Apple PCIe SSD extension module
Apple PCIe SSD extension lets you connect TaskForce to the PCIe SSDs with the custom proprietary M.2 interface within Apple laptops:
- MacBook Pro, Late 2013-2015
- MacBook Air, 2013-2015
TaskForce Apple PCIe SSD extension module works with Atola DiskSense 2 as well.
TaskForce features supported for Apple PCIe SSD extension
The following TaskForce operations and features are supported for the Apple drives:
- Write protection with the physical source/target switch
- Diagnostics
- Physical and logical imaging
- Hash calculation
- Damaged drive support
Plug and unplug the Apple PCIe SSD extension module
TaskForce hardware unit is equipped with the 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.
Important: Do not plug or unplug the extension module when TaskForce is turned on, it can damage the extension module or TaskForce hardware unit.
To connect the Apple PCIe SSD extension module to TaskForce, do the following:
- Power off TaskForce.
- Align the screw on the extension module and the top screw hole on the Taskforce back panel. Plug the Apple PCIe SSD extension module into the Extension port and fix the module with a screw.
- Plug an Apple PCIe SSD drive into the extension and fasten the drive with the black plastic latch.
- Power on TaskForce.
Important: Drive hotplug is not supported yet. TaskForce must be powered off before installing or replacing Apple PCIe SSDs.
To disconnect the Apple PCIe SSD extension module or replace it with another extension module, do the following steps:
- Power off TaskForce.
- Release the screw, which holds the module, and unplug it from the Extension port.
- Optional: Plug another extension module into the Extension port and fix the module with a screw.
- Power on TaskForce.
