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Forensic RTX™ 411-QJ
Thank you for purchasing WiebeTech's Forensic RTX411-QJ.
WiebeTech's write-blocked technology, quadruple connectivity for each bay, and power/access LEDs all
inside of a tough, durable aluminum frame and lid. The latest feature of Forensic RTX is the new front
panel, with power LEDs for the interface boards as well as HPA/DCO detection on bays 1 and 3.
Whether in the field or in a lab Forensic RTX411-QJ is a must-have for forensic investigators.
Features
TrayFree™ technology! Simply slide in a SATA drive and shut the door. Each SATA bay offers a
lock for additional security, and shock protection for longer drive life. All metal bays.
Copy data from on write-blocked drive to a separate drive. Bays one and three are write-blocked.
Bays two and four are read/write making it possible to write to drives from the write-blocked
drives.
Quadruple connectivity. Forensic RTX411-QJ comes with all the cables you need to connect to
eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB.
Each hard drive has its own data channel for maximum speed.
Power and access LEDs let you know status of your hard drives.
Sturdy aluminum case provides excellent heat dissipation and rugged durability.
Heavy duty handle allows for easy transport.
HPA/DCO detection for write-blocked bays.
Power LEDs for interface boards
Forensic RTX411-QJ User Manual (A9-411-0001 REV 1.0)
USER MANUAL
Revised May, 2010
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  • Page 1 The latest feature of Forensic RTX is the new front panel, with power LEDs for the interface boards as well as HPA/DCO detection on bays 1 and 3. Whether in the field or in a lab Forensic RTX411-QJ is a must-have for forensic investigators. Features TrayFree™...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.2 Installing Hard Drives 2.2.1 SATA HDD: 3.5-inch 2.2.2 SATA HDD: 2.5-inch 2.3 Forensic RTX411-QJ Host Connections 2.4 Connecting Forensic RTX411-QJ to your Computer 2.5 Daisy Chaining 3. Usage with Mac and Windows Operating Systems 3.1 Usage with Macintosh Computers 3.1.1 Compatibility...
  • Page 3: Pre-Installation Steps

    Packet of keys Manual and Warranty Information (on CD) 1.2 Identifying Parts Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of the Forensic RTX411-QJ. This will help you to better understand the remaining instructions. Rear View Front View 8cm Fan...
  • Page 4: Using Forensic Rtx411-Qj

    FireWire or eSATA ports, or if you would rather use USB, you can skip this step. Compatible cards are available from WiebeTech (www.wiebetech.com). The following general steps will work for most cards. Instructions for individual cards may vary, so consult your card’s user manual.
  • Page 5: Forensic Rtx411-Qj Host Connections

    2.5-inch drive. Eject Button 2.3 Forensic RTX411-QJ Host Connections Connect the eSATA, FireWire or USB cable from the computer into the port on the Forensic RTX411-QJ. eSATA FireWire 800 2.4 Connecting Forensic RTX411-QJ to your Computer Plug in the data cables and power cord.
  • Page 6: Connecting Forensic Rtx411-Qj To Your Computer

    The USB2 port is USB 1.1 compatible. 3.1.2 Using Volumes If the hard drive attached to the Forensic RTX411-QJ is already formatted, an icon representing the drive’s volume will appear (mount) on the desktop. You can begin using the volume right away. If the drive is unformatted and you are using a write-blocked bay, try moving to a Windows based OS for usage.
  • Page 7: Hpa/Dco

    CD. Your WiebeTech Forensic RTX will alert you to the presence of any HPA or DCO. You may then use the Forensic Software Utility to manage the HPA/DCO for imaging. There are four modes: Leave them in place.
  • Page 8: Firmware Updates

    WiebeTech Forensic Software Utility can recognize this and implement up to date firmware on your device. See section 5 of this manual for more information. I've attached my Forensic RTX411-QJ and can see the volume, but it shows up twice. Which one is the real volume? If you are seeing your Forensic RTX411-QJ volume mounted twice, chances are the unit is connected to the computer using both the eSATA and FireWire connections.
  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    It could be a background application like Sherlock or the Finder. This is not a defect or issue caused by the WiebeTech device. Try invoking the Force Quit feature in OS X to see what software may be running. For Windows XP, the equivalent command is CTRL-SHIFT-ESC.

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