hard drives store user data by writing it sequentially across the disk surface, which means an entire file is typically located on a single drive. In contrast, when data is written to a RAID array, each file is split into multiple fragments. These fragments are then distributed and written in sequence across all the drives in the array. Depending on the configuration, fragment sizes can range from 2 KB to 2 MB, so every file is physically stored across several disks at once.

This approach significantly increases read and write performance — after all, writing two halves of a 1 GB file to two drives simultaneously is much faster than writing the full 1 GB to a single disk. However, this same mechanism makes file recovery far more complex.

Different RAID levels use different methods to distribute and protect data. On top of that, manufacturers like Seagate often add their own proprietary structures and variations. As a result, data can be written to disks in many different formats, and each requires a specific approach during recovery.

Are there any preventive measures to minimize the risk of data loss on NAS Seagate Black Armor STCT2000200 devices?

Yes, there are several preventive measures you can take to minimize the risk of data loss on NAS Seagate Black Armor STCT2000200 devices. Here are some recommendations:

1. Regularly backup your data: Implement a backup strategy to ensure that your important data is regularly backed up to an external storage device or a cloud storage service.
2. Use RAID configuration: Configure your NAS device in a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configuration to provide data redundancy and protection against drive failures. This will help minimize the risk of data loss in case of a drive failure.
3. Enable data encryption: Enable data encryption on your NAS device to protect your data from unauthorized access. This will ensure that even if the device is stolen or compromised, your data remains secure.
4. Implement strong access controls: Set up strong passwords for your NAS device and limit access to authorized users only. Regularly review and update user permissions to ensure that only necessary users have access to your data.
5. Keep your firmware up to date: Regularly check for firmware updates for your NAS device and apply them as soon as they are available. Firmware updates often include security patches and bug fixes that can help protect your device from vulnerabilities.
6. Implement a robust network security: Secure your network by using strong passwords for your Wi-Fi network, enabling network encryption (WPA2), and implementing a firewall to prevent unauthorized access to your NAS device.
7. Monitor your device: Regularly monitor your NAS device for any signs of hardware failure, unusual activity, or unauthorized access. Set up alerts and notifications to stay informed about the health and status of your device.
8. Use a reliable power supply: Ensure that your NAS device is connected to a reliable power supply and consider using a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) to protect against power surges or outages that could potentially cause data loss.

By following these preventive measures, you can significantly minimize the risk of data loss on your NAS Seagate Black Armor STCT2000200 device.

How to Remove Hard Disks from Your NAS and Connect Them to a PC

Although the NAS Black Armor STCT2000200 can be accessed over the network, you still need to remove its hard disks and connect them directly to a Windows PC. Only then can the recovery software properly scan and analyze the drives. Follow these steps:

1. Power off the NAS and disconnect it from the power source.

   WARNING! Before removing any drives, carefully read the device manual. Improper actions may damage both the NAS enclosure and the hard disks in the RAID array.

2. Remove the hard disks one by one, gently sliding each drive out of its slot. Remember that hard disks are highly sensitive: any impact or drop can cause serious physical damage.

3. Label each hard disk according to its position inside the NAS. The order of the drives is crucial for correct RAID reconstruction.

4. Connect the drives to your computer. In this video, we explain which ports you can use to connect hard disks and what to do if your PC does not have enough free connectors.

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Step-by-Step Data Recovery with Hetman RAID Recovery

This program restores data from damaged RAID arrays and is fully compatible with Seagate Black Armor STCT2000200. Each hard disk in the array contains technical metadata describing how files were written. When launched, Hetman RAID Recovery analyzes this metadata, automatically reconstructs the damaged array, and provides access to its contents. After that, you can browse the recovered disk and save your files. The program can also restore files that were accidentally deleted from the network drive.

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How to recover data from a Seagate

Black Armor STCT2000200 has 2 HDD slots, and it supports the following array types:

• RAID 0;
• RAID 1;
• JBOD;

NAS supports:

• exFAT, VFAT, FAT 12 / 16 / 32;
• NTFS / ReFS;
• APFS / HFS+;
• Ext2 / 3 / 4 / ReiserFS / XFS / UFS / ZFS / Btrfs;
• VMFS / HikvisionFS;

How to Safely Recover Data from Disk Images

This utility allows you to create a complete copy of a disk and work with the disk image instead of the physical drive. This approach helps protect your data from:

• Overwriting during the recovery process;
• Additional data loss caused by bad sectors;
• User errors.

To create a disk image, follow these steps:

1. Ensure you have enough free space to store the image. Its size will typically match the size of the original disk.

2. In the main window, select the target disk and choose Tools - Save Disk. You can also select multiple disks if needed.

3. When the Image Creation Wizard opens, select whether you want to save the entire disk or only a specific region. Adjust the settings and click Next.

   

4. Choose the directory where the image will be saved. You may select any available disk connected to your PC or upload the image via FTP.

   

Where Are the User’s Files Actually Stored?

The Seagate Black Armor STCT2000200 network-attached storage keeps Seagate NAS OS 4 operating system files on a separate RAID 1 (mirrored) array. Usually, all NAS systems create several volumes on every hard disk, and the first of them takes up to 2 Gb of space. This is where operating system files are stored. Other volumes are united into a RAID array where user’s data is written.

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