Forensic LabDock U5
    • Built-in USB WriteBlocker
    • Professional drive write blocking
    • Reliable evidence protection
    • Detects hidden areas on drives
    • Unique cubby keeps drives cool and out of the way
The Forensic LabDock™ U5 is a professional forensic tool for investigating most common drive types. The LabDock U5 is installed in a standard 5.25" bay, offering simple and convenient front-panel access to suspect hard drives. Connecting drives is easy, especially with its built-in USB write blocker.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION


Technical Specs

Product name Forensic LabDock U5
Patent U.S. Patent No. 8,090,904
Host (I/O) Ports (1) SATA: for the write-blocked IDE & SATA drive connections
(2) USB 2.0: one for firmware configuration and one for the built-in USB WriteBlocker
Drive Types Supported
  • PATA/IDE 2.5" drives (with PATA Adapter 25)
  • PATA/IDE 3.5
  • SATA 2.5" drives
  • SATA 3.5" drives
  • SATA SSD (solid state drives)
  • Hitachi 1.8" drives (with PATA Adapter 25)
  • Toshiba 1.8" drives (with PATA Adapter 18-TOSH)
  • MacBook Air 2010 (with SATA Adapter MBA2010)
  • MSATA (with SATA Adapter mSATA)
  • Mini PCIe PATA (with PATA Adapter mPCIe)
  • Mini PCIe SATA (with PATA Adapter mPCIe)
  • Mini PCIe USB (with PATA Adapter mPCIe)
  • USB Thumb Drives
  • USB drives via USB cable (if the device class is USB Mass Storage Device and it does not use proprietary firmware)
SATA Speed 3G
Number of LEDs 8
Description of LEDs Power, drive activity, Power (to drive) error, fan error, general error, HPA or DCO detected, write-blocked SATA & IDE operation, write-blocked USB operation
Operating system compatibility Windows XP or later
Windows Server 2003 or later
Most modern Linux distributions
Detects/reports HPA/DCO Yes
Allows HPA/DCO override Yes, user-configurable options
Fan(s) Draws air over drive while in bay, keeping it cool
Construction material(s) Rugged metal construction
Power switch 2 position: On / Off
SATA Power Input Yes
Dimensions 6.77" x 5.79" x 1.65" (172mm x 147mm x 42mm)
Weight 1.55 lbs. (0.70 kg)
Write Blocking Yes
Write Blocked ports SATA, PATA/IDE, USB 2.0 Mass Storage Devices (such as thumb drives)
Compliancy FCC, CE, RoHS
Warranty CRU provides a 2-year limited warranty for this product.
Technical Support Your investment in CRU products is backed up by our free technical support for the lifetime of the product. If you need to contact us for any reason, visit cru-inc.com/support or call us at 1-800-260-9800 or +1-360-816-1800.
 
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Product Description

Forensics investigators, technicians, and system builders who want to create a digital forensic workstation rely upon the CRU® WiebeTech® Forensic LabDock™ U5. Installed in a standard 5.25" PC bay, the Forensic LabDock U5 gives convenient, front-panel access to suspect hard drives and thumb drives. Write-blocking is done in hardware, with proven WiebeTech write-blocking technology.

In addition to providing native write-blocked access to SATA and IDE drives, the Forensic LabDock U5 model also incorporates a USB WriteBlocker, so you can forensically access USB thumb drives or many USB drive enclosures.

Do you know what could be lurking in the hidden areas of a hard drive? HPA (Host Protected Areas) or DCO (Device Configuration Overlays) can exist on hard drives, which are not detected or accessible by your operating system. The Forensic LabDock U5 will alert you if these areas exist, so you can inspect them. The Forensic LabDock U5 comes with software to let you choose how to handle any hidden areas it encounters.

Forensic LabDock U5 offers native connections for the most common drives types, such as SATA and IDE/PATA. Optional SATA and PATA Adapters are available that allow access to many additional types of drives such as ZIF drives, notebook drives, drives found in iPods, and more. SATA and PATA Adapters work with many of our docking products, including the Forensic LabDock.

Additional features:

  • 2-year warranty
  • Includes cables
  • Free US-based customer support

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


Included Items

  • SATA drive data/power cable
  • IDE/PATA drive data cable
  • IDE/PATA drive power cable
  • USB cable (type A to B, with bracket)
  • USB cable (type B to 10-pin header)
  • Packet of screws
  • Quick start guide
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Forensic LabDock U5
Mounts in 5.25in PC bay; write-blocks SATA, PATA, and USB drives; SATA+USB host connections
Black
part #: 31340-2209-0000		 $399
Ships in: 1-2 Days

Accessories

Adapter Bundle #7
Includes 7 adapters compatible with v5/v5.5 docks, Drive eRazer Ultra, and Ditto
2.5in & 1.8in IDE, ZIF, mini PCIe, mSATA, MBA2010
part #: 31100-0000-0009		 $299
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		 $29
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		 $9.99
Ships in: 1-2 Days