Select Page

WriteProtect™ – DESKTOP

The WriteProtect-DESKTOP is the only portable write-blocker that supports 6 hard drive interfaces in one device,supporting SAS, SATA, FireWire, PCIe, USB3 and IDE source drives.

The WriteProtect-DESKTOP allows you to connect and image multiple source drives simultaneously with your forensic imaging software.

Categories: ,

Product Description

The WriteProtect-DESKTOP provides digital forensic professionals with fast, secure, read-only write-blocking of suspect hard drives.

The only portable write-blocker that provides support for 6 different interfaces in one device, the WriteProtect is the ideal write-block solution for lab or field acquisitions.

WriteProtect is also available in a bay version for integration into a forensic workstation. For more information click here WriteProtect-BAY.

  • Fast Super speed USB3.0 host connection
  • Supports SAS, SATA, FireWire, USB3.0, IDE source drives
  • Supports PCIe SSDs (M.2 SATA/AHCI/NVMe), PCIe and mini-PCIe express cards with optional adapters
  • 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-DESKTOP 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 mini-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.

8 LEDS

  • Easily monitor functions with 8 LEDs for power, host, device, activity and HPA/DCO detection.

HPA/DCO

  • Optional adapters are available to support 1.8″ IDE, IDE ZIF, M.2 PCIe (SATA, NVMe & AHCI types), PCIe and mini-PCIe cards, mSATA, microSATA, eSATA and flash media.

HARD DRIVE SUPPORT

  • Optional adapters are available to support 1.8″ IDE, IDE ZIF, M.2 PCIe (SATA, NVMe & AHCI 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-DESKTOP includes the following:
    • Power supply and power cord
    • 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
    • Users manual on CD-ROM.

Specifications

POWER REQUIREMENTS:

  • 72 watts (including 2 hard disks plus 1 USB3 to SATA hard disk)

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE (DC IN):

  • +12VDC @ 12.5A

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (DC OUT):

  • +5VDC@2.5A, +12VDC@2.5A

NET WEIGHT:

  • 2.0 lbs (.90kg)

DIMENSIONS:

  • 7.87”L X 5.37”W X 2.37”H (19.9cm X 13.6cm X 6.0cm)

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.