CRU Ditto Forensic FieldStation - Manual (Page 3)

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Protecting Your Digital Assets TM
Ditto Forensic FieldStation User Manual
2 SETUP
Plug the “suspect” disks or devices into the Source Inputs side of
the Ditto Forensic FieldStation. All source inputs are write-blocked
to prevent alteration. The source inputs include a USB 2.0 connec-
tion for USB devices, an RJ45 gigabit Ethernet connection, an IDE/
PATA disk connection, and an eSATA connection for SATA disks or
an eSATA device. The expansion module connection is used with
the SAS, USB 3.0, and other Ditto Forensic FieldStation expansion
modules.
Use the Destination Outputs side of the Ditto Forensic FieldSta-
tion to store acquired data. The destination output connections
include two eSATA connections for SATA disks or eSATA devices
and an RJ45 gigabit Ethernet connection.
The rear of the Ditto Forensic FieldStation has an SD card slot and
two powering options: a 12V input for the power supply, and a
SATA power connection. The rear also has a hook for hanging the
unit inside the computer case or workstation.
CRU recommends that you switch the power off to
the Ditto when you add or remove a device from it in
order to avoid disk damage and data corruption.
3 BROWSER INTERFACE
The Ditto Forensic FieldStation can be configured and operated
either from the Front Panel (see Section 9) or through a web
browser.
3.1 ACCESSING THE BROWSER INTERFACE
3.1.1 Accessing Via A Network
a. Plug an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the
“Source Inputs” side of the Ditto Forensic FieldStation.
b. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your
network. This usually means plugging it into a router or
hub. In an office environment, you may have a network
jack built into your office wall.
c. Connect the power cable to the rear of the Ditto
Forensic FieldStation and to the provided AC adapter
or to SATA power.
d. Turn on the Ditto Forensic FieldStation’s power using
the switch on the rear panel. (0 = off, 1 = on)
SOURCE INPUTS
(all inputs are write-blocked)
RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Connection
4-pin Mini-Fit Power Connection
(DC Power Output)
IDE/PATA Connection
USB 2.0 Type A Connection
Expansion Module Connection
eSATA Connection
DESTINATION OUTPUTS
eSATA Connections RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Connection
Stealth Mode Switch
4-pin Mini-Fit Power Connections
(DC Power Output)
REAR OF THE UNIT
Hanging Hook
Power Switch
(0 = off, 1 = on)
SD Card Slot
SATA Power Connection
Power Input for AC Supply
NOTE