OpenText Tableau TK35u Portable SATA/IDE Forensic Write Blocker

Protect original digital evidence during forensic acquisition with the OpenText Tableau TK35u Portable SATA/IDE Forensic Write Blocker. Designed to provide secure, read-only access to suspect SATA and IDE storage devices, the TK35u helps investigators examine legacy and contemporary media without risking modification of original evidence.

Despite the continued growth of newer storage technologies, SATA and IDE media remain common in historical investigations, legacy systems and long-term evidence retention environments. The TK35u provides a straightforward method of preserving evidential integrity while examining these devices in laboratory or field workflows.

Feature overview

• Hardware write blocking protects original evidence from modification
• Native support for SATA and IDE storage media
• Portable forensic bridge suitable for field or laboratory deployment
• Read-only access supports defensible acquisition workflows
• LCD display and LED indicators provide operational feedback
• Supports transfer speeds up to 270 MB/s
• Rugged design intended for repeated forensic acquisition workflows

Why choose the OpenText TK35u?

Digital forensic investigations frequently involve older systems alongside modern devices. The TK35u supports secure examination of SATA and legacy IDE media while preserving original evidence integrity.

OpenText forensic bridges are designed to remain compatible with a broad range of storage technologies, helping investigators manage acquisitions across mixed-age hardware environments.

Ideal for

• Digital forensic laboratories
• Law enforcement investigations
• Legacy media examination
• Corporate investigations
• Universities and forensic training environments
• Examination of SATA and IDE storage devices

Supported interfaces

Native source support

• SATA
• IDE

Host connection

• USB 3.0

Write protection

• Hardware-enforced read-only access to suspect media

What’s included

Kit includes:

• TK35u SATA/IDE Write Blocker
• TP7 Power Supply Unit with UK power cable
• TC2-8-R2 Unified SATA/SAS data and power cable
• TC3-8 SATA signal cable
• TC5-8-R2 SATA power cable
• TC6-8 IDE 80-conductor ribbon cable
• TC-USB3 USB 3.0 A to B cable
• TB1 Nylon Storage Bag
• Quick Reference Guide / Documentation
  

Warranty:

• Standard warranty: 1 year
• Extended warranty: Available on request

Frequently asked questions

What devices does the TK35u support?

The TK35u provides native support for SATA and IDE storage devices.

Does the TK35u perform imaging?

No. The TK35u is a forensic bridge (write blocker) and is used alongside forensic software or imaging hardware.

What is the difference between TK35u and TK35u-RW?

The TK35u-RW is preconfigured for read/write operation and supplied in a yellow enclosure, whereas the standard TK35u operates as a write blocker.

Why buy from Blue Lights Digital?

• UK supply and support
• Demonstration availability on selected products
• Experience supporting forensic laboratories and public sector organisations
• Assistance with adapter selection and compatibility