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Should I format my SoftRAID volume as APFS or HFS+?
APFS is Apple’s first new file system in over 30 years. It offers a host of features not found in...
Steps for Certify Disk Errors
A properly functioning disk should always pass certification. Any certification failure indicates a confirmed hardware issue — the only question is whether...
How many hours of use should my disk have before I replace it?
We recommend proactive disk replacement based on usage hours, even if the disk has not failed. As disks age, the...
Raid levels
RAID 0 – Stripe SoftRAID stripe volumes give you the highest possible performance. However, they provide no protection from disk...
Step-by-step instructions for changing the security settings for a Mac with Apple silicon
Note: These steps are no longer required for macOS 13.3 (Ventura) or later.  Users on macOS 13.3 and later do...
Disks Ejecting While In Use
Have you been warned by the SoftRAID Monitor that there is a problem with your Mac? If so, you may...