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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...
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,...
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...
How do I erase or delete a SoftRAID volume?
Warning: Erasing or deleting a volume permanently destroys all data on it. Make sure you have a current backup before...
I have a spare drive for my RAID. How often should I re-certify it?
A spare drive should be periodically re-certified to ensure it is ready for immediate use if a drive in your...
RAID vs. Backup — What’s the Difference?
RAID and backups are both important parts of protecting your data, but they do very different things. Understanding the difference...
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...
How do I uninstall SoftRAID?
Uninstalling SoftRAID on macOS (Ventura 13.3 and later) SoftRAID includes a built-in uninstaller that removes all SoftRAID components from your...