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Forensic ComboDock FCDv5.5

Replaced by Forensic ComboDock FCDv6

Part Number 31360-3109-0000
Product Name Forensic ComboDock FCDv5.5
Patent U.S. Patent No. 8,090,904
SATA Bus Speed 3G
Host (I/O) Ports (2) FireWire 800: up to 800 Mbps
(1) USB 2.0 Micro-B
(1) USB 3.0: up to 5 Gbps
(1) eSATA: up to 3 Gbps
Drive Types Supported PATA/IDE 2.5" drives
PATA/IDE 3.5
SATA 2.5" drives
SATA 3.5" drives
SATA SSD (solid state drives)
Hitachi 1.8" drives
Toshiba 1.8" drives
MacBook Air 2010
MSATA
Mini PCIe PATA
Mini PCIe SATA
Mini PCIe USB
Sector Size Compatibility SATA 512n and 512e type drives (incompatible with 4Kn type drives)
Supports S.M.A.R.T. disk info Yes
Number of LEDs 6
Description of LEDs Drive access, HPA/DCO detected, error, power input status, power output status, write-block status
LCD Screen Two-line backlit LCD controlled with four soft-touch menu navigation buttons
LCD Info 2 lines x 16 characters width
LCD Backlight Yes
Navigation menu LCD/button driven menu system
Operating system compatibility Windows XP or later
Windows Server 2003 or later
Mac OS X
Linux distributions that support the desired connection
Detects/reports HPA/DCO Yes
Allows HPA/DCO override Yes, user-configurable options
Construction material(s) Rugged aluminum construction
Power switch 2 position: On / Off
SATA Power Input Yes
Dimensions 2.95" x 4.33" x 1.06" (75mm x 110mm x 27mm)
Weight 0.40 lbs. (0.18 kg)
Write Blocking Yes
Write Protection write-blocked, with optional read-write mode
WriteLock Yes
Compliance FCC, UL, CE, RoHS, C-Tick, RCM
Warranty CDSG provides a 3-year limited warranty for this product.
Technical Support Your investment our product is backed up by our free technical support for the lifetime of the product. If you need to contact us for any reason, visit our website.

About Forensic ComboDock FCDv5.5

Digital and forensics investigators, technicians, and lawyers who want to view, evaluate, or image a drive safely rely upon the CRU® WiebeTech® Forensic ComboDock™. It’s an easy-to-use, professional-grade, dual mode dock that provides a plethora of host and drive connections.

To use, connect a suspect hard drive to the Forensic ComboDock, plug in power, and attach to your computer. The drive connector enables automatic alignment and easy insertion.

When turned on, the Forensic ComboDock asks you to choose either write-blocking or read/write mode. If you need to modify contents of a suspect drive, switch the Forensic ComboDock into temporary read/write mode.

Even though switching from write blocker mode to read/write mode is easy, the Forensic ComboDock v5 makes it impossible to unintentionally turn off write-blocking. This prevents problems that can occur if you forget to change the mode back to write-blocking.

The Forensic ComboDock's LED indicator and easy screen menu also clearly identify the operating mode. You can even detect, remove, or modify Host Protected Areas (HPAs) and Device Configuration Overlays (DCOs) that may be hiding additional data on the suspect drive.

The Forensic ComboDock puts drive information at your fingertips. Quickly access selected important SMART data such as hours used, number of power cycles, and disk health. It can also display the model and serial number reported by the drive's firmware. Free downloadable software can also allow you to view this information on your computer and save it to a file for easy inclusion in a case report.

The Forensic ComboDock model FUDv5.5 has USB 3.0, USB 2.0, eSATA, and FireWire 800 connections, and works natively with the most common types of hard drives such as IDE/PATA and SATA. But if you need to work with a non-standard drive there are a variety of adapters available for additional flexibility.

Additional features:

  • Multiple computer and drive connection types, including USB 3.0
  • Compatible with forensic acquisition and analysis software
  • Rugged aluminum construction
  • 3-year warranty
  • Free US-based customer support

Whether you’re a forensic investigator, technician, or cyber security analyst, the Forensic
ComboDock is a necessary part of your toolkit. Find a reseller near you or buy online.

    • Professional drive write blocking
    • Dual mode flexibility
    • Reliable evidence protection
    • Simple operation

Included Items

  • AC adapter & power cord
  • USB 3.0 cable
  • eSATA cable
  • SATA drive cable
  • IDE drive cable
  • Molex MiniFit to legacy power cable
  • Quick start guide

Frequently Asked Questions


Documentation and Downloads

Daisy-chain Power Kit
High-wattage AC adapter & multi-head power cable; powers up to 5 Drive eRazers or v5/v5.5/v6 docks
US plug
part #: 7100-3000-00
$87
Ships in: 3-5 Days

UK plug
part #: 7100-3000-11
$87
Call 1-360-816-1800 or email us for ordering information for this item

EU plug
part #: 7100-3000-02
$87
Ships in: 3-5 Days
Adapter Bundle #7
Includes 7 adapters compatible with v5/v5.5/6 docks, Drive eRazer Ultra, and Ditto
2.5in & 1.8in IDE, ZIF, mini PCIe, mSATA, MBA2010
part #: 31100-0000-0009
$344
Ships in: 3-5 Days
SATA Adapters
Convert various drive types to a standard SATA interface
For M.2 SATA SSDs; open top for easy access
part #: 31020-0465-0010
$34
Ships in: 1-2 Days
SATA cable
Data/power combo cable; eSATA + MiniFit; for Ditto, Drive eRazer Ultra, v5/v5.5 docks, or LabDock U5/S5
part #: 7381-0000-09
$11
Ships in: 1-2 Days
AC power adapter, model PWR-3B
12V 3.0A 100-240VAC; barrel connector; for v5/v5.5/v6 docks, DEU, RTX11x-3Q, MoveDocks (2022)
US power cord
part #: 30010-0000-0011
$32
Ships in: 1-2 Days

UK power cord
part #: 30011-0000-0011
$38
Call 1-360-816-1800 or email us for availability

EU power cord
part #: 30012-0000-0011
$38
Ships in: 1-2 Days

AUS power cord
part #: 30013-0000-0011
$38
Ships in: 1-2 Days

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