RocketU Series Specifications
HighPoint RocketU USB PCIe Host Adapter Family
Manufacturer: HighPoint Technologies, Inc
Product Line: RocketU
Product Series: RocketU USB Host Controllers
Product Type: USB Host Bus Adapter (PCIe USB Controller)
Product Name: HighPoint RocketU USB PCIe Host Adapter Series
KEY FEATURES:
Host Interface: PCI Express expansion card (model‑dependent lane widths: x1, x4, x8, x16)
USB Technology Supported: USB 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gb/s), USB 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gb/s), and USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (20 Gb/s), depending on model
Dedicated Per‑Port Controllers: Each USB port typically has its own controller for independent maximum throughput, reducing shared bus contention
Backward Compatibility: Full support for USB 3.x, USB 2.0, and USB 1.x devices
Form Factor: PCIe plug‑in card with both full‑height and low‑profile brackets included (model dependent)
USB Port Types: USB‑A and/or USB‑C depending on the specific RocketU model
Driver/OS Support: Broad support via native xHCI drivers or manufacturer drivers on Windows, Linux, and macOS (varies by OS)
PERFORMANCE:
USB 3.2 Gen1: Up to 5 Gb/s per port
USB 3.2 Gen2: Up to 10 Gb/s per port
USB 3.2 Gen2x2: Up to 20 Gb/s per port
UASP Support: Enables improved throughput with compatible USB storage devices
Per‑Port Throughput: Independent performance architecture allows sustained high transfer rates on all ports
ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
Designed For: High‑speed data, external storage, backups, media capture, peripherals, and high‑bandwidth USB devices
Operating Conditions: Standard desktop/server ambient temperature and humidity
Compliance: Compliant with USB specifications and environmental standards such as RoHS and WEEE
PHYSICAL:
Form Factor: PCIe host adapter card
Slot Requirements: PCIe x1, x4, x8, or x16 depending on model
Ports: Varies by model (common configurations include 1, 2, 4, 6, or 8 USB ports)
Dimensions & Weight: Standard PCIe card form factor; low‑profile compatible
Bracket Options: Full‑height and low‑profile brackets included (for models that support both)
COMPATIBILITY:
Host Systems: PCs and servers with available PCIe slots
Operating Systems: Supports Windows, Linux, macOS (driver support varies by OS and card model)
USB Devices: Compatible with a wide range of USB peripherals including external storage, audio/video capture devices, docking stations, and more
TYPICAL USE CASES:
Adding high‑speed USB ports to systems that lack sufficient built‑in USB bandwidth
Enterprise or workstation environments needing dedicated bandwidth for USB storage, backups, or external devices
Multimedia production systems requiring sustained USB data rates
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