Supercharge Your Workstation: Sonnet Allegro 7-Port USB 3.2 PCIe Card
Are you tired of constantly swapping cables and running out of high-speed USB ports on your desktop computer? For creative professionals, power users, and gamers, a lack of connectivity can create a serious bottleneck. The Sonnet Allegro 7-Port USB 3.2 Gen 1 PCIe Card is the professional-grade expansion solution engineered to eliminate these limitations. By transforming a single PCIe slot in your Mac, Windows, or Linux tower, it provides a massive boost in connectivity with seven versatile USB-A ports—six external for easy peripheral access and one secure internal port, perfect for license dongles or internal flash storage.
What truly sets the Allegro card apart is its intelligent approach to performance. Unlike basic hubs that share all bandwidth, this card is built with a unique architecture to guarantee speed where it counts. Three of its external USB-A ports are powered by their own dedicated 5 Gb/s controllers. This ensures your most demanding, high-bandwidth devices—such as external SSDs, 4K webcams, and multi-channel audio interfaces—operate at their maximum potential without sharing resources or experiencing frustrating data-transfer lag. The remaining four ports (three external and the one internal) run on a separate, shared 5 Gb/s bus, providing ample speed for everyday essentials like keyboards, mice, printers, and MIDI controllers. This smart design delivers stable, predictable performance across your entire setup.
Engineered for efficiency and reliability, the Allegro card offers true plug-and-play simplicity. Installation is a breeze: simply insert it into an available PCIe 2.1 x1 slot (or larger), and it works instantly—no drivers are required. It fully supports hot-swapping, allowing you to connect and disconnect devices on the fly without rebooting. Each port delivers a robust 5W of power for bus-powered hard drives and SSDs, and for especially power-hungry setups, an auxiliary power connector ensures every device receives stable energy. With built-in, resettable overcurrent protection on every port, both the card and your computer are safeguarded against potential hardware faults. Stop compromising on connectivity and upgrade your machine today.
Key Features
- 7-Port Expansion: Adds seven 5 Gb/s USB-A ports (6 external, 1 internal) using a single PCIe card slot.
- High-Performance Architecture: Three dedicated high-speed ports ensure maximum throughput for your most demanding devices without sharing bandwidth.
- Broad System Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Mac, Windows, and Linux systems with a PCIe slot.
- Plug-and-Play Simplicity: Installs instantly with no drivers required for hassle-free operation.
- Reliable Device Power: Delivers 5W of bus power per port, with an optional auxiliary power input for high-draw devices.
- Integrated Safety: Features resettable overcurrent fuses on each port to safeguard your computer and peripherals.
- Hot-Swappable Convenience: Add or remove devices without needing to shut down your system.
Technical Specifications
| Host Bus Interface | PCI Express 2.1 x1 |
|---|---|
| External Ports | 6 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Internal Ports | 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 |
| USB Standard | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s), backward compatible with USB 2.0 |
| Bandwidth Allocation | Ports 1-3: Dedicated 5 Gb/s per port Ports 4-6 & Internal Port: Shared 5 Gb/s total |
| Peripherals Supported | USB-IF compliant USB 3.2 and 2.0 devices |
| Power Output | 5W (5V @ 1A) per port |
| Auxiliary Power Input | 1 x 6-pin PCIe OR 1 x SATA power connector |
| System Compatibility | macOS, Windows, and Linux |
| Form Factor | Full-height PCIe Card |
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.