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The RocketU 1388D is HighPoint’s 2nd generation 8-Port 10Gb/s USB 3.2 HBA, and is designed to tackle high-speed data acquisition and transfer workflows for industrial applications. Like its predecessor, the RocketU 1388D’s eight USB Type-C can deliver up to 10Gb/s of transfer bandwidth, and are backed by a robust PCIe 3.0 x16 host interface
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8 USB-Type C ports support any industry-standard USB device or peripheral
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Ideal for professional-grade, High-Speed Data Acquisition & Transfer Applications
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PCIe 3.0 x16 Host Interface
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Up to 10Gb/s of transfer bandwidth per USB port
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Native In-Box driver support (xHCI)
Each of the RocketU 1388D’s eight Type-C ports can support up to 10G of transfer bandwidth, and are capable of delivering up to 7.5W of power for device operation or charging purposes

The RocketU 1388D HBA can be easily integrated into workstation and server environments designed to host professional media and industrial applications. The eight industry-standard Type-C USB ports and PCIe 3.0 x16 host interface can easily accommodate a wide range of high-speed data acquisition solutions, including imaging and capture solutions, security systems, and media archiving.
Built for Professional Data Acquisition Solutions
The RocketU 1388D's performance-focused HBA architecture was designed for workflows that demand ease of integration, hot-plug capability, and rapid file transfer. The eight independent 10Gb/s USB ports and PCIe 3.0 x16 host interface can easily accommodate a wide range of high-speed data acquisition applications, including imaging and capture solutions, security systems, and media archiving.
USB Cameras & Imaging/Capture Devices

Media Processing & Archiving

Ideal for High-Speed Data Acquisition & Capture Applications

Universal Device Compatibility
Works with any industry-standard USB 2.0/3.2 Gen1/3.2 Gen2 device

8x 10G USB-C Ports
Each of the RocketU 1388D's eight USB Type-C ports can deliver up to 10Gb/s of transfer bandwidth

USB Device Charging
RocketU 1388D can be used to charge USB compliant devices

xHCI CompliantDriverless Installation: The RocketU 1388D is natively supported modern operating systems

Ultra-High Performance:
Dedicated PCIe 3.0 x16 Bus-Bandwidth
HighPoint RocketU 1388D 8x 10Gb/s PCIe 3.0 x16 USB Host Controller
Universal Compatibility
RocketU 1388D controllers can be installed into any computing platform with an industry-standard PCIe 3.0 or 4.0 16 slot. The eight independent USB Type-C ports support any industry-standard USB 2.0/USB 3.2 Gen1/USB 3.2 Gen2 device, including USB drives, cameras, printers, capture devices and peripherals.

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Feature Specifications | |
Host Bus Interface | 16-lane, 8 GT/s PCI Express 3.0 Compliant |
Interface Technology | Supports up to USB 3.2 10Gb/s link speed
Backwards compatible with USB 3.2 Gen2, USB3.2 Gen1 & USB 2.0 |
Supported Standard | xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface)
UASP (USB attached SCSI protocol) |
Operating System Support (Windows compatibility) | Windows 11,10,8.1 |
Windows Server 2022, 2016, 2012, 2008 (64-bit editions), Compatible with PCIe slots | |
Operating System Support (Linux compatibility) | Linux kernel 3.10.0 and later, Compatible with PCIe slots |
Operating System Support (VMware ESXi compatibility) | Yes |
Secure Boot(PC platforms) | Windows: Support Secure Boot Disable and Enable Linux: Support Secure Boot Disable and Enable |
Number of Channels / Port | 8 |
Port Type | USB Vertical Type C |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 10Gb/s per port |
Number of Devices | 8 x USB 1.x, 2.0, and 3.x compatible devices |
USB port Amperage | 1.5A output per port |
Bus Powered Peripherals | Up to 7.5W per port for device operation or charging |
External Power Support | Yes (Use 6pin PCIe Power Connector) |
USB Port Sharing | Shared: 2 USB ports are assigned to each USB controller (ASM3142) |
Form Factor | Full-Height |
Cooling system | Full-Length Anodized Aluminum heat sink with fan |
Dimensions | 5.09'' W x 4.38'' H x 0.67'' D |
Weight | 0.75 lbs. |
Warranty | 1 Year |
Compliance Certification | CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, WEEE |
Storage Features | |
Bootable Drive support | Yes (Linux) |
Drive hotplug support | Yes |
Operating Environment | |
Work Temp: | 5°C ~ 45°C |
Storage Temp: | 40°C ~ 65°C |
Operating Voltage | PCI-e: 12V, 3.3V |
Power | Typical:9.22W (card only) |
MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) | 920,585 Hours |
Kit Contents | 1x Controller card |
1x Quick Installation Guide |



