U338-000 - Adapter Tripp Lite - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	USB 3.0 to SATA/IDE Adapter
Brand	Tripp Lite
Model	U338-000
Supported Drive Types	2.5", 3.5", 5.25" SATA and IDE hard drives
Connectors	1x USB 3.0 Type-A (male) to host; 1x SATA (7-pin); 1x IDE (40-pin); 1x IDE (44-pin)
Data Transfer Rate	Up to 5 Gbps (USB 3.0 SuperSpeed), backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
Power Supply	External; Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 0.8A; Output: 12V DC, 2A
USB Cable Length	2.5 ft (0.76 m)
Power Cable	4-Pin Molex power cable for IDE drives
Simultaneous Drive Support	Yes, can connect one SATA and one IDE drive at the same time for data transfer
One-Touch Backup Button	Physical button on adapter to initiate backup
Software	AI-OTB One Touch Backup (included on CD), compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Mac, Linux (backup software Windows only)
Interface	USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed), backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
Connector Type to Computer	USB 3.0 Type-A male
Installation	Plug and play; no driver needed for basic drive access
Warranty	1-Year Limited Warranty
FCC Certification	Class B
Package Contents	Adapter, USB 3.0 cable, external power supply, 4-Pin Molex cable, owner's manual, backup software CD
Precautions	Handle drives with anti-static precautions; properly eject before disconnecting

Frequently Asked Questions - U338-000 Tripp Lite

How do I connect a SATA or IDE drive to the U338-000?

Connect the included USB 3.0 cable from the adapter to your computer. Then attach the power supply to the adapter and plug it into an outlet. Connect your SATA drive directly to the SATA port, or connect an IDE drive using the appropriate 40-pin or 44-pin connector. For IDE drives, also connect the 4-Pin Molex power cable. Your computer should recognize the drive automatically.

Is the U338-000 compatible with USB 2.0 ports?

Yes, the adapter is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports. However, data transfer speeds will be limited to the maximum speed of the USB port you are using (480 Mbps for USB 2.0, 12 Mbps for USB 1.1).

Can I use the one-touch backup feature with a Mac?

No, the AI-OTB One Touch Backup software is only compatible with Windows operating systems (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1). On Mac or Linux, you can still use the adapter for file transfers but the backup button will not function.

What should I do if my drive is not recognized?

First, ensure the drive is properly connected and powered. Check that the power supply is plugged in and the adapter’s power is on. If the drive is new or unformatted, use your computer's Disk Management utility (Windows) or Disk Utility (Mac) to format it. Also make sure you have the latest USB drivers installed.

How do I perform a one-touch backup?

First, install the AI-OTB software from the included CD. Connect your external drive via the U338-000. Open the AI-OTB interface, select the drive, configure backup settings (file locations) in the Config and OTB Path tabs, and save. Then simply press the backup button on the adapter to start the backup.

Can I connect both a SATA and an IDE drive at the same time?

Yes, the U338-000 supports simultaneous connection of one SATA and one IDE drive. You can transfer data between them through your computer.

What are the power requirements for the adapter?

The included external power supply accepts 100-240V AC input (50/60Hz, 0.8A) and outputs 12V DC at 2A. Always use the provided power supply.

How do I restore files from a backup?

Open the AI-OTB interface, go to the Restore tab. You can restore from the drive set up in the OTB Path tab or choose a custom path. Select the files and click Restore.

What is the warranty period for the U338-000?

Tripp Lite provides a 1-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. It covers defects in materials and workmanship. To claim, you need an RMA number and must return the product with proof of purchase.

Can I format a drive through the adapter?

Yes, you can format drives connected via the U338-000 using your computer's built-in disk management tools (e.g., Disk Management in Windows, Disk Utility on Mac). Note that formatting erases all data on the drive.

USER MANUAL U338-000 Tripp Lite

USB 3.0 to SATA / IDE Adapter

Model:

U338-000

Package Contents 2

Features 2

System Requirements 2

Installation 3

AI-OTB One Touch

Backup Software 3

System Requirements 3

Installation 4

One Button File Backup 5

Status 6

Config 7

OTB Path 8

Backing Up 8

Restore 9

Option 10

About 10

Warranty & Product

Registration 11

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Package Contents

• U338-000 USB 3.0 to SATA / IDE Adapter
- USB 3.0 Cable – 2.5 ft.
• 4-Pin Molex Power Cable
• External Power Supply (Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.8A Output: 12V, 2A)
- Owner's Manual
- Backup Software CD

Features

• Connects a SATA and/or IDE drive to the USB port on your computer
• Supports USB 3.0 SuperSpeed specification; backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
• Supports simultaneous connection of SATA and IDE drives*, allowing data transfer between them
• Allows easy configuration of hard drives
• Features 40-Pin and 44-Pin connectors for use with 2.5", 3.5" or 5.25" IDE drives*
• Includes software for backing up and restoring your files
  * See website for a list of compatible IDE drives.

System Requirements

• Computer with an available USB port. A USB 3.0 port is required to achieve USB 3.0 speeds up to 5 Gbps
  • 2.5", 3.5" or 5.25" SATA and/or IDE drive*
• AI-OTB One Touch Backup software compatible with Windows® only
  • U338-000 compatible with Windows, Mac®, and Linux
  * See website for a list of compatible IDE drives.

Installation

Note:

• Hard drives are sensitive to static electricity and must be handled properly to prevent data loss. Always handle your hard drive with caution: wear an anti-static strap when transporting it, or touch a grounded metal surface to discharge yourself of static electricity before picking up the drive.
• If your drive has not been formatted, you need to format it using your computer's Disk Management utility before you can copy and access files.

• Before unplugging the adapter, make sure to properly eject the drive from your computer to avoid any potential data loss.

• Connect the U338-000 to your computer using the included USB 3.0 cable.

• Connect the external power supply to the U338-000 and plug it into an appropriate power source. Turn on the power to the U338-000.
• Connect your SATA and/or IDE drive to the appropriate port on the U338-000. Use the included 4-Pin Molex cable to provide power to your IDE drive.
• Upon connecting a drive, your computer will recognize it, making it available for access.

AI-OTB One Touch Backup Software

The included CD contains AI-OTB One Touch Backup software, which allows you to back up and restore your files. This section takes you through the installation of this software, and describes its features and how they work.

System Requirements

• Supports both FAT32 and NTFS
- Users must be logged in as an administrator
- Pentium or above
• 128 MB RAM
• VESA standard compatible display card
• External USB hard drive

- Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1

AI-OTB One Touch Backup Software

Installation

1. Insert the software CD into your computer and navigate to the AI-OTB.exe file in the CD folder. Select the file, and the AI-OTB Setup Wizard will appear.
2. Click the Next button to advance to the next screen in the Setup Wizard. Follow the prompts until you reach the Ready to Install screen.

1. Click the Install button to begin installation of the AI-OTB software using the selected settings. Click the Back button if you wish to change any settings.

AI-OTB One Touch Backup Software

1. At the end of installation, the Completing the AI-OTB Setup Wizard screen will appear.

1. The Launch AI-OTB box on the screen is checked by default, which causes the AI-OTB interface to open when you click the Finish button. If you don't want the interface to open, uncheck the box. Click the Finish button to complete the installation. If you left the launch box checked, the AI-OTB interface screen will appear. Note: To open the interface yourself, click on the AI-OTB icon in the lower-right corner of your computer screen.

One Button File Backup

The One Button Backup function performs a backup according to the settings you enter in the AI-OTB One Touch Backup utility. See the Config and OTB Path sections in this manual for details. Simply connect your hard drive via the USB port on your computer, and press the backup button on your U338-000 adapter. The backup will take place according to the settings you have entered.

AI-OTB One Touch Backup Software

Status

When the AI-OTB interface opens, the Status screen is the first screen that appears. Use the drop-down menu in the upper-right corner of your computer screen to select a drive and display its information. If a drive is not selected, the Config, OTB Path, and Restore tabs will be grayed out and inaccessible. When a drive is selected, the tabs will be accessible and the selected drive's information will appear. The information provided includes the drive's storage capacity, the type of USB port the drive is connected to (2.0 or 3.0), whether the drive is set to be backed up using the AI-OTB software, and whether the drive is connected to the Original PC it was set up to perform one touch backup with.

AI-OTB One Touch Backup Software

Config

The Config tab is where you assign an Original PC to the selected drive and determine how the backup data is stored on it. To set the Original PC, check the corresponding box, and then select how you want the backup data to appear in the drive. Click the Save button to save these settings. Your drive is now set up to use the AI-OTB One Touch Backup software. Continue to the OTB Path tab to select which files to back up.

AI-OTB One Touch Backup Software

OTB Path

The OTB Path tab is where you determine which computer files you want backed up on the selected drive. Simply check the boxes of the folders/files that you want backed up. Expand a folder to select individual files. When you have selected all of the files you want backed up, click the Save button.

Backing Up

After you have selected the backup settings for your drive in the Config and OTB Path tabs, you can back up your data at any time. To back up your data, press the One Touch Backup button on the U338-000, or click the orange backup icon in the lower-left corner of the AI-OTB interface. Since the backup icon appears on every tab in the interface, you can back up data from any tab.

AI-OTB One Touch Backup Software

Restore

The Restore tab is where you restore backed-up data to your computer in the event of a crash. You can restore data from the drive that was set up in the OTB Path tab, or you can select another location using the Custom Path option in the Restore tab. To restore your data, select an option and click the Restore button.

AI-OTB One Touch Backup Software

Option

The Option tab is where you enable/disable various settings related to the backup software. These settings are described below.

• Check OTB Status – Select this box to allow the One Touch Backup button on the U338-000 to be used to initiate a backup. This option is enabled by default.
• Show AI-OTB Backup Directory In External Disk – Select this box to make the backup data visible to users who access the backup drive. When this option is disabled, users will not see the AI-OTB backup files. This option is disabled by default.
• Confirm Before Backup – Select this box to display a prompt every time a backup is initiated; the prompt will ask the user to confirm that the backup should be performed. This option is enabled by default.
• Shutdown After Backup Completed – Select this box to automatically shutdown the computer after a backup takes place. This option is disabled by default.

About

The About tab displays general information about the AI-OTB One Touch Backup software.

Warranty & Product Registration

1-Year Limited Warranty

TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of initial purchase. TRIPP LITE's obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products. To obtain service under this warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center. Products must be returned to TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment, which has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, TRIPP LITE is not liable for any costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.

Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended.

Do not use this equipment in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.

FCC Notice, Class B

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Tripp Lite could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and implementing regulations, when customers buy new electrical and electronic equipment from Tripp Lite they are entitled to:

• Send old equipment for recycling on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis (this varies depending on the country)
• Send the new equipment back for recycling when this ultimately becomes waste

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