data copy tool that makes forensic copies and verifies hashes

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I'm currently working on a project now which requires me to identify various copying utilities that allow exact replication of data. Specifically, I'm interested in a tool that does the following:
1) Makes bit by bit copies of files/folders from one location to another
2) Preserves all metadata (Created, Accessed and Modified Dates)
3) Verifies the copy on a hash level (hashes the source, hashes the destination and compares) as well as on a filecount level

Right now, the tools that i'm aware of that make bit by bit copies are Robocopy and XXCopy. However, I don't believe either tool verifies the copy on a Hash/CRC level. Any suggestions on other copy tools?
 

AlucardX

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I use EnCase at work, it does exactly this. but its more for police forensic use and litigation. guidancesoftware.com
 

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Originally posted by: AlucardX
I use EnCase at work, it does exactly this. but its more for police forensic use and litigation. guidancesoftware.com

I'm in the forensics and litigation field. We use encase to create forensic images of data drives. We need a more lightweight tool that can do quick copies from location to location on a remote server. Something as simple as robocopy but with a hashing element mixed in for the additional level of verification.
 

Skeeedunt

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rsync (on *nix, via Cygwin, or there might also be a standalone Windows version) does some of that, and has a flag that decides what to transfer based on a full file hash.