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SoftRAID boot-ability for Mac and Windows
For both macOS and Windows, SoftRAID volumes are not bootable nor can be created from the bootable OS volume.
SoftRAID shows disk errors, while DiskUtility shows none—why?
If SoftRAID is reporting disk errors that Disk Utility is not, this does not mean SoftRAID is malfunctioning. It means...
How can I make the fastest possible volume on HDDs by using the beginning of the disks only?
If you are creating a stripe volume for editing uncompressed digital video footage, there are several things you can do...
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 to hot swap a drive in a ThunderBay or Mercury Elite Pro Quad enclosure?
Hot-swap capability means you can replace a drive in your enclosure while it remains powered on and connected to your...
How does SoftRAID determine how many hours a disk has been used?
SoftRAID tracks disk usage hours through two methods, depending on whether your disk supports SMART monitoring. Disks with SMART support...
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...
SoftRAID driver version does not match the application version
The SoftRAID driver version is tied to your MacOS release. So you may for example see: SoftRAID Application 7.6.1 driver...