USB 3.0 WriteBlocker
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    • Native USB 3.0 write blocking at USB 3.0 speeds
    • Reliable evidence protection
    • Simultaneous write blocking of two hard drives at full bandwidth
Use the pocket-size USB 3.0 WriteBlocker™ for fast forensic access to USB 3.0 storage devices. Despite it's size, it offers incredible performance and is an essential device in any digital investigator's toolkit.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION


Technical Specs

Product name USB 3.0 WriteBlocker
Patent Patent Pending
Host (I/O) Ports (1) USB 3.0: up to 5 Gbps
Drive Types Supported
  • USB Thumb Drives USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 thumb drives with either a Type-A or Type-C connector
  • USB drives via USB cable (if the device class is USB Mass Storage Device and it does not use proprietary firmware)
Number of LEDs 1
Description of LEDs Power/Authentication status
Operating system compatibility Windows 7, 8, or 10 (note: virtual machines not supported)
Construction material(s) ABS
Power input connector Barrel connector (center pin positive)
Bus power Yes (one port)
Dimensions 3.43" x 2.05" x 1.02" (87mm x 52mm x 26mm)
Weight 0.13 lbs. (0.06 kg)
Write Blocking Yes
Write Blocked ports Dual USB 3.0
Compliancy FCC, CE, RoHS, RCM
Warranty CRU provides a 3-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

Digital forensics investigators, lawyers, and corporate IT staff who want to view, examine, and image drives quickly and easily, look to the CRU® WiebeTech® USB 3.0 WriteBlocker™ to ensure they are protecting and not altering data.

The handheld and lightweight USB 3.0 WriteBlocker connects via a Windows operating system host's USB 3 interface to allow investigators and technicians to look through the contents of a drive without risking any damage or disruption of source data. To use, simply use the included USB 3.0 cable to connect the USB 3.0 WriteBlocker to the drive or drives you wish to inspect.

Additional features:

  • Bus powered
  • Status LED indicates if drive is safe to inspect
  • Industry-leading 3-year warranty
  • Free, US-based customer support

The WiebeTech WriteBlocking Validation Utility, our complimentary Windows application, tests the reliability of any write blocker available, hardware or software.


Included Items

  • AC adapter
  • USB 3.0 cable (type A to B)
  • Quick start guide
  • USB thumb drive containing drivers and related files
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USB 3.0 WriteBlocker
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