NAS Data Recovery in Edinburgh – QNAP, Synology & RAID Experts

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In Edinburgh, home to world-class universities, government institutions, and a growing tech sector, reliable Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems are critical. Organizations across the city — from research labs at the University of Edinburgh to financial offices near Charlotte Square — depend on NAS devices such as QNAP, Synology, Buffalo, and Netgear to store and protect sensitive data.

But when a NAS system fails, the results can be devastating: research projects halted, government services disrupted, or financial data at risk. With over 15 years of specialist experience, RecData Edinburgh provides professional NAS Data Recovery, ensuring quick, secure, and confidential retrieval of lost information.

Common NAS Failures in Edinburgh

NAS devices in Edinburgh typically fail due to:

RAID degradation after drive replacement.
Firmware corruption during updates.
Accidental deletion or reformatting of shared volumes.
Multiple disk failures from aging hardware.
Power loss or surges causing file system corruption.

Our engineers at RecData use advanced tools to rebuild arrays safely, without risking further data loss.

RAID 1 – Mirroring in Research & Healthcare

RAID 1 is often used by Edinburgh’s smaller businesses and healthcare providers for redundancy. For example, a 2-bay Synology NAS storing medical reports in a private clinic.

Risks include:

Both drives failing within days due to similar lifespans.
Accidental deletions mirrored across both disks.
Logical errors or corruption affecting both drives simultaneously.

Case Study (Edinburgh private clinic):
A clinic lost access to patient files when both mirrored drives developed bad sectors. RecData engineers reconstructed the RAID and restored all medical data within 48 hours, allowing the clinic to continue operations without interruption.

RAID 5 – Finance & Academic Institutions

RAID 5 is popular in Edinburgh’s financial firms and university research groups. A typical setup is a 4-bay QNAP NAS, where parity provides protection against single-disk failure.

Challenges we often see include:

Second drive failure during a rebuild.
Parity corruption leaving research data unusable.
Controller failure, even if the disks are intact.

Case Study (University of Edinburgh research lab):
A RAID 5 NAS storing years of scientific research failed after a rebuild attempt. RecData rebuilt the stripe and parity data manually, recovering terabytes of valuable research results.

Other RAID Configurations in Edinburgh

Beyond RAID 1 and RAID 5, many Edinburgh organizations rely on:

RAID 6 – Double parity, used by government offices for added security. Still at risk if multiple drives fail under rebuild stress.
RAID 0 – Found in creative studios for performance, but total data loss occurs if a single drive fails.
JBOD – Seen in smaller offices, but recovery can be complex since disks function independently.

Case Study (Edinburgh design agency):
A RAID 0 array used for video production crashed when a single drive failed. Despite the lack of redundancy, RecData recovered most of the media files, allowing the agency to deliver projects on time.

NAS Brands We Service in Edinburgh

We frequently recover data from:

Synology (DiskStation, RackStation)
QNAP (TS & TVS Series)
Buffalo TeraStation & LinkStation
Netgear ReadyNAS
Western Digital My Cloud

From small office devices to enterprise rack-mounted systems, RecData has the expertise to recover all models.

UK-Wide Coverage with ISO-Certified Clean Rooms

Though this page highlights our work in Edinburgh, RecData serves clients across the UK. Thanks to our free express courier collection, businesses can send their damaged NAS devices from major cities such as Glasgow, London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Cardiff.

We collaborate with leading UK laboratories equipped with ISO-certified Clean Rooms, ensuring the safest possible recovery process for even the most complex NAS failures.

Why Edinburgh Businesses Trust RecData

When data loss strikes, companies in Edinburgh choose RecData because we provide:

15+ years of RAID & NAS expertise.
Free diagnostics and a no-obligation list of recoverable files.
Free UK-wide courier collection, including Edinburgh and surrounding areas.
Emergency recovery within 48 hours for urgent cases.
Strict confidentiality for sensitive business, academic, and healthcare data.

📌 RecData Edinburgh Contact Information

Phone: 📞 02045207293
Website: recdata.co.uk
Email: info@recdata.co.uk
Address: 1 Comber Grove, London SE50AS, United Kingdom (with free collection in Edinburgh and across the UK)

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.