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WriteProtect™ – PORTABLE

The WriteProtect-Portable supports PCIe, SATA and USB3.0 interfaces and features a fast Superspeed USB3.0 host connection.

Product Description

The WriteProtect™- PORTABLE provides digital forensic professionals with fast, secure, read-only write-blocking of PCIe M.2, SATA and USB3.0 suspect hard drives.

Small in size but feature-packed, it is the ideal write-block solution for field acquisitions.

  • Supports fast secure write-blocked access to PCIe M.2 NVMe, AHCI PCIe and mini-PCIe express cards.
  • Supports secure, write-blocked access to SATA, USB3.0, source drives.
  • Fast Super speed USB3.0 host connection.
  • Browser-based user interface for HPA/DCO management and software updates.

WriteProtect is also available in a bay version for integration into a forensic workstation.

Product Features

ULTRA-FAST USB3.0

  • The WriteProtect-Portable features a USB3.0 host connection for extremely fast operation.

WRITE-BLOCKING

  • The WriteProtect-Portable provides read-only, write-blocked support for PCIe/SATA/USB3.0/2.0/1.1.

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 an optional adapter kit.

MULTIPLE PORTS

  • Write-protected source ports include:
    • 1 SATA
    • 1 USB 3.0
    • 1 PCIe
  • A Gigabit Ethernet port for network connectivity is built-in.

HARD DRIVE SUPPORT

  • Optional adapters are available to support 1.8″ IDE, IDE ZIF, mSATA, microSATA, eSATA and flash media.

PCIE ADAPTER KIT

  • An adapter kit is available to support PCIe M.2 NVMe, AHCI, SATA type SSDs, PCIe and mini-PCIe express cards.

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.

6 LEDS

  • Easily monitor functions with 6 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.

PORTABLE

  • The WriteProtect-Portable weighs less than 1 pound and it’s compact size at 6.2″ X 5.2″ X 2.1″ makes it easy to transport.

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-Portable includes the following:
    • Power supply and power cord
    • 1 SATA power and data cables
    • 1 USB 3.0 type A Male to Micro-B cable
    • 1 CAT6 network cable
    • Users manual on CD-ROM.

Specifications

POWER REQUIREMENTS:

  • 72 watts

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE (DC IN):

  • +12VDC @ 6A

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (DC OUT):

  • +5VDC@2.5A, +12VDC@2.5A

NET WEIGHT:

  • 0.8 lbs (.36kg)

DIMENSIONS:

  • 7.0”L X 4.3”W X 2.0”H (17.7cm X 10.9cm X 5.08cm)

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.