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FRED 
Forensic Workstation with 1 RAID

FRED 1R is a Forensic Recovery of Evidence Device configured with a single five drive RAID chassis. Every FRED system is meticulously constructed using cutting-edge, top-notch technology that has been tested and fine-tuned for maximum efficiency in the realms of Digital Forensics and eDiscovery tasks.

Tailored Configuration for Evidence Recovery: FRED system equipped with a single five-drive RAID chassis.

Designing for Forensic Excellence: High-quality technology optimized for Digital Forensics and eDiscovery work.

Integrated Power and Flexibility: FREDs boast seamless integration and adaptability for modern software.

Enhanced Functionality through Exclusive Components

  • Specialized System AdditionsInclusion of Digital Intelligence UltraBay 4d Write Blocker and Ventilated Imaging Shelf.

Comprehensive Support and Training

  • Hands-On Training with Purchase: Inclusion of Digital Intelligence UltraBay 4d Write Blocker and Ventilated Imaging Shelf.

  • Assurance and Assistance: Standard 36-month warranty and lifelong technical support.

FRED 1R 
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

3 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

AMD

Storage Controller

Intel 6 Gb/s SATA (8)
Intel M.2 x 4 PCIe Socket (2)

RAID Controller

12 Channel PCIe 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA

(with 1-RAID and 2-RAID FRED configurations only)

2 x Intel X550-AT2 10Gb Ethernet

Network Performance

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)

1R, 5 Drive RAID Chassis: Up to 70 TB (raw) using 14 TB hard drives
2R, Dual 5 Drive RAID Chassis: Up to 140 TB (raw) using 14 TB hard drives

Additional RAID configurations and drive options available

RAID Capacity

Processor

Intel w5-3465X, 16 core, 32 threads, 2.5/4.8 GHz, 75 MB Cache

Optional CPUs available:

Intel Xeon 28, 36, and 56 cores

Memory

128 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

XEON

3 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

12 Channel PCIe 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA

(with 1-RAID and 2-RAID FRED configurations only)

RAID Controller

1R, 5 Drive RAID Chassis: Up to 70 TB (raw) using 14 TB hard drives
2R, Dual 5 Drive RAID Chassis: Up to 140 TB (raw) using 14 TB hard drives

Additional RAID configurations and drive options available

RAID Capacity

2 x Intel X710-AT2 10 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

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

3 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

12 Channel PCIe 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA

(with 1-RAID and 2-RAID FRED configurations only)

RAID 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

1R, 5 Drive RAID Chassis: Up to 70 TB (raw) using 14 TB hard drives
2R, Dual 5 Drive RAID Chassis: Up to 140 TB (raw) using 14 TB hard drives

Additional RAID configurations and drive options available

RAID Capacity

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

Warranty & Technical Support

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

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