FRED systems set the standard for forensic acquisition and analysis workstations. The quality, features, performance, and overall capability are second to none. Buying a FRED system means making an investment in your ability to solve every investigation.
Year after year. Case after case. FRED systems help forensic examiners world-wide work smarter, faster, and with more success. Put the power of FRED to work for you today.
Our philosophy is simple. Design and build FRED systems with features and components not available in any other forensic computer systems. Spec and configure FREDs based upon our experience and real-world knowledge of digital forensics. Use the highest quality components available. Control our build process for excellent quality. Use commercially available forensic software to test the living daylights out of any FRED we put our name on. And support our customer base stand with a comprehensive 36-month warranty and a lifetime of professional technical support.
FRED systems are designed and built from the ground up as high performance, forensic acquisition, analysis and processing platforms. The advanced technology and features available exclusively from Digital Intelligence set FRED systems apart and Digital Intelligence's build quality and service ensure your FRED investment will yield lasting value.
Imaging & Drive Maintenance |
Image multiple drives simultaneously
Image multiple drives sequentially User selectable RO or RW via LCD |
Feature Flexibility |
Change features on-the-fly with the USB 3.1 HotSwap Drive Tray Ecosystem.
Forensic (RW/RO) trays: SATA III, M.2/NVMe PCIe + M.2 SATA, and Forensic Media Card Reader General purpose trays: USB License Dongle Vault and USB Hub |
Forensic Acquisition Capacity | User switchable "write protect" mode on USB 3.1 connected SATA and M.2/NVMe PCIe SSD trays |
Productivity |
Installed with Windows 11 64-bit Pro and OpenSUSE 64-bit Pro Linux
Easily configured for optimal forensic software performance |
Performance | Enterprise class, true 12 Gbs SATA/SAS RAID controller |
Reliability | Magnum heat sink, fan activated, air-cooled ventilation, sturdy steel tower enclosure |
Convenience | Integrated, retractable imaging cooler shelf |
Device Management | Touch screen UI for local access and management of drives |
Forensic and eDiscovery software plays a large role in selecting which FRED system is best for any given application. We build FRED systems in both single and multiple CPU configurations, so customers can choose the optimal system for their needs.
Modern forensic software favors faster clock speeds and a higher number of processor cores/threads. Customers begin building their perfect FRED by selecting an Intel i9, Intel Xeon or AMD Threadripper processor. Customers then choose their desired RAM, storage, GPU and drive tray options from the broad range of components offered by Digital Intelligence. If a CPU or other component is not listed on our website, please contact us. There's a very good chance that we will be able to source and build what you need.
The Tech Specs tab at the top of this page has a detailed comparison of FRED, FRED DX, and FRED SR specs. View Tech Specs
Available only with Digital Intelligence FRED systems, the UltraBay 4d provides unmatched, hardware based forensic imaging of SATA, IDE, SAS, USB 3, FireWire, and PCIe based SSD storage devices. Image one device or multiple devices at a time. Use the integrated touch-screen UI to obtain device information, view and select LUNs for imaging, or understand more about the file system on a suspect device. Image data knowing that the FRED integrated drive tray / cooler will keep a constant air flowing across the suspect drive. We sweat the little stuff for you.
Recommending less is sometimes more. Optimizing system processor cores, RAM, and storage is something we take very seriously. We don’t want our customers to spend more than is necessary for great performance. We test all FRED configurations using industry leading software. This methodology produces systems optimized for excellent performance when conducting forensic examinations.
When you purchase from Digital Intelligence, you’re getting the best forensic products money can buy. But the value doesn’t stop there. You get lifetime technical support and access to a professional, dedicated support team. We measure our success not just by the number of systems we sell but also by the level of support we provide. Whether it’s a question about your FRED, UltraBlock, Imager or software – or a question about a forensic problem you face – we have your back. Call, email, or text. We are here for you.
FRED Intel
Intel i9-10900X, 10 core, 3.7/4.5 GHz 16.55 MB Cache
Optional CPUS available:
Intel i9 CPUs with 12, 14, and 18 cores
FRED AMD
AMD Threadripper PRO 5955WX, 16 core, 4.0/4.5 GHz, 64 MB Cache
Optional CPUs available:
Threadripper PRO 24, 32, and 64 cores
Intel Silver Series 4110 CPU, 8 core, 2.1 GHz, 11MB Cache
Optional CPUs available:
Silver series - 4, 10, and 12 cores
Gold series – 4, 8, 14, 16, 18, and 20 cores
Platinum series – 24 and 28 cores
FRED Intel
32 GB PC4-21300 DDR4 2666 MHz
configurable up to 256 GB
FRED AMD
128 GB PC4-25600 DDR4 3200 MHz
configurable up to 512 GB
32 GB ECC Memory PC4 21300 DDR4-2666 MHz
Nvidia GTX 1050Ti, 4GB, 128-bit GDDR5, 768 CUDA cores
upgrades available to NVIDIA RTX 30700 or RTX 3080 GPUs
FRED, FRED DX, and FRED Sr
500 GB Internal M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (OS)
500 GB Internal M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD(Database/Cache/Temp)
Open: a third internal M.2 NVMe drive location
2 TB SATA III 7200 RPM HotSwap (Case/Data)
FRED AMD
500 GB Internal M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (OS)
1 TB Internal M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (Database/Cache/Temp)
1 TB Internal M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (Database/Cache/Temp)
4 TB SATA III 7200 RPM HotSwap (Case/Data)
various additional drive / storage options available
4 HotSwap Drive Bays 2.5"/3.5" SATA III (USB 3.1 connected)
2 HotSwap Drive Bay 2.5"/3.5" SATA III (SATA connected)
2 Internal M.2 NVMe SSD
FRED 1R3 HotSwap Drive Bays 2.5"/3.5" SATA III (USB 3.1 connected)
2 HotSwap Drive Bay 2.5"/3.5" SATA III (SATA connected)
2 Internal M.2 NVMe SSD
FRED 2R1 HotSwap Drive Bay 2.5"/3.5" SATA III (USB 3.1 connected)
4 x 2.5" HotSwap Drive Bay SATA III (SATA connected)
2 Internal M.2 NVMe SSD
4 HotSwap Drive Bays 2.5”/3.5” SATA III (USB 3.1 connected)
2 HotSwap Drive Bay 2.5"/3.5" SATA III (SATA connected)
2 Internal M.2 NVMe SSD
FRED DX 1R3 HotSwap Drive Bays 2.5”/3.5” SATA III (USB 3.1 connected)
2 HotSwap Drive Bay 2.5"/3.5" SATA III (SATA connected)
2 Internal M.2 NVMe SSD
FRED DX 2R1 HotSwap Drive Bay 2.5"/3.5" SATA III (USB 3.1 connected)
4 x 2.5” HotSwap Drive Bay SATA III (SATA connected)
2 Internal M.2 NVMe SSD
3 HotSwap Drive Bays 2.5”/3.5” SATA III (USB 3.1 connected)
2 HotSwap Drive Bay 2.5”/3.5” SATA III (SATA connected)
2 Internal M.2 NVMe SSD
12 Channel PCIe 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA
(with 1-RAID and 2-RAID FRED configurations only)
16 Channel PCIe 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA
1R, 5 Drive RAID Chassis: Up to 70 TB (raw) using 14 TB hard drives
2R, Dual 5 Drive RAID Chassis: Up to 140 TB (raw) using 14 TB hard drives
Additional RAID configurations and drive options available
Three (3) x Five (5) bay RAID chassis (15 drives total). Five 2 TB (8 TB RAID5) is baseline configuration. RAID capacity up to 210 TB using 14 TB drives.
Additional RAID configurations and drive options available.
FRED, FRED DX, and FRED Sr
Dual Intel 10/100/1000 Mbps gigabit Ethernet adapters
Single or dual port 10 Gb Ethernet adapters available
FRED AMD
10 Gb Ethernet standard
Native SATA, shock-mounted, removable
FRED and FRED DX (2)Hot-swap, USB 3.1 connected SATA III, shock-mounted, read only or read write selectable, removable
FRED and FRED DX (4)Native SATA, shock-mounted, removable (2)
Hot-swap, USB 3.1 connected SATA III, shock-mounted, read only or read write selectable, removable (3)
Hot-swappable, interchangeable USB 3.1 connected drive trays
2.5" / 3.5" SATA drive tray, user selectable read/write or read only (write blocked) modesUltraBay 4d hardware write blocked imaging of SATA, SAS, USB 3, IDE, Firewire and PCIe SSD devices
Single or multiple (concurrent) forensic imaging of storage devices
Convenient front panel write blocked or read/write switch for general drive management
UltraBay 4d touch-screen user interface. Displays device details, display and manage LUNs and HDD protected regions. Examine file partitions.
FREDs ship with Tableau Imager (TIM) pre-installed
In addition to the the UltraBay 4d, all FRED USB 3.1 connected HotSwap Forensic Drive Trays are user switchable between read write and read only modes of operation, increasing the forensic imaging capacity of SATA drives (3.5"/2.5")
UltraBlock Forensic Card Reader
User selectable write blocked or read/write
FRED Intel
USB 3.1 Gen 2 (1)
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C (1)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (10)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type C (1)
USB 2.0 (4)
FRED AMD
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (9)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C (2)
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (1)
Optional 22" ergonomic LED monitor
1920 x 1080 full HD resolution
Adjustable height, tilt and swivel. Built in speakers
Microsoft wireless desktop keyboard and mouse
Forensic toolbox including adapters and cables: (SAS, SATA, IDE, microSATA, SATA LIF, MacBook Air Blade, PCIe SSD m.2 NVMe, PCIe SSD MacBook Pro (2013 and newer) and server class PCIe SSD
Precision electronics tool kit with assorted bits for opening enclosures
Lifetime technical support (email, phone and via website). Standard warranty 36 months from date of purchase.
Extended warranty plans available