Step 02 · Configuration review

Build the right system.

Review the Shield-399 kit, protective transport, and configuration options before ordering a Founding Edition or requesting a custom-build quote.

  1. 01Configure kit
  2. 02Review options
  3. 03Choose purchase path

Choose your purchase path

Start with the offer that fits how your team works.

The Founding Edition is available for online purchase. Custom configurations are prepared through a quote and procurement review.

Shield-399 Founding Edition

A limited run of ten systems.

$4,995 Complete package · one price per unit Planned standard price after this run: $5,995

Closes when the tenth Founding Edition unit ships or on December 31, 2026, whichever occurs earlier.

10 of 10 founding units remaining.

  • Founders Bundle:
  • Shield-399 unit
  • Case of your choice
  • Field Power Bundle
  • Adapter Kit
  • 2-Year Warranty
  • 1 Year of Updates + $999/yr for Years 2–3
  • Live Training with the Founder

Fixed package

What’s included

  1. 01
    Shield-399 hardware unit

    64 GB RAM. Chassis color is selected after purchase.

  2. 02
    Protective case of your choice

    Nanuk 905 with lid organizer, Nanuk 908 with lid organizer, or Pelican Storm iM2075. Case selection is collected after purchase at no additional charge.

  3. 03
    Two-year hardware warranty

    Parts and labor with a documented repair and replacement procedure.

  4. 04
    One year of the software subscription

    Software updates, bug fixes, and security fixes.

  5. 05
    New features during an active subscription

    New features released during an active subscription are included at no additional charge. Without an active subscription, new features are available as individual paid add-ons.

  6. 06
    Founding renewal rate

    $999 per year for your first two renewals (years two and three), under the published renewal terms. The standard subscription is planned at $1,499 per year.

  7. 07
    EcoFlow 170W Field Power Bundle

    25,000 mAh power bank with a 140W USB-C-to-barrel cable.

  8. 08
    Media Adapter Kit

    NVMe, M.2, SATA, IDE, SD, and microSD connectivity.

  9. 09
    Live virtual setup and operator training

    Founder-led training for your team, plus a follow-up session within 90 days of the initial session. On-site training and onboarding remains available as a paid add-on.

  10. 10
    Source-protection validation documentation

    The published validation protocol and the completed validation results for your unit.

  11. 11
    Direct line to the founder

    Founding customers can provide feedback and feature requests that help shape what gets built next.

  12. 12
    One Shield Companion license

    Shield Companion is our planned standalone release of the Shield-399 software platform — the same tools, case management, and reporting, installed on your own workstation. Founding units include a 12-month single-workstation license when Companion ships commercially. Same organization; requires an active software subscription at activation.

Based on planned standard pricing, over $2,000 in included warranty, subscription, training, and field equipment.

Configuring a custom build? Pricing below is an estimate for quote preparation; custom configurations are not sold through online checkout. Founding Edition units include the fixed package at $4,995 and ship within five business days.

01 · Core kit

Shield-399 Core Kit

A standard configuration starts with a Shield-399 hardware unit and a customer-selected protective case with configurable interior organization. It includes a 2-year hardware warranty and 1 year of the software subscription ($1,499 per unit annually after year one). Select optional accessories and upgrades below.

Base configuration with Nanuk 905 · $5,995.00

Three-quarter view of a Shield-399 digital-forensics unit
  • Shield-399 hardware unit
  • Customer-selected protective case with configurable interior organization
  • 2-year hardware warranty and 1 year of the software subscription ($1,499 per unit annually after year one)
Unit color
02 · Unit color Choose the chassis color Select the Shield-399 unit color for this configuration.
Protective transport
03 · Protective transport Choose the case configuration One selected case is included for each configured Shield-399 unit. The deeper case options support multi-unit planning.
Shield-399 secured in an open Nanuk 905 case with padded dividers
Nanuk 905 single-unit loadout with customizable divider.
Two Shield-399 units secured in an open Nanuk 908 case with customizable dividers
Nanuk 908 two-unit loadout with customizable dividers.

04 · Options and upgrades

Plan around how your team operates.

Options are recorded with your configuration for availability, compatibility, and procurement review.

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Field power bundle A 25,000mAh, 170W EcoFlow power bank and 140W Shield-399 power cable packaged together.
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Nanuk lid organizer installed inside an open case with a Shield-399 unit
Nanuk lid organizer installed in case

$85 add-on

Media Adapter Kit

Three adapters expand the media types that can be connected for supported Shield-399 operations.

Tool-free USB-C enclosure for M.2 NVMe and SATA SSDs

M.2 NVMe and SATA enclosure

Tool free USB C enclosure for 2230-2280 M.2 PCIe NVMe & SATA SSDs. USB 3.2 Gen2.

Unitek adapter connected to M.2 NVMe, SATA, and IDE media

Unitek multi-drive adapter

Tool-free connectivity for M.2 NVMe, M.2 SATA, 2.5- and 3.5-inch SATA, and 3.5-inch IDE media.

Acer USB-A card reader beside SD and microSD cards

Acer SD and microSD reader

USB-A 3.0 dual-slot reader for SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, and microSD media.
140W-rated USB-C connector and right-angle barrel plug power cable
140W USB-C-to-barrel power cable · $18

Field power bundle

EcoFlow 170W Field Power Bundle

A 25,000mAh, 170W USB-C power bank paired with a 140W USB-C-to-barrel cable for supported Shield-399 configurations.

Black EcoFlow RAPID 25,000mAh power bank with its TFT display showing a full charge

EcoFlow RAPID power bank

25,000mAh (90Wh) capacity, 170W combined output, up to 140W from one USB-C port, two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, and a TFT status display.

140W-rated USB-C connector and right-angle barrel plug power cable

140W USB-C-to-barrel cable

One 140W cable is included with each power bundle for supported Shield-399 power configurations.

Power-transition notice: This bundle does not function as a UPS. Connecting or disconnecting external power during battery operation causes a brief power interruption.

The 90Wh battery is designed for air travel, but airline and regional restrictions vary. Confirm requirements with the carrier before travel.

05 · Continue as

Finish your configuration.

Choose the appropriate purchase path and submit the completed configuration.

Selected offer Custom Shield-399 configuration Unit, case, and selected upgrades

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