CRU Forensic UltraDock v4 User Manual
Forensic UltraDock™ v4
USER MANUAL
Revised November 11, 2011
Thank you for purchasing WiebeTech’s Forensic UltraDock, our premier Forensic DriveDock boasting five
ports on the host side, native PATA and SATA drive connections, two power options, a recessed on/off
switch guard, and eight status LEDs in a strong and rugged aluminum enclosure.
Features
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Quadruple connectivity!
eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB.
• Self-aligning connector provides easy attachment of IDE/PATA 3.5” drives.
• Native attachment for 2.5” and 3.5” SATA drives.
• Two options for power input: Use the included AC adapter, or use a 4-wire connector from a
computer’s power supply.
• LEDs show when unit is receiving power as well as power output status. Forensic LED indicates
that the forensic function is working on your WiebeTech dock.
• Power status LED verifies that unit is switched on (or off).
• Host-detection LEDs indicate connection to either FireWire or USB host.
• Access LED shows hard drive activity.
• Small size allows you to take it anywhere.
• Aluminum case is briefcase tough, with excellent heat dissipation.
• Portable and rugged write-blocked solutions to image drives in the field – WiebeTech's proprietary
write-blocking technology offers easy read-only access to suspect hard drives through high speed
eSATA, FireWire 800 and USB interfaces.
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Now with HPA/DCO detection. Forensic UltraDock will recognize and report the presence of an HPA or
DCO on a hard drive.
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Forensic UltraDock has native attachments with four different interfaces:
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Forensic Device User Advisory
We recommend that you perform a final check on this product.
Prior to first use, please verify that the write-blocking function of this product is working properly. This is
easily done: attach a known good formatted drive, and verify that the drive mounts properly on your
computer. Use a drive that has data on it that you are willing to overwrite. Transfer files to the drive. The
files will appear to transfer to the drive. Thereafter, unmount the drive and remount the drive. The files
that you wrote to the drive should not appear after the drive is remounted. If they do appear, there is a
problem with your forensic device, and you should contact our support department for further instructions.
CRU/WiebeTech support may be reached at:
(866) 744-8722 (toll free)
(316) 744-8722 (international)
(316) 744-1398 (fax)
support@wiebetech.com (email)
Table of Contents
1. Pre-Installation Steps 3
1.1 Forensic UltraDock Accessories
1.2 Identifying Parts
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2. Installation Steps 4
2.1 Attach a Bottom Plate
2.2 Jumper Configuration for 3.5-inch IDE/PATA HDD
2.3 Hard Drive Attachment
2.3.1 IDE/PATA: 3.5-inch
2.3.2 SATA HDD: 3.5-inch & 2.5-inch
2.4 Connecting and Powering Forensic UltraDock
2.5 Using Forensic UltraDock with WiebeTech’s v4 Combo Adapters
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3. Usage with Mac and Windows Operating Systems 6
3.1 Usage with Macintosh Computers
3.2 Usage with Windows Operating System
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4. Using Forensic Software Utility 7
4.1 HPA/DCO Mode Configuration
4.2 Firmware Updates
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5. Frequently Asked Questions 8
6. Technical Specifications 10
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Connectors
LEDs
1. Pre-Installation Steps
1.1 Forensic UltraDock Accessories
Check the accessories packaged with your Forensic UltraDock. Please contact WiebeTech if any items
are missing or damaged. The box should contain:
Forensic UltraDock 1
AC adapter & power cord 1
FireWire 800 cable 1
FireWire 400 cable 1
USB cable 1
eSATA cable 1
SATA power/data cable 1
Metal bottom plate 1
Hard drive screws 4
Rubber bumpers 4
Quick Start Guide and Warranty information 1
1.2 Identifying Parts
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of your new Forensic UltraDock. This will aid you in
the remaining steps.
A.
IDE ribbon cable, connects to drive.
B.
Power switch (“0” = OFF, “I” = ON)
C. 1394a
D.
Two 1394b (FireWire 800) ports
E.
Mini USB 2.0 port
F.
eSATA port
G.
DC +12V power input from AC adapter
H.
4-wire power connector
I.
4-wire power output, connects to drive
J.
SATA connection for drive
(FireWire 400) port
DC +12V/+5V optional power input from a
a
. Write-block & HPA/DCO indication (LED will
blink if a drive with an HPA or DCO is
connected).
b
. Hard drive access
c
. Unit is connected to USB host
d
. Unit is connected to FireWire host
e
. +12V DC power input is present
f
. Optional 4-pin power input is connected
g.
+12V Power output to drive is on (yellow wire)
h
. +5V Power output to drive is on (red wire)
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