High Point RocketU 4-Port USB 3.0 PCI-Express 2.0 x4 HBA Controller RocketU 1144C

Highpoint Rocket 1144C: Unleashing the Next-Level of USB 3.0 Performance! Powered by four dedicated 5Gb/s controllers, a PCI-E 2.0 x4 host interface and UAS, Highpoint's Rocket 1144C is the industry's fastest USB 3.0 storage controller. The Rocket 1144C is optimized for today's fastest USB 3.0 devices, and is well suited for a wide-range of applications including portable/removable storage, storage expansion, personal media libraries, and backup solutions. New Compatibility Breakthrough: Supports all Industry Standard USB2/USB3 Devices! The Rocket 1144C is an all-in-one, USB 3.0 connectivity solution for any PCIe capable desktop and workstation PC's. In addition to high-performance storage devices, the Rocket 1144C's 3rd generation USB 3.0 architecture supports industry standard USB 2.0 and 3.0 peripherals, such as device hubs, card readers and interface devices. Rocket 1144C: USB 3.0 UAS Enabled Maximizing the Performance Capability of USB 3.0 devices Rocket HBA's can deliver even higher levels of performance when paired with UAS capable storage devices, such as Rocket Stor USB 3.0 Storage Docks. UAS (USB Attached SCSI) enables USB 3.0 devices to store and process multiple commands in parallel; significantly reducing wait time and streamlining data transfers. The Rocket 1144C's UAS capabilities allow it to fully utilize the PCI-E 2.0 x4 host bus interface and deliver uncompromised transfer bandwidth for UAS capable devices such as USB 3.0 SSD's, hard drives, and enclosures. The speed and efficiency advantages provided by UAS capable devices are ideal for multi-tasking and performance-hungry applications.