TABLEAU - TKA5-AD Hard Drive Adapter Kit

Digital forensic investigations demand reliable, high-speed access to evidence stored on a wide range of storage media. The Tableau TKA5-AD Forensic Adapter Kit consolidates the essential hardware needed to connect IDE, SATA, SAS, USB 3.0, and FireWire drives to Tableau forensic bridges, eliminating the need to source individual adapters and cables. This comprehensive kit ensures investigators can quickly acquire data from legacy and modern drives alike, preserving evidence integrity and accelerating case turnaround.

Who is it for

This kit is built for digital forensic examiners, e-discovery professionals, and data recovery specialists who require a portable, all-in-one solution for drive connectivity. Whether you are working in a lab, at a crime scene, or in a corporate environment, the TKA5-AD provides the flexibility to handle diverse storage devices with confidence.

Main features

• Five specialized drive adapters: Tableau TDA3-1 (IDE), TDA3-2 (SATA), TDA3-3 (SAS), TDA3-4 (USB 3.0), and TDA3-5 (FireWire).
• Six high-quality data cables: SATA, IDE, SAS, USB 3.0 A-B, FireWire 800, and FireWire 400, all 3 meters in length for flexible workstation setups.
• Custom carrying case keeps all components organized and protected during transport.
• Broad compatibility with Tableau forensic bridges including T35u, T8u, T7u, T6s, T5es, T4, T3, T2, TD2, and TX1.
• Supports write-blocked acquisition across IDE, SATA, SAS, USB, and FireWire interfaces, ensuring forensic soundness.

Specifications

• Product Type: Forensic Adapter Kit
• Primary Function: Data acquisition from various storage devices
• Supported Drive Interfaces: IDE (PATA), SATA, SAS, USB 3.0/2.0/1.1, FireWire (IEEE 1394a/b)
• Included Adapters: TDA3-1 IDE, TDA3-2 SATA, TDA3-3 SAS, TDA3-4 USB 3.0, TDA3-5 FireWire
• Included Cables: TC2-8 SATA, TC5-8 IDE, TC6-8 SAS, TC7-9 USB 3.0 A-B, TC-FW800 FireWire 800, TC-FW400 FireWire 400 (all 3m)
• Included Accessory: Custom Carrying Case
• Application: Digital Forensics, E-Discovery, Data Recovery
• Manufacturer: OpenText (Tableau brand)

Tips

To maximize the lifespan of your adapters and cables, store them in the provided carrying case when not in use. Always verify that your Tableau forensic bridge firmware is up to date to ensure full compatibility with the latest drive technologies. For field deployments, consider labeling each cable and adapter for quick identification during time-sensitive acquisitions.