WriteProtect™-BAY
Description
The WriteProtect-BAY supports 6 hard drive interfaces in one device. Supports SAS,SATA, FireWire, USB3.0, PCIe and IDE source drives, and utilizes an ultra-fast Superspeed USB3.0 host connection. The WriteProtect-BAY is designed to fit into a 5.25″, half-height drive bay of a forensic workstation.
The WriteProtect™-BAY provides digital forensic professionals with fast, secure, read-only write-blocking of suspect hard drives. six interfaces, SAS/SATA/FireWire/PCIe/USB3/IDE are supported in a 5.25″, half-height design that fits into the drive bay of your forensic workstation. Logicube also offers a WriteProtect-PORTABLE or a WriteProtect-DESKTOP version of the product.
DESCRIPTION
The WriteProtect-BAY provides fast, secure, read-only write-blocking for forensic professionals in a workstation or integrated bay environment. It supports multiple drive interfaces and enables simultaneous imaging of multiple source drives using forensic acquisition software. The device also includes a browser-based interface for drive preview, software updates, and HPA/DCO management.
- Fast USB 3.0 superspeed host connection
- Supports SAS, SATA, FireWire, USB 3.0, IDE source drives
- Supports PCIe SSDs (M.2 SATA/AHCI/NVMe), PCIe and mini-PCIe via optional adapters
- Browser-based interface for preview, updates, and HPA/DCO management
- Supports simultaneous imaging of multiple source drives
SPECS
- Power Requirements : 72 Watts (including 2 drives + 1 USB 3.0 to SATA drive)
- Power Supply Voltage (DC IN) : +12VDC +/- 5% (from PC required)
- Output Voltage (DC OUT) : +5VDC @ 2.5A, +12VDC @ 2.5A
- Net Weight : 2.0 lbs (0.90 kg)
- Dimensions : 8.3″ L × 5.8″ W × 1.7″ H (21.1 × 14.7 × 4.3 cm)
- Agency Approvals : RoHS Compliant
FEATURES
- Ultra-Fast USB 3.0 : High-speed USB 3.0 host connection for efficient forensic imaging operations.
- Multi-Interface Support : Supports SAS, SATA, USB 3.0/2.0/1.1, FireWire, IDE, and PCIe storage devices.
- PCIe Support : Supports M.2 PCIe (NVMe, AHCI, SATA), PCIe, and mini-PCIe via optional adapters.
- Multi-Port Design : Includes 2 SAS/SATA, 1 USB 3.0, 1 FireWire, and 1 PCIe write-protected source ports with Gigabit Ethernet.
- Multi-Tasking : Allows simultaneous imaging of multiple source drives using forensic software.
- Browser-Based Interface : Manage operations, updates, and network settings via web interface.
- Drive Preview : Preview connected drives directly through the browser interface.
- LED Indicators : 5 LEDs for power, host, device, activity, and HPA/DCO status.
- HPA/DCO Support : Detect and manage hidden drive areas via software interface.
- Broad Drive Compatibility : Supports IDE, ZIF, mSATA, microSATA, eSATA, flash media, and PCIe drives via adapters.
- Forensic Compatibility : Works with standard forensic acquisition and analysis tools.
- Portable Integration : Designed for integration into forensic workstation environments.
- Warranty : 1-year standard warranty with optional extensions available.
ACCESSORIES
- PCIe Adapter Kit : Supports M.2 PCIe, NVMe, SATA, mSATA, and mini-PCIe drives.
- mSATA to SATA Adapter : Enables cloning of mSATA drives.
- microSATA to SATA Adapter : Supports microSATA drive cloning.
- eSATA Cable : For eSATA drive connections and cloning.
- U.2 NVMe to PCIe Adapter : Supports U.2 NVMe SSDs.
- Extended SATA Cable : 18-inch SATA cable set.
- IDE to SATA Adapter : Supports 2.5″ and 3.5″ IDE/PATA drives.
- 1.8″ ZIF & IDE Adapter : Adapter pack for 1.8″ IDE/PATA drives.
- USB Flash Card Reader : Supports SD and CompactFlash media.
- USB to SATA Adapter : Converts USB 3.0 ports for SATA drives.
- SATA/SAS Cable Set : Replacement data and power cables.




