SoftRAID XT

The Powerful and Intuitive Software RAID Utility for macOS and Windows

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System Requirements

Operating System

  • Mac: Intel-based Macs require macOS 10.12 or later; Macs with Apple silicon require macOS 11.3 or later
  • PC: Windows 10 64-bit or later

Hardware

  • OWC multi-bay storage products - recommended for products without hardware RAID
  • Any computer with a data port that is compatible with the chosen OWC enclosure(s)

License Information

The serial number that shipped with your product can be used for Mac or PC, but on only one computer at a time. Additional seats can be purchased at any time on the OWC Software store by visiting: go.owc.com/software/shop

Download Links

The latest version of SoftRAID for Mac is included with your OWC enclosure. If you cannot access the software, you can download the latest versions for Mac and Windows:

SoftRAID for Mac: download.owc.com/softraid/mac

SoftRAID for Windows: download.owc.com/softraid/windows

Please consult the information below to understand if you own a Mac with Apple silicon or Apple T2 Security Chip running macOS 10.15 "Catalina." Additional steps are needed to use SoftRAID on one of these Macs.

  1. List of Macs with Apple Silicon - go.owc.com/applesilicon
  2. Pre-Installation Instructions for Apple Silicon - go.owc.com/softraid/applesilicon
  3. List of Macs with Apple T2 Security Chip - go.owc.com/t2macs
  4. Pre-installation instructions for T2 Security Chip with macOS 10.15 - go.owc.com/softraid/t2macs

    SoftRAID XT Setup

    Note: Apple silicon Macs and T2 Security Chip Macs

    Before you install SoftRAID on an Apple silicon Mac or a Mac with an Apple T2 Security Chip running macOS 10.15 “Catalina” or later, review the information and links provided on the front-right-side of this guide. If you do not own one of these Macs, please continue through the guide.

    MAC Installation

    There is no SoftRAID for Mac installer. The initial launch of the SoftRAID application acts as an installer. The SoftRAID application will install (or upgrade) the SoftRAID driver, SoftRAID Monitor, and all other SoftRAID files upon initial launch.

    • If you are using an Intel Mac and purchased a solution preconfigured with SoftRAID, double-click the drive icon and follow the steps below:
    • If you are using an Apple Silicon Mac, download the latest version of SoftRAID, double-click on the disk image and follow the steps below
      • Drag the SoftRAID folder onto the Applications folder shortcut. Then launch SoftRAID, update the driver if prompted, and use the SoftRAID key that shipped with your OWC storage solution to activate the SoftRAID application. Depending on the solution purchased, the license key will be either on the bottom of the enclosure or behind the locked faceplate.

    Important Note for both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs

    When the installation is finished and SoftRAID prompts you to restart, do NOT immediately restart. Instead, proceed to complete the instructions outlined in our installation article by visiting: go.owc.com/softraid/mac/completeinstallation

    For more information on SoftRAID for Mac please visit: go.owc.com/softraid/install/mac

    Windows Installation

    Once SoftRAID has been downloaded, double-click the file, and the installation will begin.

    1. On the install SoftRAID page, check the box labeled "I accept the license terms" and then continue by clicking the "Install" button.

    2. A "User Account Control" security box will appear; click "Yes" to continue.

    The SoftRAID installation will begin. Installation is complete once you see the “Installation successful” message. Restart the computer before beginning to use SoftRAID.

    For more information on SoftRAID for Windows please visit: go.owc.com/softraid/install/windows

    Additional Support

    • If you purchased a solution with pre-configured storage, the drives have been formatted as a RAID volume for Mac. We recommend you download and install the latest version to get the best performance.
    • If you are using a Windows PC, pre-configured RAID 0/5 HDD (HFS+) volumes can be used with SoftRAID for Windows or reformatted NTFS. RAID 0/4 SSD (APFS) volumes need to be reformatted. For more information on reformatted please visit go.owc.com/softraid/reformat
    • If you purchased a solution without pre-configured storage, please consult our SoftRAID volume guide to set up a RAID using SoftRAID: go.owc.com/softraid/createavolume
    • If you have questions or need additional support, softraid.com has additional resources available:

    User Manual: go.owc.com/softraid/qsg

    FAQ: go.owc.com/softraid/faq

    Forums: go.owc.com/softraid/forums

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