The RU1142A USB 3.0 Super Speed HBA 2 Port Controller from HighPoint Technologies is a host adapter providing upgrades to your current USB ports. With the RU1142A you can now take advantage of USB 3.0 connectivity along with 20Gb/s transfer speeds. The adapter is PCI-E compatible offering numerous improvements over traditional bus standards. With the PCI-E compatible device you can receive higher maximum system bus throughput, more detailed error detection and reporting mechanism, and native hot-plug functionality.