Note: SoftRAID does not support adding disks to expand an existing RAID 5 volume. For example, you can’t start with a 3-disk RAID 5 volume and add a fourth disk to extend it. The only exception is with mirror volumes, which allow for disk additions. However, you can expand a RAID volume by replacing existing […]
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MacDrive currently does not support ARM-based systems. The development team is actively working to explore potential compatibility options with ARM architecture, but as of now, MacDrive is only compatible with traditional x86-based systems. For updates on future support for ARM-based devices, you can keep an eye on upcoming releases or announcements from the MacDrive development […]
Details As of Windows 10 v. 1809 the default disk removal policy is “Quick removal” instead of “Better performance”. Prior to October of 2018 and Windows 10 version 1809, Microsoft had the default setting for storage devices to “Best Performance” relying on the user to manually and safely remove their drives through the “Eject” function. […]
To determine what size RAID you need, how many disks and the size of each disk, please visit our handy RAID calculate at owc.com. How many disks? 2 disks3 disks4 disks5 disks6 disks7 disks8 disks9 disks10 disks11 disks12 disks13 disks14 disks15 disks16 disks Size of each disk? 1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5 TB6 TB8 TB10 […]
If you purchased your software here on the OWC software store, you can locate your serial number by logging in to your customer account and selecting “Show Previous Orders” and then “Order Details”. The serial number will be near the bottom of the page. It is also listed on your order confirmation email from OWC. […]
If you wish to discontinue your premium subscription benefits for SoftRAID and opt out of automatic renewal, you can do so at any time before your renewal date. To manage your subscription settings, including opting out of automatic renewal, updating payment information, or renewing your subscription early, please follow these steps: 1) Log in to […]
When it comes to your photos, videos, and other valuable files, don’t scrimp on data security and management. Whether it is past archives, present projects or future jobs, RAID storage solutions are a key component to optimizing and protecting your digital work. So, what exactly is RAID? RAID stands for “Redundant Array of Independent Disks”, […]
RAID 0 – Stripe SoftRAID stripe volumes give you the highest possible performance. However, they provide no protection from disk failure, regular backups are required for RAID volumes, because there is no redundancy. When a disk fails on a stripe volume, you will lose all the files on the volume. Stripe volumes are great for […]
Here are instructions for using Snapshots to revert macOS to a prior version. Note: this will not affect data stored on external disks. Reverting to a prior snapshot only affects information stored on your System volume. 1) Shutdown your M1 Mac 2) Restart and hold the power key, until you see “Loading startup options” 3) […]
In order to configure SoftRAID email notifications and use email services like Apple, Gmail, and Yahoo you will need to use an app specific password in the SoftRAID setup. Below are instructions on setting up app passwords for various services. Apple Setup Gmail Setup Yahoo Setup App passwords are used so SoftRAID email connections are […]