Shuttle
Shuttle is a macOS utility software for managing and monitoring G-Speed Shuttle external RAID storage arrays made by Western Digital (formerly G-Technology). The app provides a graphical interface for checking RAID status, monitoring drive health, configuring RAID parameters, and managing firmware updates on these Thunderbolt 3 connected storage systems. It is used by creative professionals, video editors, photographers and data-intensive workflows that rely on external RAID storage for backup and high-speed file access.
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1 suggestionThe search results indicate that Shuttle has faced serious compatibility problems with Apple Silicon Macs since at least macOS Monterey (2021), with many users reporting that the utility software fails to recognize or control G-Speed Shuttle drives on M1/M2/M3 Macs despite multiple support requests and promised updates from Western Digital. The underlying issue is that Shuttle relies on legacy system extensions that Apple deprecated years ago and are being phased out entirely. Four and a half years have passed since these problems were first reported with no functional fix from Western Digital. Given that Rosetta 2 will be removed in macOS 28 (late 2027), Shuttle will not work on that release either. If you still rely on a G-Speed Shuttle drive, contact Western Digital support directly to ask whether a native Apple Silicon build of Shuttle is in active development. If the vendor cannot commit to a native build before late 2027, you should begin evaluating alternative external RAID solutions from vendors actively shipping native Apple Silicon support — companies like OWC (Mercury Pro Dock), Sonnet, and Lacie have native-compatible Thunderbolt 3 solutions. Do not purchase additional G-Speed hardware until Western Digital demonstrates they are committed to native Apple Silicon support.
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