SUMMARY
The Tableau Forensic FireWire Bridge is a portable write-blocker that enables forensic acquisition of FireWire800 and FireWire400 storage devices.
FEATURES
Suitable for both the field and lab
Can be used to image Apple desktop and notebook computers when booted in “Target Disk Mode”
Integrated, backlit LCD presents useful bridge and FireWire device information
Six LEDs provide status on power, host connection, FireWire device detection, write-block status, and activity
Read/write mode capability via internal DIP switch
Free Tableau firmware updates
| Compatibility | |
|---|---|
| Macintosh OS X | |
| Most modern Linux distributions (Note: Linux distributions have varying levels and quality of support for USB 3.0) | |
| FireWire Device | FireWire devices must conform to the Serial Bus Protocol (SBP-2) specification |
| Host Interface | FireWire 800/400 or USB 2.0 |
| Host OS | Microsoft Windows version 7, 8, 10 |
| Connectors: Device (Right) Side | |
| FireWire | One 9-pin FireWire800 (1394B) connector |
| Connectors: Host (Left) Side | |
| One USB Mini-B (5-pin, USB2.0 high/full/low speed) | |
| DC Input | One 5-pin mini-DIN connector for use with the Tableau TP2 power supply |
| FireWire | One 9-pin FireWire800 (1394B) connector |
| Other Features | |
| LCD Contrast Control | LCD contrast adjustment via externally-accessible potentiometer |
| Status LEDs | Six LEDs: DC IN, Power, Host (detect), Device (detect), Wrt Block (enabled), Activity |
| Write-Blocking | Write-blocking is permanently enabled for the Tableau T9 |
| Physical / Environmental | |
| Dimensions | 5.625 in. (L) x 3.25 in. (W) x 1.125 in. (H) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 55 degrees C (no airflow) |
| Output Voltage (DC OUT) | +12VDC @ 1.0A (max) |
| Power | 3.8 watts typical operating (not including FireWire device) |
| Relative Humidity | Up to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to 70 degrees C |
| Supply Voltage (DC IN) | +5VDC @ 2A, +12VDC @ 2A (includes budget for FireWire device) |
| Weight | 6.3oz (179g) |
| Switches | |
| DIP Switch | The 4-position DIP switch configures user-selectable options that are not required for normal operation. See the Forensic Bridge DIP Switch Configuration Guide for more information |
| ON/OFF | Turns power ON/OFF to the T9 and connected FireWire device |
| User Interface | |
| Buttons | Two buttons: “Menu” and “Enter” buttons for navigation |
| LCD | 2 Row x 16 Column monochrome LCD character display |
| Warranty | |
| One year parts and workmanship from date of purchase |
