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WiebeTech Now Shipping SATADock™: Connect SATA drives through FireWire 800 (400 compatible)

Connect SATA drives through FireWire 800 (400 compatible)

Wichita, KS — May 9, 2005 — WiebeTech announces SATADock, which allows Serial ATA drives to mount via FireWire 800 (400 compatible) to a host computer. SATADock is in stock and shipping now.

SATADock follows WiebeTech's tradition of providing tough docking enclosures, designed for high performance and rugged use.

"SATADock is a single unit that allows any host computer to access SATA drives via FireWire," said James Wiebe, CEO of WiebeTech. "This is the first solution on the market which fully integrates this bridging technology into a small portable metal enclosure."

SATADock features a Serial ATA power and data connector, along with host side FireWire ports. It also has a power switch, along with a power indicator and an access indicator. Bottom plates are included for attachment to hard drives.

Features and Benefits

CNC aluminum enclosure: Offers strength and durability

SATA power and host connectors: Attaches to any 2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA drive

FireWire 800 ports (400 compatible): Attaches to any FireWire host

Power Switch: Powers drive up or down before attachment or removal

Bus Powering (optional feature): Runs SATA drive off FireWire host

Power LED: Indicates power status

Access LED: Indicates SATA drive's transfer activity

FCC Class B, CE tested: Home or office use is approved. Also approved for shipment to markets which require the "CE" mark.

OXUF922 FireWire bridge: Reliable and fast 3rd generation bridge from industry leader - Oxford Semiconductor.

Write Block Firmware (optional feature): Prevents accidental writes to drive. Utilizes industry proven WiebeTech proprietary write block firmware. Pricing and Availability

Description // Order Code // Price // Availability

SATADock - CNC aluminum enclosure, AC adapter, bottom plate, SATA cable, FireWire cable // SDK // $229.95 // Stock

SATADock - CNC aluminum enclosure, AC adapter, bottom plate, SATA cable, FireWire cable // SDK-BP // $299.95 // Stock

Forensic SATADock - with write block firmware, CNC aluminum enclosure, AC adapter, bottom plate, SATA cable, FireWire cable // FSDK // $449.95 // Stock

Complete information on the SATADock can be viewed online .

Government customers are encouraged to purchase from www.pcmallgov.com and www.lyme.com. Dealers may purchase WiebeTech products from WiebeTech's distributor, www.drbott.com. End users may purchase from www.pcmall.com or www.macmall.com. End users may also order from www.smalldog.com, www.pcconnection.com and www.techdepot.com. All configurations are also available directly from www.wiebetech.com.

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