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

If your server has failed, act quickly. Fill out our form to receive a free, no-obligation estimate of recovery times and costs. RecData engineers are available 24/7 for emergency server recovery in Portsmouth.

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Portsmouth, with its rich maritime heritage, naval base, and growing higher education and technology sectors, is a city that relies heavily on robust server infrastructures. From defence contractors and shipbuilding firms to universities and public institutions, servers handle vast amounts of critical data daily. When a server fails—whether due to RAID issues, disk crashes, or corrupted virtual machines—the impact can be immediate and severe.

With over 15 years of experience, RecData delivers trusted Server Data Recovery in Portsmouth, offering professional and secure services to businesses, government agencies, and universities across Hampshire.

Common Server Failures in Portsmouth

Our specialists are experienced in resolving:

RAID rebuild failures in Dell, HP, and IBM servers.
Drive failures in RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 arrays.
Corrupted VMware ESXi and Hyper-V datastores.
SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL database corruption.
Controller or firmware failures affecting accessibility.

Every recovery is conducted in ISO-certified clean rooms, ensuring complete safety of sensitive data.

RAID 1 – Used by Public Services and Education

RAID 1 mirroring is a preferred choice among universities, schools, and government offices in Portsmouth due to its redundancy and reliability.

Case Study (University of Portsmouth):
A RAID 1 server containing research data failed after both mirrored drives suffered mechanical issues. RecData engineers repaired the drives in the clean room and successfully restored years of research data.

RAID 5 – Essential for Maritime and Defence Operations

RAID 5 arrays are widely used in Portsmouth’s naval and defence contractors, where both performance and redundancy are vital.

Case Study (Portsmouth defence contractor):
A Dell PowerEdge R740 RAID 5 server failed when two disks dropped out during a rebuild, leaving engineering project data inaccessible. RecData manually rebuilt the array, recovering all design files critical to the client’s operations.

Virtualisation – VMware & Hyper-V

Portsmouth’s tech and education sectors increasingly rely on virtualised environments for scalability and performance.

Case Study (Portsmouth IT services provider):
A VMware ESXi datastore corruption caused multiple client VMs to fail. RecData engineers rebuilt the datastore, recovering the full set of VMs and restoring business continuity within hours.

Database Recovery – SQL, Oracle & PostgreSQL

Databases underpin public services and research in Portsmouth.

Case Study (Portsmouth City Council):
A RAID 10 SQL Server holding citizen records crashed due to a controller issue. RecData extracted and rebuilt the full database, restoring public services without data loss.

Supported Server Platforms and Brands in Portsmouth

RecData provides recovery for all major enterprise systems, including:

Dell PowerEdge (R740, R730, T440 series)
HP ProLiant (DL380, DL360, ML350 series)
IBM/Lenovo System x
Fujitsu PRIMERGY
Supermicro 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 enterprise mail systems

Coverage Beyond Portsmouth

RecData also offers server recovery services in Southampton, Winchester, and Chichester, ensuring full coverage across Hampshire.

Why Portsmouth Chooses RecData

15+ years of proven enterprise server recovery expertise.
Free diagnostics with detailed recovery reports.
24/7 emergency recovery services, with turnaround in as little as 48 hours.
ISO-certified clean room facilities for maximum security.
Trusted by defence contractors, universities, and government agencies.

📌 RecData Portsmouth Contact Information

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

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.