The HighPoint RocketU 1144F USB 3.2 PCIe Adapter Cardfrom HighPoint RocketU 1144F USB 3.2 PCIe Adapter Cardis a fast 4-Port 5 Gb/s USB controller card. It is optimized for USB 3.x storage devices and peripherals, and is well suited for a wide range of applications including portable/removable storage, storage expansion, personal media libraries, and backup solutions.

4 x USB 3.2 Ports    PCIe 3.0 x8 Host Connection    Up to 5 Gb/s Throughput per Port    7.5W, 1.5A Charging Power per Port    Half-Height Form Factor    Backward Compatible with USB 2.0    Works with Windows, Mac & Linux

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Which ASMedia chip does this card use?

A: The manufacturer has not specified in the documentation, however the chip is similar, if not newer than the ASMedia ASM2142.

Q: 2. Does this work with Apple Silicon computers? (via expansion chassis)

A: Yes, the Sonnet Allegro 4-Port USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C PCIe Card works with Apple Silicon computers via expansion chassis.

Q: 3. Specs specifically do NOT mention compatibility with USB 3.0. Is it the case that this card is not compatible with 3.0?

A: The HighPoint RocketU 1344A 4-Port USB 3.1 Gen 2 PCIe 3.0 x4 HBA Controller Card B&H # HIRU1344A supports all previous generations of USB. It is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0 & 1.0.

Q: 4. Does this do thunderbolt on a mac pro 5,1?

A: The Mac Pro 5,1 cannot support Thunderbolt.

Q: 5. Will this work in a 2019 Mac Pro?

A: This will work with a 2019 Mac Pro.

Q: 6. What expansion chasis's are recommended with this USB-C 3.2 card. Can it be connected to a Thunderbolt 2 - I assume NOT? Eg: OWC ThunderBay 4. This is USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 N/A USB 3.2 SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps 20Gbps so are there any Expansion Chassis's that can use this and also can the MP 5,3 in the slower pcie slots use all this speed?

A: It is not compatible with Thunderbolt 3. It is compatible with all USB standards. One example with USB 3.2 is https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1496990-REG/oyen_digital_3r2_2c_m_mobius_usb_c_raid_2_bay.html

Q: 7. Does this card require a USB C header on a Windows PC motherboard?

A: It does not require a USB Type-C header. The requirements, are: PCIe slot, macOS 10.10 or 10.12 or later, Windows 10 or later, or Linux Kernel 5.1.9+ or later (LTS version only).

Q: 8. Is this compatible with a Dell Precision 3660 i9? I am running into some USB audio issues with a PreSonus Studiolive 32s.

A: All the Sonnet Allegro 4-Port USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C PCIe Card requires for compatibility with your system is a free PCIe x4 slot. If this slot in your computer is not occupied, the card will be compatible.

Q: 9. Will this work in a 2012 Mac Pro 5,1 running Mojave? If so does it need additional internal power?

A: Yes, it is compatible macOS 10.12.6 or Later No extra power needed.

Q: 10. If I use a USB-C to Thunderbolt Adapter from Apple with it, will I be able to read a Thunderbolt hard drive with my Mac Pro 5.1?

A: The answer to your question is No. Thunderbolt devices require a Thunderbolt port.The Thunderbolt 3 vs USB-C issue can be confusing due to the fact that each use the same Type-C connector. As well, Thunderbolt 3 encompasses USB-C, but not vice versa.The simple rule is that a USB-C device works in a Thunderbolt 3 port, but a Thunderbolt 3 device will not work in a USB-C port.