Cambridge is internationally recognised as a centre of innovation, education, and healthcare, with world-leading universities, research laboratories, and technology companies. To manage vast amounts of critical data, many organisations here rely on NAS devices such as QNAP, Synology, Buffalo, and Netgear.
When a NAS system fails, the consequences can be severeβinterrupted research projects, disrupted healthcare services, or delayed product development. With over 15 years of expertise, RecData Cambridge delivers professional NAS Data Recovery, trusted by researchers, businesses, and institutions across the region.
Common Causes of NAS Failure in Cambridge
We regularly see cases in Cambridge involving:
- RAID rebuild failures when a disk replacement goes wrong.
- Multiple drive failures in systems under heavy research workloads.
- File system corruption following sudden power loss.
- Firmware corruption after updates or improper shutdowns.
- Human errors, such as accidental deletions.
Every recovery is performed in ISO-certified clean rooms, protecting sensitive drives and data.
RAID 1 β Redundancy in Healthcare and Professional Services
RAID 1, or mirroring, is popular in Cambridge clinics, law firms, and financial services that demand redundancy for sensitive files.
Case Study (Cambridge medical research unit):
A RAID 1 Synology NAS storing trial data failed when both mirrored drives developed read errors within days of each other. RecData engineers cloned both drives, corrected logical structures, and restored all datasets within 48 hours, ensuring no disruption to the ongoing research.
RAID 5 β A Common Choice in Research and Technology Firms
RAID 5 is widely used in Cambridgeβs biotech companies, university departments, and software startups, where efficiency and redundancy are essential. A typical setup is a 4- or 6-bay QNAP NAS.
Case Study (Cambridge biotech startup):
A RAID 5 NAS failed when two disks crashed during a rebuild after a power outage. RecData manually reconstructed the RAID, recovering genomic research files worth months of work, saving the company from a major setback in its project timeline.
Other RAID Setups in Cambridge
Beyond RAID 1 and 5, we also recover:
- RAID 6 β Favoured by finance and government agencies for added redundancy.
- RAID 0 β Found in creative industries for speed, though vulnerable to single-disk failure.
- JBOD β Common in small labs, but risky due to lack of redundancy.
Case Study (Cambridge design firm):
A RAID 0 setup used for storing CAD projects failed after one disk suffered mechanical issues. RecData engineers restored the majority of files, allowing the firm to continue its client deliveries.
NAS Brands We Recover in Cambridge
Our engineers regularly work on:
- Synology DiskStation & RackStation
- QNAP TS & TVS series
- Buffalo TeraStation & LinkStation
- Netgear ReadyNAS
- Western Digital My Cloud
Whatever the model or configuration, RecData Cambridge can help recover your data quickly and securely.
Nationwide NAS Recovery with ISO-Certified Facilities
Though this page focuses on Cambridge, RecData provides nationwide NAS data recovery. We partner with the UKβs best labs, equipped with ISO-certified clean rooms, serving major cities including London, Oxford, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.
Why Cambridge Businesses and Institutions Trust RecData
- 15+ years of experience in NAS and RAID recovery.
- Free diagnostics and a detailed list of recoverable files before commitment.
- Emergency services, with recovery possible in as little as 48 hours.
- Confidential and secure handling of sensitive academic, business, and medical data.
π RecData Cambridge Contact Information
- Phone: π 02045207293
- Website: recdata.co.uk
- Email: info@recdata.co.uk
- Address: 1 Comber Grove, London SE50AS, United Kingdom (with coverage in Cambridge and across the UK)
