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Black forensic USB 3.0 bridge kit with backlit interface, power supply, cable and soft bag

Thinkstar

Thinkstar Tableau TK8U Forensic USB 3.0 Bridge Kit

SKU CH-VWKM-01MM0

A forensic USB 3.0 write-blocker kit with backlit interface supporting USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 mass-storage drives for imaging at over 300 MB/s

  • Hardware write-blocking protects evidence integrity during forensic imaging
  • USB 3.0 interface enables transfer rates exceeding 300 MB/second
  • Backlit display shows device status, LUN selection and bridge details
  • Kit includes power supply, 6-foot USB 3.0 cable and carry bag
  • Supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 mass-storage devices

Forensic USB 3.0 Bridge Kit

The Thinkstar Tableau TK8U is a hardware-based write blocker designed for forensic examiners who must image USB storage without altering evidence. It supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 mass-storage devices including flash drives and bulk-only hard drives. The kit ships with a TP2 power supply, a six-foot USB 3.0 A-to-B cable, a soft-sided carry bag and a quick-start guide. A backlit interface shows device status, logical unit selection and bridge information at a glance.

Sustained imaging performance

In controlled tests with modern forensic software the bridge delivered data transfer rates in excess of 300 MB per second while simultaneously calculating MD5 and SHA-1 hashes. This throughput applies to USB 3.0 flash drives, multi-terabyte hard drives and legacy USB 2.0 or 1.1 devices connected through the SuperSpeed host link. The hardware write-blocking engine remains active throughout the session, preventing any write commands from reaching the source media regardless of load duration.

Portable kit construction

The unit ships in a soft-sided bag that protects the bridge, power supply and cable during transport between lab and field sites. A US-style power cord is included, so examiners working outside North America will need a local adapter or alternative mains lead. The six-foot cable length allows flexible placement of the bridge relative to the host computer and evidence drive. No internal fan or active cooling is described, implying silent operation suited to quiet laboratory environments.

Highlights

  • Hardware write-blocking protects evidence integrity during forensic imaging
  • USB 3.0 interface enables transfer rates exceeding 300 MB/second
  • Backlit display shows device status, LUN selection and bridge details
  • Kit includes power supply, 6-foot USB 3.0 cable and carry bag
  • Supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 mass-storage devices

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much power does the TK8U bridge draw during all-day forensic imaging sessions?

The kit includes a dedicated TP2 power supply with a US-style cord, so the bridge runs from mains power rather than the host USB port during extended write-blocked imaging.

Which host connection and cable are required to reach the 300 MB/s imaging speed?

A USB 3.0 Type-A port on the computer and the supplied 6-foot TC-USB3 A-to-B cable are needed to achieve the measured 300 MB/s transfer rate while hashing.

Will the TK8U write-block older USB 1.1 and 2.0 drives the same way it handles USB 3.0 devices?

Yes — the hardware write blocker supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 mass-storage devices, so legacy flash drives and hard drives are protected identically.

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