Add Blazing-Fast 10Gbps USB-C and 15W Power to Your Mac or PC
Stop letting slow, underpowered ports bottleneck your professional workflow. If you're working with high-performance SSDs, 4K video files, or large project backups, standard USB 3.0 just can't keep up. The Sonnet Allegro USB-C 10Gb PCIe Card is the essential upgrade for your Mac Pro, Windows PC, or Linux workstation, designed to deliver the next-generation speed and power that modern peripherals demand.
This powerful card instantly adds two SuperSpeed+ USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2) ports to your machine, unlocking data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps—twice as fast as traditional USB 3.0. Imagine transferring a massive photo library or an entire day's video footage in a fraction of the time. For creative professionals, data scientists, and power users, this isn't just a minor convenience; it's a fundamental workflow transformation that accelerates your projects and gets you back to focusing on your work, not waiting on progress bars.
Beyond raw speed, the Allegro USB-C card excels at providing robust, reliable power. Each port delivers a full 15W (3.0A), ensuring that even the most demanding bus-powered devices—like portable SSDs, audio interfaces, and multi-port hubs—operate flawlessly without needing a separate, clumsy power adapter. With independent power regulation and resettable overcurrent fuses for each port, your connected hardware is protected from power fluctuations while preventing accidental disconnects during critical tasks. Whether you install it in a tower or a Thunderbolt expansion chassis, the Allegro card provides the professional-grade speed, power, and stability you need to perform at your best.
Key Features
- Dual SuperSpeed+ 10Gbps USB-C Ports: Adds two USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports with data transfer speeds up to 2x faster than USB 3.0.
- Robust 15W Power Per Port: Delivers a full 15W (3.0A) to reliably run and charge the most demanding bus-powered devices.
- Intelligent Power Regulation: Features independent power management per port to protect hardware and prevent mid-task disconnects.
- Wide Compatibility: Designed for Mac Pro towers, Windows PCs, and Linux computers with an available PCIe slot.
- Thunderbolt Ready: Works seamlessly in Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt 3 expansion systems, like Sonnet's Echo Express series.
- Hot-Swappable Connections: Supports plug-and-play and hot-swapping of connected peripherals for maximum flexibility.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x4 |
| External Connectors | Two (2) USB-C Ports |
| USB Standard | USB 3.1 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed+ 10Gbps) |
| Chipset | ASMedia ASM1142 |
| Power Delivery Per Port | 15W (3.0A) |
| Supported Devices | USB-IF compliant storage, hubs, and other peripherals |
| Supported Systems | Mac Pro® (3,1-5,1), Windows®, Linux® |
| Warranty | 1-Year |
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.