All Forensic Bridges can switch between a write-blocked or read/write device by adjusting the DIP switch settings located behind the break-away plastic on the device. However, once the break-away plastic is removed, that device needs to be validated before each use to ensure the proper configuration of the device was selected. At the request of forensic examiners, the yellow-cased bridges is created to dedicate to read/write operation as a way ensure read/write operation to help eliminate the potential for misuse during forensic investigations.
Specifications
| Product | USB 3.0 Forensic Bridge |
|---|---|
| Model T35u / T35u-RW | |
| Connectors: Host side (Rear) | |
| USB | One USB 3.0 Type B (9- pin, super/ high/full/low speed) |
| DC Input | One 5-pin Mini-DIN connector for use with TP2 power supply, and one bayonet connector for use with future power supply options |
| Connectors: Device Side | |
| SATA | SATA Signal Connector |
| IDE | IDE Signal Connector |
| DC Out | 4-pin 3M drive power connector (power to SATA or IDE hard disk) |
| Switches | |
| Power | Toggles DC power for T35u and T35u-RW |
| DIP Switch | 4-position DIP switch configures user-selectable options (DIP Switches can be accessed by removing a knock-out panel on the side of the T35u or T35u-RW case) |
| Other Features | |
| Status LEDs | 7 LEDs: DC IN good, Power ON, IDE drive detected, SATA drive detected, Host connected, Write-block enabled, Drive activity |
| Factory Configuration | Black-case units are configured as read-only (model T35u) |
| Yellow-case units are configured as read-write (model T35u-RW) | |
| Compatibility | |
| SATA Devices | SATA 1 or SATA 2 hard disk devices |
| IDE Devices | Parallel ATA hard disk devices with LBA (Logical Block Addressing) support |
| Host Interface | USB 3.0 (Backward compatible with USB high/full/low speed) |
| Host O/S | Windows XP/2000/newer, Macintosh OS X, most Linux distributions (note: Linux distributions have varying levels and quality of support for USB 3.0) |
| Physical / Environmental | |
| Power | 5-6 watts typical operating (not including hard disk) |
| Supply voltage (DC IN) | +5VDC @ 2A, +12VDC @ 2A (includes budget for hard disk) |
| Output voltage (DC OUT) | +5VDC @ 1A, +12VDC @ 1A |
| Dimensions | 5.625 in. (L) x 3.25 in. (W) x 1.125 in. (H) |
| Weight | 5.9oz (168g) |
| Operating temperature range | 0 to 55 degrees C (no airflow) |
| Storage temperature range | -40 to 70 degrees C |
| Relative humidity | Up to 90% (non-condensing) |