{"product_id":"opentext-tableau-tk7u-portable-pcie-forensic-write-blocker","title":"OpenText Tableau TK7u Portable PCIe Forensic Write Blocker","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProtect original digital evidence during forensic acquisition with the OpenText Tableau TK7u PCIe Forensic Write Blocker. Designed to provide secure, read-only access to PCIe storage devices, the TK7u enables investigators to examine high-speed solid-state media without risking modification of original evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs NVMe and PCIe storage become increasingly common across laptops, desktops and specialist systems, the TK7u supports forensic workflows involving these interfaces while maintaining evidential integrity through hardware write blocking. Compatibility with Tableau adapter ecosystems extends support to additional media formats where required.\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\u003ePCIe storage media\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable forensic bridge suitable for laboratory or field deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead-only access supports defensible acquisition workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports transfer speeds up to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e390 MB\/s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Tableau PCIe adapter ecosystems for expanded media support\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 TK7u?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eModern investigations increasingly involve PCIe and NVMe storage technologies. The TK7u provides dedicated write blocking for PCIe workflows while supporting broader compatibility through Tableau adapter ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUnlike write blockers designed around a single storage interface, the TK7u can be expanded using compatible adapters to support additional storage formats and specialist acquisition requirements.\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\u003eExamination of NVMe and PCIe media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncident response teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversities and forensic training environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkflows requiring adapter-based media support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eTK7u PCIe Write Blocker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTP7 Power Supply Unit with UK power 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\u003cli\u003eQuick Reference Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard warranty: 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended warranty: Available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupported media and compatible adapters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe TK7u is designed for forensic acquisition of PCIe storage devices and requires compatible Tableau adapters to connect source media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCurrent TA7-series adapters support a range of PCIe storage formats, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTA7-1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — PCIe add-in card SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTA7-2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — PCIe M.2 SSDs (NVMe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTA7-4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e — PCIe U.2 SSDs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTA7-7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e — Apple PCIe SSDs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTA7 adapters used with TK7u additionally require:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTA-PCIE-PCIE4 Adapter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTC-PCIE4-4 PCIe Cable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003ePlease contact us if you are unsure which adapter solution is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdapter bundles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdapter bundles provide compatibility across multiple PCIe storage formats and may reduce the need to purchase individual adapters as requirements evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.bluelightsdigital.com\/products\/tableau-forensic-adapter-bundle-tda7-1-tda7-2-tda7-3-tda7-4-tda7-7-tc-pcie-4-tb6-for-use-with-td4-tx1-t7u-and-t356789iu?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=58fe48246\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Forensic Adapter Bundle 5 Piece Kit for SSD Interfaces\"\u003eForensic Adapter Bundle 5 Piece Kit for SSD Interfaces\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.bluelightsdigital.com\/products\/tableau-forensic-adapter-bundle-2-piece-kit?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=eb608653b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Forensic Adapter Bundle 2 Piece Kit IDE and FireWire\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eForensic Adapter Bundle 2 Piece Kit for IDE and FireWire \u003c\/a\u003e\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\u003eAre adapters included with the TK7u?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNo. The TK7u requires a compatible Tableau PCIe adapter to connect source media. Adapter solutions are supplied separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes the TK7u support M.2 SATA SSDs?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNo. PCIe adapters support PCIe\/NVMe devices and are not intended for M.2 SATA acquisition. Alternative acquisition methods may be required.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eExperience supporting forensic laboratories and public sector organisations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssistance with adapter selection and compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on legacy and current Tableau adapter ecosystems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"OpenText","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54763640815951,"sku":"1000046491","price":564.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/3966\/1647\/files\/Photo01_750.jpg?v=1750068303","url":"https:\/\/shop.bluelightsdigital.com\/products\/opentext-tableau-tk7u-portable-pcie-forensic-write-blocker","provider":"Blue Lights Digital","version":"1.0","type":"link"}