TRIMFORCE(8) BSD System Manager's Manual TRIMFORCE(8)
NAME trimforce -- enable TRIM commands on third-party drives
SYNOPSIS trimforce verb
DESCRIPTION trimforce enables sending TRIM commands to third-party drives attached to an AHCI controller. By default, TRIM commands are not sent to third-party drives. Use extreme caution when enabling TRIM, as some drives may not correctly handle the commands. trimforce must be run by the system administrator.
VERBS enable Start sending TRIM commands to AHCI-attached third-party drives. Requires a reboot to take effect.
disable Stop sending TRIM commands to AHCI-attached third-party drives. Requires a reboot to take effect.
help Display brief usage syntax.
ERRORS trimforce will exit with status 0 if successful, or with an appropriate error if it cannot parse input, allocate memory, or is unauthorized to perform its work.
HISTORY The trimforce utility first appeared in OS X 10.10.4.