Editorial Review USB 3.0 Runs rings around its 2.0 Predecessor - it's up to ten times faster. If you've got a mac pro or pc with pcie slots, you can upgrade your computer with this super-speedy protocol. It's just what you need for video and audio production, or any task that's data-intensive. Sonnet's allegro USB 3.0 Pcie host card sports a pcie 2.0 Bus interface and gives you four USB 3.0 Ports that work with bus-powered, hot-swappable storage devices. Ramp up your workflow with the allegro USB 3.0 And find out how fast is fast.
Features 1) Adds four USB 3.0 ports to your Mac Pro with PCIe slots, Windows PC, or Thunderbolt-to-PCIe card expansion chassis; transfers data up to 10x faster than over USB 2.0 connections 2) Supports USB 3.0 bus-powered hard drives, SSDs, DVDs & Blu-ray devices with up to 2.0A per port 3) Supports USB 3.0 charging port handshake, and will simultaneously synch and charge iPads and other devices that support USB 3.0 charging at 1.5A per device 4) Plug in and disconnect peripherals without shutting off your computer 5) Provides maximum performance over Thunderbolt
Specification Binding : Personal Computers Brand : Sonnet Technologies EAN : 0809394595754 Label : SONNET TECHNOLOGIES LegalDisclaimer : I was unable to use this as I had an older OS, so I bought the wrong one for my machine and I missed the 30 day return window. It should be fine, it's brand new, just make sure it's compatable with your machine (for Mac: OS 10.8.5+) Manufacturer : SONNET TECHNOLOGIES Model : USB3-4PM-E PackageDimensions_Weight : 0.35 pounds PackageDimensions : L:8.66 X W:5.43 X H:1.42 Platform : Mac OS X Intel ProductGroup : Personal Computer ProductTypeName : COMPUTER_COMPONENT Publisher : SONNET TECHNOLOGIES Studio : SONNET TECHNOLOGIES Title : Sonnet Allegro USB 3.0 PCIe 4-Port (Mac and Windows Compatible)