While copying storage media one usually documents certain information like vendor name, make, drive serial number and storage capacity. Tableau Disk Manager is a new software which can help to speed up the process.
Disk Monitor is a free download for registered users of Tableau's write blockers.
The software requires Microsoft Windows 2000 or newer and the .NET Framework 2.0. Some functions also depend on the latest Firmware to be installed on the write blocking devices.
So I had to apply a firmware update to all of the bridges in my lab. The firmware updater requires Microsoft Windows and a FireWire connection. The process needs less than a minute to complete; the installer even warns if it detects a drive connected to the bridge.
The installation of Disk Monitor is a snap. On request the program will be started at system boot up.
When activated, Disk Monitor displays all attached storage devices along with their most common properties. A decent warning will inform the user if Disk Monitor detects a bridge with deactivated write protection.
For every device there's a detailed report available which can be printed or saved in text format (click here for a sample report).
The installation of Disk Monitor is a snap. On request the program will be started at system boot up.
When activated, Disk Monitor displays all attached storage devices along with their most common properties. A decent warning will inform the user if Disk Monitor detects a bridge with deactivated write protection.
For every device there's a detailed report available which can be printed or saved in text format (click here for a sample report).
