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Does SoftRAID work with XSAN and other SANs (Storage Area Networks)?
XSAN and other SANs are incompatible with SoftRAID. SANs require direct access to the disks they use and cannot use...
Why should my mirror volume use 3 disks?
We recommend that your mirror volumes have 3 disks. This allows you to have two disks connected to your Mac...
Are email notifications still possible with SoftRAID?
Email notifications are available in SoftRAID 8 Premium for Mac at this time. They will be available in the Windows...
What happens when a disk in my RAID 4 or 5 volume stops working?
Because of the way that RAID 4 and RAID 5 work—by creating parity data, which can be used to rebuild...
How much will SoftRAID slow down my Mac?
The SoftRAID Monitor generally uses less than 0.2% of your Mac’s CPU power, even when you are using SoftRAID for...
Waiting for root device
For legacy SoftRAID 5.x users starting from a SoftRAID volume only – Mac only When you startup a Mac from...
Can I use SoftRAID to certify my SDHC cards for my digital camera?
You can use SoftRAID to certify a SDHC card before using it in your digital camera. This will ensure that...
How does a RAID 4 or RAID 5 volume work?
You can find a full explanation of how RAID 4 and RAID 5 volumes work on our RAID levels page.