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RocketU 1488C, 8 x USB Type-C Connector to PCI Express 3.0 x16 Add-On Card

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  • SKU: 14779970
  • Manufacturer: HIGHPOINT
  • MPN: RU1488C
  • Availability: TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK
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  • Available with 1x to 8x Dedicated USB Type-C 3.2 20Gb/s Ports
  • Dedicated PCIe 3.0 x16 Host Interface
  • True Alternative to Thunderbolt™3 Connectivity
  • Ideal for professional-grade, High-Speed Data Acquisition & Transfer Applications
  • Universal Type-C connectivity support any industry-standard USB device or peripheral
  • Dedicated 20Gb/s transfer bandwidth per USB port
  • Driverless Installation: Native xHCI Support
Model RocketU 1488C
Host Bus Interface 16-lane, 8 GT/s PCI Express 3.0 Compliant
Interface Technology Supports up to USB 3.2 20Gb/s link speed. Backwards compatible with USB 3.x / 2.0
Supported Standard xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface); UASP (USB attached SCSI protocol)
Operating System Support (Mac compatibility) Not supported
Operating System Support (Windows compatibility) Windows 11,10,8.1, Windows Server 2022, 2016, 2012, 2008 (64-bit editions), Compatible with PCIe slots
Operating System Support (Linux compatibility) Linux kernel 3.10.0 and later, Compatible with PCIe slots
Operating System Support (VMware ESXi compatibility) Yes
Thunderbolt PCIe Expansion System Compatibility N/A
Number of Channel / Port 8
Port Type USB Vertical Type-C
Data Transfer Rates 20Gb/s per port
Number of Devices 8 x USB 3.x / 2.0 / 1.x compatible devices
USB port Amperage 1.5A output per port
Bus Powered Peripherals Up to 7.5W per port for device operation or charging
External Power Support Yes (Use 6pin PCIe Power Connector)
USB Port Sharing Dedicated (Not Shared): Each USB Port has a dedicated controller
Form Factor Full Height
Cooling system Full-Length Anodized Aluminum heat sink with fan
Dimensions 5.09" W x 4.36" H x0.79" D
Weight 0.73 lbs.
Warranty 2 Years
Compliance Certification CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, WEEE
Storage Features
Bootable Drive support Yes (Linux)
Drive hotplug support Yes
Operating Environment
Work Temp 5°C ~ 45°C
Storage Temp 40°C ~ 65°C
Operating Voltage PCI-e: 12V, 3.3V
Power Typical: 25.98W (card only)
MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) 920,585 Hours
Kit Contents
Model RocketU 1488C
Controller card 1x Controller card
Quick Installation Guide 1x Quick Installation Guide
Low Profile Bracket N/A