{"product_id":"opentext-tableau-tk6u-sas-write-blocker","title":"OpenText Tableau TK6u Portable SAS Forensic Write Blocker","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProtect original digital evidence during forensic acquisition with the OpenText Tableau TK6u SAS Forensic Write Blocker. Designed to provide secure, read-only access to suspect SAS drives, the TK6u prevents accidental modification of digital evidence while supporting defensible acquisition workflows in the field or laboratory. Compact, portable and purpose-built for forensic investigations, the TK6u helps preserve evidential integrity throughout the acquisition process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeature overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware write blocking protects original evidence from modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative support for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSAS storage media\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable forensic bridge suitable for field or laboratory deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLCD display and LED status indicators provide clear operational feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead-only access helps maintain chain of custody and evidential integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports transfer speeds up to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e265 MB\/s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged design intended for repeated forensic acquisition workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy choose the OpenText TK6u?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDigital forensic investigations rely on maintaining evidence integrity from seizure through analysis. The TK6u prevents write activity to suspect media, helping investigators preserve original evidence while enabling secure examination workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOpenText forensic bridges are designed to support evolving storage technologies while remaining simple to deploy in both field and laboratory environments. Their compact form factor and visible status indicators help reduce complexity during acquisitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse cases\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreserve original evidence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePrevent accidental writes to suspect SAS drives during acquisition and analysis workflows, helping maintain evidential integrity and chain of custody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaboratory examinations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSafely connect suspect SAS media to forensic workstations for imaging and analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eField investigations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePortable design supports secure acquisition workflows outside the laboratory environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLegacy and enterprise SAS environments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSuitable for investigations involving server drives and specialist SAS storage media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital forensic laboratories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaw enforcement investigations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncident response teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorporate investigations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversities and forensic training environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExaminers working with SAS storage media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupported interfaces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNative source support\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• SAS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• SATA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHost connection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• USB 3.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWrite protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• Hardware-enforced read-only access to suspect media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eQuick Ref Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTK6u SAS Write Blocker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTP7 Power Supply Unit with UK power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTC4-8-R3 Unified SATA\/SAS cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTC-USB3 USB 3.0 A to B cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTB1 Nylon Storage Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard warranty: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended warranty: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable on request\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is a forensic write blocker?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA forensic write blocker allows investigators to access suspect media without modifying original evidence, helping preserve evidential integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes the TK6u perform imaging?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNo. The TK6u is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eforensic bridge (write blocker)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and is used alongside forensic software or imaging hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich drive types are supported?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe TK6u provides native support for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSAS storage devices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the TK6u suitable for field deployments?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eYes. Its compact form factor and included storage bag make it suitable for transport and use outside the laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy buy from Blue Lights Digital?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK supply and support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstration availability on selected products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience supporting forensic laboratories and public sector organisations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssistance with adapter selection and compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OpenText","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54763568169295,"sku":"1000046476","price":660.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/3966\/1647\/files\/T6uBridge_1__48433_1.jpg?v=1747387508","url":"https:\/\/shop.bluelightsdigital.com\/products\/opentext-tableau-tk6u-sas-write-blocker","provider":"Blue Lights Digital","version":"1.0","type":"link"}