High Point launches an expensive USB C adapter card

[Mr. Friendly]

HighPoint Releases 8-port USB 3.2 Gen.2 x 2 expansion card (20 Gbps)

HighPoint Technologies (USA) introduced the Rocket U 1488C extension card, which can add 8 USB3.2 Gen.2 x 2 Type-C connections....

www.guru3d.com

8x USB-C ports, but at $700 USD, that's a tough sell. if there was some TB built in, that would change the game.

RU1400 Overview | HighPoint Technologies, Inc.

HighPoint RocketU 1400 Series PCIe controllers are the industry's fastest USB Host Adapters. Each USB device port is fully independent and powered by a dedicated 20Gb/s USB 3.2 controller chip, backed by a robust PCIe 3.0 host interface. Our unique 20Gb/s Per-Port Performance controller...

www.highpoint-tech.com

 

[lowfat]

Well it does have 8 separate 20Gbs controllers. Probably used for virtualization.

 

[Shadowarez]

seems Highpoint is mixing up Enterprise and consumer markets and pricing is proof.
look at there 8x nvme raid card its insane.

 

[MARSTG]

Shadowarez is gonna jump on that card with his obsession for high-end storage.

 

[Shadowarez]

Trust me I seen it 64TB of 28.8gbs storage had me wanting and thinking how I can make it mine