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USB WRITEBLOCKER™

USER MANUAL

Revised July 13, 2009

Features

• Smallest USB Write-Blocking device on the market.

• Easy, Write-Blocked access to USB drives at 8-10 MB/s. That’s 20%-30% faster than the

competing product.

• Works with any USB mass storage device.

• Compatible with single storage devices with Multiple Mountable Volumes (multiple LUNs).

• Support of USB 1.1/2.0 devices normally registered as “USB Mass Storage Device”.

• Easy to use! USB WriteBlocker simply connects between the device under capture device and

the computer.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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USB WRITEBLOCKER™ USER MANUAL Revised July 13, 2009 Features • • • • • • Smallest USB Write-Blocking device on the market. Easy, Write-Blocked access to USB drives at 8-10 MB/s. That’s 20%-30% faster than the competing product. Works with any USB mass storage device. Compatible with single storage devices with Multiple Mountable Volumes (multiple LUNs). Support of USB 1.1/2.0 devices normally registered as “USB Mass Storage Device”.
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CRU-WiebeTech Table of Contents 1. Pre-Installation Steps 3 1.1 USB WriteBlocker Accessories 1.2 Identifying Parts 3 3 2. Using USB WriteBlocker 4 2.1 USB WriteBlocker Host Connections 2.2 Accessing a Drive/Device with USB WriteBlocker 2.3 Using USB WriteBlocker Device Information Viewer 4 4 5 2.3.1 Attached Device Information 5 2.3.1.1 Date/Time 2.3.1.2 USB Vendor ID 2.3.1.3 USB Product ID 2.3.1.4 Manufacturer 2.3.1.5 Product 2.3.1.6 Serial Number 2.3.1.7 Revision 2.3.1.8 Exit 2.3.1.9 Rescan 2.
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CRU-WiebeTech 1. Pre-Installation Steps 1.1 USB WriteBlocker Accessories Check the accessories packaged with your USB WriteBlocker. Please contact WiebeTech if any items are missing or damaged. The box should contain: Accessory USB WriteBlocker USB (A male to A female) Extension Cable Removable Lanyard Rubber Port Shield Quick Start Guide Qty. 1 1 1 1 1 1.2 Identifying Parts Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of your new USB WriteBlocker. This will aid you in the remaining steps.
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CRU-WiebeTech 2. Using USB WriteBlocker 2.1 USB WriteBlocker Host Connections USB WriteBlocker is equipped with a USB Type A receptacle for attaching your hard drive, flash media or drive enclosure. USB WriteBlocker has a USB Type A plug for attaching to your computer. 2.2 Accessing a Drive/Device with USB WriteBlocker Start by connecting your device under capture into the “Drive” side of USB WriteBlocker.
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CRU-WiebeTech 2.3 Using USB WriteBlocker Device Information Viewer The UWB Device Information Viewer is a software application designed to report information each time you access a drive/device with USB WriteBlocker. As you can see, there are two tabs on UWB Device Information Viewer that report information. One tab reports the information of the attached device. The other tab reports the information of the USB WriteBlocker.
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CRU-WiebeTech 2.3.2 WriteBlocker Device Info 2.3.2.1 Firmware Hash: Clicking the “Calculate” tab will run a hash file on the firmware (this takes between 30 seconds and a minute) and will end with a hash file of the firmware on the USB WriteBlocker. This is usual information to log as well as reporting to WiebeTech should anything go wrong. View of Firmware Hash after clicking “Calculate” tab. 2.3.2.2 USB Vendor ID: Reports the USB Vendor ID of the USB WriteBlocker. 2.3.2.
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CRU-WiebeTech 3.2.2 Using Volumes When the USB WriteBlocker and drive are properly connected and turned on, a window may open to allow you access to the volume. If no window appears, you can find the volume by double-clicking the “My Computer” icon. Eject the volume before powering down the unit by single-clicking the green arrow icon on the task bar, then selecting “Safely remove….” Windows will indicate when it is safe to disconnect the USB WriteBlocker.
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CRU-WiebeTech 5. Technical Specifications Part Number Operating Temperature Data Speeds Operating Humidity Compatibility Operating System Shipping Weight Unit Weight Dimensions SDK/API Warranty 31300-0192-0000 50 – 85° Fahrenheit (10 – 30° Celsius) Speeds up to 10 MB/s. Speeds vary depending on the drive model/type, and operating system. 5% to 95%, noncondensing USB 2.0, USB 1.1 backwards compatible. • Windows XP, Vista • Mac OS X 10.