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HighPoint RocketU 1400 Series PCIe controllers are the industry's fastest USB Host Adapters. Each USB device port is fully independent and powered by a dedicated 20Gb/s USB 3.2 controller chip, backed by a robust PCIe 3.0 host interface.

Our unique 20Gb/s Per-Port Performance controller architecture ensures each hosted USB device can operate at peak performance without saturating the bus or taxing system resources.

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 supports any industry-standard USB device or peripheral
Driverless Installation: Native xHCI Support

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Dedicated Per-Port Performance Architecture

Industry’s Fastest USB Controller Cards

Unlike most USB controllers in today’s marketplace, RocketU 1400 Series controllers feature fully independent USB device ports, each of which is powered by a dedicated USB 3.2 20Gb/s controller. This unique Per-Port Performance architecture enables each USB Type-C port to deliver maximum throughput.

Blazing Fast PCIe 3.0 Host Interface

The blazing fast PCIe 3.0 host interface works in tandem with our Per-Port Performance architecture to ensure each individual USB port can deliver maximum transfer bandwidth at all times, even in cases where each port is occupied and under heavy load.

Industry Proven Per-Port Performance USB Architecture; Dedicated Bandwidth & Independent Resources

RocketU 1400 Series controllers employ the latest generation of HighPoint’s industry-proven Per-Port Performance USB architecture, which enables each Type-C port to deliver up 20Gb/s of transfer bandwidth. Each independent device channel is backed by a dedicated USB 3.2 20Gb/s controller, and robust PCIe 3.0 host interface. This unique connectivity architecture ensures each hosted USB device can continuously operate at maximum throughput, without interference from neighboring USB connections, or taxing system resources. The dedicated USB 3.2 controllers also allow each port to deliver up to 7.5W of power for device operation or charging purposes

Ideal for High-Speed Data Acquisition & Capture Applications

The RocketU 1400 Series performance-focused HBA architecture was designed for workflows that demand ease of integration, hot-plug capability, and rapid file transfer. The independent USB 3.2 20Gb/s ports and PCIe 3.0 x16 host interface can easily accommodate a wide range of high-speed data acquisition applications, including imaging and capture solutions, security systems, and media archiving.

USB Cameras & Imaging/Capture Devices

Media Processing & Archiving

HighPoint RocketU 1400 Series USB 3.2 20Gb/s PCIe 3.0 x16 Host Controller

Universal Device Compatibility

Works with any industry-standard USB 3.x/2.0/1.x device

Dedicated USB 20G Connectivity

RocketU 1400 Series controllers feature dedicated 20Gb/s USB ports.

USB Device Charging

RocketU 1400 can be used to charge USB compliant devices

xHCI CompliantDriverless Installation: The RocketU 1400 is natively supported modern operating systems

Ultra-High Performance:

Dedicated PCIe 3.0 x4 / x16 Bus-Bandwidth

Universal Compatibility

RocketU 1400 Series controllers can be installed into any PC computing platform with a PCIe 3.0 or 4.0 slot. Each independent USB Type-C port is capable of supporting any industry-standard USB 2.0/ USB 3.2 Gen1/ USB 3.2 Gen2 device, including USB drives, cameras, printers, capture devices and peripherals.

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Model	RocketU 1411C	RocketU 1444C	RocketU 1488C
Host Bus Interface	4-lane, 8 GT/s PCI Express 3.0 Compliant	16-lane, 8 GT/s PCI Express 3.0 Compliant	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	Support ups to USB 3.2 20Gb/s link speed. Backwards compatible with USB 3.x / 2.0	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)	xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface); UASP (USB attached SCSI protocol)	xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface); UASP (USB attached SCSI protocol)
Operating System Support (Mac compatibility)	Not supported	Not supported	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	Windows 11,10,8.1, Windows Server 2022, 2016, 2012, 2008 (64-bit editions), Compatible with PCIe slots	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	Linux kernel 3.10.0 and later, Compatible with PCIe slots	Linux kernel 3.10.0 and later, Compatible with PCIe slots
Operating System Support (VMware ESXi compatibility)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Thunderbolt PCIe Expansion System Compatibility	Yes; Supports USB 3.x devices when card is installed in a Thunderbolt to PCIe Card Expansion System (Requires RS6661A) Thunderbolt4 supoort: • Support Mac Thunderbolt4 platform • Support Z690 chipset PC platform • Does not support the Z590 chipset PC platform	N/A	N/A
Secure Boot(PC platforms)	Windows: Support Secure Boot Disable and Enable Linux: Support Secure Boot Disable and Enable	Windows: Support Secure Boot Disable and Enable Linux: Support Secure Boot Disable and Enable	Windows: Support Secure Boot Disable and Enable Linux: Support Secure Boot Disable and Enable
Number of Channel / Port	1	4	8
Port Type	USB Vertical Type-C	USB Vertical Type-C	USB Vertical Type-C
Data Transfer Rates	20Gb/s per port	20Gb/s per port	20Gb/s per port
Number of Devices	1 x USB 3.x / 2.0 / 1.x compatible devices	4 x USB 1.x, 2.0, and 3.x compatible devices	8 x USB 3.x / 2.0 / 1.x compatible devices
USB port Amperage	1.5A output per port	1.5A output per port	1.5A output per port
Bus Powered Peripherals	Up to 7.5W per port for device operation or charging	Up to 7.5W per port for device operation or charging	Up to 7.5W per port for device operation or charging
External Power Support	N/A	Yes (Use 6pin PCIe Power Connector)	Yes (Use 6pin PCIe Power Connector)
USB Port Sharing	Dedicated (Not Shared): Each USB Port has a dedicated controller	Dedicated (Not Shared): Each USB Port has a dedicated controller	Dedicated (Not Shared): Each USB Port has a dedicated controller
Form Factor	Low-Profile	Low-Profile	Full Height
Cooling system	N/A	Full-Length Anodized Aluminum heat sink with fan	Full-Length Anodized Aluminum heat sink with fan
Dimensions	3.11"W x 2.56"H x 0.45"D	5.67'' W x 2.71'' H x 0.71'' D	5.09" W x 4.38" H x0.59" D
Weight	0.42 lbs.	0.68 lbs.	0.73 lbs.
Warranty	1 Year	1 Year	1 Year
Compliance Certification	CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, WEEE	CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, WEEE	CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, WEEE
Storage Features
Bootable Drive support	Yes (Linux, Mac)	Yes (Linux)	Yes (Linux)
Drive hotplug support	Yes	Yes	Yes
Operating Environment
Work Temp	5°C ~ 45°C	5°C ~ 45°C	5°C ~ 45°C
Storage Temp	40°C ~ 65°C	40°C ~ 65°C	40°C ~ 65°C
Operating Voltage	PCI-e: 12V, 3.3V	PCI-e: 12V, 3.3V	PCI-e: 12V, 3.3V
Power	Typical:1.56W	Typical: 13.30W (card only)	Typical: 25.98W (card only)
MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure)	920,585 Hours	920,585 Hours	920,585 Hours
Kit Contents
Model	RocketU 1411C	RocketU 1444C	RocketU 1488C
Controller card	1x Controller card	1x Controller card	1x Controller card
Quick Installation Guide	1x Quick Installation Guide	1x Quick Installation Guide	1x Quick Installation Guide
Low Profile Bracket	1x Low Profile Bracket	1x Low Profile Bracket	N/A