The T5 has established itself as the premier hardware write-blocker for use with IDE (parallel ATA) hard disks.

Tableau built the T5 specifically for the needs of computer forensic investigators and technicians. Compare the features, clean engineering, and cost of the T5 to any other hardware write-blocker on the market. We think you'll be impressed.

The versatile Tableau T5 includes both FireWire800 and USB 2.0 host interfaces, offering maximum flexibility when connecting the T5 to the host computer.

FireWire800 (1394B) offers the best performance, while retaining backwards compatibility with FireWire400 (1394A) systems. The T5 includes two FireWire800 9-pin connectors and one FireWire400 6-pin connector for even greater versatility.

USB 2.0 offers increased flexibility by supporting computers which don't have FireWire, but do have a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 interface.

The Tableau T5 is designed from the ground up for use in the field and in lab settings. There are multiple power supply options, an integrated power switch - which also switches power to the hard disk, and seven indicator LEDs. The LEDs convey at a glance how the T5 is working, showing input power status, power ON status, drive good status, host interface good status, write-blocking status, and hard disk activity. Everything is housed in a clean, compact enclosure made from lightweight yet rugged ABS plastic which won't scratch other components in a field kit bag.

By removing a knock-out plastic panel on the side of the T5, the unit can be field-switched between write-block and read-write modes of operation. Alternately, Tableau has a YELLOW version of the T5 which is pre-configured at the factory for read-write operation.