HIGHPOINT RocketU 1244C PCIe 3.0 10Gbs HBA
Introduction
The RocketU 1244C is an 8-lane USB-C 3.2 10Gb/s PCIe 3.0 x8 host adapter. It can be easily installed into any x8/x16 slot, and is natively supported by the latest versions of Windows, macOS, and Linux distributions.
Backwards Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen2, USB 3.2 Gen1, USB 2.0 Devices
The four independent USB Type-C ports support any industry-standard USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen1, USB 3.2 Gen2 device, including USB hard drives and SSDs, cameras, printers, capture devices, and peripherals.
Kit Contents
- RocketU 1244C host controller
- Quick Installation Guide
- Low Profile Bracket
System Requirement
- PC with Windows 8.1 and later
- macOS 10.9 and later
- Linux 2.6.35 and later
Board Layout
Installation
- Open the system chassis and locate an unused PCI-Express x8/x16 slot.
- Gently insert the RocketU 1244C into the PCI-Express slot, and secure the bracket to the system chassis.
- After installing the adapter, attach the USB device to the USB cable.
- Power up the USB Device external power supply.
Connect a 6 6-pin PCIe power cable.
RU1244C relies on two power sources to support four USB Devices: power supplied through the PCIe bus and power from the system’s PSU via an external power cable. If the external cable is not connected, there will be insufficient power to support all 4 USB Devices; this may cause the USB Device to drop offline.
- Close and secure the system chassis.
Driver Installation
Windows Platforms
- The RocketU 1244C is natively supported by Windows 8 and later (no driver installation is required).
Mac OS
- The RocketU 1244C is natively supported by macOS 10.9 and later (no driver installation is required).
Linux
- The RocketU 1244C is natively supported by Linux 2.6.35 and later (no driver installation is required).
Verifying Installation (Windows)
- Open Device Manager.
- Expand the ‘Universal Serial Bus Controllers’ entry.
Installation (macOS)
- Access the System Information app, and click on PCI under Hardware.
- Verify if the driver is installed properly for the “pci1b21, 2142” USB eXtensible Host Controller.
Installation (Linux)
- Open a terminal and enter the following command: lspci
- If the driver is installed properly, four “ASM2142 USB 3.1 Host Controller” entries should be displayed.
Connecting USB Storage Devices
- Power on the system.
- Connect the USB device to the HighPoint RocketU HBA with a USB cable.
- For hard drives or enclosures, allow the device to spin up for a few moments.
FCC Statement
This equipment generates and uses can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful HIGHPOINT RocketU 1244C PCIe 3.0 10Gbs HBA interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- European Standard EN55022 (1998) Class B
- European Standard EN55024 (1998)
Customer Support
If you encounter any problems while utilizing this or any other HighPoint Technologies, Inc. product, feel free to contact our Customer Support Department.
- Web Support: https://www.highpoint-tech.com/support-and-services
- HighPoint Technologies, Inc. websites: https://www.highpoint-tech.com