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Express mode<\/a> enables automatic launch of multiple imaging sessions on all ports that are set to source. Simply plug a drive into TaskForce and the imaging session will start automatically.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Activating Express mode<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Source evidence drives can be imaged to E01 (regular or compressed) or RAW files located in a specified folder on the local server. Two 10Gb Ethernet ports enable high data throughput.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Express mode settings have 2 handy options: select\u00a0Diagnose source drive before imaging<\/em>\u00a0so that diagnostics is launched automatically. Select\u00a0Start imaging only if diagnostics has no issues<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Atola\u2019s signature automated diagnostics module checks all drive systems: hard drive\u2019s motor and electronics (PCB), head stack, media surface, all firmware\/system areas, partitions, and file systems. We recommend that diagnostics is always run when a drive is connected to TaskForce for the first time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You can also select one of the imaging presets at the bottom of the express mode activation screen (they can be\u00a0easily configured in the imaging screen<\/a>). This will ensure that all imaging sessions in express mode will fit your organization\u2019s demands and procedures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Once express mode settings are specified, simply click the Activate button and connect your evidence drives for an immediate start of imaging upon a source drive is plugged.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Atola TaskForce: Express mode<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

17 self-launching imaging sessions<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Once you configured all settings and activated express mode, simply plug in the drives one by one and the imaging sessions starts automatically!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

TaskForce can process 17 self-launching imaging sessions in Express mode on almost all of its ports with the exception of the Extension slot. The ports that can be used for imaging in express mode are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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  • 6 SATA<\/li>\r\n
  • 6 SATA\/SAS<\/li>\r\n
  • 4 USB<\/li>\r\n
  • IDE<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    When activated, express mode controls all source ports, leaving target ones available for other tasks. If a port is switched from target to source, it also becomes available for imaging in express mode.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    TaskForce Express mode: 17 imaging sessions running<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    TaskForce\u2019s 8-thread Xeon processor, ECC RAM, and the server-grade motherboard sustain multiple fast and reliable data acquisitions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Getting it all under control<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Express mode substantially speeds up imaging of evidence drives while enabling a user to configure settings for optimal handling of evidence drives.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    And should TaskForce detect an issue with an imaging session, User action required notification will prompt the user to take the decision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    Atola TaskForce: Express mode<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    In addition, TaskForce keeps the user updated by displaying the number of actions required on the IP screen on the front panel of the unit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    Atola TaskForce: IP screen<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Express mode\u2019s self-launching imaging is a perfect solution when it comes to processing large amounts of data under time pressure, while still allowing gentle treatment of damaged media.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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