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.
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.