Sonnet Allegro Pro USB‑C 8‑Port PCIe Card (Demo Deal)

In computers equipped with multiple expansion card slots, every slot holds significant value, as there may not be enough space to install two 4‑port adapter cards. The Sonnet Allegro Pro USB‑C 8‑Port PCIe Card is the first of its kind to offer eight high-performance USB‑C ports, all neatly arranged on a standard full-height PCIe card bracket. The ports are strategically spaced to allow for the connection of eight cables, including USB-C male to USB‑A female adapters.

THE MOST CAPABLE 10GBPS USB CARD

Equipped with NVMe SSDs, the fastest USB 3.2 Gen 2 drives available can transfer data at incredible speeds. Chances are your computer has few ports capable of supporting their full performance. Upgrade your workflow in a major way by installing Allegro Pro USB‑C 8‑Port PCIe Card in your Mac Pro, Windows, or Linux computer; or Echo III Thunderbolt Expansion System to support up to eight NVMe USB drives at maximum performance(1), no power adapters needed. Add eight 10GBPS USB-C ports to computers without ports (with an Allegro card installed in a Thunderbolt expansion system) and desktop computers with an x16 PCIe slot.

HIGH SPEED SIMULTANEOUS TRANSFERS

Many multi‑port USB cards are simple hubs that split a single USB controller’s bandwidth between all its ports, which limits their performance when two or more devices are connected and operating. When installed in a computer’s PCIe 3.0 or 4.0 slot, Allegro card supports eight simultaneous 10 Gbps transfers. It is ideal for transferring data from multiple drives to the computer (and from drive to drive) — data transfers from a single USB 3.2 NVMe SSD device at up to 1000 MBps. Compared to using a USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB 3.0 adapter card, transfers complete in half the time!

ADVANCED BANDWIDTH MANAGEMENT ARCHITECTURE

Sonnet’s Allegro card boasts an advanced architecture that delivers a full 10 Gbps bandwidth to each port. It achieves this by allowing each USB controller to access two lanes of PCIe 3.0 through an x8 PCIe 3.0 bridge chip and employing sophisticated data traffic management techniques to prevent bandwidth congestion. By offering full‑bandwidth PCIe bridging to four controllers and effectively managing traffic, this Sonnet card stands out as the highest-performing USB 3.2 Gen 2 PCIe card ever created.

SONNET ALLEGRO PRO USB‑C 8‑PORT PCIE CARD FEATURES:

• Adds eight USB‑C 10Gbps ports to your Mac Pro, Windows, or Linux computer; or Thunderbolt expansion system
• Ports are spaced to enable connection of eight cables (and even USB‑C male to USB‑A female adapters)
• PCIe 3.0 bridge chip and four USB 3.2 controllers enable each port to support data transfers at up to 1000 MBps, even while transferring files from multiple drives concurrently
• This Sonnet card supports “Multiple Ins,” which means that that the host can issue a read request to one endpoint device and then proceed with other transactions without waiting for the response from the first device, eliminating traffic congestion
• Supports USB-C bus-powered SSD, SSD RAID, and hard drive devices with up to 7.5W power per port
• Sonnet USB 3.2 cards feature a distinctive power switch for each USB 3 port, which regulates and monitors the current flow
• Four independent USB 3.2 controllers control a pair of ports each
• Plug in and disconnect peripherals without shutting off your computer
• Supports storage, hubs, and other USB-IF compliant devices
• Quick and easy installation into any available x16 PCIe slot, plus no driver installation required
• Use in Sonnet Thunderbolt expansion systems with an available x16 PCIe card slot to power and connect eight 10Gbps USB SSDs to your computer
• Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux computers