Use the pocket-sized CRU WiebeTech USB 3.1 WriteBlocker for quick forensic access to USB storage devices.

It offers incredible performance in a tiny package and is a must-have in any digital investigation toolkit.

Digital forensics investigators, lawyers, and corporate IT staff who want to view, examine, and image drives quickly and easily, look to the CRU® WiebeTech® USB 3.1 WriteBlocker™ to ensure they are protecting and not altering data.

The handheld and lightweight USB 3.1 WriteBlocker connects via a Windows operating system host's USB 3.1 interface to allow investigators and technicians to look through the contents of a drive without risking any damage or disruption of source data.

Simply use the included USB 3.1 cable to connect the USB 3.1 WriteBlocker to the drive or drives you wish to inspect.

Additional features:

Bus powered

Status LED indicates if drive is safe to inspect

Industry-leading 3-year warranty

Free, US-based customer support

Validation Utility

The WiebeTech WriteBlocking Validation Utility, our complimentary Windows application, tests the reliability of any write blocker available, hardware or software.

Native USB 3.1 write blocking with extraordinary speeds

Reliable evidence protection

Simultaneous write blocking of three devices

Specifications

Product name: USB 3.1 WriteBlocker

Patent: U.S. Patent No. 10,430,361

Host (I/O) Ports: (1) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C: up to 10 Gbps

Drive Types Supported: 

• USB Thumb Drives
• USB drives via USB cable (if the device class is USB Mass Storage Device and it does not use proprietary firmware)

Number of LEDs: 1

Description of LEDs: Power/Authentication status

Operating system compatibility: Windows 11, 10 and 8.1 (note: virtual machines not supported)

Construction material(s): ABS

Power input connector: Barrel connector (center pin positive)

Bus power: Yes (one port)

Dimensions: 3.43" x 2.05" x 1.02" (87mm x 52mm x 26mm)

Weight: 0.13 lbs. (0.06 kg)

Write Blocking: Yes

Write Blocked ports: Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, one USB 3.0 Type-A

Compliancy: FCC, CE, RoHS, RCM

Warranty: WiebeTech provides a 3-year limited warranty for this product.

Technical Support: Free technical support for the lifetime of the product. If you need to contact us for any reason.

Package Contents

USB 3.x cable (type C to C)

USB 3.0 cable (type C to A)

AC adapter & power cord with 4 plugs (UK, US, AU and EU Plugs included)

Quick start guide

USB thumb drive containing drivers and related files