UltraBlock SAS Kit
SKU: W2910
The UltraBlock SAS Bridge is a portable hardware write blocker built specifically for fast imaging of SAS hard drives. One cable connects the UltraBlock to a SAS hard drive. It can be connected to your laptop or desktop using the USB
3.0 interface. The UltraBlock SAS operates as a write blocker and
writeable device by simply flipping dipswitch #1 which allows you to
wipe or format a SAS drive without needing to add a SAS controller to
your system.
The UltraBlock SAS kit includes the following:
- T6u UltraBlock SAS Forensic Bridge (W2915)
- TP7 Power Supply with US-style Power Cord (X1070)
- TC4-R8-R3 SAS Unified Power and Signal Cable (C5451)
- USB3 Cable (C1003)
- Quick Start Guide
- Nylon Kit Bag (X6005)
| Connectors: Host (Left) Side | |
|---|---|
| USB 3.0 | One USB 3.0 Standard-B connector |
| Connectors: Device (Right) Side | |
| SAS | SAS signal connector |
| DC Out | 4-pin 3M drive power connector (power to SAS hard drive) |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| LCD | 2 Row x 16 Column monochrome LCD character display with LED backlight |
| Buttons | Three buttons: "Menu" and "Enter" buttons for navigation, plus an "On/Off" button to control the power |
| Other Features | |
| Status LEDs | Six LEDs: DC IN, Power, Host (detect), Device (detect), Wrt Block (enabled), Activity |
| Compatibility | |
| SAS Device | SAS hard drive devices |
| Host OS | Microsoft Windows version 7, 8, 10 |
| Macintosh OS X | |
| Most modern Linux distributions (Note: Linux distributions have varying levels and quality of support for USB 3.0) | |
| Physical / Environmental | |
| Power | 6.5 watts typical operating (not including hard disk) |
| Supply Voltage (DC IN) | +5V @ 1.2A (max), +12V @ 0.6A (max) when powered using TP2 connector |
| +12V @ 1.2A (max) when using a Tableau TP5 power supply | |
| Output Voltage (DC OUT) | +5VDC @ 1A, + 12VDC @ 1A |
| Dimensions | 5.625 in. (L) x 3.25 in. (W) x 1.125 in. (H) |
| Weight | 7.2oz (204g) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 55 degrees C (no airflow) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 to 60 degrees C |
| Relative Humidity | Up to 90% (non-condensing) |
Versatile Operation
The 4-position DIP switch configures user-selectable options. Default setting is switch one “OFF” (write-blocked). Toggle switch one to “ON” for read/write operation. The switch block is accessible by removing knock-out panel on bottom of the UltraBlock.
| PC Interface | USB (1.x/2.0/3.0) |
| Drive Interface | Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) |
| Operational Modes | Write Block and Read/Write |
