Every peripheral you plug in has to share a single port's bandwidth (potentially affecting the devices' performance), and you may have to plug it into a power outlet as well as your computer in order to operate some devices.
Simple way to add five USB 2.0 ports (4 external + 1 internal ports) to any compatible computer |
Everybody's got USB peripherals—keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, joysticks, digital cameras, iPod® mobile digital devices, external drives—and there never seems to be enough ports on a computer to plug all of them in at the same time. Problem solved—install a Sonnet Allegro™ Express USB in your computer to add five more USB 2.0 ports! Considering a hub? Consider the tradeoffs. Every peripheral you plug in has to share a single port's bandwidth (potentially affecting the devices' performance), and you may have to plug it into a power outlet as well as your computer in order to operate some devices.
Sonnet's Allegro Express USB adds five full-bandwidth, high-speed USB connections to your computer without the need for an external box or AC power adapter—no trade-offs necessary. Each of this card's five powered ports supports bus-powered peripherals (devices that work without a separate power supply, including some external drives and scanners) and hi-speed data transmission. With no drivers to install, this card offers simple plug and play installation in Mac and Windows computers. Allegro Express USB adds USB connectivity, outside and in, without compromise.
Key Benefits
- Simple way to add five USB 2.0 ports to any compatible computer
- Easy installation—plug and play—no drivers to install
- Support simultaneous low-, full-, and hi-speed device connections—maximizes performance for each port
- Supports hot-swappable device connection—plug in and disconnect peripherals without shutting off your computer
Technical Notes:
(1) Deep Sleep not supported under Mac OS X Version 10.4 or 10.3.
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Mac Compatibility
- Mac Pro
- Power Mac G5 (with PCI Express slots)
- Mac OS® X Version 10.5.2 and later, 10.4(1), or 10.3(1)
- Snow Leopard compatible, with both 32 bit and 64 bit kernels
Windows Compatibility
- PC (with PCI Express slots)
- Windows Vista
- Windows XP SP2
Technical Specifications
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Hardware
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| Warranty |
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty |
| RoHS Compliant |
32-bit, 33/66 MHz PCI |
| Bus Interface |
PCI Express x1 |
| Peripherals Supported |
Supports all industry standard USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 peripheral |
| Cables Supported |
USB cables with "A"-type connector |
| USB Support |
| Number of Ports |
4 external + 1 internal |
| Standard |
USB Specification v. 1.0/1.1/2.0 compatible. Complies with OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) and EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) |
| Data Transfer Rate |
USB 2.0: 480 Mbits/s; USB 1.1: 12 Mbits/s |
| Number of Devices Supported |
Up to 127 |
| Hot Plug |
Supports hot-pluggable and hot-swappable device connection |
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
   
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