WriteProtect™-BAY
The WriteProtect-BAY supports 6 hard drive interfaces in one device. Supports SAS,SATA, FireWire, USB3.0, PCIe and IDE source drives, and utilizes an ultra-fast Superspeed USB3.0 host connection. The WriteProtect-BAY is designed to fit into a 5.25″, half-height drive bay of a forensic workstation.
Product Description
The WriteProtect™-BAY provides digital forensic professionals with fast, secure, read-only write-blocking of suspect hard drives. six interfaces, SAS/SATA/FireWire/PCIe/USB3/IDE are supported in a 5.25″, half-height design that fits into the drive bay of your forensic workstation. Logicube also offers a WriteProtect-PORTABLE or a WriteProtect-DESKTOP version of the product.
- Fast Superspeed USB3.0 host connection
- Supports PCIe SSDs (M.2 SATA/AHCI/NVMe), PCIe and mini-PCIe cards with optional adapters
- Supports SAS, SATA, FireWire, USB3.0, IDE source drives
- Browser-based user interface for drive preview, software updates, HPA/DCO management
- Connect and image multiple source drives simultaneously with your forensic imaging software
Product Features
ULTRA-FAST USB3.0
- The WriteProtect-BAY features a USB3.0 host connection for extremely fast operation.
SUPPORTS 6 INTERFACES
- The WriteProtect provides read-only, write-blocked support for SAS/SATA/USB3.0/2.0/1.1/FW400/800/PCIe storage technologies and an adapter is included to support 2.5″/3.5″ IDE drives.
PCIE SUPPORT
- Support is available for M.2 PCIe (SATA, AHCI and NVMe types), PCIe and min-PCIe express cards, using the WriteProtect’s PCIe port and optional adapters.
MULTIPLE PORTS
- Write-protected source ports include:
2 SAS/SATA
1 USB 3.0
1 Firewire
1 PCIe
A Gigabit Ethernet port for network connectivity is built-in.
MULTI-TASK
- Improve efficiency and shorten the evidence collection process with the ability to image (using your own forensic imaging software) multiple source drives simultaneously.
BROWSER-BASED USER INTERFACE
- Use the browser-based user interface to manage all WriteProtect operations including software updates, connect to your network using the WriteProtect’s Gigabit Ethernet Port.
PREVIEW
- Preview drives connected to WriteProtect using the browser-based user interface.
5 LEDS
- Easily monitor functions with 5 LEDs for power, host, device, activity and HPA/DCO detection.
HPA/DCO
- HPA/DCO detection and capture is easily managed via the WriteProtect’s browser-based user interface.
HARD DRIVE SUPPORT
- Optional adapters are available to support 1.8″ IDE, IDE ZIF, M.2 PCIe (SATA,AHCI,NVMe types), PCIe and mini-PCIe cards, mSATA, microSATA, eSATA and flash media.
COMPATIBILITY
- The WriteProtect is compatibly with forensic acquisition and analysis software.
ONE-YEAR STANDARD WARRANTY
- The system comes complete with a one year parts and labor warranty. Both an optional 1 year extended warranty (total of 2 years) and a 2 year extended warranty (total of 3 years) are available.
IN THE BOX
- The WriteProtect-BAY includes the following:
2 SAS/SATA power and data cables
1 Firewire cable
1 USB 3.0 type A Male to Micro-B cable
1 CAT6 network cable
1 2.5″/3.5″ IDE to SATA adapter
1 Dual 4-pin molex to 6-pin PCIe Y adapter
Users manual on CD-ROM
Specifications
POWER REQUIREMENTS:
- 72 watts (including 2 drives plus 1 USB3 to SATA drive)
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE (DC IN):
- +12VDC +/- 5% from PC required
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (DC OUT):
- +5VDC@2.5A, +12VDC@2.5A
NET WEIGHT:
- 2.0 lbs (.90kg)
DIMENSIONS:
- 8.3”L X 5.8”W X 1.7”H (21.1cm X 14.7cm X 4.3cm)
AGENCY APPROVALS:
- RoHs compliant
Accessories
PCIE ADAPTER KIT
- Kit for M.2 PCIe, M.2 NVMe, M.2 SATA, mSATA SSD, PCIe and mini-PCIe cards. Includes 1 each: M.2 PCIe, M.2 SATA, mSATA, Mini PCIe.
MSATA TO SATA ADAPTER
- mSATA to SATA adapter to clone mSATA type drives.
MICROSATA TO SATA ADAPTER
- microSATA to SATA adapter to clone microSATA drives.
ESATA CABLE
- Cable for eSATA hard drives to clone eSATA drives.
18″ EXTENDED SATA CABLE SET
- 18″ cable for SATA drives.
2.5″/3.5″ IDE TO SATA ADAPTER
- 2.5/3.5″ IDE to SATA adapter to clone 2.5″ or 3.5″ IDE/PATA drives.
1.8″ ZIF TO IDE AND 1.8″ IDE TO SATA ADAPTER
- 1.8″ ZIF to IDE and 1.8″ IDE to SATA adapter pack to clone 1.8″ IDE/PATA drives.
USB FLASH CARD READER
- Used for cloning various flash media, including compact flash, SD cards.
USB3 TO SATA ADAPTER
- Convert USB 3.0 ports for use with SATA drives.
SATA/SAS DATA & POWER REPLACEMENT CABLE
- SATA/SAS data & power replacement cable.