Server Data Recovery in Cardiff – RAID, VMware & SQL Specialists

If your server has failed, don’t wait until it’s too late. Fill in our form to receive a free, no-obligation estimate of recovery time and costs. RecData engineers are available 24/7 for emergency server recovery in Cardiff.

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Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a vital hub for government, healthcare, financial services, media, and higher education. These sectors depend on resilient server infrastructures to store sensitive data and maintain uninterrupted services. When a server failure occurs—whether caused by RAID array degradation, multiple drive crashes, or virtualisation errors—the consequences can be severe.

With more than 15 years of expertise, RecData provides trusted Server Data Recovery in Cardiff, supporting organisations across South Wales with secure and efficient recovery services.

Common Server Failures in Cardiff

Our engineers frequently resolve failures such as:

RAID rebuild failures in Dell and HP servers.
Disk crashes in RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 arrays.
Corrupted VMware ESXi and Hyper-V datastores.
Database corruption in SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
Controller, backplane, and firmware faults.

All recovery is performed in ISO-certified clean rooms, guaranteeing maximum data integrity.

RAID 1 – Essential for Healthcare and Government Systems

RAID 1 mirroring is widely used in Cardiff by healthcare providers and public institutions to ensure redundancy and resilience.

Case Study (Cardiff hospital):
A RAID 1 HP ProLiant server containing patient scheduling data became inaccessible when both drives developed read errors. RecData engineers stabilised the media and fully recovered the database, allowing the hospital to continue operating without service disruption.

RAID 5 – Popular in Finance and Education

RAID 5 arrays are heavily used in Cardiff’s financial services and universities, balancing storage capacity with performance.

Case Study (Cardiff financial services firm):
A Dell PowerEdge R740 RAID 5 server suffered a dual-drive failure during a rebuild, risking critical client records. RecData manually reconstructed the array and restored all files, ensuring compliance and business continuity.

Virtualisation – VMware & Hyper-V

Cardiff’s digital and media industries rely on VMware and Hyper-V virtualised environments to support flexible IT infrastructures.

Case Study (Cardiff media production company):
A VMware ESXi datastore became corrupted following an unexpected power outage, leaving multiple production servers offline. RecData engineers rebuilt the datastore and recovered all affected VMs, ensuring projects stayed on schedule.

Database Recovery – SQL, Oracle & PostgreSQL

Cardiff’s universities and financial organisations frequently rely on complex databases.

Case Study (University research group):
A RAID 10 database server hosting an Oracle database failed due to a controller issue. RecData extracted and rebuilt the dataset, preserving years of academic research.

Supported Server Platforms and Brands in Cardiff

RecData engineers recover from enterprise-class servers, including:

Dell PowerEdge (R740, R720, T440)
HP ProLiant (DL380, DL360, ML350)
IBM/Lenovo System x
Fujitsu PRIMERGY
Supermicro enterprise servers

Supported environments include:

Windows Server 2012–2022
Linux (Ubuntu, Red Hat, CentOS, Debian)
VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox
SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL
Exchange and mail servers

Coverage Beyond Cardiff

RecData also supports organisations in Newport, Swansea, and Bridgend, delivering professional recovery services across South Wales.

Why Cardiff Chooses RecData

15+ years of proven server recovery expertise.
Free diagnostics with a no-obligation recovery report.
Emergency recovery services available 24/7, with turnaround in as little as 48 hours.
ISO-certified clean room facilities.
Trusted by government, universities, and healthcare providers.

📌 RecData Cardiff Contact Information

Phone: 📞 02045207293
Website: recdata.co.uk
Email: info@recdata.co.uk
Address: 1 Comber Grove, London SE50AS, United Kingdom (serving Cardiff and South Wales)

Honestly thought my hard drive was gone for good. These guys brought it back like magic. Total lifesavers.

Super friendly team and they actually explain what’s going on. Got all my files back and I’m over the moon.

My NAS failed out of nowhere. RecData had it sorted in no time. Can’t thank them enough.

Zero stress, zero jargon, just results. They recovered everything I needed

I was panicking about losing years of work. They fixed it fast and kept me updated the whole way

Other places told me it was impossible. RecData proved them wrong. Absolute legends

I’m not very techy, but they made everything easy to understand. Got my photos back and I’m so happy

My external drive stopped working after a trip. They recovered every single file — even the ones I thought were gone forever.

Brilliant service. They treated my data like it was their own and delivered ahead of schedule.

From start to finish, they were professional and reassuring. All my work is back safe and sound

How can I recover data from a RAID 5 failure?

If your RAID 5 has failed, avoid attempting DIY rebuilds as they can overwrite critical data. RecData uses advanced tools and expertise to safely reconstruct the original RAID configuration and recover your files, even in cases of multiple drive failures.

What is the best lab in the UK for NAS data recovery?

RecData is one of the leading UK laboratories for NAS data recovery, with specialist engineers and state‑of‑the‑art equipment. We work with all major NAS brands and models, delivering high success rates and fast turnaround times.

How much does hard drive data recovery cost?

The cost of hard drive data recovery depends on the type of fault and complexity of the job. On average, prices range from £350 to £750, with a detailed quote provided after a free diagnosis.

How long does data recovery take?

Recovery times vary depending on urgency:

Emergency: within 48 hours
Express: 3–5 business days
Standard: 5–7 business days

How much does the diagnosis cost?

With RecData, collection, delivery, and diagnosis are free. We operate on a No Data, No Fee basis — you only pay if we successfully recover your data.

Do you offer collection and delivery across the UK?

Yes, we provide free, insured collection and delivery throughout the UK to ensure your media is transported securely.