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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...
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 many disks can I have in my RAID volume?
SoftRAID supports up to 16 disks per volume for all RAID types. Minimum and maximum disks by RAID level: RAID...
Why should I use a UPS with RAID 4 or RAID 5?
If you are running a RAID 4 or RAID 5 volume, we strongly recommend using an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)...
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 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...
Why does SoftRAID eject drives when my Mac goes to sleep?
SoftRAID does not eject drives — it detects and reports when drives have become unavailable and alerts you so you...
