NVMe PCIe performance at a fraction of the cost
A2000 is an affordable solution with impressive read/write speeds up to 2,200/2,000MB/s1
Uncompromising performance, amazing value
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A2000 NVMe PCIe SSD for Purpose-Built System Manufacturers, DIY System Builders and PC Upgrades
Kingston’s A2000 NVMe PCIe SSD is an affordable storage solution with impressive performance. Boasting read/write speeds of up to 2,200/2,000MB/s1, A2000 delivers 3x the performance of a SATA SSD with quicker loading times, less power consumption and lower heat. A2000 SSD is designed for the entry-level user, purpose-built system manufacturer, DIY system builder and those seeking to upgrade their PC. With a single-sided slim M.2 design, A2000 works to its full potential when installed in an Ultrabook or a small-form-factor PC (SFF PC) system.
Available in capacities from 250GB–1TB2 to meet your system’s needs. A2000 is a self-encrypting drive that supports end-to-end data protection using 256-bit XTS-AES hardware-based encryption, and allows the use of independent software vendors with TCG Opal 2.0 security management solutions such as Symantec™, McAfee™, WinMagic® and others. A2000 also has built-in 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, AES 256-bit, eDrive)
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Ideal for Ultrabooks and small form factor PC (SFF PC) systems
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Upgrade your PC with up to 1TB2
Key Features
Full-security suite support
Protect and secure your data with Kingston’s self-encrypting drive
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Specifications
| Form factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | NVMe™ PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes |
| Capacities2 | 250GB, 500GB, 1TB |
| NAND | 3D |
| Encrypted | XTS-AES 256-bit Encryption |
| Sequential Read/Write1 | 250GB – up to 2,000/1,100MB/s 500GB – up to 2,200/2,000MB/s 1TB – up to 2,200/2,000MB/s |
| Random 4K Read/Write1 | 250GB – up to 150,000/180,000 IOPS 500GB – up to 180,000/200,000 IOPS 1TB – up to 250,000/220,000 IOPS |
| Total Bytes Written (TBW)3 | 250GB – 150TBW 500GB – 350TBW 1TB – 600TBW |
| Power Consumption | .0032W Idle / .08W Avg / 1.7W (MAX) Read / 4.5W (MAX) Write |
| Storage temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Operating temperature | 0°C ~ 70°C |
| Dimensions | 80mm x 22mm x 3.5mm |
| Weight | 250GB – 6.6g 500GB – 6.8g 1TB – 6.6g |
| Vibration operating | 2.17G Peak (7-800Hz) |
| Vibration non-operating | 2.17G Peak (7-800Hz) |
| MTBF | 2,000,000 |
| Warranty/support4 | Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support |
NVMe Resources
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Understanding SSD Technology: NVMe, SATA, M.2
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