If you are seeing the error ”An internal part of the SoftRAID Monitor has failed”, this is caused by a known macOS permissions issue that we are actively working to resolve in a future update. In the meantime, the steps below will fix it in most cases. Step 1: Confirm Full Disk Access for SoftRAID Go […]
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Dock Ejector 2.0 introduces a cutting-edge driver extension built on Apple’s “DriverKit” technology. With this update, Dock Ejector can now be installed without requiring “Reduced Security” mode during install. If you were previously using Dock Ejector 1.x, you can now enable “Full Security” on your Mac—provided no other extensions require “Reduced Security.” While this new […]
Yes, you can use NTFS-formatted drives with your Mac, however macOS only provides read-only support for NTFS. You will need to purchase a third-party NTFS driver for full read/write access.
Note: SoftRAID does not support adding disks to expand an existing RAID 5 volume. For example, you cannot start with a 3-disk RAID 5 volume and add a fourth disk to extend it. The only exception is mirror volumes, which allow for additional disk additions. Expanding by replacing disks with larger ones You can expand […]
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 […]
Windows 10 (version 1809 and later) changed the default disk removal policy from “Better performance” to “Quick removal” to prevent data corruption when users disconnect drives without using the “Safely Remove Hardware” function. While this protects your data, it can significantly reduce read/write performance. If you’re experiencing slow speeds with your OWC storage, changing the […]
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” […]