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Disk Hung Errors
What is a “disk hung” error? When a disk “hangs,” it means SoftRAID sent an I/O request to the disk...
How to get SoftRAID to ignore SMART status of predicted-to-fail disk.
If SoftRAID is notifying you of a SMART predicted failure on a disk that you want to continue using, you...
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...
Volume does not mount in High Sierra (10.13.x) after updating the driver
Note: This FAQ applies to macOS High Sierra (10.13.x) only and is provided for legacy reference. Diagnosis Run SoftRAID and...
What if I don’t purchase a license? Will my disks still function?
Your data is safe — you will not lose access to your files. If you choose not to purchase a...
Can I create a volume across two or more enclosures?
Yes, you can create a volume across multiple enclosures. The only limitation with SoftRAID is 16 drives per volume. Example:...
How do I create a second bootable macOS volume?
You may need a second macOS installation to run disk utilities, manage SoftRAID volumes, or troubleshoot your main system. APFS...
How many disks can I have in my RAID 4 or RAID 5 volume?
With SoftRAID, a RAID volume can have up to 16 disks. For increased reliability, we recommend that you have up...