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

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Birmingham, the UK’s second largest city, is a hub for finance, law, advanced manufacturing, and professional services. These industries rely on robust server infrastructures to manage sensitive data—from client records and design projects to financial transactions and operational systems. When a server failure occurs due to RAID corruption, disk crashes, or virtualisation errors, downtime can be disruptive and costly.

With over 15 years of expertise, RecData offers specialised Server Data Recovery in Birmingham, ensuring businesses and professionals can get back on track quickly and securely.

Common Server Failures in Birmingham

RecData engineers frequently address:

RAID rebuild failures in Dell, HP, and IBM servers.
Multiple drive failures in RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 arrays.
Corrupted VMware ESXi and Hyper-V virtual environments.
SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL database corruption.
Controller or firmware faults preventing system access.

All recovery work is carried out in ISO-certified clean rooms, ensuring complete data protection.

RAID 1 – Common for Law Firms and Small Offices

RAID 1 is widely used in law firms, accounting offices, and medical practices that prioritise data redundancy.

Case Study (RAID 1 law firm server):
A mirrored server suffered simultaneous faults on both drives, leaving critical legal documents inaccessible. RecData engineers repaired the media and successfully restored the files, allowing the firm to continue serving its clients without interruption.

RAID 5 – Essential for Manufacturing and SMEs

RAID 5 offers good balance between capacity and performance, but is vulnerable during rebuilds.

Case Study (RAID 5 graphic design company):
A creative agency’s RAID 5 server failed after two drives went offline mid-rebuild, putting years of client design projects at risk. Our engineers reconstructed the array manually and recovered all data, safeguarding the company’s reputation and workflow.

Virtualisation – VMware & Hyper-V

Many startups and technology companies in Birmingham use virtualisation for scalability and cost efficiency.

Case Study (startup virtual environment):
A startup’s VMware datastore became corrupted following a hardware fault, locking multiple development VMs. RecData rebuilt the datastore and restored all systems, enabling the team to meet project deadlines.

Database Recovery – SQL, Oracle & PostgreSQL

Databases are central to professional services and financial organisations in Birmingham.

Case Study (accounting office SQL server):
A RAID 10 server hosting client records was affected by a controller failure, corrupting a key SQL database. RecData engineers successfully recovered the dataset, allowing the office to continue its operations without regulatory risk.

Supported Server Platforms and Brands in Birmingham

RecData provides expert recovery for enterprise-class systems, including:

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

Supported environments:

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

Coverage Beyond Birmingham

RecData also supports businesses and professionals in Coventry, Wolverhampton, and Dudley, covering the wider West Midlands area.

Why Birmingham Professionals Choose RecData

15+ years of enterprise recovery expertise.
Free diagnostics and recovery reports with no obligation.
24/7 emergency recovery, with results possible within 48 hours.
ISO-certified clean room facilities for maximum protection.
Trusted by law firms, SMEs, startups, and professional service providers across the region.

📌 RecData Birmingham Contact Information

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

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.