Upgrading to macOS High Sierra 10.13 with SoftRAID

Are you planning to upgrade your Mac to macOS High Sierra 10.13? If so, it's essential to know how this update affects your SoftRAID setup. The current version of SoftRAID has been extensively tested and is fully compatible with macOS High Sierra 10.13.

Important Notes

Before upgrading to macOS High Sierra 10.13, please note that the current version of SoftRAID does not support creating, modifying, or converting APFS volumes. However, SoftRAID's certify, verify, and monitoring features will work with APFS formatted disks, and the current version of SoftRAID works exactly as before with non-APFS formatted disks - in some cases better, since this version includes several optimizations.

Upgrading to macOS High Sierra 10.13

To ensure a smooth upgrade process, follow these steps:

1. Disconnect ALL disks which are formatted with SoftRAID.

2. Download and run the High Sierra Installer to upgrade Mac OS.

3. Launch the SoftRAID application and select Check for Updates under the SoftRAID menu.

4. Run the new, latest version of SoftRAID you've just downloaded and let the application update the SoftRAID driver.

5. Reconnect your disks formatted with SoftRAID.

What to Expect from SoftRAID 6.0

SoftRAID 6.0 will be fully compatible with APFS disks and volumes. You'll be able to create and manage APFS volumes, and SoftRAID 6.0 will also offer extra functionality to allow you to further manipulate APFS volumes.

Important Compatibility Note

If you are using a version of SoftRAID prior to 5.6.3, please note that it is not compatible with macOS High Sierra 10.13. It's crucial that you upgrade to the current version of SoftRAID (and do NOT try to use any version of SoftRAID prior to 5.6.3) using the steps outlined above. Failure to do so may result in kernel panics.

Additional Information

* The macOS High Sierra Installer does not recognize SoftRAID volumes as valid startup volumes. If you want to create a macOS High Sierra 10.13 startup volume using a SoftRAID volume, please follow the steps shown on this forum page.

* All SoftRAID volumes fully support TRIM on Apple and non-Apple SSDs. If you are using SSDs and wish to enable TRIM for non-Apple SSDs, you must instruct macOS that it is safe to use TRIM on your SSDs or use the trimforce command in a Terminal window.

By following these steps, you can ensure a smooth upgrade process and continue to enjoy the benefits of SoftRAID with your Mac running macOS High Sierra 10.13.

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