How do I install the Tableau Forensic Universal Bridge? (opentext TC2-8-R2 Tableau Forensic Universal Bridge User Guide)

Answer

manuals.plus

Feb 05, 2025 - 10:47 PM

To install the Tableau Forensic Universal Bridge, please follow these steps:

1. Mechanical and cabling considerations:
- The Universal Bridge fits in a standard half-height computer drive bay using standard mounting screws.
- Connect the unit to a dedicated channel of a USB 3.0 controller on the host computer using a high-quality USB interface cable.
- Power the unit using two SATA power connectors from the host computer power supply. Both connectors can be from the same cable, but it is recommended to use separate power supply cables if the Universal Bridge does not power suspect devices properly.

2. Power requirements:
- The Universal Bridge requires approximately 10.0W of power during normal operation.
- It must be powered by two SATA power connectors from the host computer power supply.
- Ensure that the power supply provides adequate voltage regulation.

3. Thermal considerations:
- The maximum ambient operating temperature of the Universal Bridge is 55 degrees Celsius.
- Ensure that there is enough free air space above and around the processor/heatsink/fan assembly and the SAS host controller to ensure proper bridge operation.

4. Other considerations:
- The Universal Bridge supports write-blocked acquisitions of various storage media types, including PCIe, SATA/SAS, SATA, FireWire, USB 3.0, and IDE.
- Ensure that you use high-quality data cables to connect devices to the Universal Bridge.
- Only connect or disconnect storage devices when the unit is powered off for reliable operation.
- Consider replacing the data cables used with the Universal Bridge at regular intervals for maximum performance.
- Device firmware can be easily updated using the Tableau Firmware Update utility.

Please refer to the OpenText TC2-8-R2 Tableau Forensic Universal Bridge User Guide for more detailed installation instructions and guidelines.