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Talon® Ultimate User's Manual
Logicube, Inc.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
USA
Phone: 818 700 8488
Fax: 818 700 8466
Version: 1.1
Date: 05/09/16
MAN-TALON_ULTIMATE
®
Ultimate User's Manual
Logicube Talon
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  • Page 1 Talon® Ultimate User’s Manual Logicube, Inc. Chatsworth, CA 91311 Phone: 818 700 8488 Fax: 818 700 8466 Version: 1.1 Date: 05/09/16 MAN-TALON_ULTIMATE ® Ultimate User’s Manual Logicube Talon...

  • Page 2: Limitation Of Liability And Warranty Information

    LOGICUBE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOSS OF TIME OR DATA FROM USE OF A LOGICUBE PRODUCT, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM PRODUCT MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF (INCLUDING WITHOUT...
  • Page 3 MUCH DETAIL AS POSSIBLE. AT LOGICUBE’S SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION, REASONABLE TELEPHONE AND EMAIL SUPPORT MAY ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR THE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT AS DEFINED BY LOGICUBE. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, LOGICUBE PRODUCTS ARE...

  • Page 4: Rohs Certificate Of Compliance

    RoHS Certificate of Compliance LOGICUBE PRODUCTS COMPLY WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION RESTRICTION OF THE USE OF CERTAIN HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, ROHS DIRECTIVE (2002/95/EC). THE ROHS DIRECTIVE PROHIBITS THE SALE OF CERTAIN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT CONTAINING SOME HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES SUCH AS MERCURY, LEAD, CADMIUM, HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM AND CERTAIN FLAME-RETARDANTS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3.1.1.1 Blank Disk Check ....................17 3.1.1.2 Drive Spanning ...................... 18 3.2 H ......................... 19 ERIFY 3.2.1 Step-by-step instructions – Hash ................. 20 3.3 W ........................21 ORMAT 3.3.1 Step-by-step instructions – Wipe/Format ..............22 ® Ultimate User’s Manual Logicube Talon...
  • Page 6 5.0.3.2.2 Wipe Patterns ..........................56 5.0.3.2.3 Format ............................59 5.0.3.3 Case Info ....................... 61 5.0.4 USB Device ........................62 5.0.5 Logs ..........................63 5.0.6 Statistics ........................65 5.0.7 System Settings ......................66 5.0.7.1 User Profiles/Configurations ................. 67 ® Ultimate User’s Manual Logicube Talon...
  • Page 7 7.3.1 Which decryption software to use? ................87 7.3.2 Decrypting using VeraCrypt ..................87 7.3.3 Decrypting using TrueCrypt ..................90 7.3.4 Decrypting using FreeOTFE ..................93 8: UPDATING THE TALON ULTIMATE SOFTWARE ............98 8.0 L ......................98 OADING OFTWARE 8.1 S...
  • Page 8 ESTINATION DRIVES NTRODUCTION 11.0.1 Step-by-step instructions – Using Ext2fsd ............... 111 12: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ..............114 12.0 FAQ ..........................114 13: INDEX ....................... 116 ....................117 ECHNICAL UPPORT NFORMATION ........................ 117 OFTWARE TTRIBUTION ® Ultimate User’s Manual Logicube Talon...

  • Page 9: 1: Introduction

    Multi-Task option. *The Talon Ultimate achieves speeds of over 40GB/min using solid state “suspect” drives that contain a freshly installed Windows “X” OS and random data. Settings used are e01/ex01 image format, with compression and with verify “on”. The specification and condition of the suspect hard drives as well as the mode, image format and settings used during the imaging process may affect the achieved speeds.

  • Page 10: In The Box

    1.2 In the Box The Talon Ultimate is shipped in a cardboard carrying case that includes a custom protective foam insert ready to drop into a standard Pelican hard case and includes: The Logicube Talon Ultimate unit AC adapter/Power supply and US power cord QTY: 3 –...

  • Page 11: Options

    Avoid dropping the Logicube device or subjecting it to sharp jolts. When in use, place it on a flat surface. Keep the unit dry. If the Logicube device needs to be cleaned, use a lightly damp, lint free cloth. Avoid using soap or other cleaning ®...

  • Page 13: 2: Getting Started

    2: Getting Started 2.0 Overview of the Talon Ultimate Special Icons – Throughout this manual, there are two icons that can be seen. Please pay close attention when any of these two icons are found. These icons highlight additional information or important warnings on specific topics.
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Turning The Talon Ultimate On And Off

    2.1 Turning the Talon Ultimate on and off The Talon Ultimate comes with a 12V, 12.5A (output DC) power supply that connects to the back of the device. Attach the included power supply to the Talon Ultimate’s DC power port in the back.
  • Page 17 FW S1 –Requires purchase of FireWire ports activation software option. Talon Ultimate ports are hot swappable. Drives that are not being used in any task (image, hash, wipe, etc.) can be disconnected any time. Some drives are not hot swappable. Please check with the drive manufacturer to find out if the drive being used does not support hot swapping.

  • Page 18: Connecting Destination Drives

    2.2.2 Connecting Destination Drives Destination drives (also called evidence drives) must be connected to the right side of the Talon Ultimate. These ports are labeled as follows: SAS D1 – SAS/SATA data port for the Destination 1 (D1) position. SAS D2 – SAS/SATA data port for the Destination 2 (D2) position.

  • Page 19: Connecting Usb 3.0 Drives

    Ultimate. This adapter provides the capability to connect SATA drives to the USB 3.0 ports on the Talon Ultimate and uses a USB 3.0 to SATA converter. USB 3.0 is a new technology and USB 3.0 controller manufacturers may have variations in device designs that have inconsistent adherence to USB 3.0 specifications.

  • Page 20: The User Interface

    GETTING STARTED between the Adapter or USB 3.0 enclosure, and the Talon Ultimate, allowing the device to be detected properly. We have identified and qualified a USB 3.0 hub which is available as an option. For more information on the USB 3.0 to SATA adapter, please see Section 12.4.

  • Page 21: Touch Screen

    The screen is bright and easy to read. 2.5 HDMI The Talon Ultimate has an HDMI port located in the back panel. Simply connect an HDMI cable from the Talon Ultimate to an external display that supports HDMI and Talon Ultimate will automatically show the display on both the Talon Ultimate and the external display.

  • Page 22: 3: Quick Start

    Chapter 4: Imaging and Chapter 5: Types of Operation. The Talon Ultimate can perform up to five (5) tasks per mode of operation (specifically Image, Hash, and/or Wipe). To perform more than one task at a time (Image, Hash, Wipe/Format), the Multi- Task Option must be purchased and installed.

  • Page 23: Step-By-Step Instructions - Imaging

    (Hard Disk Drive, Solid State Drive, USB drive, etc.), Flash media (SD card, CF card, etc.), or network location. Talon Ultimate uses a concurrent Image+Verify process. When Verify is set, the Talon Ultimate images and verifies concurrently and takes advantage of destination hard drives that may be faster than the source hard drive.
  • Page 24 5. Tap the Destination icon and select the destination(s) to be used then tap the OK icon. For DD, E01, and Ex01, the Talon Ultimate uses the NT file system (NTFS) or EXT4 file systems to format drives. If the Destination drive is not formatted properly, the Location will appear as “(NOT_MOUNTED)”...

  • Page 25: Blank Disk Check

    The Talon Enhanced has the ability to check a drive to see if it is blank or wiped. To perform a blank disk check: 1. Connect a drive to the Talon Ultimate. 2. Choose Imaging, Hash, or Wipe/Format. 3. Choose Source, Destination, or Drives to list the connected drives.

  • Page 26: Drive Spanning

    Destination drive: When the Destination drive is full and the remaining data to be will not fit, Talon Ultimate will prompt for another drive. When the screen above appears, tap the OK icon and the Select Repository screen will appear. The Destination drive that is full can be disconnected, and replaced with another drive, or a Logicube Talon Ultimate™...

  • Page 27: Hash / Verify

    LBAs. If multiple drives are selected to be hashed, the Talon Ultimate will hash up to the LBA value of the smallest capacity drive. If drives with different capacities need to be hashed, it is recommended to start one task per drive.

  • Page 28: Step-By-Step Instructions - Hash

    5. Optional: Tap Case Info to set the Case/File Name, Case ID, Examiner, Evidence ID, or Case Notes. The Talon Ultimate will convert any non-POSIX portable characters used in Case/File Name field to underscores “_“ when creating the log or file names.

  • Page 29: Wipe/Format

    Format – Instructs the Talon Ultimate to format a drive. The Talon Ultimate will format the drive using the EXT4 file system or NT file system (NTFS). For in-depth information regarding drive encryption, please see Chapter 7: Drive Encryption and Decryption.

  • Page 30: Step-By-Step Instructions - Wipe/Format

    If Custom was selected, at least one pass must be edited and chosen. If DoD was selected, a 7 pass value must be edited/entered. 6. If the drive needs to be formatted, tap the Settings icon to change the Format settings then tap the OK icon. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...
  • Page 31 Underscore (_) Numbers 0 to 9 Hyphen/Dash (-) 8. Tap the Start icon to start the wipe task. The Talon Ultimate will perform a Secure Erase first (if selected), then a Wipe Pattern (if selected), then finally a Format (if selected).

  • Page 32: Usb Device

    3.0 Device Port Option which enables the front micro-B USB 3 port. Talon Ultimate formats the drives using the EXT4 file system or NT file system (NTFS). EXT4 is not natively supported by Windows. There are several utilities that allow viewing of the EXT4 file system in Windows.

  • Page 33: Logs

    The log files in the Destination drive are available in PDF, HTML, and XML formats. The log files may contain a “partial hash”. This hash is for Talon Ultimate’s internal purposes only and cannot be validated by any other means. The partial hash is a snapshot of the hash engine at the end of each segment file which the Talon Ultimate can use to catch transfer errors and re-try if needed.

  • Page 34: Step-By-Step Instructions - Viewing Or Exporting Logs

    USB drive. To export the log files: a. Connect a USB drive (USB flash drive or USB external drive) to one of the two USB ports located on the front of the Talon Ultimate. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Deleting Log Files

    If a log file deletion password was created, a screen will appear prompting to enter the log file deletion password. Enter the log file Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Accessing The Logs Over A Network

    IP address found in the Statistics screen. See Section 5.0.6 for more information on the Statistics screen. 2. A Windows security screen will appear prompting to enter a User name and Password to connect to the Talon Ultimate. Login with the following credentials: User name: it Password it 3.

  • Page 37: Statistics

    This will display four tabs: About, Adv. Drive Statistics, Options, and Network Interface Stats. About – This screen will show information about the Talon Ultimate including the current software installed. Adv. Drive Statistics – Displays S.M.A.R.T. information taken directly from what the drive is reporting.

  • Page 38: Network Settings

    QUICK START Language/Time Zone Display For more information on Talon Ultimate’s system settings, see Section 6.0.7 of this manual. 3.8 Network Settings There are three tabs in the Network settings screen: Services – The network settings screen allows certain network services to be enabled or disabled.

  • Page 39: 4: Imaging

    Settings Destination 4.0.1 Mode Tap this icon to choose between the following three imaging modes: Drive to Drive – Performs a bit-for-bit copy of the Source producing an exact duplicate of the Source drive. ® Ultimate User’s Manual Logicube Talon...

  • Page 40: Drives

    (More Info) icon displays more information on the drive. The drive details window will appear showing information about the drive. 4.0.3 Settings Tap the Settings icon to change the image settings. Depending on what Mode was selected (Drive to Drive or Drive to File), Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Case Info (Common Setting)

    Tap any of the boxes and an on-screen keyboard will appear allowing information to be entered. After entering the information, tap the OK icon to go back to the previous screen. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Hpa, Dco (Common Setting), And Drive Trim

    TestCase-1, TestCase-2, etc. The Talon Ultimate will convert any non-POSIX portable characters used in Case/File Name field to underscores “_“ when creating the log or file names.

  • Page 43: Error Handling (Common Setting)

    Skip, Talon Ultimate will write a zero on the corresponding sector or position in the Destination drive or file. Talon Ultimate also has a setting for error granularity. There are 3 options: 1 sector (512 Bytes)

  • Page 44: Hash/Verification Method (Common Setting)

    Bytes. As an example, if 4096 Bytes is chosen, and one of the 8 sectors in that cluster size contains a bad sector, the Talon Ultimate will skip the entire cluster (or 4096 bytes or 8 sectors). 4.0.3.4 Hash/Verification Method (Common Setting) This setting allows the user to set a hash and/or a verification method.

  • Page 45: Special Settings

    Settings will appear on the top-right of the Settings screen: DRIVE TRIM – This user selectable function allows the Talon Ultimate to manipulate the Device Configuration Overlay (DCO) and Host Protected Area (HPA) of the destination drive using the Device Configuration Set command for DCO and Set Max Address command for HPA so that the Destination drive’s total native capacity...
  • Page 46 USB), SAS or SCSI drives Restoring a trimmed drive – To restore a trimmed drive to its original capacity, perform a custom wipe (single pass) and set the WIPE DCO and WIPE HPA settings to YES. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...
  • Page 47 To set the LBA to 1, go to LBAS then tap the edit icon and enter the value: 1 Start the wipe task. The task should finish quickly as it is resetting just wiping the HPA/DCO and 1 LBA. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Special Settings For Drive To File

    (edit) icon. 4.0.3.5.2 Special Settings for Drive to File When Drive to File mode is selected, File Image Method Settings will appear on the top-right of the Settings screen: Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 SEGMENT SIZE – Available for DD, E01, and EX01. Allows the user to set the output segment size (file size). Choose from 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, or 16 GB. A Whole Disk option is available for DD only. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...
  • Page 50 Use the slider bar to adjust the desired compression level. The higher the compression level, the longer it will take to image the Source drive. The Default compression setting is recommended when compression is used. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Destination

    Destination positions and will show how many image files are found on each drive, the free space, and the formatted file system. For DD, E01, Ex01, and File to File mode, the Talon Ultimate uses the EXT4 file system or NT file system (NTFS) to format drives. If the Destination drive is not formatted properly, the Location will appear as “(NOT_MOUNTED)”...

  • Page 52: Starting The Imaging Operation

    IMAGING For Drive to File or File to File, the Talon Ultimate will display drives connected to the Destination ports and any added repository. Encrypted drives will have the following symbol in the Format column: When formatting the drive from this screen, a prompt will appear to format the drive.
  • Page 53 Drive to File mode (DD, E01, EX01). When the Destination drive is full and the remaining data to be imaged will not fit, Talon Ultimate will prompt for another drive. Information on Drive Spanning can be found in Section 3.1.1.2.

  • Page 54: 6: Types Of Operations

    5.0 Types of Operations - Introduction There are ten (10) types of operation available on the Talon Ultimate. The left side of the screen shows the different operation types that can be set. Detailed information on all of the different operations and their screens can be found in this section.

  • Page 55: Imaging

    (from network) or from a USB flash drive. 10. POWER OFF – Allows the user to turn the Talon Ultimate unit off or restart it by using the Graphical User Interface (GUI). Also allows a drive timeout to be set, powering down drives when not in use.

  • Page 56: Hash / Verify

    There are four selections when performing a Hash or Verify: Mode, Drives, Settings, and Case Info. 5.0.2.1 Mode Tap this icon to choose the mode. Drive Hash will hash a drive (based on Logical Block Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Drives

    If Drive Hash mode was chosen, the Hash Settings screen will appear: Tap this icon to set the hash method (SHA-1, SHA-256, or MD5) and to set the expected hash value (if desired). Setting the expected hash value Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...
  • Page 58 Talon Ultimate to hash the drive using the selected algorithm in the previous step. If a value is entered, the Talon Ultimate will hash the selected drive and verify hash with the value entered/edited.
  • Page 59 By default the length is set to 100% (whole drive) and the starting percentage is set to 0% (start of the drive). When the Talon Ultimate finishes hashing the drive, the following screen will appear showing the task completed. Tap the...

  • Page 60: Case Verify

    This is optional and is not required to start a Hash or Verfiy operation. Information entered here will appear in the logs. More information on the Case Info screen can be found in Section 4.0.3.1. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Wipe / Format

    After entering the information, tap the OK icon to go back to the previous screen. The Talon Ultimate will convert any non-POSIX portable characters used in Case/File Name field to underscores “_“ when creating the log or file names.

  • Page 62: Destination

    OK. 5.0.3.2 Settings Tap this icon to choose a drive to set the wipe settings. The Wipe Settings screen will appear. There are three sections in the Settings screen: Secure Erase, Wipe Patterns, and Format. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Secure Erase

    For example, if Secure Erase is set to ON, a Wipe Pattern mode is specified, and Format is set to On, the Talon Ultimate will first secure erase the drive, then wipe the drive according to the mode specified, then format the drive.

  • Page 64: Wipe Patterns

    However, the drive bays will not be available until the entire task is finished. Selecting this will open the Wipe Mode screen showing 3 options: Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...
  • Page 65 DEFAULT PASSWORDS NONE – Choosing this will instruct the Talon Ultimate not to perform a wipe using Wipe Mode. DOD – Choosing this will instruct the Talon Ultimate to perform a 7-pass wipe conforming to the DoD M-5220 standards. CUSTOM – Choosing this will allow the...
  • Page 66 1 through 6. It is mandatory that the user enters a value for the pass or the Talon Ultimate will not proceed with the wipe operation. Values can be changed or added by tapping (edit) icon.

  • Page 67: Format

    (edit) icon. Editing one or more of the passes in DOD or CUSTOM mode will bring up this screen: SKIP – Instructs the Talon Ultimate to skip the pass. RANDOM – Instructs the Talon Ultimate to perform one random value on all Logical Block Addresses (LBAs) / sectors.
  • Page 68 DEFAULT PASSWORDS The Talon Ultimate will check the Destination drive for formatting prior to being used as a Destination or Repository for Imaging using Drive to File. If the drive has not been formatted by the Talon Ultimate, the Destination drive...

  • Page 69: Case Info

    After entering the information, tap the OK icon to go back to the previous screen. The Talon Ultimate will convert any non-POSIX portable characters used in Case/File Name field to underscores “_“ when creating the log or file names.

  • Page 70: Usb Device

    Numbers 0 to 9 Hyphen/Dash (-) 5.0.4 USB Device Connecting the Talon Ultimate to a computer via USB will allow the user to view any drive connected to the Talon Ultimate. In this mode, all drives connected to the Talon Ultimate are write-protected.

  • Page 71: Logs

    Connect a USB cable (A Male to B Male USB cable, one was included with the Talon Ultimate) between the computer and the Talon Ultimate. Connect the USB B connector to the Talon Ultimate’s USB Device Port located on the back panel of the Talon Ultimate. Connect the USB A connector to an available USB port on the computer.
  • Page 72 Sample log viewed on-screen: The log file may contain several sections, depending on what settings and options were chosen during the operation, including: Information on the Talon Ultimate and its settings Case info (if entered) Source and Destination hashes See Section 3.51 for instructions on how to export the log files.

  • Page 73: Statistics

    This will display four tabs: About, Adv. Drive Statistics, Options, and Network Interface Stats About – This screen will show information about the Talon Ultimate including the current software installed. Adv. Drive Statistics – This shows S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) information taken directly from what the drive is reporting.

  • Page 74: System Settings

    Network Interface Stats – Displays the Network Interface statistics (Receive and Transfer bytes, packets, drops, and errors, and the link status). 5.0.7 System Settings The System Settings screen allows users to configure five different settings for the Talon Ultimate: User Profiles/Configurations Passwords Encryption Settings...

  • Page 75: User Profiles/Configurations

    Drive to File with the setting of E01 with a segment size of 2GB: 1. Turn the Talon Ultimate off then back on. This will reset all settings to its default configuration. This is an important step to help ensure only the changes desired will be the changes saved.
  • Page 76 (delete) icon. A confirmation screen will appear. Tap the Yes icon to delete the selected profile. It is highly recommended that the Talon Ultimate is turned off then back on before making any changes to the profiles/configurations. This helps ensure that only the desired changes are saved.

  • Page 77: Passwords

    Log File Deletion Password – A password can be set as an extra layer of protection when deleting log files. If this password is set, Talon Ultimate will prompt for the password before any log files can be deleted. Config Lock – The Talon Ultimate can be configured to lock out any configuration changes.

  • Page 78: Additional Information For Config Lock

    By default, this is set to 1 minute. A shortcut (and indicator) to the config lock can always be seen on the Talon Ultimate’s screen. It is located on the top-right of the screen, next to the Talon Ultimate logo.

  • Page 79: Forgotten Password Or Config Lock Key

    5.0.7.2.2 Forgotten password or config lock key If the Log File Deletion password or Config Lock key is forgotten, the Talon Ultimate will need to be reset using the Command Line Interface (CLI). See Section 10.2 for more information on how to connect to the Talon Ultimate using the CLI.
  • Page 80 “Command (DbManagement) Successful”. 6. Type db list again and there should be an asterisk (*) on initial.db. 7. Turn the Talon Ultimate off using the power switch located in the back of the device, and close the Telnet/SSH application. 8. Wait for the Talon Ultimate to completely turn off then turn it back on.

  • Page 81: Encryption Settings

    The Talon Ultimate allows imaging drives onto a Destination where the data on the Destination drive is encrypted. Destination drives that are encrypted by the Talon Ultimate can be decrypted by using the Talon Ultimate or third party software (VeraCrypt, TrueCrypt, or FreeOTFE).

  • Page 82: Language/Time Zone

    DEFAULT PASSWORDS 5.0.7.4 Language/Time Zone The Talon Ultimate’s menu system’s language can be changed. At this time, the available languages are English, Chinese (中文), Korean (한국어), and Japanese (日本語). This screen also allows the time zone to be set. 5.0.7.4.1 Language Four languages are available at this time.

  • Page 83: Display

    DEFAULT PASSWORDS After selecting the region, select the time zone where the Talon Ultimate is located. Tap the OK icon to set the time zone. 5.0.7.5 Display Brightness – The Talon Ultimate’s screen’s brightness may need to be adjusted, depending on the user’s preference. To adjust the brightness, use the left or right arrow icons on the screen.

  • Page 84: Network Settings

    DEFAULT PASSWORDS Stealth Mode – Stealth mode turns the Talon Ultimate’s screen off, allowing privacy so no one can see what the Talon Ultimate is doing. When Stealth mode is activated, currently running operations continue to run. To turn Stealth mode on, tap ON.

  • Page 85: Http Proxy

    If the network the Talon Ultimate is connected to uses an HTTP proxy server to access the Internet, a proxy settings may need to be set in order for the Talon Ultimate to be able to update software from a network (over the internet),. This typically includes a server (or IP address), a host port, a username and password.

  • Page 86: Username/Password

    For the latest step-by-step instructions on how to update the Talon Ultimate software, please read the Talon Ultimate Software readme file located on the Talon Ultimate Support page on the Logicube website at http://www.logicube.com. In-depth information on updating the Talon Ultimate software can be found in Chapter 8: Updating the Talon Ultimate Software.
  • Page 87 DEFAULT PASSWORDS POWER OFF – The Talon Ultimate can be remotely turned off by going to this tab. Additionally, the Graphical User Interface (GUI) can be refreshed. DRIVE POWER – Inactive drives connected to the Talon Ultimate can be set to go to standby mode in this tab.

  • Page 88: 6: Security - Changing The Default Passwords

    6: Security – Changing the default passwords 6.0 Changing the default passwords - Introduction The Talon Ultimate comes with default accounts created. It is highly recommended to change the default passwords for security purposes. logicube If the new password(s) cannot be remembered, a system recovery must be performed to reset the passwords back to the default values.

  • Page 89: Changing The It Password

    Talon Ultimate with a USB keyboard, use the following key combinations: Alt+1 6.0.2 Changing the it password To change these passwords, you will need to telnet or SSH to the Talon Ultimate (see sections 9.3.1 and 9.3.2 for instructions on how to connect via Telnet or SSH).

  • Page 90: 7: Drive Encryption And Decryption

    This is only supported when using the Drive to File mode. Talon Ultimate can also decrypt drives that were encrypted using the Talon Ultimate. Alternatively, third party utilities can be used to decrypt a drive encrypted by the Talon Ultimate such as VeraCrypt, TrueCrypt, and FreeOTFE.

  • Page 91: Encrypting A Destination

    DRIVE ENCRYPTION & DECRYPTION 7.1 Encrypting a Destination To encrypt a Destination, the Encryption settings must be set and the drive will need to be formatted using the Talon Ultimate. These steps must be performed prior to an Imaging operation. 7.1.1 Step-by-step Instructions 1.

  • Page 92: Using Previously Encrypted Destination Drives

    Talon Ultimate, the correct encryption settings must be set. After the encryption settings are set, the drive needs to be connected to the Talon Ultimate, and the Talon Ultimate can then be connected to a computer via USB.

  • Page 93: Step-By-Step Instructions

    Chapter 11 for information on how to view EXT4 in Windows. 7.2.1 Step-by-step Instructions 1. Turn the Talon Ultimate on. Make sure the previously encrypted Destination drive is not connected. 2. From the main menu, select System Settings from the types of operations on the left side.

  • Page 94: Decrypting The Drive Without A Talon Ultimate

    In order to mount and read an encrypted Destination drive in Windows, without using a Talon Ultimate, Logicube recommends one of three third-party utilities called VeraCrypt, TrueCrypt or FreeOTFE. Other utilities may work, but are not supported or tested by Logicube. VeraCrypt can be downloaded from: https://veracrypt.codeplex.com/...

  • Page 95: Which Decryption Software To Use

    7.3.2 Decrypting using VeraCrypt Requirements: VeraCrypt installed. A drive encrypted by the Talon Ultimate using the VCRYPT cipher mode connected to the computer with VeraCrypt. 1. Once the drive is connected to the computer, Open VeraCrypt. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...
  • Page 96 DRIVE ENCRYPTION & DECRYPTION 2. Click Select Device and choose the partition of the connected drive then click OK. 3. Click Mount. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...
  • Page 97 Use PIM. 5. Once Use PIM is checked, a new field will appear. Type 100 in the Volume PIM field then click OK. 6. The drive should now be mounted and assigned a drive letter. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...

  • Page 98: Decrypting Using Truecrypt

    7.3.3 Decrypting using TrueCrypt Requirements: TrueCrypt properly installed. A drive encrypted by the Talon Ultimate using the TC-XTS cipher mode connected to the computer with TrueCrypt. 1. Once the drive is connected to the computer, open TrueCrypt and select Volumes from the menu system, then click Select Device…...
  • Page 99 2. The ‘Select a Partition or Device’ window will appear. Select the partition of the drive. Do not select the actual drive itself. Click OK to continue. 3. Verify the Volume shows the correct device and partition. Click Mount to continue. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...
  • Page 100 This setting can be found by clicking Mount Options… A hardware write-block device may be used instead, if needed. 5. TrueCrypt will mount the drive and assign it a drive letter. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...

  • Page 101: Decrypting Using Freeotfe

    Destination drive was formatted with the EXT4 file system. 7.3.4 Decrypting using FreeOTFE Requirements: FreeOTFE properly installed A drive encrypted by the Talon Ultimate using the CBC or ECB cipher mode connected to the computer with FreeOTFE. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...
  • Page 102 Entire disk option. FreeOTFE cannot read the partition table on the drive since it is encrypted at this time. 3. In the Key tab, enter the Key (password) and make sure the Hash is set to RIPEMD-160. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...
  • Page 103 4. In the Encryption tab, set the Cipher to AES (256 bit CBC). Set the Initialization Vector (IV) generation method to match what was used in the IV Generation on the Talon Ultimate. In this example, “plain64’ was used. In the ‘Sector zero location’, choose Start of encrypted data.
  • Page 104 If this is the case, use a write-protect device and uncheck the Mount readonly option. 6. Click the OK button. The following warning screen may appear. Click the Yes button to continue. 7. FreeOTFE will mount the drive and assign a drive letter. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...
  • Page 105 If the Destination drive was formatted with the EXT4 file system, and Ext2Fsd is not installed, the following messages may appear in Windows. Make sure Ext2Fsd is installed if the Destination drive was formatted with the EXT4 file system. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...

  • Page 106: 8: Updating The Talon Ultimate Software

    Talon Ultimate. The Talon Ultimate is DHCP enabled by default. 2. From the main menu on the Talon Ultimate, tap the down arrow twice then tap the Software Updates icon. A screen will appear showing the current version of software installed towards the top of the screen.

  • Page 107: From Usb Drive - Via Software Download

    5. Do not interrupt the update process. It may take several minutes. Once completed, a ‘Successful’ screen will appear. 6. Reboot the Talon Ultimate by turning the unit off then back on using the Power switch in the back of the unit.

  • Page 108: Extracting The Software Download On A Computer With Winzip (Or Other Third Party Zip Software)

    Windows Explorer will open the zip file and the files can be extracted using the Extract all files function to the USB flash drive. This will bypass WinZip and use the built in utility in Windows. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...

  • Page 109: Firmware Loading Instructions

    Some software releases may contain a firmware upgrade. The steps below outline how to check if the Talon Ultimate requires a firmware upgrade: After the software is updated on the Talon Ultimate, from the main menu, tap the down arrow twice then tap the Software Updates icon.

  • Page 110: 9: Remote Operation

    9.1 Web Interface Using a web browser, go to the IP address or the name of the Talon Ultimate with its serial number. Both IP address and serial number can be found by going to the Statistics screen on the Talon Ultimate.

  • Page 111: Command Line Interface (Cli)

    REMOTE OPERATION 9.2 Command Line Interface (CLI) The Talon Ultimate also has a CLI, or Command Line Interface. This interface has no graphical content and is all command line (text) based and is for advanced users who have knowledge of command line functions.

  • Page 112: Connecting Via Ssh

    SSH client’s manufacturer. Connect the Talon Ultimate to the network by attaching a network cable (CAT 6 type) to the RJ45 connector in the back of the Talon Ultimate. Turn the Talon Ultimate on and allow it to boot up completely.

  • Page 113: Zero Configuration Networking (Zeroconf)

    The Talon Ultimate is DHCP enabled by default. Some networks do not support DHCP and require a static IP address. The Talon Ultimate can be configured with a static IP address and needs to be connected to a network with DHCP first.
  • Page 114 Type db load staticip.db to load the database configuration. Perform a full shut down on the Talon Ultimate. Wait about 30 seconds then turn the Talon Ultimate back on. The Talon Ultimate should load the new configuration. The IP address can be checked by going to the Statistics screen.

  • Page 115: Copying User Profiles/Configurations From One Talon Ultimate To Another

    9.6 Copying User Profiles/Configurations from one Talon Ultimate to another User profiles can be copied from one Talon Ultimate to another using the Command Line Interface (CLI). The Talon Ultimate units must be on the same network and all User Profiles/Configurations will be copied over.

  • Page 116: 10: Printing Log Files

    10.0 Printing Log Files - Introduction When viewing log files through the Talon Ultimate touch screen or web interface, there is a Print icon located on the top right of the screen. This icon allows the printing of the currently viewed log file.

  • Page 117: Step-By-Step - Configuring A Local Or Networked Printer

    3. Using Telnet or SSH, connect to the Talon Ultimate. Instructions on how to connect via Telnet or SSH can be found in Section 9.3.1 or 9.3.2. 4. Once logged in to the Talon Ultimate via CLI, type command then press the enter key.
  • Page 118 9. Type db load printer.db to load the database configuration. Each time the Talon Ultimate is turned on, the local or networked printer should be available on the Talon Ultimate’s touch screen. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...

  • Page 119: 11: Viewing Ext4 Formatted Destination Drives In Windows

    11: Viewing EXT4 formatted Destination drives in Windows 11.0 Viewing EXT4 formatted Destination drives - Introduction The Talon Ultimate formats Destination drives using the NT File System (NTFS) or EXT4 file system. Linux Operating Systems have native support for EXT4 file systems. Windows, however, does not have native support for viewing the EXT4 file system.
  • Page 120 The following screen will appear. Make sure that there is a check mark next to “Automatically mount via Ext2Mgr. Also, make sure there is a drive letter assigned (to the right of this option). If not, assign an available drive letter. Click the Apply button. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...
  • Page 121 5. The following confirmation screen will appear. Click OK to continue. 6. Close the Ext2fsd Volume Manager program. Windows should now see the drive and assign it a drive letter with the volume name “REPOSITORY”. Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...

  • Page 122: 12: Frequently Asked Questions

    When ‘Verify’ is set to “Yes”, the reported number will double in size. Q. How many concurrent tasks can the Talon Ultimate run? A. The Talon Ultimate can run up to 5 concurrent tasks with the activation of the Multi-Task Option. Q. Can the Talon Ultimate image Linux partitions? A.
  • Page 123 Talon Ultimate screen. Q. If I am imaging to or from USB enclosures, will the Talon Ultimate’s USB ports power my devices or will an additional power source be required? A.

  • Page 124: 13: Index

    Imaging, 14, 31 Website, Logicube, III Imaging Mode, 31 Windows Vista, 103 IP Settings Windows XP, 103 Proxy settings, 76 Wipe, 21, 22, 53, 56, 57 Language, 74 Wipe Patterns, 53, 56 Logs, 25, 63 Logicube Talon Ultimate™ User’s Manual...

  • Page 125: Technical Support Information

    Technical Support Information For further assistance please contact Logicube Technical Support at: (001) 818 700 8488 7am-5pm PST, M-F (excluding US legal holidays) or by email to techsupport@logicube.com Software Attribution Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (http://www.ubuntu.com) Linux Kernel (3.2.48) (GPL v2) (http://www.kernel.org) (modified) libcli (1.9.5) (LGPL v2.1)

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