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Sonnet Allegro Max 1-Port 20Gbps USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe 3.1 Card

SKU: SNU3C1M20GE MFR: USB3C-1M20G-E
$34.99
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Key Features

  • Boost your data transfer with 20Gbps USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 speeds for rapid file transfers.
  • Experience broad compatibility with Mac, Windows, and Linux systems, ensuring versatile use.
  • Enjoy reliable performance with an ASMedia 3242 chipset, perfect for demanding tasks.
  • Effortlessly connect and power bus-powered HDs, SSDs, and SSD RAIDs for expanded storage.
  • Benefit from easy installation as a low-profile x4 PCIe card, fitting various computer setups.
  • Utilize UASP support for optimized data transfer speeds with your USB devices on macOS and Windows.
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Sonnet Allegro Max USB-C Card Specifications

  • Form Factor

    Low-profile x4 PCIe card

  • Compatibility

    Mac:
    Mac Pro 14,8 (2023)
    Mac Pro 7,1 (2019)
    macOS 14+
    macOS Tahoe compatible

    Windows:
    Windows computer with an available x4 PCIe slot
    Windows 11 and 10

    Linux:
    Linux computer with an available x4 PCIe slot
    Linux Kernel 5.4+

  • Bus Interface

    PCI Express 3.1 x4

  • External Connector

    1x USB-C port

  • Peripherals Supported

    Industry standard USB 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2 and 2x2, USB 3.1 Gen 1 and 2, USB 3.0, and 2.0
    Thunderbolt-only peripherals are not supported

  • Bus-powered Peripherals Supported

    HD, SSD, and SSD RAID

  • Cables Supported

    USB-C 20Gbps
    USB4
    Thunderbolt 4 (< 3.28' (1m))
    Thunderbolt 3 (< 3.28' (1m))

  • Chipset

    ASMedia 3242

  • USB Standard

    Complies with OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface), EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface), and xHCI (extensible Host Controller Interface) standards

  • UASP

    USB attached SCSI protocol supported under macOS, Windows 11 and 10

  • Hot Plug

    Supports hot-pluggable and hot swappable device connection

  • Operating Temperatures

    32 Degree F to 95 Degree F (0 Degree C to 35 Degree C)

  • Compliance

    RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863)
    IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety

  • Country of Origin

    Malaysia

  • UPC Code

    732311013829

About Sonnet Allegro Max USB-C Card

Connect and Power the fastest USB 3.2 SSDs

Transfer Files From 20Gbps USB-C SSDs at Maximum Speed
Your computer's USB ports are perfectly adequate for connecting peripherals that don't depend on the ultimate USB 3.2 speeds. Onboard USB ports can be underachievers - at 5Gbps or 10Gbps, they can't support the maximum performance of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 storage devices - up to 2000 MB/s - and may not provide enough power to enable them to operate.

With Sonnet Allegro Max USB-C 20Gbps 1-Port PCIe Card installed into a PCIe card slot of your Mac Pro (requires macOS Sonoma 14.4 or later), Windows or Linux computer, you can upgrade to the benefits of SuperSpeed 20Gbps USB-C!

The Sonnet Advantage

Full Power
Sonnet engineered the Allegro Max card to provide 15W of power through its USB-C port. The port communicates to the host that 3A of VBUS current is available, enabling this Sonnet solution to support USB-C bus-powered SSDs and SSD RAID devices that need 15W during demanding write operations.

No Auxiliary Power Connection Required
Ordinary USB-C adapter cards handle power delivered through their ports as an afterthought, requiring the user to connect a separate power connector. Allegro Max USB-C 20Gbps 1-Port PCIe Card is no ordinary adapter card. The Sonnet card draws its power completely through its slot, thus enabling full compatibility in any computer system that doesn't have these power connectors available.

Resettable Fuse
The Allegro Max card features a resettable fuse to protect the card and your computer in case there is a cable or peripheral short circuit. Should the fuse trip on the Sonnet card, you can reset it simply by shutting down the computer.

Easy Installation. Simple Operation.
There's no software for you to install - just insert Allegro Max USB-C 20Gbps 1-Port PCIe Card into a x4 PCIe slot (both low-profile and full-height mounting brackets are included) - and then turn on your computer for an instant upgrade.

The Sonnet card features hot-pluggable and hot-swappable device connection support with automatic device configuration and works with all USB-IF compliant USB peripherals.

Easy to Access Port
Sonnet designed Allegro Max card with a custom USB-C connector that locates the port near the center of the PCIe bracket. Unlike other cards that use standard Type-C connectors that are mounted close to the edge of the bracket, this Allegro card provides plenty of clearance for you to plug in and fully seat cables.

Sonnet Allegro Max USB-C Card Features

  • Transfer Files at Up to 2000 MB/s: Supports file transfers from USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 storage devices at maximum speed
  • Plug In Without Interference: Custom connector raised toward center of bracket prevents connector interference with PCIe slot separator
  • Protects Your Computer: Resettable device overcurrent fuse protects your computer and the card itself should a cable or peripheral short circuit
  • Easy Installation: Quick and easy installation into an available PCIe card slot, plus no driver installation required
  • Convenient Operation: Plug in and disconnect peripherals without shutting off your computer
  • Mac, Windows, and Linux Compatible: Compatible with your Mac Pro (requires macOS Sonoma 14.4 or later), Windows, or Linux computer

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • Boost your data transfer with 20Gbps USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 speeds for rapid file transfers.
  • Experience broad compatibility with Mac, Windows, and Linux systems, ensuring versatile use.
  • Enjoy reliable performance with an ASMedia 3242 chipset, perfect for demanding tasks.
  • Effortlessly connect and power bus-powered HDs, SSDs, and SSD RAIDs for expanded storage.
  • Benefit from easy installation as a low-profile x4 PCIe card, fitting various computer setups.
  • Utilize UASP support for optimized data transfer speeds with your USB devices on macOS and Windows.

What's in the box:

  • Sonnet Allegro Max 1-Port 20Gbps USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe 3.1 Card
  • Full-Height Mounting Bracket
  • Low-Profile Mounting Bracket
  • Sonnet 2 Year Limited Warranty