Kingston DC2000B 480GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 Enterprise SSD SEDC2000BM8/480G
The Kingston DC2000B 480GB Enterprise SSD delivers mission-critical performance for data center server boot and caching applications, leveraging a Gen 4x4 PCIe interface for up to 7000 MB/s read speeds.
- PCIe 4.0 NVMe Interface: Provides up to 7000 MB/s read speeds, accelerating server boot times and critical application loading for enhanced operational efficiency.
- 480GB Capacity: Offers ample space for operating systems and caching, optimizing server performance without requiring larger, more expensive drives.
- Hardware PLP: Ensures data integrity during unexpected power loss events, protecting mission-critical information and reducing recovery overhead.
- 2 Million Hours MTBF: Guarantees exceptional reliability and extended operational lifespan, minimizing downtime and maintenance costs for IT departments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Kingston DC2000B 480GB Enterprise SSD is engineered for demanding server environments, featuring a PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 interface that delivers sequential read speeds up to 7000 MB/s and random read IOPS of 530,000. This drive utilizes 3D TLC NAND, providing a robust foundation for operating system boot drives and high-performance caching applications.
Designed with hardware-based power loss protection (H/W PLP), the DC2000B safeguards data during unexpected power interruptions, ensuring operational continuity. Its high endurance rating of 350 TBW and a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2,000,000 hours underscore its suitability for mission-critical infrastructure, reducing the total cost of ownership over its lifecycle.
- Accelerated Boot & Caching: Leverages PCIe 4.0 NVMe to deliver 7000 MB/s read speeds, significantly reducing server boot times and accelerating data access for critical applications.
- Data Integrity Protection: Features hardware-based Power Loss Protection (H/W PLP), ensuring that data remains intact and uncorrupted during sudden power outages.
- High Endurance: Rated for 350 TBW (Terabytes Written) and 0.4 DWPD, providing long-term reliability for continuous write operations in demanding server environments.
- Consistent Performance: Offers 530,000 random read IOPS and 32,000 random write IOPS, maintaining stable and predictable performance under heavy data center workloads.
- Proactive Monitoring: Includes S.M.A.R.T. support, enabling IT teams to monitor drive health and predict potential failures, minimizing unexpected downtime.
Choose the Kingston DC2000B 480GB Enterprise SSD for a high-performance, reliable storage solution that enhances server efficiency and protects critical business data.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
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What This Solves
Accelerated Server Boot Drives
Many organizations experience delays during server startup and reboots, impacting service availability and IT productivity. This SSD provides ultra-fast boot times for server operating systems, minimizing downtime and ensuring critical applications are online quickly.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams
High-Performance Caching
Applications requiring frequent access to hot data can suffer from I/O bottlenecks when relying solely on slower traditional storage. The DC2000B acts as a high-speed caching layer, accelerating data retrieval for databases and virtualized environments, improving application responsiveness.
Virtualization hosts, database servers, web application servers
Mission-Critical Data Integrity
Unexpected power failures can lead to data corruption and significant operational disruption in server environments. Hardware-based Power Loss Protection (PLP) safeguards data during power outages, ensuring transactional consistency and reducing recovery efforts.
Financial trading platforms, healthcare information systems, government data centers
Key Features
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 Interface
Enables up to 7000 MB/s read speeds, drastically reducing server boot times and accelerating application loading for increased operational efficiency.
Hardware-based Power Loss Protection (H/W PLP)
Protects data integrity during unexpected power outages, preventing corruption and ensuring business continuity without manual intervention.
2,000,000 Hours Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
Delivers exceptional long-term reliability, minimizing the risk of drive failure and reducing maintenance costs over the product's lifespan.
530,000 Random Read IOPS
Ensures consistent and rapid access to small data blocks, optimizing performance for virtualized environments and database-intensive applications.
S.M.A.R.T. Support
Allows IT teams to proactively monitor drive health and predict potential issues, enabling scheduled maintenance and preventing unexpected downtime.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This SSD ensures high data integrity and low latency for transaction processing and critical database operations, supporting regulatory compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Provides reliable, high-speed storage for electronic health records and medical imaging, crucial for patient care and operational continuity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Offers robust storage for industrial control systems and data logging, maintaining uptime in demanding operational technology environments.
Government & Public Sector
Delivers secure and reliable boot drive performance for critical infrastructure and public service applications, enhancing data center resilience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this SSD compatible with older PCIe 3.0 server motherboards?
Yes, the Kingston DC2000B is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 slots, though it will operate at PCIe 3.0 speeds, which will be lower than its maximum PCIe 4.0 performance.
What is the primary advantage of this enterprise SSD over a consumer NVMe drive?
Enterprise SSDs like the DC2000B offer features such as hardware-based power loss protection, higher endurance (350 TBW), and consistent IOPS performance critical for server environments, which consumer drives lack.
Can this drive be used for primary data storage in a production server?
While suitable for boot and caching, its 480GB capacity and 0.4 DWPD rating make it best suited for OS and hot data caching, rather than large-scale primary data storage for high-write applications.
Does this SSD require any special drivers for installation in a server?
Most modern server operating systems include native NVMe drivers, simplifying installation. However, it is always recommended to check the server manufacturer's documentation for specific driver requirements.
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.