WiebeTech NVMe WriteBlocker User manual

NVMe WriteBlocker
Quick Start Guide

A6-3135-00-1 Rev. 1.0
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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.”
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
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reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
home or commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
In the event that you experience Radio Frequency Interference, you should take the
following steps to resolve the problem:
1. Ensure that the case of your attached drive is grounded.
2. Use a data 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.
4. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

1. Introduction
This Quick Start Guide shows you how to set up the NVMe WriteBlocker. The NVMe
WriteBlocker allows you to mount a NVMe M.2 or a U.2 solid state drive to a host computer
in a write-blocked mode so that you can read the files on the drive without altering the
contents. This is useful if you need to preserve the drive as evidence of a crime, for
example.
1.1. What's in the Box
Check the package contents to verify that you have received the items below. Please
contact WiebeTech if any items are missing or damaged.
Item Quantity
NVMe WriteBlocker 1
Power adapter and cord 1
AC adapter label 1
U.2-to-OCuLink adapter 1
M.2-to-U.2 adapter 1
USB Type-C cable 1
USB Type-A to Type-C cable 1
1.2. Safety Information
Please read the following before handling this product.
1. Do not drop the product, submit it to impact, or pierce it.
2. The circuit boards within this product are susceptible to static electricity. Proper
grounding is strongly recommended to prevent electrical damage to the product or other
connected devices, including the computer host.
3. Avoid placing this product close to magnetic devices, high voltage devices, or in an area
exposed to heat, flame, direct sunlight, dampness, moisture, rain, vibration, shock, dust,
or sand.
4. To avoid overheating, this product should be operated in a well-ventilated area.
5. Before starting any type of hardware installation, please ensure that all power switches
have been turned off and all power cords have been disconnected to prevent personal
injury and damage to the hardware.
6. A damaged cable or device may malfunction and/or overheat and become a fire hazard.
7. Use only with high quality, undamaged cables and prevent cables from being pinched or
damaged. The cable supplied with your system has been optimized for performance.
Longer cables may not work or only work intermittently.
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2. Setup
1. Ensure that the NVMe WriteBlocker power switch is in the "Off" position.
2. Attach the AC adapter to the NVMe WriteBlocker and connect the other end to a power
outlet.
3. Connect the NVMe WriteBlocker to the drive.
•U.2 drive: Connect the U.2-to-OCuLink adapter to the U.2 drive. Then connect the
adapter's OCuLink connector and power connectors to the appropriate ports on
the NVMe WriteBlocker.
•M.2 drive: Attach the M.2 drive to the M.2-to-U.2 adapter. Next, connect the U.2-
to-OCuLink adapter to the other side of the M.2-to-U.2 adapter. Finally, connect the
adapter's OCuLink and power connectors to the appropriate ports on the NVMe
WriteBlocker.
4. Turn on the power switch. The connected drive will power up and then after a short
standby message appears the NVMe WriteBlocker main menu will appear on the LCD
screen.
NOTE
The screen on the NVMe WriteBlocker will only move off of the
"Standby" screen when there is a host connection to the dock.
Ensure that the NVMe WriteBlocker is connected to both an
NVMe drive and a computer.
The NVMe drive can now be accessed via your computer. The NVMe WriteBlocker will
prevent any changes to the data on the drive. If the device fails to mount, please consult the
troubleshooting section in the User Manual, located on the NVMe WriteBlocker product
page at www.cru-inc.com.
3. Product Support
Your investment in CRU and WiebeTech products is backed up by our free technical support
for the lifetime of the product. Contact us through our website, cru-inc.com/support or call
us at 1-800-260-9800 or [phone].
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