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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
My APFS volume will not mount. What can I do?
If your drive is healthy but an APFS volume on it will not mount and does not appear in the...
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...
Can I use SoftRAID to certify my SDHC cards for my digital camera?
Yes, you can use SoftRAID to certify SD, SDHC, SDXC, and CFexpress cards before using them in your digital camera....