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product_id: 2741893
title: "HighPoint RocketU 4-Port USB 3.0 PCI-Express 2.0 x4 HBA Controller RocketU 1144C"
brand: "highpoint"
price: "RM598"
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# 4x 5Gb/s USB 3.0 ports PCI-Express 2.0 x4 interface UAS-enabled for max speed HighPoint RocketU 4-Port USB 3.0 PCI-Express 2.0 x4 HBA Controller RocketU 1144C

**Brand:** highpoint
**Price:** RM598
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your USB game — speed, power, and compatibility in one sleek card!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HighPoint RocketU 4-Port USB 3.0 PCI-Express 2.0 x4 HBA Controller RocketU 1144C by highpoint
- **How much does it cost?** RM598 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- highpoint enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted highpoint brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Cross-Platform Ready:** Plug-and-play support from Windows 7+ to Mac OS X 10.9+ and Linux kernels 2.6.31+, empowering versatile environments.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Supports all industry-standard USB 2.0 and 3.0 peripherals, future-proofing your setup across platforms.
- • **Next-Gen PCIe Powerhouse:** PCI-Express 2.0 x4 interface ensures ultra-low latency and maximized bandwidth for professional workflows.
- • **UAS-Enabled Performance Boost:** USB Attached SCSI protocol unlocks parallel command processing, slashing wait times and turbocharging throughput.
- • **Blazing-Fast USB 3.0 Connectivity:** Four dedicated 5Gb/s ports deliver seamless high-speed data transfers for all your USB 3.0 devices.

## Overview

The HighPoint RocketU 1144C is a high-performance 4-port USB 3.0 PCI-Express 2.0 x4 controller card designed to deliver blazing-fast 5Gb/s transfer speeds. Featuring UAS support for enhanced data throughput and broad compatibility with USB 2.0/3.0 devices across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, it’s the ultimate upgrade for professionals demanding reliable, multi-device connectivity and uncompromised performance.

## Description

Highpoint Rocket 1144C: Unleashing the Next-Level of USB 3.0 Performance! Powered by four dedicated 5Gb/s controllers, a PCI-E 2.0 x4 host interface and UAS, Highpoint's Rocket 1144C is the industry's fastest USB 3.0 storage controller. The Rocket 1144C is optimized for today's fastest USB 3.0 devices, and is well suited for a wide-range of applications including portable/removable storage, storage expansion, personal media libraries, and backup solutions. New Compatibility Breakthrough: Supports all Industry Standard USB2/USB3 Devices! The Rocket 1144C is an all-in-one, USB 3.0 connectivity solution for any PCIe capable desktop and workstation PC's. In addition to high-performance storage devices, the Rocket 1144C's 3rd generation USB 3.0 architecture supports industry standard USB 2.0 and 3.0 peripherals, such as device hubs, card readers and interface devices. Rocket 1144C: USB 3.0 UAS Enabled Maximizing the Performance Capability of USB 3.0 devices Rocket HBA's can deliver even higher levels of performance when paired with UAS capable storage devices, such as Rocket Stor USB 3.0 Storage Docks. UAS (USB Attached SCSI) enables USB 3.0 devices to store and process multiple commands in parallel; significantly reducing wait time and streamlining data transfers. The Rocket 1144C's UAS capabilities allow it to fully utilize the PCI-E 2.0 x4 host bus interface and deliver uncompromised transfer bandwidth for UAS capable devices such as USB 3.0 SSD's, hard drives, and enclosures. The speed and efficiency advantages provided by UAS capable devices are ideal for multi-tasking and performance-hungry applications.

Review: Best card for Mac Pro (Early-2008) - Works great for a 2008 Mac Pro under Yosemite and El Capitan (10.10 and 10.11). Drivers are bundled as this uses the same chipset as several Macbook Pro models. Pricier than some cards such as the Anker® Uspeed , but that card and its chipset don't work under OS X.
Review: Not bad - Supports multiple USB3.0 devices simultaneously, well and smoothly. The only caveat is Windows 7/8 does not have the driver built-in. So have to look for the manufacturer's website for device driver, download and install.

## Features

- 4x Dedicated 5Gb/s USB 3.0 Ports
- PCI-Express 2.0 x4
- Designed for industry standard USB 3.0/ 2.0 devices
- Performance Companion for high-speed USB 3.0 Storage
- Thunderbolt Aware Enabled
- UAS performance Boost
- Windows 7 & later / Window Server 2008 & later / Mac OS X 10.9 & later / xHCI Compliant Linux Distributions from Kernel version 2.6.31 & later
- Uncompromised performance for industry standard USB 3.0/ 2.0 devices

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00DW5QGLM |
| Brand | HighPoint |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (33) |
| Date First Available | July 11, 2013 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.78 x 0.06 x 3.74 inches |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Item model number | RocketU 1144C |
| Manufacturer | HighPoint |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 4 |
| Operating System | PC |
| Product Dimensions | 3.78 x 0.06 x 3.74 inches |
| Series | HighPoint RocketU 1144C raid card PCI - Express 2.0 x 4 4 x External USB 3.0 Type A ports |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** HighPoint
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer
- **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.0
- **Style:** 4-USB 3.0 Ext. Ports
- **UPC:** 044112737249 643653114467

## Images

![HighPoint RocketU 4-Port USB 3.0 PCI-Express 2.0 x4 HBA Controller RocketU 1144C - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71phlOfAENL.jpg)
![HighPoint RocketU 4-Port USB 3.0 PCI-Express 2.0 x4 HBA Controller RocketU 1144C - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81XHt0MbKQL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: If I install two cards, will the software manage all 8 ports or will it be glitchy?**
A: good question, but I think it would be fine.  just showing up as 8 asmedia controllers and 2 PLX bridge chips...there really is no software outside of the drivers

**Q: With this card does each individual port maintain full USB 3.0 speeds?**
A: If you plug it into a slot that can handle the throughput, then yes. It should be a PCI-Express 2.0 x4 to allow full bandwidth for the four card controllers. If you are running Windows 7 Pro 64 bit, the device manager may show a base system device with no installed drivers listed under other devices. This seems to be an OS artifact and does not affect card performance. I have run extensive tests with the card fully loaded. It works just fine with all four ports populated.

**Q: Will this card work with my Mac Pro 5.1 running Lion 10.7.5 and later?**
A: The card works perfectly on the Mac Pro 5,1 but it requires OS X 10.9 or above.

**Q: Does this HBA support other USB devices such as HD Webcams? I'm trying to find a suitable controller build a PC multi-cam software video switcher.**
A: As far as I know, it acts just like any other USB port on your PC. I've used the USB3 connection on this board to record input from a Huappauge HD PVR, and it works great. I would think it would work for any other USB video applications, as well.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best card for Mac Pro (Early-2008)
*by N***N on October 4, 2015*

Works great for a 2008 Mac Pro under Yosemite and El Capitan (10.10 and 10.11). Drivers are bundled as this uses the same chipset as several Macbook Pro models. Pricier than some cards such as the Anker® Uspeed , but that card and its chipset don't work under OS X.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not bad
*by C***E on October 5, 2015*

Supports multiple USB3.0 devices simultaneously, well and smoothly. The only caveat is Windows 7/8 does not have the driver built-in. So have to look for the manufacturer's website for device driver, download and install.

### ⭐ Missing Base System Device Driver??
*by I***N on January 14, 2015*

I am dumbfounded. I bought this card because of the reviews and because this card was allegedly plug and play. Think again. It appears that the CD that comes with the product is missing a critical driver needed for Windows 7-64 bit. As a result, the Device Manager complains that it can't find the needed base system driver for the device, and Windows is flat out unable to locate the needed driver. The card won't initialize correctly in our Windows 7-64 bit machine. I guess the card's manufacturer expects me to spend countless hours trying to find a compatible driver on the web as others have done. Forget that. This is ridiculous. Given the premium cost of this card, one would think that such driver issues would be non-existent. This is totally inexcusable. As of 13 JAN 2015, I am waiting to hear back from HighPoint's tech support. I'll give'em one week from today to resolve the driver issue. If they can't, I'll request a refund and return the card to Amazon. What crap. Update: 17JAN 2015 - After countless exchanges with HighPoint's tech support, installation of the alleged missing base device driver, re-seating/re-installing the RocketU 1144C card countless times in different open PCIe slots in our system as instructed by HighPoint's tech support, I am still unable to get the card to properly initialize and run in our system. So just for the hell of it, I ordered from Amazon a cheaper PCIe 2.0 USB 3.0 card by Inateck (4-Port USB3.0 PCI-E Card - KT4005 for $18.99. - http://www.amazon.com/Cord-free-Expansion-Controller-Additional-Connection/dp/B00JFR2I2C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421528968&sr=8-1&keywords=Inateck+KT4005 ) Not surprisingly, the Inateck card installed and ran perfectly upon the first reboot. So much for spending 5X for a premium 4-port USB 3.0 adapter card. Granted, the Inateck doesn't provide 4 simultaneous 5GB/s USB 3.0 expansion ports, but at least it works as advertised right out of the box with no missing driver issues. After informing HighPoint's tech support of this, they then suggested that perhaps the RocketU 1144C card I received is defective. I therefore contacted Amazon to replace the product (which Amazon agreed to do without hesitation - this is one of the many reasons why Amazon has earned and keeps my trust). I am now waiting to receive the replacement. I will post another update when I receive it. Update: 19JAN 2015 - I received and installed the replacement RocketU 1144C card from Amazon. This card installed and appears to run fine. At this point, I can only conclude that the first card was either defective, or that the first card was damaged because of missing hardware drivers. When I installed the replacement card, my system already had all required system drivers from the previous failed install of the first RocketU 1144C card. The purchase of this product was a very frustrating and costly waste of my precious time. I strongly suggest that HighPoint improve the quality of their driver installation CD that they provide with the product. This would have helped to avoid the inconvenience and frustration of installing the product. In summary, I conclude that the product is expensive and not worth the price I paid. Avoid the product. Regards, Jean-Claude

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