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EnCase® Hardware

• FastBloc®2 Field Edition
• FastBloc®2 Field Edition and Adaptor Kit
• FastBloc®2 Lab Edition

Guidance Software has launched a more powerful version of our write-blocker series — FastBloc2. We're working with WiebeTech, the external storage and computer forensic solution manufacturer, to provide a family of devices with the speed, reliability and versatility you require.

FastBloc2 Field Edition

• Write-blocked — protects drive's contents by preventing disk writes. Uses industry-proven WiebeTech write-block firmware.
• Computer forensic software recognition— recognized and reported by EnCase software.
• Daisy-chained FireWire 800 Ports for endless configuration capabilities.
• Individual OXUF922 Bridge for perfect compatibility and fast performance.
• ATA-5 and ATA-6 compatibility — use your old drives and your new, big drives as well.
• Notebook drive capability with included 2.5" notebook drive adapter.
• SATA compatibility with included SATA adapter — expands range of drives that can be attached and analyzed.
• Durable anodized aluminum construction — briefcase-tough aluminum.
• Self-aligning drive connector to easily attach and remove disk drives.
• LED status indicators — power attached, on and access are discernible at a glance. Access LED is red for easy monitoring of drive activity. Other LEDs are green.
• 100–240VAC power supply. It works anywhere.
• Plug and play — no new drivers necessary for usage with Windows 2000, XP, Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, OS X and Linux distributions that support FireWire.
• USB2/USB support
• Portable with Pelican carrying case.

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FastBloc2 Field Edition and Adaptor Kit

Includes all of the above features, but has expanded drive capability with additional included items:

• Adapter for Toshiba 1.8” drives (the type used in iPods)
• Adapter for Hitachi 1.8” drives
• Adapter for microdrives (used in iPod Mini and in many digital cameras) or compact flash modules
• Adapter for PCCARD drives, as used in PCMCIA slots
• 3.5" cable adapter (for accessing conventional IDE drives in hard-to-reach places in desktop computers)
• USB2 cable

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FastBloc2 Lab Edition

The FastBloc2 Lab Edition is not a portable solution. It installs into the analysis computer and connects via a FireWire port. FastBloc2 Lab Edition supports 3.5” ATA hard drives.

The computer industry is quickly retiring the Parallel ATA (PATA)/IDE interface, so we’ve revamped the popular FastBloc LE device. FastBloc2 Lab Edition still mounts in a standard 5.25” bay; however, it now connects to your forensic computer using the high-speed FireWire 800 (400 compatible) interface.*

This solution includes:

• Write-blocked — protects drive's contents by preventing disk writes. Uses industry-proven WiebeTech write-block firmware.
• Computer forensic software recognition— recognized and reported by EnCase software.
• ATA-5 and ATA-6 compatibility — acquire older suspect drives and the new, big drives as well.
• Durable anodized aluminum construction — briefcase-tough aluminum.
• LED status indicators — power attached, on and access are discernible at a glance. Access LED is red for easy monitoring of drive activity. Other LEDs are green.
• Plug and play — no new drivers necessary for usage with Windows 2000, XP, Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, OS X and Linux distributions that support FireWire.

* Customers should be familiar with their computer forensic notebooks or workstations and recognize that a 64-bit FireWire card in a 32-bit PCI, PCMCIA or cardbus slot can decrease the transfer rate of IEEE1394b (800 Mbps) devices to the IEEE1394a transfer rate (400Mbps).

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