If there is a disk failure, will my data be saved and restored?

[VisintinTH]

In the case of a hardware failure are all data saved with some kind of backup then restored and made available again?

[Mark]

If you mean if you have hard drive failure then yes, you should be able to just log on and reinstall and it'll download everything again. 

[VisintinTH]

I think there was a misunderstanding: I want to understand if my data on Dropbox is protected in case there is a hardware problem on the Dropbox servers (NOT on my own hardware) that contain those data. In other words, if Dropbox systems are protected through backup and disaster recovery.

Thanks a lot

Luigi

[Megan]

Hi @VisintinTH, welcome to our Community, I hope you're doing well!

You can see more in regards to how we protect your files here.

If you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to ask away! 

[VisintinTH]

Thanks Megan for your reply, but the linked page only highlights "security" intended as protection against attacks or unwanted access. I don't see any reference to "safety" as protection against loss due to hardware failure such as failure of the disks containing the data. Often referred as "Disaster recovery". I would like to understand if the Dropbox infrastructure has this kind of safety.

Cheers

Luigi

[Jay]

Hi @VisintinTH, this article might provide some information related to your query.

[VisintinTH · Accepted solution]

Hi Jay, thanks a lot, this was really explaining and the correct answer to my question.

BTW I am a system administrator who in 2006 created a completely failsafe and redundant IT system for a hospital.

Thanks again

Luigi