So I downloaded ReclaiMe RAID Recovery Software (RRRS). Using a 2 SATA Disk Docking Station, I could reconstruct the Array. Again, the disks spin fine, they're quiet - I'm pretty sure they're intact or mostly intact.
In any event, RRRS gave me the following on the reconstructed array. (see below)
I then downloaded ReclaiMe Data Recovery Software - it recovered over 700k files! Which supports my theory that both disks survived the fire intact. Here's the catch ... when looking at the Evaluation of the files recovered - keep in mind I'm probably only interested in 1,000 or less files, but of course much of the Data & pics are missing. argh!
So I'm wondering if I should/can rebuild the array with software and access the data and pics that way? I have not purchased a License from ReclaiMe to access the files. I'm obviously disappointed in the files that are NOT showing up.
SOFTWARE or HARDWARE RAID? So again, I'm noob at RAID arrays. But I was correct in assuming it was RAID 0. Remember this was an XP system and the disks plug directly into the MB - an Intel DG9650T (see Storage Interface Specifications below reconstructed array) so the MB had the RAID controller built in onboard.
What are my options? (1) Can I use Software to reconstruct the RAID 0 array and access the files from that? The disks are currently running on a Win7Pro tower. (2) Purchase replacement MB ($84), but what if the RAM is fried or other components? Still $84 is reasonable ... my data is worth much more ... other options?
This is a plain-text general description of the reconstructed array layout.
The array type is RAID0 (also called Stripe Set).
The array consists of 2 disks.
The disks are ordered as follows:
#00: Disk 2 - Hitachi HDS721616PLA, Serial number E301Z5S1J68M, \\.\PhysicalDrive2
#01: Disk 1 - Hitachi HDS721616PLA, Serial number E301Z5S1EXEM, \\.\PhysicalDrive1
Block size is 128.0 KB , same as 256 sectors.
The data starts at sector (LBA) 0 (this is often called "offset" or "start offset").
Block map is as follows:
1 2
Storage Interfaces
SATA-300 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5
ATA-133 -connectors: 1 x 40pin IDC - 2 devices