Upgrade Your Workstation with Four 10Gbps USB-C Pro Ports
Is your workstation struggling to keep up? Modern high-speed SSDs and bus-powered drives demand more bandwidth and power than legacy USB ports can provide. This creates frustrating bottlenecks, throttling transfer speeds and limiting the performance of your professional tools. It's time to break free from these limitations and unlock the full potential of your setup.
Introducing the Sonnet Allegro™ USB-C 4-Port PCIe card—the definitive solution for adding four high-performance 10Gbps USB-C ports to your Mac Pro®, Windows® PC, or Thunderbolt™ expansion system. Unlike basic adapter cards that split a single controller's bandwidth, the Allegro is engineered for uncompromising throughput. It features two dedicated 10Gbps controllers, each managing two ports. This advanced dual-controller design eliminates bottlenecks and allows your drives to perform at their peak.
Experience a dramatic boost in data transfer rates. The Allegro card enables a single SSD to achieve stunning speeds of up to 800 MB/s. When working with multiple devices, the performance remains exceptional: transfer data to two drives simultaneously at up to 660 MB/s each, or even four drives at 300 MB/s each. This is the level of sustained performance that professional video editors, audio engineers, and creatives demand for their high-pressure workflows.
Speed is nothing without stable power. The Allegro card delivers a robust 7.5W of power to each port, more than enough for even the most demanding bus-powered SSDs and hard drives. Best of all, it draws all its power directly from the PCIe slot, eliminating the need for messy auxiliary power cables. Each port features independent power regulation to prevent glitches and accidental disconnects when you plug in other devices. For complete peace of mind, every port is also protected by a resettable fuse, safeguarding your card and computer from any peripheral or cable failures.
Key Features
- Four 10Gbps USB-C Ports: Add four SuperSpeed+ USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) ports to your computer or Thunderbolt expansion chassis.
- Dual-Controller Design for Max Throughput: Two dedicated controllers ensure that all four ports deliver true 10Gbps performance without sharing bandwidth.
- 7.5W Power Per Port: Delivers robust power to support bus-powered SSDs, hard drives, and other devices without an external power adapter.
- No Auxiliary Power Needed: Draws all power directly from the PCIe slot for a cleaner, simpler installation.
- Independent Port Power Regulation: Prevents accidental disconnects by isolating power on each port, so plugging in one device won't affect others.
- Resettable Fuses for Ultimate Safety: Protects your card and computer from faulty cables or peripherals with a resettable fuse on every port.
- Thunderbolt Compatible: Optimized for maximum performance in Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe card expansion systems.
- Broad OS Compatibility: Simple, driverless installation on Mac, Windows, and Linux systems.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x4 |
| External Connectors | 4 x USB-C Ports |
| USB Standard | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Chipset/Controllers | 2 x ASMedia ASM3142 |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 10Gbps per port |
| Power Delivery per Port | Up to 7.5W (5V @ 1.5A) |
| Power Source | PCIe Slot (no auxiliary power connector required) |
| Key Features | Hot-swapping, independent port power regulation, resettable fuses |
| System Compatibility | Mac Pro (3,1 or later), Windows PC, Linux Computer with PCIe slots; Thunderbolt 2/3 Expansion Systems |
Shipping policy
Any items which are in stock, will be dispatched immediately - same day if possible and morning of the following business day at the latest. Items which are not in stock at our local warehouse will be routed to us, and dispatched immediately upon arrival to us. In that case, the estimated dispatch time is noted on the product page.
Note that you are always welcome to email info@dittools.eu or call (+372) 5556 0057 for a more accurate shipping time estimate, as this does vary depending on a number of factors.
Standard shipping
Unless otherwise noted, all items are shipped standard via DPD. We normally ship to European Union countries only – do contact us for possible exceptions, particularly other European mainland countries. Shipping times vary between 1 to 10 business days within Europe – an up to date estimate will be given at checkout.
Express shipping
Our shipping partner for expedited deliveries is DHL Express; please contact us directly for a quote.
Returning an item
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return your item(s) for a full refund within 14 days of confirmed delivery.
Special sales, demo items and promotions may have modified return policies. If an item from a bundle is returned for refund, the total bundle discount or the total value of the gifts will get deducted from the returned item prior to issuing a refund. If the bundle discount (or gift value) exceeds the value of the returned item, the difference must be paid to be able to return the item.
Return autorization
If you would like to return any item(s), please contact us by either emailing info@dittools.eu or calling (+372) 5556 0057. We will share with you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) code and ask that you clearly mark this code outside of your shipping box as you ship your item(s) back for a refund.
You will be liable for the shipping and any applicable customs/duty fees returning the item(s).
Incorrect items
If the return is made due to a faulty product, or an incorrectly shipped product, or if you are returning the item(s) due to a defect, or functionality issue, or because it is not the item you have ordered, we will gladly email or mail a return shipping label covering all shipping related expenses. In order to determine whether the return is initiated due to a technical problem, we may ask for you to provide visual support like images or a video on the item(s).
Shipping
Returned merchandise must be in its original packaging, and placed in a decent shipping box, e.g. the same box that we shipped the items to you in. Please make sure to clearly mark the RMA code you have received from us outside on the box.
Do not forget to cover or peel off any existing shipping labels on the box.
DIT Supplies OÜ cannot be held accountable for return shipments that have not reached us or returns made without RMA codes. We strongly advise that if you are returning the item(s) with a carrier of your choice that you use a traceable shipping method.
It may take 4-5 business days for your return to reach us. Once it is received and inspected, your refund will be processed and automatically applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 14 business days. Please note that depending on your credit card company, it may take an additional 2-4 business days after your credit is applied for it to post to your account.
Customs, duties & taxes
There are no customs duties or taxes on orders shipping within the EU. Orders shipped outside of the EU may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees collected by the destination country. The recipient of an international shipment may be subject to such import taxes, customs duties and fees, which are collected once a shipment reaches the recipient's country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be paid for by the recipient; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; and when customs clearance procedures are required, it can cause delays beyond our original delivery estimates. We advise that you contact your local customs office for more information.