Description

The WiebeTech HotPlug is a device designed to allow the safe transportation of a running computer without shutting it down. This tool is particularly useful for digital forensic investigators and IT professionals who need to move computers without interrupting their operation or risking data loss.

The HotPlug functions by maintaining power to the computer while transferring the power input from one AC source to another, such as from a wall outlet to a portable uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This ensures that the computer continues running during the transition, which is crucial in scenarios where shutting down the computer would result in losing access to data or encountering full-disk encryption issues.

The device is especially beneficial for government and forensic applications, but it is also useful for general IT purposes, such as moving servers. The HotPlug kit typically includes input and output power cables, a plug capture device, and a Mouse Jiggler MJ-3 to prevent the computer from entering sleep mode or activating a password-protected screensaver during transport.