Tableau TD2u
USER GUIDE
Version 1.3
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CONTENTS
Preface 7
About this Guide 7
Conventions Used in this Guide 7
Disk Capacity and Transfer Rate Measurement Con-
ventions 7
CHAPTER 1 Overview 9
Tableau TD2u 11
TD2u Kit Contents 11
Navigating the TD2u 14
Reading the LEDs 15
USB Keyboard Support 15
CHAPTER 2 Setting up the TD2u 17
Startup Sequence 19
Initialization 19
Configuring the TD2u 19
User-Selected Startup Mode 19
System Settings (Menu 7.1) 20
Set Examiner Name (Menu 7.1.2) 21
Imaging Setup (Menu 7.2) 22
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Error Recovery Modes 25
Factory Reset (Menu 7.3) 26
Duplicator Info (Menu 8) 26
Connecting Hard Drives 27
Drive Detection 29
CHAPTER 3 Using the TD2u 31
Overview 33
TD2u Menus and Options 33
Duplicate (Menu 1) 36
Initiating a Duplication Job (Menu 1) 36
Image Destinations 37
Preconditions Checking 38
Wipe Disk (Menu 2) 41
Single Pass Wipe 42
Multi-Pass Wipe 42
Secure Erase 42
Encryption (Menu 3) 43
Encrypt New Destination (Menu 3.1) 43
Unlock Destinations (Menu 3.2) 44
Change Dest Password (Menu 3.3) 45
Disk Information (Menu 4) 45
Disk Utilities (Menu 5) 47
Format (Menu 5.1) 47
Hash (Menu 5.2) 49
Blank Check (Menu 5.3) 49
HPA/DCO Removal (Menu 5.4) 50
Status Information 50
Logs Menu (Menu 6) 52
View Logs (Menu 6.1) 52
Save All Logs (Menu 6.2) 55
Delete All Logs (Menu 6.3) 55
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Print All Logs (Menu 6.4) 55
Resetting and Clearing Internally Stored Information 56
CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting and Support 59
Troubleshooting Common Problems 61
Power Supply Issues 61
Problems with Disk Detection 61
Problems with Encrypted Drives 63
Replacing the Backup Battery for the Real-timeClock 64
Compatible Batteries 64
Replacing the Battery 64
Testing the New Battery 67
Index 69
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Preface 7
PREFACE
About this Guide
This guide presents a wide range of technical information and procedures for using the TD2u. It
is divided into the following chapters.
l Overview: Provides general information about the TD2u as well as unpacking, starting
up, and navigating the TD2u menus and indicators.
l Setting up the TD2u: Provides system overview information about the TD2u as well as
procedures for configuring and connecting the TD2u.
l Using the TD2u: Provides detailed information and procedures for using the TD2u.
l Troubleshooting and Support: Provides a brief list of potential problems and solutions.
For more complete and current troubleshooting information as well as answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ), visit the Tableau web site at www.guid-
ancesoftware.com/tableau.
Conventions Used in this Guide
The TD2u has two soft keys placed immediately under the LCD display. The bottom line of the
display shows text indicating the current function for each of the two soft keys. In this guide,
soft key labels are indicated with square brackets. For example, [Select] indicates that Select is
displayed above a soft key on the display.
Disk Capacity and Transfer Rate Measurement Conventions
The computer industry generally adheres to two different conventions for the definitions of
the terms megabyte (MB) and gigabyte (GB). For computer RAM, 1 MB is defined as 220=
1,048,576 bytes and 1 GB is defined as 230= 1,073,741,824 bytes. For disk storage, 1 MB is
defined as 106= 1,000,000 bytes and 1 GB is defined as 109= 1,000,000,000 bytes. These two
conventions are known as powers of two and powers of ten respectively. Microsoft deviates
from the hard disk capacity measurement convention and uses the powers of two convention
for its operating systems.
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Tableau reports disk capacities and transfer rates according to the industry standard powers of
ten convention. In TD2u screens, reports, and documentation, a 4 GB hard disk stores up to
4,000,000,000 bytes; a hard disk with a 150 MB/sec transfer rate transfers 150,000,000 bytes
per second.
Note: For a complete list of changes for a given TD2u firmware release, see the
release notes for the latest TFU version on the Tableau products web page at
www.guidancesoftware.com/tableau.
CHAPTER 1
OVERVIEW
Tableau TD2u 11
TD2u Kit Contents 11
Navigating the TD2u 14
Reading the LEDs 15
USB Keyboard Support 15
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Item Model # Description
TD2u TD2u Forensic Duplicator
CHAPTER 1 Overview 11
Tableau TD2u
The Tableau TD2u is a forensic duplicator capable of performing 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 duplications.
It has many of the functions traditionally found in general-purpose, IT-oriented hard disk
duplicators and provides features and functions that serve the specialized needs of forensic
practice, including:
l Sustained data transfer rates of up to 16 GB/minute, while performing calculations of
MD5 and SHA-1 hash values, also known as fingerprints.
l Native support for USB 3.0, SATA and IDE hard disks from the source interface.
l Parallel duplication to two SATA and one USB 3.0 destination hard disks.
l Parallel image and clone duplication.
l Optional destination disk encryption to ensure security of imaged source data.
l Detailed log generation for case documentation.
l Automatic blank checking of source and destination drives.
l HPA and DCO support for the detection and handling of hidden/protected data areas on
source and destination drives.
l Multi-lingual support for the UI and character input.
TD2u Kit Contents
The TD2u ships in a boxed kit that includes the following:
Item Model # Description
TP5-NC
High-output power supply.
The TP5 provides enough
power to supply the TD2u
and most common combinations of source and destination hard disks. The TP5
uses a universal 2-pin AC line
cord and is compatible with
110-240VAC line voltages
worldwide.
TP5-LC-US
North America shipments
include the TP5-LC-US AC
line cord for use with the
TP5-NC power supply. When
shipped to other geographic
markets, the local reseller
typically adds an AC line
cord appropriate for the
local market.
TC2-8-R2
Hard disk power cable to
connect IDE and some legacy-style SATA hard disks to
the TD2u (3M to Molex).
TC3-8
SATA signal cable to connect
SATA hard disks to the TD2u.
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Item Model # Description
TC4-8-R2
SATA/SAS power/signal
cable to SAS and 3M power
(2 pieces). This unified cable
connects power and signal
connectors current hard
disks.
TC5-8-R2
Hard disk power cable to
connect 15-pin SATA power
connectors to the TD2u
(SATA to 3M).
TC6-8
IDE signal cable to connect
IDE hard disks to the TD2u.
Do not use the TC6-8 IDE
cable to connect notebook
drive adapters to the TD2u.
Use the shorter TC6-2 IDE
cable shown with the TKA5AD adapter pack below.
TC8
USB 2.0 cable. Used to connect the TD2u to a host computer for firmware updates.
TQS-TD2u
Quick Start card for the
TD2u kit.
CHAPTER 1 Overview 13
Do not discard the foam packaging. It is designed to fit several industry-standard hard-sided
carrying cases. If you received the TD2u kit in the cardboard box shipped by Tableau, you can
buy a hard-sided case and reuse the foam insert directly in that case.
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Navigating the TD2u
When using the TD2u, you may be prompted to enter certain information into the display. Use
the up/down/left/right arrow keys and the center button to select values.
While you are entering information, the TD2u displays two soft key functions at the bottom of
the LCD display. The soft keys perform major actions such as selecting a task, canceling a
function, or moving between different display screens. Use the arrow keypad to navigate
within a given screen/menu. The function of the soft keys depends on the current context. The
soft keys might have functions such as [Back] and [Next], as they do during the Configuration
Wizard. The soft keys might also serve to select items like [Cancel] and [Ok].
The center button on the arrow keypad also serves as a [Select] button when navigating
among TD2u menus. It cannot be used to start major tasks, such as duplication or disk wiping.
Only soft keys labeled [Select] or [Start] initiate major tasks. Vertical Arrow Keys scroll up or
down and highlight menu items for selection. Horizontal Arrow Keys scroll left or right and
toggle between character lists.
In the upper right corner of the Main menu, the TD2u displays the date and time. As you
navigate the TD2u menu structure, the menu item number displays in the upper left hand
corner. For example, the Disk Utilities menu is Menu 5, the Format menu is Menu 5.1, the
Hash menu is Menu 5.2, and so on. These menu numbers help you navigate the menu
hierarchy.
CHAPTER 1 Overview 15
The TD2u ships with a Quick Start card illustrating the layout of the display, buttons,
connectors, and switches on the TD2u. Keep the Quick Start card with the TD2u as you
familiarize yourself with its operation.
Reading the LEDs
The front of the TD2u has nine light emitting diode (LED) indicators. A tenth LED is located on
the rear of the TD2u, near the power connector.
The SATA Source, IDE Source, and USB Source LEDs indicate that the source drive is connected
to the left side of the TD2u The SATA, Dest 1, SATA Dest 2, and USB DestLEDs indicate that
the destination drives are connected to the right side. A yellow Alert LED on the right flashes to
indicate the need for user intervention.
USB Keyboard Support
You can connect a standard USB keyboard to any of the USB ports on the front and back of the
TD2u. Using a keyboard for data entry can be faster and more convenient than using the arrow
keypad on the TD2u.
When using a USB keyboard the Enter key on the keyboard generally corresponds to the right
soft key on the TD2u. The Esc (escape) key on the keyboard generally corresponds to the left
soft key.
If your keyboard has arrow keys or a mouse-like input device, the up and down arrows (or
mouse actions) generally correspond to the up and down (vertical) arrows on the TD2u.
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CHAPTER 2
SETTING UP THE TD2U
Startup Sequence 19
Initialization 19
Configuring the TD2u 19
User-Selected Startup Mode 19
System Settings (Menu 7.1) 20
Set Examiner Name (Menu 7.1.2) 21
Imaging Setup (Menu 7.2) 22
Factory Reset (Menu 7.3) 26
Duplicator Info (Menu 8) 26
Connecting Hard Drives 27
Drive Detection 29
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CHAPTER 2 Setting up the TD2u 19
Startup Sequence
The TD2u is optimized for the needs of forensic practitioners and computer forensic processes.
Initialization
After you turn on the TD2u, the device takes about five seconds to initialize and run a self-test
procedure. The screen is blank and unlit until the self-test is complete. An LED check is then
conducted so you can verify that all of the LEDs are functioning. When initialization is
complete, the TD2u displays warning messages about any detected faults.
Configuring the TD2u
The TD2u comes ready to be connected to the TP5 power supply and turned on.
After running a three-second initialization and self-test procedure, the TD2u starts the
Configuration Wizard. The Configuration Wizard prompts you for the default username,
current date/time, and preferred startup mode. The TD2u stores these settings in non-volatile
flash memory for use at each startup.
The startup mode feature lets you customize the TD2u for a specific workflow. The Startup
Mode setting provides the following options.
l Main Menu
l Duplication (for cloning or imaging)
l Wipe Disk
You can configure the startup mode and other settings at any time from the System Settings
menu (Menu 7.1).
Once you have configured your TD2u, the startup sequence bypasses the Configuration
Wizard unless you have used Factory Reset (Menu 7.3) in the Setup menu.
User-Selected Startup Mode
The TD2u can be configured to display different screens at initial startup. This setting allows for
quick access to commonly used functions. For example, if you use the TD2u mainly for
duplications, you can customize the startup mode for disk duplication. Details on this and
other settings made by the Configuration Wizard are discussed below in the section on System
Settings (Menu 7.1).
Option Choices Default Description
Startup
Screen
Main Menu
Duplication
Wipe Disk
Main
Menu
Specifies the TD2u startup mode as:
Main Menu = Main Menu
Duplication = Duplication setup screen
Wipe Disk = Wipe Disk
Set Examiner
Name
[Alphanumeric] NA
The Examiner Name option lets you set or
change the name of the examiner or user of the
TD2u. This information appears in each log recorded by the TD2u.
Alphabetic names can be entered using upper
and lowercase letters and spaces. The square
brackets in the screen indicate the selected data
entry mode: enter an upper case character,
enter a lower case character, enter a space (spc),
or delete a character (del). The up and down
arrows select the desired alphabetic character.
The center button on the arrow keypad enters a
letter or selects the delete function.
Once you have set the desired name, press the
[Save] soft key to record your changes. See
below for more details.
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System Settings (Menu 7.1)
The System Settings menu provides options for setting TD2u options, defaults, and the
current date/time. The System Settings menu also provides options for viewing TD2u
information and current status.
The following table lists additional options and values you can set in System Options.
Option Choices Default Description
Set Date
+ Time
[Numeric] NA
The Date and Time option lets you set or change
the time stored by the real time clock in the
TD2u.
The angle brackets in the screen indicate the currently selected field. Use the up and down arrow
keys to select the desired field. Use the left and
right arrow keys to change the value in each field.
Once you have set the desired date and time,
press the [Save] soft key to record your changes.
Finished
Alert
Off
On
Off
When On, the TD2u flashes the yellow Alert LED
at the end of a normal/successful acquisition/task.
When Off, the TD2u flashes the yellow Alert LED
only if there is an unusual condition or error.
Language
English
French
German
Spanish
Turkish
English Sets the system wide language for the TD2u UI.
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Set Examiner Name (Menu 7.1.2)
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If you are using an external keyboard, entering the Examiner Name is fairly straightforward.
Using the TD2u keypad requires scrolling through individual characters. The characters are
divided into four categories that appear at the bottom of the screen:
l Capital letters (A)
l Lowercase letters (a)
l Numbers (0)
l Space (spc)
A set of parentheses appears around the currently selected category. In the above display,
capital letters is selected.
For capital letters, lowercase letters, and numbers, use the Up and Down buttons to scroll
through characters.
Press the center button on the keypad to select a character.
To delete the last character you entered, select del from the keypad.
To clear all text, use the right arrow to move to the del item and press the up or down arrow.
This should change del to clr. Selecting this by pressing the center button clears all text.
Imaging Setup (Menu 7.2)
Imaging Setup lets you specify options related to disk imaging operations.
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