- Home
- Knowledge Base
- SoftRAID
SoftRAID
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.
How can I resize a SoftRAID volume?
SoftRAID does not support adding disks to an existing volume to increase its capacity. For example, you cannot start with...
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)...
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...
Where do I download SoftRAID Standard?
You can download SoftRAID here: SoftRAID Premium and SoftRAID Standard are the same application — there is only one download....
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...
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...