CRU Forensic RTX User Manual
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A Brand of CRU-DataPort
A Brand of CRU-DataPort
2. Connecting and Powering Forensic RTX410-3QJ
Plug in the data cables and power cord. The Forensic RTX410-QJ connects to your computer
through FireWire, eSATA or USB. Each drive has its own dedicated connection for maximum data
speeds. Plug one end of each cable to the back of the unit. Insert the other end into an open port
on the computer.
Connect the power cord to the rear of RTX. Plug the other end to a grounded electrical outlet. Flip
the power switch on the rear of the unit.
Forensic RTX is now ready to use!
3. Write-Block and HPADCO Indication LEDs
The top and third bays of the Forensic RTX-3QJ are write-blocked. Two LEDs on the bottom panel
of RTX glow green to indicate that write-blocking is active.
Forensic RTX-3QJ also detects the presence of hidden areas (HPAs and DCOs) on hard drives. If
an HPA or DCO is found on a drive, The HPA/DCO indication LED glow green. The LEDs are labeled
1-4 to indicate which bay contains the drive with hidden area(s).
4. Forensic Software Utility
Forensic Software Utility is a free software application designed for optional usage with Forensic
RTX. The software allows you to configure the way the bay handles any hidden areas found on
inserted drives (i.e. HPA and/or DCO), update the Forensic RTX’s firmware, and capture real-time
info about both the write-blocked bays and the inserted drives which can be saved to a log file.
Forensic Software Utility and its user manual are available for download from the WiebeTech
website.
1. Hard Drive Installation
• SATA 3.5-inch:
For SATA drives simply pull on the ejection handle and open the door. Then just slide in your SATA
drive and shut the door behind it. The drive slides in with the label up, and the SATA connection on
the drive is the side that slides in first. For extra security for your hard drive you can lock the bay,
but make sure to unlock it before pulling on the ejection handle again.
• IDE/PATA 3.5-inch: (Refers only to Bay 1 on IDE + SATA model)
a) Pull gently on the handle to slide the tray out. If the tray doesn’t slide out easily, do not
continue to pull on the handle. Check the lock and make sure that the tray is unlocked.
b) Once the tray is out, remove the tray’s top and bottom coverings with the leverage key.
Attach your IDE/PATA drive to the ribbon cable and to the 4-pin power cable.
c) Put the drive into the tray and secure it with screws. Set the top and bottom coverings back
onto the tray and put the tray back into the bay of the FRTX. Lock the tray. The tray will not
power if left in the unlocked position.
• SATA 2.5-inch:
a) Slide the 2.5-inch SATA HDD into the drive slot located on the front of the 3.5-inch to 2.5-inch
converter.
b) Open up one of the SATA bays. Slide the 3.5-inch to 2.5-inch converter in with the SATA
connection towards the back and the black grilled top facing up.
c) Push the converter all the way inside the TrayFree bay. To uninstall the converter and drive
simply pull on the ejection handle on the TrayFree bay and push the eject button on the 3.5-
inch to 2.5-inch converter.
NOTE: To connect RTX410-3QJ to a
USB 2.0 host, you must use a USB 2.0 cable