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 0 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 scratch […]
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Here are instructions for using snapshots to revert macOS to a prior version on Apple silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, M4, and future M-series processors). Important note: Reverting to a prior snapshot only affects information stored on your System volume (macOS itself and system files). This will not affect data stored on external disks or your user data […]
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 […]
If you need to re-enter your OWC software serial number it is an easy process. Please follow the steps below. SoftRAID – Mac 1) Go to the SoftRAID menu in the top left corner and select “Change Serial Number”. 2) Enter your new serial number and click Ok. SoftRAID – Windows 1) In the Help […]
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This page includes instructions on how to install OWC Dock Ejector on Apple silicon Macs. You can watch the video or follow the instructions below to complete the installation. If you have not downloaded Dock Ejector you can download here. 1. Shut down your Mac completely before beginning. 2. After shutting down the system, wait […]
This page includes instructions on how to install OWC Dock Ejector on an Apple Intel Mac with a T2 Security Chip. You can watch the video or follow the instructions below to complete the installation. If you have not downloaded Dock Ejector you can download here. After downloading the latest version of Dock Ejector, please […]
The latest installers for all OWC software, including SoftRAID and MacDrive, are always available on our Software Downloads page. This page also shows which version of SoftRAID is compatible with your version of macOS, so you can confirm you are downloading the correct version for your system.
If you have purchased multiple licenses of OWC Software and have multiple serail numbers we can consolidate your serial numbers in a single master serial number. This makes record keeping and ongoing management much easier. If you wish to consolidate multiple serials numbers please contact OWC support.
A SoftRAID Premium license covers unlimited drives on one computer. Need to use SoftRAID on multiple computers? You can purchase additional license seats at a discounted price. Each additional seat allows you to activate SoftRAID on one additional computer. Managing your license activations: View your SoftRAID license and activations on the License Management page. License management […]