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Ask an ExpertKingston’s KC2000 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 3,200/2,200MB/s1, KC2000 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.
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Ask an ExpertUsing the latest Gen 3.0 x 4 controller reach speeds up to 3,200/2,200MB/s3
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Form factor | M.2 2280 |
Interface | NVMe™ PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes |
Capacities2 | 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB |
Controller | SMI 2262EN |
NAND | 96-layer 3D TLC |
Encrypted | XTS-AES 256-bit Encryption |
Sequential Read/Write1 | 250GB – up to 3,000/1,100MB/s 500GB – up to 3,000/2,000MB/s 1TB – up to 3,200/2,200MB/s 2TB – up to 3,200/2,200MB/s |
Random 4k Read/Write1 | 250GB – up to 350,000/200,000 IOPS 500GB – up to 350,000/250,000 IOPS 1TB – up to 350,000/275,000 IOPS 2TB – up to 250,000/250,000 IOPS |
Total Bytes Written (TBW)4 | 250GB – 150TBW 500GB – 300TBW 1TB – 600TBW 2TB – 1.2PBW |
Power Consumption | .003W Idle / .2W Avg / 2.1W (MAX) Read / 7W (MAX) Write |
Storage temperatures | -40°C~85°C |
Operating temperatures | 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/support5 | Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support |
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This SSD is designed for use in desktop and notebook computer workloads and is not intended for Server environments.
The cryptographic functionalities, mentioned in the present section, are implemented in the firmware of the product. The cryptographic functions of the firmware can only be changed during the manufacturing process and cannot be changed by a regular user. The product is designed for installation by the user by following the step-by-step instruction from the installation user guide, supplied with the product, and, thereby, can be used without further substantial support of the supplier.
1. Based on “out-of-box performance” using a PCIe 3.0 motherboard. Speed may vary due to host hardware, software, and usage. IOMETER Random 4K Read/Write is based on 8GB partition.
2. Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston's Flash Memory Guide.
3. Based on “out-of-box performance” using a SATA Rev. 3.0 motherboard. Speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage.
4. Total Bytes Written (TBW) is derived from the JEDEC Workload (JESD219A)
5. Limited warranty based on 5 years or “Percentage Used” which can be found using the Kingston SSD Manager (kingston.com/ssdmanager). For NVMe SSDs, a new unused product will show a Percentage Used value of 0, whereas a product that reaches its warranty limit will show a Percentage Used value of greater than or equal to one hundred (100). See kingston.com/wa for details.
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