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What SoftRAID features work during the trial period?
During the 30-day trial period, all SoftRAID Premium features are available — there are no restrictions. The SoftRAID application will...
How can I confirm Fast Mirror Rebuilds rebuilt my entire mirror volume?
Fast Mirror Rebuilds are so efficient that users often wonder whether their mirror volumes were completely rebuilt. When a 2TB...
Does SoftRAID support email notifications?
Yes, email notifications are available in SoftRAID Premium for both Mac and Windows. You can configure SoftRAID to send email...
Why should my mirror volume use 3 disks?
We recommend that mirror volumes use 3 disks. Here’s why each disk matters. Disks 1 and 2: Your always-on mirror...
Waiting for root device
Mac only – Legacy reference for users starting up from a SoftRAID volume Note: This FAQ applies to SoftRAID 5.x...
Does SoftRAID support SMART over USB?
Yes, SoftRAID 8 Premium supports SMART monitoring over USB for most USB enclosures. Requirements: SoftRAID 8 Premium macOS Tahoe (26.x)...
Can I create an encrypted Time Machine backup on a SoftRAID volume?
Yes, Time Machine supports encrypted backups on SoftRAID APFS volumes. Important setup requirement: When creating your Time Machine volume, select...
Why do some of my disks get errors during certification?
If some of the disks you are certifying are getting errors, there are two possible explanations: You have an unreliable...