How much power is available for the hard disk when using the TP1?
When you are using the Tableau TP1 to power a Tableau bridge and a hard disk connected to the bridge’s DC OUT, you naturally want to know how much power is available for the hard disk. As a good rule of thumb, when using the TP1 and a Tableau forensic bridge, the hard disk can draw from 1.0-1.5A @ +5VDC and up to 2.0A @ +12VDC. You can generally find a hard disk’s current requirements printed on a label on the outside of the hard disk. But be careful! During spin-up, some hard disks have been observed to draw much more than their rated current. So, if the hard disk’s stated requirements are close to the recommended TP1 limits provided above you may find the TP1 won’t be able to provide enough current for the hard disk to spin up.
