Seagate SkyHawk 4TB Surveillance HDD Recovery in Patna

By Published On: October 13th, 20251.9 min read
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Case Overview :

A DVR near Kankarbagh and Boring Road, Patna, showed recording errors and stopped adding new footage; past days refused to play for operators in Rajendra Nagar and Fraser Road. The client asked for a simple export with continuous, usable clips by camera and date. DataCare Labs followed a video‑aware plan with plain updates and delivered a clean layout that reviewers could open quickly without conversion or extra software.

  • Brand: Seagate SkyHawk
  • Capacity: 4TB
  • Data Size: 3TB
  • Success Rate: 100%

Problem Description

The DVR displayed “HDD error,” and an external check showed the disk in RAW state with a faint, repeating click. Formatting inside the DVR would have overwritten indexing and broken continuity, making reviews much harder. The team paused changes and requested sequential, evidence‑safe imaging with timestamp validation. They wanted straightforward folder names and a clear structure for rapid navigation and handover.

Understanding the Challenge

CCTV drives endure constant writes and heat, wearing heads and disrupting ordered addressing. The safe method is to stabilize mechanics, restore ordered reads, and image sequentially to preserve stream order. Rebuilding camera/date folders and verifying timestamps ensures smooth playback and helps non‑technical reviewers move quickly during time‑sensitive checks.

Data Recovery

DataCare Labs stabilized the disk, corrected addressing, and imaged stable bands first using short, gentle passes with cool‑down intervals. DVR‑aware carving rebuilt footage into camera/date folders under a simple naming scheme. Timestamps were sampled across incident windows to confirm continuity and call out any gaps. The final export was organized for fast navigation and sharing with stakeholders.

Outcome of Data Retrieval

A total of 3TB of footage was recovered with verified timestamps and clean camera/date organization. Operators could open, skim, and export clips without conversion steps. A brief note covered retention, rotation, and safe storage temperature. Review teams reported smooth playback and quick handoff, keeping follow‑ups efficient and clear.

Conclusion:
A careful, video‑aware process preserves continuity and saves time. With gentle imaging, camera/date rebuilding, and timestamp checks, DataCare Labs delivered clips that worked immediately and were simple to review, even for non‑technical teams.

Call To Action

If a CCTV HDD in Patna shows errors or prompts to format, stop actions and contact DataCare Labs. No Data No Charge keeps recovery focused on usable results.

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