How do I change my RAID volume to a different RAID level?

No, you cannot convert between RAID levels without data loss. To change RAID levels, you must delete the existing volume and create a new one, which will erase all data.

Before you begin:

• Back up all data from the volume to another storage device
• Ensure you have enough space to restore your data after creating the new volume

Steps to change RAID levels:

• Open SoftRAID and select your volume tile
• Disable Safeguard protection:
• Choose Volume menu → Disable Safeguard
• This allows you to delete the volume
• Delete the existing volume:
• Choose Volume menu → Delete Volume
• Confirm the deletion
• Create the new volume:
• Choose Volume menu → New…
• Select your drives
• Choose your desired RAID level (RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 1+0)
• Complete volume creation
• Restore your data from your backup

Important: This process is data destructive. All data on the original volume will be permanently erased. Always verify your backup is complete before proceeding.