RAID Data Recovery in Sheffield – RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 & NAS Specialists

Has your RAID server or NAS failed? Fill out our form today for a free, no-obligation estimate of recovery time and costs. RecData engineers are available 24/7 for RAID recovery in Sheffield and across Yorkshire.

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Sheffield, known for its industrial heritage and modern innovation, is now a hub for advanced manufacturing, healthcare, universities, and professional services. These sectors rely heavily on RAID servers and NAS systems to ensure operational continuity and protect critical data. Yet even resilient storage systems like RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 can fail due to hardware faults, human error, or controller malfunctions.

With over 15 years of expertise, RecData provides specialist RAID Data Recovery services in Sheffield, performed in ISO-certified clean room laboratories to guarantee the highest data security.

Typical RAID Failures in Sheffield

Businesses and institutions in Sheffield often face:

Multiple drive failures during RAID 5/6 rebuilds.
Dual-drive failure in RAID 1 or RAID 10, causing immediate downtime.
Parity corruption in RAID 5 following power outages or firmware crashes.
Controller malfunctions, leaving RAID metadata inaccessible.
Human error, such as accidental reinitialisation or misconfigured rebuilds.

Our process involves sector-level disk imaging, logical RAID reconstruction, and secure recovery in controlled environments.

RAID 1 Recovery – Legal & Healthcare Offices

RAID 1 is widely used by law firms, notary practices, and medical clinics in Sheffield due to its simplicity and mirroring capability. However, if both drives fail or degrade simultaneously, redundancy is lost.

Case Study (law firm):
A Sheffield law firm lost access to client documents when both drives in a RAID 1 system failed. RecData engineers cloned the drives, rebuilt the array, and successfully restored all critical files.

RAID 5 Recovery – Manufacturing & Finance

RAID 5 is popular among manufacturers and financial offices in Sheffield for its balance of efficiency and redundancy. Its main vulnerability arises during rebuilds, when replacing one drive puts stress on others.

Case Study (engineering company):
A Sheffield engineering company experienced downtime when two drives in its RAID 5 array failed mid-rebuild. RecData manually reconstructed the RAID structure, restored project databases, and helped the company avoid production delays.

RAID 10 Recovery – Universities & Digital Media

RAID 10 is often chosen by university research groups, IT startups, and media agencies for its mix of speed and redundancy. Still, controller issues combined with drive failures can cause serious disruption.

Case Study (university research group):
A university team in Sheffield lost access to laboratory datasets when a RAID 10 array suffered both controller failure and drive corruption. RecData reconstructed the logical structure and recovered the research data in full, ensuring ongoing academic projects remained on schedule.

NAS RAID Recovery – QNAP, Synology, Buffalo & Netgear

NAS devices configured with RAID (RAID 1, 5, or 6) are widely used in Sheffield by creative agencies, offices, and SMEs. These systems are convenient but prone to the same risks as larger enterprise servers.

Case Study (graphic design agency with Synology RAID 1):
A design agency in Sheffield lost access to project files after both drives in a Synology RAID 1 NAS failed. RecData successfully recovered all files, allowing client deadlines to be met.

Case Study (IT services firm with QNAP RAID 5):
A Sheffield IT services company lost access to customer data after two drives failed in a QNAP RAID 5. RecData engineers rebuilt the RAID array and restored the full dataset.

Supported RAID Systems & Platforms

RecData supports recovery across all RAID setups, including:

RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Server Brands: Dell PowerEdge, HP ProLiant, Lenovo System x, Fujitsu PRIMERGY, Supermicro
NAS Devices: QNAP, Synology, Buffalo, Netgear ReadyNAS
Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian)
Virtualisation: VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox
Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle

RAID Recovery in Sheffield & Yorkshire

RecData provides RAID recovery solutions not only in Sheffield but also across Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, and Leeds, supporting the wider Yorkshire region.

Why Sheffield Businesses Choose RecData

15+ years of RAID recovery experience.
Free diagnostics with a full list of recoverable files.
24/7 emergency RAID services, with recovery possible within 48 hours.
ISO-certified clean room laboratories.
Trusted by manufacturing, healthcare, universities, and professional services.

📌 RecData Sheffield Contact Information

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

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.