Other World Computing, better known as OWC, has announced the launch of OWC SoftRAID 9, with RAID 6/6+ protection for Mac and Windows headlining the robust roster of enhancements.

OWC SoftRAID 9 includes the following enhancements:
• RAID 6 and RAID 6+: Dual-Drive Failure Protection: Protect the most critical data with RAID 6 and RAID 6+
• Fast Performance: Engineered with the latest driver technology to deliver maximum RAID speeds on macOS and Windows
• Versatile RAID Options: RAID 0/1/4/5/6/6+/10 – every level optimized to maximize the bandwidth of your drives and interface (RAID 6/6+ requires macOS 27)
• Proactive Disk Protection: OWC SoftRAID Monitor detects and warns of potential drive failures before they happen on HDDs, SSDs, and NVMe
• Flexible Plans, Total Confidence: Free Standard and feature-packed Premium tiers ensure data stays safe, accessible, and under control
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Share Apple-formatted APFS and HFS+ volumes between Mac and Windows via built-in OWC MacDrive technology

OWC SoftRAID 9 introduces one of the most requested features, RAID 6 and RAID 6+, bringing dual-drive failure protection to OWC’s RAID management software. RAID 6 delivers dual-drive failure protection, meaning your volumes remain intact and accessible after the failure of any two drives, with no data loss. The addition is aimed at large arrays, long-term archives, and production environments where a single point of failure is unacceptable.

RAID 6+ provides the same two-drive fault tolerance using dedicated parity drives rather than distributing parity across every member of the array, a configuration suited to SSD arrays, where concentrating parity writes rather than spreading them across all disks can sustain higher performance.

OWC SoftRAID 9 also adds full support for encrypted APFS volumes, making it the most secure way to access Mac-formatted disks on a Windows machine. Whether you’re working in a mixed Mac and Windows environment, accessing Mac backups from a Windows workstation, or sharing encrypted drives across platforms, OWC SoftRAID 9 handles it without compromising the encryption that protects your data.

OWC SoftRAID 9 is immediately available (GA). 3-Years of OWC SoftRAID Premium is included with most OWC RAID storage enclosures. Or, you can purchase a stand-alone license for $149.99 initial purchase; $79.99/year after the first year. To learn more and/or purchase, please visit https://www.owc.com/solutions/softraid