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KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD for Desktop, Workstation, and High-Performance PCs
Kingston’s KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD delivers powerful performance using the latest Gen 3.0 x 4 controller and 96-layer 3D TLC NAND. With read/write speeds up to 3,500/2,900MB/s1, KC2500 delivers outstanding endurance and improves the workflow in desktop, workstations, and high-performance computing (HPC) systems. The compact M.2 design gives greater flexibility, increasing storage but also saving space.
Available in capacities from 250GB–2TB2 to meet your system’s needs. KC2500 is a self-encrypting drive that supports end-to-end data protection using XTS-AES 256 bit Hardware-based encryption and allows the usage of independent software vendors with TCG Opal 2.0 security management solutions such as Symantec™, McAfee™, WinMagic® and others. KC2500 also has built-in Microsoft eDrive support, a security storage specification for use with BitLocker.
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Incredible NVMe PCIe performance
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Supports a full-security suite (TCG Opal 2.0, XTS-AES 256 bit, eDrive)
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Ideal for desktop, workstations, and high-performance computing (HPC) systems
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Upgrade your PC with capacities up to 2TB2
Key Features
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Incredible NVMe PCIe performance
Using the latest Gen 3.0 x 4 controller to reach speeds up to 3,500/2,900MB/s1
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Full-security suite support
Protect and secure your data with Kingston’s self-encrypting drive
Awards and Reviews
SSDčka s označením KC2500 jsou ideální pro compy s vysokým výkonem i pro herní stroje.
Kingston KC2500 sází na modernější rozhraní M.2 a je v některých testech až sedmkrát rychlejší, což jde znát při hraní her i běžné práci.
Navzdory příznivé cenovce patří Kingston KC2500 v současnosti k těm nejrychlejším diskům.
Kingston KC2500 je špičková jednotka, která navzdory příznivé cenovce nabízí velmi vysoké přenosové rychlosti.
Model KC2500 nabízí i vysokou úroveň zabezpečení, a to především díky použití 256-bit hardwarového AES šifrování.
Univerzální, cenově dostupný a přitom rychlý a spolehlivý disk, pro co nejširší okruh běžných uživatelů.
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Specifications
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | NVMe™ PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes |
| Capacities | 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| Controller | SMI 2262EN |
| NAND | 96-layer 3D TLC |
| Encrypted | XTS-AES 256 bit |
| Sequential Read/Write1 | 250GB – up to 3,500/1,200MB/s 500GB – up to 3,500/2,500MB/s 1TB – up to 3,500/2,900MB/s 2TB – up to 3,500/2,900MB/s |
| Random 4K Read/Write1 | 250GB – up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS 500GB – up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS 1TB – up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS 2TB – up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS |
| Total Bytes Written (TBW)3 | 250GB – 150TBW 500GB – 300TBW 1TB – 600TBW 2TB – 1.2PBW |
| Power Consumption | .003W Idle / .2W Avg / 2.1W (MAX) Read / 7W (MAX) Write |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C~85°C |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C~70°C |
| Dimensions | 80mm x 22mm x 3.5mm |
| Weight | 250GB – 8g 500GB – 10g 1TB – 10g 2TB – 11g |
| Vibration Operating | 2.17G Peak (7-800Hz) |
| Vibration Non-operating | 20G Peak (20-1000Hz) |
| MTBF | 2,000,000 |
| Warranty/Support4 | Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support |
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