HighPoint Unveils USB 3.1 HDD Docks and PCIe 2.0 Host Adapter

For the past 20 years, HighPoint Technologies, Inc. has been a professional RAID storage and management solutions provider, constantly striving to bring quality storage technology to market and deliver price-performance value.

The company announced its next generation USB Host to Device storage and connectivity product lines, featuring 10Gb/s transfer speeds. The latest RocketU PCIe host adapter is the USB 3.1 upgrade solution for any Mac or PC platform with PCIe support. Performance oriented dual-bay USB 3.1 RocketStor 3100 Series Drive Docks support industry standard 3.5″/2.5″ SATA HDD or SSD, including the latest 8TB models, and provide USB 3.1 connectivity via USB Type-B and Type-C ports.

RocketStor 3122B

Dual-dedicated USB 3.1 drive dock
The RocketStor 3122B is USB 3.1 dual-bay storage dock, and high-performance external storage solution for any USB 3.1 capable PC or Mac. The two 2.5″/3.5″ drive bays can support disks up to 8TB in size, and are powered by dedicated USB 3.1 controllers and 6Gb SATA channels.

Simultaneous access to both 6Gb SATA drive bays: The RocketStor 3122B was designed to ensure performance for each SATA SSD or HDD. Each drive bay is powered by an independent SATA Channel to optimize the throughput of each USB 3.1 port. This ensures transfers and no wait time – you are free to access both drive slots simultaneously with no loss in speed, anytime you need them.

RocketStor 3112C

USB 3.1 C-type drive dock delivers 10Gb/s over a single cable
The RocketStor 3112C is an external storage solution for USB 3.1 Type-C capable PC or Mac platforms, compact MacBook Pro’s and Chromebook Pixels. The Type-C connector and rugged, lightweight construction are for +compact, portable computing applications that require quick access to high-speed SSD’s and 8TB HDDs for backup or archiving purposes.

RocketU 1322A

Upgrade any PCIe capable system with USB 3.1 performance!
The RocketU 1322A is the companion for RocketStor 3100 series drive docks, and allows you to add performance USB 3.1 connectivity to any PCIe-capable Mac and PC! The RocketU 1322A supports any USB 3.1,3.0 and 2.0 device – from high speed external SSD’s and HDDs to peripherals and input devices.

Type A USB connectors for maximum compatibility:
The RocketU 1322A utilizes USB Type-A connectors for maximum compatibility with all industry-standard USB 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 peripherals including printers and scanners, storage, card readers and interface devices.

RocketU and RocketStor USB 3.1 product lines will be available from company’s North American retail and distribution partners starting in August 2015.

MSRP rices:
RocketStor 3122B dual dedicated USB 3.1 drive dock – $99
RocketStor 3112C dual-bay USB 3.1 Type-C drive dock – $89
RocketU 1322A 2-port USB 3.1 PCIe 2.0 host adapter – $39