Extension Modules
TaskForce hardware unit was designed to allow expanding its compatibility with drive interfaces with the help of hardware add-ons. The unit is equipped with PCI Express port on its back panel, which is referred to as Extension port. It is used to plug Atola hardware extension modules supported by Atola TaskForce software.
To place an order for any TaskForce unit extension, see Where to buy.
Warranty for Extensions = 1 Year from date of purchase.
Currently supported extension modules are:
- M.2 NVMe/PCIe/SATA SSD
- Apple PCIe SSD
- Thunderbolt
M.2 NVMe/PCIe/SATA SSD extension module
Only M key interface drives are supported by this module. Here are the differences between M.2 NVMe, M.2 SATA, and M.2 PCIe support:
| Features | M.2 NVMe | M.2 SATA | M.2 PCIe |
|---|---|---|---|
| All TaskForce operations | |||
| Drive hotplug | |||
| Power management |
The following TaskForce operations and features are supported for the M.2 NVMe, M.2 SATA, and M.2 PCIe drives:
- Write protection
- Diagnostics (see sample diagnostics report for M.2 NVMe drive)
- Imaging
- Hash calculation
- Damaged drive support
Apple PCIe SSD extension module
This extension can process the PCIe SSDs having the custom proprietary M.2 interface within Apple laptops:
- MacBook Pro, Late 2013-2015
- MacBook Air, 2013-2015
The following TaskForce operations and features are supported for the Apple drives:
- Write protection
- Diagnostics
- Imaging
- Hash calculation
- Damaged drive support
Thunderbolt extension module
Thunderbolt extension enables TaskForce to work on MacBooks with the following interfaces:
- FireWire
- Thunderbolt 2
- Thunderbolt 3, 2016-2017 models
No SSD removal is necessary, the extension allows connecting TaskForce directly to a MacBook.
TaskForce supports the following operations and features on MacBooks when connected through Thunderbolt extension:
- Write protection
- Imaging
- Hash calculation
- Damaged drive support