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How do I use SoftRAID from the command line?
SoftRAID includes a command line tool called softraidtool that allows you to perform SoftRAID operations from the Terminal. This is useful for...
How do I label disks in SoftRAID?
SoftRAID allows you to assign a custom label to any disk. Labels appear in the SoftRAID application and in the...
What is the recommended free space on HFS+ volumes?
Maintain at least 20% free space on HFS+ volumes. When a volume is more than 90% full, performance can slow dramatically and...
How do I share a SoftRAID volume between Mac and Windows?
There are two ways to share a SoftRAID volume between Mac and Windows: physically connecting the enclosure to each computer,...
How much free space is recommended for APFS volumes?
Even with the newer APFS file system, it’s still important to leave some free space on your disk. While APFS...
How can I optimize my SoftRAID configuration for video editing? (Multiple volumes)
For video editing workflows, some users dedicate a portion of their drives for high-speed scratch space while keeping project files...
What happens to my SoftRAID volumes when I upgrade to a new Mac?
Nothing — your volumes and data are completely unaffected. Simply connect your enclosure to your new Mac or Windows computer,...
Do I need to update SoftRAID before updating macOS?
Best Practice Before Any macOS Upgrade Before upgrading macOS, unmount all external SoftRAID volumes and power off your enclosures. This is the...
