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FRED™-MII
Forensic Workstation
FRED is Forensic Recovery of Evidence Device. FRED systems are purpose built with top-quality, leading edge, proven technology optimized for Digital Forensics and eDiscovery work. Highly integrated and flexible, FREDs are built with the processing power and storage needed to run modern industry standard software applications.
FRED Excellence: Our Forensic Recovery of Evidence Device (FRED) is purpose-built for top-tier Digital Forensics and eDiscovery. Its integrated design and cutting-edge technology meet modern software demands with ease.
Exclusive Advantages: FRED systems boast unique features like the Digital Intelligence UltraBay 4d Write Blocker and Ventilated Imaging Shelf, enhancing their capabilities beyond the ordinary.
Essential Tools: FRED systems come with vital tools bootable Blu-ray restore media, Symantec Ghost software, Tableau Imager (TIM), and diverse drive adapters for efficient forensic operations.
PCIe SSD Adaptability: FRED's PCIe SSD drive adapters cater to various SSD types, increasing system versatility.
Practical Accessories: Wireless keyboard, mouse combo, and a security screwdriver set with assorted bits simplify operations.
FRED purchases include a "Digital Forensics with FRED" class for optimal usage. A 36-month warranty and lifetime technical support assure reliability.
FRED
SPECIFICATIONS
Microsoft Windows 11 Professional, 64-bit
OpenSUSE Linux 64-bit
Symantec Ghost
Software
128 GB PC4-25600 DDR4 3200 MHz
configurable up to 512 GB
Memory
AMD Threadripper PRO 5955WX, 16 core, 4.0/4.5 GHz, 64 MB Cache
Optional CPUs available:
Threadripper PRO 24, 32, and 64 cores
Processor
500 GB Internal M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (OS)
1 TB Internal M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (Database/Cache/Temp)
1 TB Internal M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (Database/Cache/Temp)
4 TB SATA III 7200 RPM HotSwap (Case/Data)
various additional drive / storage options available
Storage
Nvidia GTX 1050Ti, 4GB, 128-bit GDDR5, 768 CUDA cores
GPU upgrades available: RTX 3070, 3080, 3090, 4070, and 4090
Graphics & Video Support
Extra Storage Slots
4 HotSwap Drive Bays 2.5"/3.5" SATA III (USB 3.1 connected)
2 HotSwap Drive Bay 2.5"/3.5" SATA III (SATA connected)
2 Internal M.2 NVMe SSD
2 x Intel X550-AT2 10Gb Ethernet
Network Performance
AMD
Storage Controller
Intel 6 Gb/s SATA (8)
Intel M.2 x 4 PCIe Socket (2)
Drive Bays
Native SATA, shock-mounted, removable
FRED and FRED X (2)
FRED 1R and FRED X 1R (2)
FRED 2R and FRED X 2R (4)
Hot-swap, USB 3.1 connected SATA III, shock-mounted, read only or read write selectable, removable
FRED and FRED X (4)
FRED 1R and FRED X 1R (3)
FRED 2R and FRED X 2R (1)
Processor
Intel w5-3465X, 16 core, 32 threads, 2.5/4.8 GHz, 75 MB Cache
Memory
8 GB ECC Memory PC5-38500 DDR5 4800 MHz
configurable up to 512 GB
Software
Microsoft Windows 11 Professional, 64-bit
OpenSUSE Linux 64-bit
Symantec Ghost
500 GB Internal M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (OS)
1 TB Internal M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (Database/Cache/Temp)
1 TB Internal M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (Database/Cache/Temp)
4 TB SATA III 7200 RPM HotSwap (Case/Data)
various additional drive / storage options available
Storage
Nvidia GTX 1050Ti, 4GB, 128-bit GDDR5, 768 CUDA cores
GPU upgrades available: RTX 3070, 3080, 3090, 4070, and 4090
Graphics & Video Support
2 x Intel X710-AT2 10 Gb Ethernet
Network Performance
XEON
4 HotSwap Drive Bays 2.5"/3.5" SATA III (USB 3.1 connected)
2 HotSwap Drive Bay 2.5"/3.5" SATA III (SATA connected)
2 Internal M.2 NVMe SSD
Extra Storage Slots
Intel 6 Gb/s SATA (8)
Intel M.2 x 4 PCIe Socket (2)
Storage Controller
Native SATA, shock-mounted, removable
FRED and FRED X (2)
FRED 1R and FRED X 1R (2)
FRED 2R and FRED X 2R (4)
Hot-swap, USB 3.1 connected SATA III, shock-mounted, read only or read write selectable, removable
FRED and FRED X (4)
FRED 1R and FRED X 1R (3)
FRED 2R and FRED X 2R (1)
Drive Bays
Intel
Processor
Intel i9-13900K, 24 core (8 performance / 16 efficiency), 32 threads, up to 5.8 GHz, 36 MB Cache
Memory
128 GB PC5-38400 DDR5 4800 MHz
Software
Microsoft Windows 11 Professional, 64-bit
OpenSUSE Linux 64-bit
Symantec Ghost
500 GB Internal M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (OS)
1 TB Internal M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (Database/Cache/Temp)
1 TB Internal M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (Database/Cache/Temp)
4 TB SATA III 7200 RPM HotSwap (Case/Data)
various additional drive / storage options available
Storage
Nvidia GTX 1050Ti, 4GB, 128-bit GDDR5, 768 CUDA cores
GPU upgrades available: RTX 3070, 3080, 3090, 4070, and 4090
Graphics & Video Support
Systems include separate drives for the O/S, Database/Cache/Temp and Case/Data
4 HotSwap Drive Bays 2.5"/3.5" SATA III (USB 3.1 connected)
2 HotSwap Drive Bay 2.5"/3.5" SATA III (SATA connected)
2 Internal M.2 NVMe SSD
Extra Storage Slots
Intel 6 Gb/s SATA (8)
Intel M.2 x 4 PCIe Socket (2)
Storage Controller
1 x 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Network Performance
Native SATA, shock-mounted, removable
FRED and FRED X (2)
FRED 1R and FRED X 1R (2)
FRED 2R and FRED X 2R (4)
Hot-swap, USB 3.1 connected SATA III, shock-mounted, read only or read write selectable, removable
FRED and FRED X (4)
FRED 1R and FRED X 1R (3)
FRED 2R and FRED X 2R (1)
Drive Bays
Drive Bay Ecosystem
Hot-swappable, interchangeable USB 3.1 connected drive trays
2.5" / 3.5" SATA drive tray, user selectable read/write or read only (write blocked) modes
Forensic card reader tray for flash memory access, user selectable read / write or read only (write blocked) modes
M.2 / NVMe PCIe SSD and M.2 SATA drive tray, user selectable read/write or read only (write blocked) modes
USB 3.1 Forensic Dongle Vault with 5 USB 3.1 ports for secure (internal to tray) license dongle connections
USB 3.1 hub tray, with five external USB3.1 port connections
Forensic Imaging & Write Blocking
UltraBay 4d hardware write blocked imaging of SATA, SAS, USB 3, IDE, Firewire and PCIe SSD devices
Single or multiple (concurrent) forensic imaging of storage devices
Convenient front panel write blocked or read/write switch for general drive management
UltraBay 4d touch-screen user interface. Displays device details, display and manage LUNs and HDD protected regions. Examine file partitions.
FREDs ship with Tableau Imager (TIM) pre-installed
In addition to the the UltraBay 4d, all FRED USB 3.1 connected HotSwap Forensic Drive Trays are user switchable between read write and read only modes of operation, increasing the forensic imaging capacity of SATA drives (3.5"/2.5")
Optional 22" ergonomic LED monitor
1920 x 1080 full HD resolution
Adjustable height, tilt and swivel. Built in speakers
Microsoft wireless desktop keyboard and mouse
Display, Keyboard & Mouse
BD-R/BD-RE/DVD±RW/CD±RW BluRay burner, dual-layer combo drive
DVD/CD/Blu-Ray
Audio
Realtek 7.1 surround sound high definition audio CODEC
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C (1)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C (1)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (2)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5)
USB 2.0 (4)
External Connections & Expansion
UltraBlock Forensic Card Reader
User selectable write blocked or read/write
Media Card Reader
Exclusive extendable / retractable imaging work shelf with active ventilation for suspect drive cooling
Drive Cooling
1200 Watt modular power supply
Line voltage: 100-240 VAC
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Electrical Operating Requirements
Display, Keyboard & Mouse
Optional 22" ergonomic LED monitor
1920 x 1080 full HD resolution
Adjustable height, tilt and swivel. Built in speakers
Microsoft wireless desktop keyboard and mouse
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C (1)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C (2)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3)
USB 2.0 (2)
External Connections & Expansion
UltraBlock Forensic Card Reader
User selectable write blocked or read/write
Media Card Reader
1200 Watt modular power supply
Line voltage: 100-240 VAC
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Electrical Operating Requirements
DVD/CD/Blu-Ray
Audio
Realtek S1220A 7.1 surround sound high definition audio CODEC
BD-R/BD-RE/DVD±RW/CD±RW BluRay burner, dual-layer combo drive
Exclusive extendable / retractable imaging work shelf with active ventilation for suspect drive cooling
Drive Cooling
Display, Keyboard & Mouse
Optional 22" ergonomic LED monitor
1920 x 1080 full HD resolution
Adjustable height, tilt and swivel. Built in speakers
Microsoft wireless desktop keyboard and mouse
UltraBlock Forensic Card Reader
User selectable write blocked or read/write
Media Card Reader
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (9)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C (2)
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (1)
External Connections & Expansion
BD-R/BD-RE/DVD±RW/CD±RW BluRay burner, dual-layer combo drive
DVD/CD/Blu-Ray
Realtek ALC2250 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2
Audio
Electrical Operating Requirements
1200 Watt modular power supply
Line voltage: 100-240 VAC
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Drive Cooling
Exclusive extendable / retractable imaging work shelf with active ventilation for suspect drive cooling
Accessories
Forensic toolbox including adapters and cables: (SAS, SATA, IDE, microSATA, SATA LIF, MacBook Air Blade, PCIe SSD m.2 NVMe, PCIe SSD MacBook Pro (2013 and newer) and server class PCIe SSD
Precision electronics tool kit with assorted bits for opening enclosures
Lifetime technical support (email, phone and via website). Standard warranty 36 months from date of purchase.
Extended warranty plans available
Configure to Order
Configure your system with available options.