WiebeTech FONBv4 User manual

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Forensic Notebook DriveDock™ v4
USER’S MANUAL
Revised March 10, 2008
Features
•Portable and rugged write-blocked solutions to image
drives in the field – WiebeTech's proprietary write-blocking
technology offers easy read-only access to suspect hard
drives.
•Now with HPA/DCO detection. Forensic NoteBook
DriveDock v4 will recognize and report the presence of an
HPA or DCO on a hard drive.
•Multiple status indicators – show power input/output status,
hard drive access, host attachment, and write-blocking status.
•Retrieve data from 2.5” ATAPI drives through FireWire 800 (400 compatible) or USB 2.0 –
Forensic Notebook DriveDock v4 is the best solution for accessing data from 2.5" evidentiary drives.
With 2 FireWire ports, it's daisy-chainable for more versatility.
•Rugged design, built to last – Grab it and go! Forensic Notebook DriveDock is tough as nails and
made to last. The small and rugged case contains a complete, high speed Oxford Semiconductor
OXFW922 bridge and is constructed from briefcase-tough aluminum for durability.
•Bus-powered through FireWire, plus two options for external power
Forensic Device User Advisory
We recommend that you perform a final check on this product.
Prior to first use, please verify that the write-blocking function of this product is working properly. This is
easily done: attach a known good formatted drive, and verify that the drive mounts properly on your
computer. Use a drive that has data on it that you are willing to overwrite. Transfer files to the drive. The
files will appear to transfer to the drive. Thereafter, unmount the drive and remount the drive. The files
that you wrote to the drive should not appear after the drive is remounted. If they do appear, there is a
problem with your Forensic Device, and you should contact our support department for further
instructions.
WiebeTech support may be reached at:
(866) 744-8722 (toll free)
(316) 744-8722 (international)
(316) 744-1398 (fax)
support@wiebetech.com (email)

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Note: Forensic NoteBook DriveDock v4’s HPA/DCO detection can be seen
with a fast blink of the forensic write-blocked LED (4 blinks per second). If
the LED does not blink it is reporting that the drive is write-blocked, but there
is not an HPA or DCO on the drive. If there is a slow blink it is reporting that
there is an error on the HPA or DCO (1 blink per second).
Installation Instructions
1. Check the accessories with your Forensic Notebook DriveDock. Please contact WiebeTech if any items are
missing or damaged. The box should contain:
2. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of your new DriveDock. This will aid you in the
remaining steps.
Forensic Notebook DriveDock 1
AC adapter & power cord 1
FireWire 800 cable 1
FireWire 800 to 400 converter cable 1
Hard drive screws 4
Rubber bumpers 6
Manual and Warranty information (on CD)
A
DC +12V power input from AC adapter a
+12V DC power input is present
B
4-pin DC input b
Dock is connected to a USB host
C
USB 2.0 mini port c
Hard drive access
D
1394b (FireWire 800) ports d
Dock is connected to FireWire host
E
Power Switch (On / Off) e
Write-blocked and HPA/DCO detector
f +5V Power output to drive
g
4-pin power input is present
LEDs

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Note: After switching off power to the dock, you
should wait at least 5 seconds before turning it
on again. If you do not perform this step, the
drive may not mount.
(Windows XP)
3. Connect the hard drive to the dock. If you’ve removed the drive from a laptop computer, it may be inside a
mounting sleeve. You’ll need to remove this so that the drive will fit with the dock. Place the drive onto the green
plate with the label side up. Carefully slide the drive forward until the pins are fully inserted into the receiver. If you
wish, you may secure the drive in place with the included screws.
4. Connect the FireWire or USB cable from your computer into the appropriate port on the dock.
5. Connect power to the dock. There are three options:
a. The Notebook DriveDock can be bus powered through FireWire, and therefore does not require an
additional power source when used with powered FireWire hosts.
b. To connect via USB, or to FireWire hosts lacking sufficient bus power, plug
in the AC adapter. When the AC adapter is connected, the LED labeled
“+12” will illuminate.
c. Alternatively, you may supply power through a standard 4-pin Molex
connector. When power is connected in this way, the LED labeled “4 PIN”
will illuminate.
Your dock is now ready to use! Turn on the unit by moving the power switch toward the side labeled “|”. When
power is on, the “+5” LED will illuminate to show that power is going to the hard drive.
The red LED access indicator will light briefly after the unit is powered up, indicating that the FireWire bridge has
successfully established communication with the drive. Thereafter, it will light whenever the drive is accessed.
Irregular flickering of the drive access light is normal.
Usage with Windows computers
Compatibility
The Forensic Notebook DriveDock v4 is Plug-and-Play compatible with Windows XP. No drivers are needed.
FireWire 800 ports are FireWire 400 host compatible (a FireWire 800-400 cable or adapter such as WiebeTech’s
Cable-11 is necessary for use with FireWire 400 ports). The USB2 port is USB 1.1 compatible.
Mounting and Ejecting Volumes
Assuming the drive format is recognizable by Windows, you can begin using the volume right away. When the dock
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 dock before powering it down by left-clicking the green arrow icon on the task bar,
then selecting “Safely remove….” Windows will indicate when it is safe to disconnect the
dock. Shutting down the unit without first ejecting the volume can result in data loss.
FireWire 800 USB

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Usage with Macintosh Computers
Compatibility
The Forensic Notebook DriveDock v4 is Plug-and-Play compatible under Mac OS 9.2 and OS X. No drivers are
needed. FireWire 800 ports are FireWire 400 host compatible (a FireWire 800-400 cable or adapter such as
WiebeTech’s Cable-11 is necessary for use with FireWire 400 ports). The USB2 port is USB 1.1 compatible.
Mounting and Ejecting Volumes
Assuming the drive format is recognizable by Mac OS, an icon representing the drive’s
volume will appear (mount) on the desktop. You can begin using the volume right away,
without any possibility of changing the data on the drive.
Eject the volume before powering down the unit by dragging the volume’s icon to the trash
bin, or by selecting the volume then pressing Command-E. Shutting down the unit without
first ejecting the volume can result in data loss.
Technical Specifications
Product Code
FONBV4
Interface
FireWire 800 using OXFW922 (backwards compatible with FireWire 400)
USB 2.0
External Power Supply
100-240VAC +12V / 3A (included)
Power Input
(+12V): +12V DC Jack
(+12V / +5V): Standard disk drive 4-pin Molex power jack
Power Output
+5V
Power Switch
On / Off
HPA/DCO Detection
Yes
Host Indicators
FireWire host attached LED
USB host attached LED
Access Indicator
Provides visual indication of hard drive activity
Write Block
I
ndicator
Indicates write-blocked operation
Power Indicators
Input: indicates presence of either AC power or 4-wire Molex power
Output: shows presence of +5V output to the drive
Bus Powering
Converts FireWire bus power to +5V
Operating Temperature
50 – 85°Fahrenheit (10 – 30°Celsius)
Operating Humidity
5% to 95%, noncondensing
Drive
Compatibility
2.5” ATAPI drives
Operating System
Windows XP
Mac OS 9.2, OS X
Linux distributions supporting FireWire
Shipping Weight
3 pounds, including AC adapter
Dimensions
3.2” x 2.2” x 0.95” (81mm x 56mm x 24mm)
Dimensions are exclusive of attached plates, drives, and cables.
Warranty
2-year limited warranty. See warranty statement for details and limitations.
WiebeTech offers free phone support for 90 days after purchase (1-866-744-8722).
Forensic Notebook DriveDock is a trademark of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective
owners.
© 2008 WiebeTech LLC. All rights reserved.

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FCC Compliance Statement: “This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.”
In the event that you experience Radio Frequency Interference, you should take the following steps to resolve the problem:
1) Ensure that the bottom plate and case of your attached drive is grounded, either to the DriveDock case or to an Earth ground.
2) Use a FireWire cable with RFI reducing ferrites on each end.
3) Use a power supply with an RFI reducing ferrite approximately 5 inches from the DC plug.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact support@wiebetech.com for technical support. If you are
interested in purchasing more WiebeTech products, check our website or contact sales@wiebetech.com. We
appreciate being able to serve you!
Forensic Notebook
DriveDock v4
Tested to comply
with FCC standards
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