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Does upgrading to SoftRAID 8 require me to reformat my disks, or erase my volume?
No. Upgrading to SoftRAID 8 does not require reformatting or erasing your existing SoftRAID volumes. Broad compatibility across versions: All...
Secondary Disk Not Showing or Missing – Troubleshooting Guide
A SoftRAID Mirror (RAID 1) volume is comprised of a Primary disk and one or more Secondary disks. SoftRAID supports...
Always certify a disk before using it
Disk drives only receive limited testing when they are manufactured, not a comprehensive testing of the entire disk surface. Manufacturers expect...
Is SoftRAID compatible with other utility programs?
Yes, most third-party utilities are fully compatible with SoftRAID volumes. You can use these tools with your SoftRAID RAID arrays...
How many computers can I install SoftRAID on at once?
A SoftRAID Premium license covers unlimited drives on one computer. Need to use SoftRAID on multiple computers? You can purchase additional...
What is volume safeguard and why should I use it?
Volume Safeguard protects you from accidentally destroying a volume that contains important data. When Safeguard is enabled on a volume,...
SoftRAID Monitor Failed Error (Mac)
If you are seeing the error ”An internal part of the SoftRAID Monitor has failed”, this is caused by a known...
How long does it take to certify a disk
Disk certification is a thorough process that writes data to every sector on the drive and reads it back three...