HighPoint RocketU 1488C User manual

RocketU 1488C
PCIe 3.0 to 8-Port USB-C 3.2 20Gb/s HBA
Quick Installation Guide
V1.00

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Table of Contents
Introducing the HighPoint RocketU 1488C............................................... 2
Kit Contents ............................................................................................. 2
System Requirement................................................................................ 2
Board Layout............................................................................................ 3
Installing the RocketU 1488C Host Adapter ............................................. 4
Driver Installation .................................................................................... 5
Verifying Installation (Windows).............................................................. 6
Verifying Installation (Linux) .................................................................... 7
Connecting USB Storage Devices ............................................................. 7
FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference statement ................. 8
Customer Support.................................................................................... 9

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Introducing the HighPoint RocketU 1488C
The RocketU 1488C is a 16-lane USB-C 3.2 20Gb/s PCIe 3.0 x16 host
adapter. It can be easily installed into any x16 slot, and is natively
supported by the latest versions of Windows and Linux distributions.
Backwards Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen2, USB 3.2 Gen1, USB
2.0 Devices
RocketU 1488C controllers can be installed into any computing platform
with an industry-standard PCIe 3.0 or 4.0 x16 slot. The four independent
USB Type-C ports support any industry-standard USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen1,
USB 3.2 Gen2 device, including USB hard drives and SSD’s, cameras,
printers, capture devices and peripherals.
Kit Contents
⚫RocketU 1488C host controller
⚫Quick Installation Guide
System Requirement
⚫PC with Windows 8.1 and later
⚫Linux 3.10.0 and later

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Board Layout
8x USB Type-C Ports
External power port

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Installing the RocketU 1488C Host Adapter
Note: Make sure the system is powered-off before installing the host adapter.
1. Open the system chassis and locate an unused PCI-Express x16 slot.
Figure 1 - PCIe x16 slot diagram
2. Gently insert the RocketU 1488C into the PCI-Express slot, and secure
the bracket to the system chassis.
3. After installing the adapter, attach the USB device with USB cables.
4. Power up the USB Device external power supply.
Note: If the external power supply is not powered on, the USB Device
may drop offline or remain undetected, which could lead to data loss.

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RU1488C relies on two power sources to support eight USB Devices,
power supplied through the PCIe bus, and power from the system’s
PSU via an external power cable. If the external cable is not
connected, there will be insufficient power to support all 8 USB
Devices, this may cause the USB Device to drop offline.
5. Close and secure the system chassis.
Driver Installation
Windows Platforms: The RocketU 1488C is natively supported by
Windows 8 and later (no driver installation is required).
Linux: The RocketU 1488C is natively supported by Linux 3.10.0 and later
(no driver installation is required).
Connect 6 pin PCIe power cable

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Verifying Installation (Windows)
1. Open Device Manager.
2. Expand the 'Universal Serial Bus Controllers' entry.
3. If the driver is installed properly, four “ASMedia USB 3.20 eXtensible
Host Controller” and four “USB Root Hub” entry should be displayed.

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Verifying Installation (Linux)
1. Open terminal and enter the following command:
lspci
2. If the driver is installed properly, four “ASMedia Device 3242” entry
should be displayed.
Connecting USB Storage Devices
1. Power on the system.
2. Connect the USB device to the HighPoint RocketU HBA with a USB
cable.
3. For hard drives or enclosures, allow the device to spin up for a few
moments. Once the devices are ready, they will be recognized by the
operating system and can be accessed as needed.

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FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
⚫Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
⚫Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
⚫Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
⚫Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules. This device complies with
part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. European Union Compliance Statement This Information Technologies
Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European
directives:
⚫European Standard EN55022 (1998) Class B
⚫European Standard EN55024 (1998)

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Customer Support
If you encounter any problems while utilizing this or any other HighPoint
Technologies, Inc. product, feel free to contact our Customer Support
Department.
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