Kingston DC2000B 240GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Enterprise SSD SEDC2000BYM8/240G
The Kingston DC2000B 240GB enterprise SSD delivers mission-critical performance for server boot and caching applications, leveraging a PCIe 4.0 NVMe interface with 4500 MB/s read speeds to accelerate data center operations.
- PCIe 4.0 NVMe Interface: Provides ultra-fast data transfer rates, significantly reducing application load times and improving server responsiveness.
- 4500 MB/s Read Speed: Accelerates data access for demanding server workloads, minimizing latency for critical business applications.
- Hardware Power Loss Protection (H/W PLP): Safeguards data integrity during unexpected power outages, preventing corruption and ensuring continuous operation.
- Consistent IOPS Performance: Maintains predictable input/output operations per second, ensuring stable and reliable performance under heavy server loads.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Kingston DC2000B 240GB enterprise SSD is purpose-built for server environments, utilizing a high-performance PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 interface with 3D TLC NAND. It delivers impressive sequential read speeds of 4500 MB/s and write speeds of 400 MB/s, making it ideal for accelerating server boot processes and caching frequently accessed data.
Engineered for enterprise reliability, this SSD features low latency, consistent IOPS performance, and hardware-based power loss protection (H/W PLP). These capabilities ensure data integrity and operational efficiency, providing a robust storage solution that minimizes downtime and supports continuous business operations.
- Enterprise-Grade Performance: Leverages PCIe 4.0 NVMe technology to deliver rapid data access, significantly boosting server application responsiveness and overall system efficiency.
- Data Integrity Protection: Features hardware-based power loss protection (H/W PLP) to prevent data corruption during unexpected power events, safeguarding critical business information.
- High Reliability: Boasts a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2,000,000 hours, ensuring extended operational uptime and reducing the need for frequent hardware replacements.
- Optimized for Servers: Designed specifically as a boot drive and caching solution for data centers, providing the endurance and consistent performance required for mission-critical server applications.
- Proactive Monitoring: Includes S.M.A.R.T. support for predictive drive health monitoring, enabling IT teams to anticipate and address potential issues before they impact operations.
This Kingston enterprise SSD is an excellent choice for businesses requiring high-speed, reliable storage to maintain peak server performance and data availability.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
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What This Solves
Accelerated Server Boot & OS Hosting
Slow server startup times can delay critical business operations and impact employee productivity. This SSD provides ultra-fast boot speeds for server operating systems, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid availability of essential services.
Data center operators, enterprise infrastructure teams, mid-market businesses with on-premise servers
High-Performance Caching for Applications
Applications requiring frequent access to large datasets can suffer from I/O bottlenecks, leading to poor user experience. Deploying this SSD as a caching layer significantly reduces latency for hot data, boosting application responsiveness and overall system throughput.
Financial trading firms, healthcare systems, e-commerce platforms, virtualized environments
Enhanced Data Integrity & Uptime
Unexpected power failures pose a significant risk of data corruption and service interruption for critical server workloads. The integrated hardware power loss protection ensures data is safely written, maintaining operational resilience and protecting valuable business information.
Any business with mission-critical server applications, organizations requiring high availability, regulated industries
Key Features
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Interface
Enables lightning-fast data transfer, drastically reducing load times for server applications and improving overall system efficiency.
Hardware Power Loss Protection (H/W PLP)
Protects data from corruption during sudden power outages, ensuring data integrity and continuous operation of critical services.
2,000,000 Hours MTBF
Delivers exceptional reliability and longevity, minimizing the risk of drive failure and reducing maintenance overhead for IT teams.
260,000 Random Read IOPS
Provides consistent and high-speed access to small data blocks, crucial for responsive database operations and virtualized environments.
175 TBW Endurance Rating
Ensures the drive can handle extensive write workloads over its lifespan, making it suitable for demanding enterprise caching and boot applications.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures rapid access to transactional data and maintains system uptime for critical financial applications, supporting regulatory compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Provides fast and reliable storage for electronic health records (EHR) systems and medical imaging, crucial for patient care and data integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Accelerates data processing for industrial control systems and logistics applications, minimizing downtime in production environments.
Government & Public Sector
Supports secure and efficient data handling for public services and administrative systems, ensuring consistent access to critical government resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this SSD compatible with my existing server infrastructure?
The Kingston DC2000B is an M.2 2280 form factor SSD with a PCIe 4.0 NVMe interface. It is compatible with servers that have an available M.2 slot supporting PCIe Gen 4x4, ensuring broad integration into modern server platforms.
What is the primary benefit of hardware-based power loss protection?
Hardware-based power loss protection (H/W PLP) ensures that data in transit to the NAND flash is safely written to the drive during an unexpected power interruption. This prevents data corruption and maintains the integrity of your critical server data, reducing recovery time and risk.
How does this SSD improve server performance?
With sequential read speeds up to 4500 MB/s and high IOPS consistency, this SSD significantly accelerates server boot times and improves the responsiveness of applications. It reduces I/O bottlenecks, allowing your server to handle more demanding workloads efficiently.
Can this drive be used for both boot and data storage?
Yes, the Kingston DC2000B 240GB is optimized for use as a high-performance boot drive for server operating systems and can also serve as a fast caching drive or for storing frequently accessed application data, enhancing overall server efficiency.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.