Compatibility

Mac Compatibility

• Mac Pro 14,8 (2023)
• Mac Pro 7,1 (2019)
• macOS 15+; compatible with macOS 27

Windows Compatibility

• Windows computer with an available x16 PCIe slot
• Windows 11 25H2+
• Windows Server 2025

Linux Compatibility

• Linux computer with available x16 PCIe slot
• Supported Linux kernel, 6.6 or later

Thunderbolt Expansion System Compatibility

• Thunderbolt expansion system with an available x16 PCIe slot

Hardware

Part Number

• USB3C-8PM-E

Warranty

• 2-year

Form Factor

• Full-height, half-length PCIe computer card

Bus Interface

• PCI Express 3.0 x8 electrical, x16 mechanical

Peripherals Supported

• Industry standard USB 3
• Thunderbolt-only peripherals are NOT supported

Bus-Powered Peripherals Supported

• 1.5A per port advertised using USB-C Charging
• 7.5W per port for operation or charging

Cable Recommended

• USB-C (10 Gbps)

USB Chipsets

• 4x ASMedia 3142

USB Standard

• Complies with OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface), EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface), and xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface) standards

UASP

• USB attached SCSI protocol supported

Hot Plug

• Supports hot-pluggable and hot swappable device connection

Boot Support

• Not supported

Operating Temperature

• 0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF)

Package Contents

• Allegro Pro USB-C 8-Port PCIe Card
• Documentation

Support Links

Support Knowledge Base

Allegro Pro USB-C 8-Port PCIe Card Support

Product Documentation