Enterprise-class Gen5 NVMe U.2 SSD with power loss protection for server applications
Kingston's DC3000ME U.2 data center SSD features a high-speed PCIe 5.0 NVMe interface and utilises 3D eTLC NAND, making it well suited for a wide range of server applications such as AI, HPC, OLTP, databases, cloud infrastructure and edge computing. DC3000ME includes on-board power loss protection to safeguard data in the event of sudden power loss and AES 256-bit encryption for ultimate data security. DC3000ME utilises the latest high-speed PCIe 5.0 interface and is backward-compatible with PCIe 4.0 servers and backplanes. Like all of Kingston's data center SSDs, DC3000ME is designed to deliver I/O consistency and low latency as the key design criteria that system integrators, hyperscale data centers and cloud service providers can depend on. DC3000ME is offered in 3.84TB, 7.68TB and 15.36TB capacities and is backed by Kingston's legendary technical support and a 5-year limited warranty.
Applications and workloads
DC3000ME is ideal for running a wide range of server applications and workloads including:
Key Features | Enterprise PCIe 5.0 performance
Delivers I/O consistency and low latency with sustained speeds of up to 14,000MB/s read and 2,800,000 read IOPS.
Optimal storage and efficiency
High-capacity options available offering an exceptional balance of consistent I/O delivery and ultra-high performance. Optimised to handle a wide range of server workloads efficiently.
On-board power loss protection (PLP)
Enterprise-class protection to reduce the possibility of data loss or corruption on ungraceful power fails, including NVMe-MI 1.2b out-of-band management, end-to-end data protection and TCG Opal 2.0.
AES 256-bit encryption
Secure sensitive data with AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption and TCG Opal 2.0.
Form factor
U.2, 2.5 x 15mm
Interface
PCIe NVMe Gen5 x4 (backward-compatible with Gen4)
Capacities
3.84TB
NAND
3D eTLC
Sequential read/write
3.84TB - 14,000MB/s / 5,800MB/s
4k random read/write (IOPS)
3.84TB - 2,700,000 / 300,000
Latency quality of service (QoS)
99% - Read/Write: <10 microseconds / < 70 microseconds
Static and dynamic wear leveling
Yes
Power loss protection (Power Caps)
Yes
Encryption
Yes - TCG Opal 2.0, AES 256-bit encryption
Namespace management support
Yes - 128 namespaces supported
Enterprise diagnostics
Telemetry, media wear, temperature, health, etc.
Endurance (TBW/DWPD)5
3.84TB 7,008TB, 1DWPD (5 Years)
Power consumption
Idle: 8W
Max Read: 8.2W
Max Write: 24W
Operating temperature
0oC - 70oC
Vibration non-operating
10G Peak (101000Hz)
MTBF
2 million hours
Item Dimension (L"xW"xH")
1 x 6 x 8
Weight
1 lb
Warranty Information
5 Years