Sonnet Allegro 7-Port USB 3.2 Gen 1 PCIe Card (USB3-7PM-E)

The Sonnet Allegro 7-Port USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A PCIe Card (USB3-7PM-E) is the ultimate solution for expanding USB connectivity on your Mac Pro, Windows, or Linux system. Engineered as a powered USB PCIe card, this high-performance adapter transforms a single PCIe slot into seven high-speed USB-A ports, each supporting data transfer rates up to 5Gbps.

Ideal for connecting multiple USB 3.2/3.1/3.0 devices, including external drives, audio interfaces, video capture devices, and more, this card is fully powered, ensuring stable connections without needing additional USB hubs.

Whether you're searching for the best 7-port USB-A PCIe card, a USB-A card for Mac Pro, or a PCIe USB 3.0 card with 7 ports, the Sonnet Allegro delivers unmatched performance and versatility. It's fully compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, making it a go-to solution for any desktop workstation.

Key Features:

• 7-Port USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0/3.1 Compatible) – Connect up to seven USB-A devices with 5Gbps data transfer speeds.
  
• Powered USB PCIe Card – Each port provides independent power for stable, high-speed device operation.
  
• Wide OS Compatibility – Fully compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux systems.
  
• Ideal for Mac Pro Workstations – Adds USB-A ports to Mac Pro (Intel® and Apple M-Series with PCIe expansion chassis).
  
• PCIe to USB 3.2/3.1/3.0 Expansion – Fits any x4 or larger PCIe slot in desktop computers.
  
• Supports Simultaneous Use – Connect and use all 7 ports simultaneously without bandwidth loss.
  
• Perfect for Professional Setups – Designed for audio, video, storage, and peripheral-heavy workflows.
  
• Driver-Free Installation – Native OS support, no additional drivers needed on most systems.
  
• Warranty – 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty – Full coverage against defects and hardware issues.

What’s in the Box?
1 × Sonnet Allegro 7-Port USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A PCIe Card (USB3-7PM-E)
1 × User Manual

Specifications

• Part Number: USB3-7PM-E
• Warranty: 2-year
• Form Factor: Full-height PCIe computer card
• Bus Interface: PCI Express 2.1 x1
• External Connectors: Six USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
• Internal Connector: One USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port
• Peripherals Supported: Industry standard USB 3.2 Gen 1 & 2, 3.1 Gen 1 & 2, 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1
• Bus-powered Peripherals Supported: HD, SSD, etc. (0.5W per port for operation)
• Cables Supported: USB 3 with Standard-A male connector; USB 2.0 with Standard-A male connector
• Chipset: Fresco Logic FL1100EX
• USB Standard: Complies with OHCI, EHCI, and xHCI standards
• UASP: USB Attached SCSI Protocol supported under macOS, Windows 11 and 10
• Hot Plug: Supports hot-pluggable and hot-swappable device connection
• Boot Support: Computers do not support booting from any USB 3 PCIe cards
• Operating Temperatures: 0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF)
• Compliance: RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863), IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety
• Product Manual: Download PDF

Compatibility

• Mac Compatibility:
  - Mac Pro 14,8 (2023)
  - Mac Pro 7,1 (2019)
  - Mac Pro 5,1
  - macOS 10.12+
  - macOS Sequoia compatible
• Windows Compatibility:
  - Windows computer with available full-height PCIe slot
  - Windows 11 and 10
• Linux Compatibility:
  - Linux computer with available full-height PCIe slot
  - Linux Kernel 5.4.0+

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