TABLEAU - TKA-PCIE-2PC - IDE + FireWire Adapter Kit

Digital forensic investigators and e-discovery teams rely on the Tableau TKA-PCIE-2PC to acquire data from a wide range of storage devices without altering the original evidence. This kit pairs the Tableau Forensic PCIe Bridge (T7u) with six adapters covering PCIe (NVMe/AHCI), IDE, and FireWire interfaces, all protected by hardware write-blocking. Connect via USB 3.0 to a Windows, macOS, or Linux workstation and capture data at up to 330 MB/s from PCIe devices, 150 MB/s from IDE, or 800 Mbps from FireWire 800. The aluminum bridge unit and included power supply are housed in a rugged carrying case, ready for field or lab deployment.

Key specifications

• Host interface: USB 3.0 (Type B)
• Supported PCIe interfaces: NVMe, AHCI
• PCIe form factors: M.2, U.2, Add-in Card, mSATA
• Legacy interfaces: IDE, FireWire (IEEE 1394a/b)
• Hardware write-blocking on all interfaces
• Max transfer rates: PCIe 330 MB/s, IDE 150 MB/s, FireWire 800 Mbps
• Included adapters: TDA7-1 (PCIe Card), TDA7-2 (M.2), TDA7-3 (U.2), TDA7-4 (mSATA), TDA3-1 (IDE), TDA3-2 (FireWire)
• Power supply: Tableau TP2 (included)
• LED indicators: Power, Host, Device, Write Block Status
• Field-upgradable firmware
• Enclosure material: Aluminum
• Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux

Why choose it

The TKA-PCIE-2PC eliminates the need for multiple forensic bridges by supporting modern PCIe storage alongside legacy IDE and FireWire devices in a single, write-blocked workflow. Its hardware-based write protection ensures evidence integrity, while the USB 3.0 connection delivers fast acquisitions without proprietary drivers. The included adapters and cables cover the most common device types encountered in investigations, and the compact carrying case keeps everything organized for rapid deployment.

Ideal use cases

• Forensic imaging of PCIe NVMe SSDs from laptops and desktops
• Acquisition of legacy IDE hard drives from older systems
• Capturing data from FireWire-enabled external drives and devices
• E-discovery collections requiring write-blocked access to multiple storage types
• Field triage where a single kit must handle diverse media

Good to know

The T7u bridge is powered by the included Tableau TP2 power supply, ensuring stable operation for power-hungry PCIe devices. All adapters are designed for easy connection and secure seating, and the firmware can be updated in the field to support new device types. The aluminum enclosure provides durability and passive cooling, while the LED indicators give clear status at a glance. This kit is a complete solution for forensic professionals who need reliable, write-protected access to both current and legacy storage technologies.