Overview
  • Supports the following ATA storage devices:
    • 2.5" ATA hard drive disk
    • 3.5" ATA hard drive disk
    • 3.5" serial ATA hard drive disk
  • Supports primary partition and multiple logical partition
  • Supports all kinds of file systems:
    • FAT 16, FAT32 and NTFS file system for Windows
    • Ext2 and Ext3 file system for Linux
    • Mac OS Standard and Mac OS Extended file system for Mac OS

Introduction

FW2ATA525-MR1-WP is a FireWire (1394a) to ATA storage equipment with read-only (write protect) function built-in. It allows ATA/SATA storage devices to connect to a 1394 serial bus in a plug-and-play fashion. The read-only (write protect) function provides the perfect solution for forensic application.

Technical Specifications

FW2ATA525-MR1-WP combines three key components:
1.) FireWire (IEEE-1394a) to ATA Bridge Board
2.) IDE Mobile Rack (IOIIDEMR-05)
3.) Case and Power Supply

1.) FireWire (IEEE-1394a) to ATA Bridge Board

  • FireWire ports: Two 6-pin port
  • 1394 Bus Transfer Rate: 100/200/400 Mbps
    • Complies with T13's ATA/ATAPI-6 Draft Specification:
    • Multiword DAM Mode 0-2
    • Ultra DAM Mode 2, 4, 5
    • Supports 48-bit addressing for large hard drives (>128GB)

2.) IDE Mobile Rack:

  • The inner hard disk drive tray and mounting frame are made by aluminum which is good for heat dissipation
  • Ejecting pull handle with miniature keylock
  • Keylock + power switch make the hard disk drive tray hot-swappable
  • One built-in 40x40 mm cooling fan
  • Power indicator LED and HDD Access LED on the mobile tray
  • Provide three type of mobile tray for option.
    • 3.5" ATA HDD Mobile Tray
    • 2.5" ATA HDD Mobile Tray
    • 3.5" Serial ATA HDD Mobile Tray

Notes:

  • EC-00104 (EC-300008) (beige color) Mobile Tray is for 3.5" ATA HDD
  • EC-00056 (EC-300010) (black color) Mobile Tray is for 3.5" ATA HDD
  • IDE-SATAMT01a (beige color) Mobile Tray is for 3.5" Serial ATA HDD
  • IDE-SATAMT01b (black color) Mobile Tray is for 3.5" Serial ATA HDD
  • 35-25MT01a (beige color) Mobile Tray is for 2.5" ATA HDD
  • 35-25MT01b (black color) Mobile Tray is for 2.5" ATA HDD

3.) Case and power supply:

  • Power indicator LED
  • Provide power switch at the front panel
  • Built-in 50W universal power supply
  • Auto-switching 90-240V AC
  • Built-in 40x40 mm cooling fan
Operating System Requirements
  • Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP; MacOS 9.1 or higher
  • Linux 2.4.20 Kernal or higher
Kit includes
  • FW2ATA525-MR1-WP ATA Storage Enclosure
  • AC Power Core (1.8m length)
  • CB-00054 - FireWire plug -to- FireWire plug cable (1.0m length)
  • Installation guide
  • 2-YEAR WARRANTY