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GUIDE USER
N O T I C E
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There are no serviceable parts inside the UltraBlock. Do not attempt to open or disassem-
ble the UltraBlock device due to an electrical shock hazard. Opening or disassembling the
UltraBlock case (except at the request of DI Technical Support) will void the warranty.
Package Contents............................................................................... 1
FireWire
(host)
ON/OFF Switch The ON/OFF switch controls power to the UltraBlock USB
and USB device attached to the USB 2.0 (device) connector.
USB 2.0 (host) USB 2.0 connector. Used when connecting the UltraBlock
USB to a host computer via USB 2.0.
USB 2.0 (device) Plug the device to be write-blocked into the USB 2.0
(device) connector.
LCD Display The LCD display shows the current status of the UltraBlock
USB, including whether or not a USB device has been suc-
cessfully recognized by the UltraBlock USB. Using the Ul-
traBlock USB buttons (see below), the user may also navi-
gate additional information screens shown on the display.
LCD The LCD contrast is already set for normal viewing when the
Contrast Adjustment UltraBlock USB is shipped from the factory. However, you
may need or want to adjust the LCD contrast to suit your
preferences or work environment. To adjust the
LCD contrast, carefully insert a #0 phillips head screwdriver
in the hole as shown in the above image. To make the dis-
play darker, rotate the screwdriver counter-clockwise. To
make the display lighter, rotate the screwdriver clockwise.
Buttons The UltraBlock USB has two buttons, "Menu" and "Enter."
These two buttons may be used to navigate additional infor-
mation screens on the LCD display. The arrangement of
information viewable on the LCD display is described later in
this document.
UltraBlock Cabling
You should only select a single cable/interface to connect the UltraBlock to your
PC. Select EITHER a FireWire400 or USB connection on the UltraBlock.
Diagnostic LEDs
The DC IN LED indicates the unit is receiving power from the attached power
supply.
The Host Detect LED indicates the connected PC interface is properly
detected.
The Power LED indicates the unit is receiving power and the power switch has
been turned on.
The Write Block LED indicates the status of the write protect mode. The LED
is illuminated when the device is in Read-Only mode. If the UltraBlock USB is
attached to the PC via the FireWire interface it will flash when an attempted
write is blocked.
The Activity LED indicates device activity.
Drivers
No device specific drivers are required for the UltraBlock. Full driver support is
provided by the host operating system and/or interface controller (FireWire or
USB Adapter). Normally, the required drivers will automatically be loaded by
the operating system. (Note that Windows 98 does not natively support USB
Storage Devices). Refer to your Operating System, Motherboard, or Host
Adapter manufacturer for additional driver related information.
Cables
Use only high quality FireWire or USB cables. If you are connecting the
UltraBlock to a USB 2.0 controller, be sure to use cables rated specifically for
USB 2.0 transmission speeds.
POWER ON
When the power switch is turned ON, the UltraBlock USB displays the following
screen.
I ni t i a l i z i ng
p l e a s e wa i t . . .
Pressing the Enter button while any of these screens are displayed advances
the display to the first of the informational screens for that Menu.
STATUS DISPLAY
The informational screens in the Status Display alternate between the copyright
notice and information about the USB device attached to the bridge. The Status
Display differs from other informational displays by automatically cycling
through each of its information screens.
When a USB mass storage device has been properly recognized, the Status
display will automatically rotate among the following informational screens.
Copyright Notice
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Important Considerations
Removal of Drives. DO NOT disconnect the USB Device from the UltraBlock
while the unit is powered on.
Do Not Use USB Cable Extenders. When operating the UltraBlock device via
the USB interface it is important to understand that the USB communication
specification does NOT permit cable extenders such as those used to bring the
USB connector to the front of the computer. A number of name-brand
computer, motherboard, and case manufacturers have adopted the practice of
bringing the USB connector to the front of the computer by using a cable
extender even though this practice is not compliant with the official USB
specification. Unfortunately, these front-panel connections are usually not as
reliable as the direct-to-the-circuit-board USB connectors typically found on the
motherboard or hub. If you have trouble using a front-panel USB connection,
try using the rear USB connectors instead. Also, data integrity issues may be
more apparent when using the higher bit rates of USB 2.0 communication via
these remote connections. In the event that you wish to use a remote USB
connector, you should only use the highest quality USB 2.0 cables and validate
the integrity of the resulting configuration to your satisfaction.
Disk Cache. When using an operating system that caches disk writes
(Windows 95/98/ME for example), it may appear information has been written to
the drive (via Windows Explorer for example); when in actuality the information
has only been stored in the disk cache. A subsequent reboot of the system will
clear the disk cache and show that no changes/modifications were made to the
write protected drive. Pressing CTRL-C in MS-DOS will cause the disk cache
to be reset and show this fact as well. Most forensic imaging software uses
direct disk access to read directly from the disk itself, the contents of the
operating system disk cache will not affect the ability to image the disk. (This
includes the _Restore directory created by Windows ME).
Product
UltraBlock USB Forensic Bridge
Tableau Model T8
Connectors
FireWire One 6-pin FireWire400 (1394A)
USB (to host) One USB Mini-B (5 pin, USB2.0 high/full/low speed)
USB (to device) One USB A (4 pin, USB 2.0 high/full/low speed)
DC Input 5-pin mini-DIN for use with the UltraBlock power supply
Switches
ON/OFF Turns power ON/OFF to UltraBlock USB and attached USB device
DIP Switch 4-position DIP switch selects field-configurable options (DIP Switches
can be accessed by removing a knock-out panel)
User Interface
LCD 2 Row x 16 Column monochrome LCD character display
Buttons Two: Menu and Enter buttons for navigation
Other Features
Write-Blocking Write-blocking is permanently enabled in UltraBlock USB
Status LEDs 6 LEDs: DC IN good, Power ON, Write-block enabled, Activity,
USB device detect, Host detect
LCD Contrast Control LCD contrast adjustment via externally-accessible potentiometer.
Compatibility
USB Device USB devices must conform to the USB Mass Storage Class Specifica-
tion and must implement the Bulk Only Interface Protocol
Host Interface FireWire400 or USB 2.0
Host O/S Windows XP/2000/newer, Macintosh OS X, most Linux distributions
(note: Linux distributions have varying levels and quality of support for
FireWire/1394 and USB2.0)
Physical / Environmental
Power 2.5 watts typical operating (not including USB device)
Supply voltage (DC IN) +5VDC @ 2A (includes budget for USB device)
Output voltage (DC OUT) +5VDC @ 1.5A (max)
Dimensions 5.75 in. (L) x 3.25 in. (W) x 1.125 in. (H)
Weight 5.9oz (166g)
Operating temperature range 0 to 55 degrees C (no airflow)
Storage temperature range -40 to 70 degrees C
Relative humidity Up to 90% (non-condensing)
Warranty
One year parts and workmanship from date of purchase