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Can I use SoftRAID on earlier versions of Mac OS X?
Below is a list of SoftRAID versions and their compatible macOS versions: SoftRAID 8 is compatible with macOS Monterey (12.x)...
Why do my drives keep going to sleep and how do I prevent it?
If your drives are spinning down or going to sleep unexpectedly, this is almost always a macOS energy saving feature,...
Secondary Disk Not Showing or Missing – Troubleshooting Guide
A SoftRAID Mirror (RAID 1) volume is comprised of a Primary disk and one or more Secondary disks. SoftRAID supports...
How do I convert my volumes between AppleRAID and SoftRAID?
SoftRAID can convert volumes between AppleRAID (Apple’s built-in RAID system in Disk Utility) and SoftRAID formats. This conversion is fast...
How do I create a SoftRAID tech support file?
How do I generate a Tech Support Report for Mac 1. Launch SoftRAID. Make sure all your disks are attached and...
How do I find my SoftRAID 5 or 6 serial number?
If you purchased your software here on the OWC software store, you can locate your serial number by logging in...
How does SoftRAID use SMART to predict disk failure?
SoftRAID continuously monitors your disks using SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology), a built-in monitoring system in modern hard drives...
Whenever I startup my Mac, SoftRAID tells me one of my disks has errors. Why does this disk keep having errors?
SoftRAID maintains a persistent error count for each disk. This count is stored directly on the disk itself, which means...