User manual

Cypher Technology Ltd 2008

2 Description

Puma is a rugged and evidentially secure system for archiving Flash card data to

CDROM/DVD media. Its automated backup procedure make it simple to use. It is aimed

primarily at backing up digital cameras and Flash based audio and video recorders and

includes a RAW to JPEG image converter. Puma will back up any type of file data and

can be used to archive USB pen drives and other USB disk drives. The main features

are as follows:

• Simple operation. Single, dedicated “Transfer” button initiates entire archive

sequence. This eliminates the chance of the operator omitting part of the

procedure.

• Any size of card can be archived up using multiple DVDs or CDs (new in V2.1).

• Rugged construction and no hard drive increases reliability and evidential

security.

• Unique bit for bit copy of Flash card provides ultimate evidential audit trail and

reduces possibility of legal challenges.

• Three automated steps in transfer procedure: Transfer, data verify, and Flash

media overwrite/erase/format.

• Flash card, forensic wipe process ensures that deleted data cannot be recovered

and removes any viruses.

• Fast transfer rates reduces back-up time. Up to four times faster than laptop for

transferring files. 20Mbyte /sec transfer rate.

• Self contained unit with premium quality, full height DVD/CDROM R/W drive.

• Re-mounts and verifies disk after writing to ensure maximum reliability of backup.

• Supports wide range of DVD +/- R, +R/W, +R DL and CD -R media.

• Will back up USB Flash sticks.

• Proprietary software tailored precisely to the needs of law enforcement and

evidence gathering. Closed nature of operating system increases evidential

security

• Produces two media outputs: a Master Copy which is a bit-for-bit copy of the

entire Flash memory card and a Working Copy which contains only the files from

the Flash card. Where these are image files in RAW format, the system will

generate JPEG versions of these files which will also be stored on the Working

Copy. A list of supported RAW camera formats is given in APPENDIX 1

• Can be powered from mains, vehicle power or external batteries.

• Supports all common Flash media (see Specification).