Guidance Software Ships RAID for Field Forensic Investigators

Guidance Software, Inc. announced a compact, transportable storage system that gives forensic investigators the storage capacity they need to handle large cases in the field.

"Our experience building industry-leading hard drive duplicators and write blockers has helped us uniquely understand the data storage needs of today’s forensic professional," said Jim Borecki, vice president, Forensic Solutions, Guidance Software, Inc. "The Tableau Modular Storage System is a strong first entry into the forensic storage market. While the performance of this product is outstanding, the ergonomic features such as a built-in, recessed handle and a unique, patented slot for an evidence tag help to set it apart."

The new Tableau TMSS-IIO1 Integrated Storage Module is the first product planned in a broader family of Tableau modular storage systems. Guidance Software offers EnCase and Tableau forensic products along with training to help digital investigators perform effective triage, collection, analysis, and archiving of electronic data.

Technical Details
The TMSS-IIO1 Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID) enclosure combines space for four 3.5 inch Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard drives, cooling fans, RAID control, and host interface electronics in a single integrated unit. The TMSS-IIO1 gives forensic practitioners a compact, transportable, high availability (RAID 5) storage solution with the capacity to handle large cases in the field. TMSS-IIO1 is compact (5 ½ in. x 7 in. x 6 ¾ in) and lightweight.

Standalone RAID systems have historically suffered from poorly designed RAID management software. The Tableau TMSS-IIO1 includes the Tableau Storage Manager, a Windows application built to streamline and simplify the management of TMSS-IIO1. The Tableau Storage Manager provides an interface for initializing the drive array, monitoring the health of the modular storage system hard drives, identifying failing hard drives, and rebuilding the RAID array.

TMSS-IIO1 ships with a Tableau power supply, a set of host connection cables (eSATA, FireWire, and USB), FireWire cable adapters, and a 10-pack of evidence cards.