SUMMARY
The Tableau Forensic SAS Bridge is a portable write-blocker that enables forensic acquisition of SAS hard drives.
A second-generation Tableau product, replacing the Tableau T6es
FEATURES
Suitable for both the field and lab
Imaging speeds up to 200 MB/second
USB 3.0 host computer connection
User-switchable read-write mode via internal DIP switch supports wiping and formatting of SAS devices without the need of an expensive SAS controller card
Integrated, backlit LCD presents useful bridge and SAS device information
Six LEDs provide status on power, host connection, SAS device detection, write-block status, and activity
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) | |
| Host OS | Microsoft Windows version 7, 8, 10 |
| SAS Device | SAS hard drive devices |
| Connectors: Device (Right) Side | |
| DC Out | 4-pin 3M drive power connector (power to SAS hard drive) |
| SAS | SAS signal connector |
| Connectors: Host (Left) Side | |
| USB 3.0 | One USB 3.0 Standard-B connector |
| Connectors: Top Side | |
| DC Input | One 5-pin Mini-DIN connector for the Tableau TP2 power supply, and one bayonet connector for the Tableau TP5 power supply |
| Other Features | |
| Status LEDs | Six LEDs: DC IN, Power, Host (detect), Device (detect), Wrt Block (enabled), Activity |
| Physical / Environmental | |
| +12V @ 1.2A (max) when using a Tableau TP5 power supply | |
| 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) | +5VDC @ 1A, + 12VDC @ 1A |
| Power | 6.5 watts typical operating (not including hard disk) |
| Relative Humidity | Up to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 to 60 degrees C |
| Supply Voltage (DC IN) | +5V @ 1.2A (max), +12V @ 0.6A (max) when powered using TP2 connector |
| Weight | 7.2oz (204g) |
| Switches | |
| DIP Switch | The 4-position DIP switch configures user-selectable options that are not required for normal operation. See the T6u Quick Reference Guide for more information |
| User Interface | |
| Buttons | Three buttons: "Menu" and "Enter" buttons for navigation, plus an "On/Off" button to control the power |
| LCD | 2 Row x 16 Column monochrome LCD character display with LED backlight |
| Warranty | |
| One year parts and workmanship from date of purchase |