Kingston DC600ME 3.84TB Mixed-Use SATA 2.5in Enterprise SSD TCG Opal 2.0 SEDC600ME/3840G
The Kingston DC600ME 3.84TB Mixed-Use SATA 2.5in Enterprise SSD delivers robust data protection with TCG Opal 2.0 hardware encryption and sustained read speeds of 560 MB/s for demanding server workloads.
- Secure Data: TCG Opal 2.0 hardware encryption with 256-bit AES protects sensitive data at rest, meeting stringent compliance requirements.
- Mixed-Use Endurance: Engineered for 7008 TBW, this SSD handles demanding read/write server workloads, ensuring long-term reliability for critical applications.
- Power Loss Protection: Integrated H/W PLP safeguards data integrity during unexpected power outages, preventing corruption and ensuring system recovery.
- High Performance: Delivers 94,000 random read IOPS and 59,000 random write IOPS, accelerating application response times and improving user productivity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Kingston DC600ME is a fourth-generation data center SATA 3.0, 6Gbps SSD, offering 3.84TB of mixed-use storage capacity. Utilizing 3D TLC NAND, it is purpose-built for demanding server workloads, delivering sequential read speeds of 560 MB/s and write speeds of 530 MB/s.
This enterprise-grade SSD integrates TCG Opal 2.0 hardware encryption for advanced data security and includes on-board power loss protection (PLP) via hold-up capacitors. These features ensure data integrity during unexpected power events and provide hardware-level security for sensitive business information.
- Enterprise-Grade Security: TCG Opal 2.0 hardware encryption with 256-bit AES secures all data at rest, simplifying compliance with industry regulations like HIPAA and PCI-DSS.
- Optimized for Mixed Workloads: With a 7008 TBW rating, this SSD is engineered for applications requiring a balanced mix of read and write operations, extending drive lifespan in database and virtualization environments.
- Data Integrity Assurance: Hardware Power Loss Protection (H/W PLP) prevents data corruption during sudden power failures, ensuring system stability and reducing recovery efforts.
- Consistent Performance: Achieves 94,000 random read IOPS and 59,000 random write IOPS, providing predictable low-latency access for critical business applications and improving user experience.
- Reliable Operation: Boasts a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2,000,000 hours, significantly reducing the risk of storage-related downtime and ensuring continuous service availability.
This Kingston DC600ME SSD is a strategic investment for organizations requiring secure, high-performance, and reliable storage for their mission-critical server infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
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2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
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What This Solves
Securing Database Servers
Organizations running mission-critical databases require storage that offers both speed and advanced data protection. This SSD provides 3.84TB of high-performance mixed-use storage with TCG Opal 2.0 hardware encryption, safeguarding sensitive transactional data against unauthorized access and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Data center operators, financial institutions, healthcare systems, enterprise infrastructure teams
High-Performance Virtualization
Virtualized environments demand storage solutions that can handle diverse I/O patterns and maintain consistent performance across multiple virtual machines. The Kingston DC600ME delivers low latency and high IOPS, ensuring smooth operation of virtualized applications and reducing VM sprawl performance bottlenecks.
Enterprise IT departments, co-location facilities, cloud service providers, development and testing environments
Ensuring Data Integrity with PLP
Unexpected power outages pose a significant risk to data integrity in server environments, potentially leading to corruption and downtime. With integrated Power Loss Protection, this SSD ensures that data in transit is safely written to NAND during power events, maintaining system stability and minimizing recovery efforts.
Any business with a server room, manufacturing facilities, remote office infrastructure, critical infrastructure operators
Key Features
3.84 TB SSD capacity
Provides extensive storage for large databases, virtual machine images, and critical application data, supporting growing enterprise data needs.
TCG Opal 2.0 hardware encryption with 256-bit AES
Automatically encrypts all data at rest, simplifying compliance efforts and protecting sensitive information from physical theft or unauthorized access.
H/W PLP function (Power Loss Protection)
Safeguards data integrity during unexpected power failures, preventing data corruption and ensuring the drive successfully reinitializes upon system restart.
94,000 random read IOPS and 59,000 random write IOPS
Accelerates application loading times and improves responsiveness for multi-user environments, directly enhancing employee productivity.
2,000,000 hours Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
Ensures exceptional long-term reliability and operational uptime, significantly reducing maintenance overhead and the risk of costly data loss.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This SSD's TCG Opal 2.0 encryption protects sensitive financial data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for data at rest.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Secures patient records and medical imaging data with hardware-level encryption, crucial for HIPAA compliance and data privacy.
Government & Public Sector
Provides secure, high-performance storage for classified or sensitive government data, meeting stringent security mandates.
Legal & Professional Services
Ensures the confidentiality and integrity of client documents and case files through robust hardware encryption and power loss protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of server workloads is the Kingston DC600ME 3.84TB SSD best suited for?
This SSD is engineered for mixed-use server workloads, meaning it performs optimally in environments with a balanced mix of read and write operations. It is ideal for database servers, virtualization platforms, and web servers where both data access and data modification are frequent.
How does TCG Opal 2.0 hardware encryption benefit my organization?
TCG Opal 2.0 hardware encryption provides always-on, self-encrypting capabilities that protect all data stored on the drive at the hardware level. This simplifies data security management, ensures compliance with data protection regulations, and prevents unauthorized access to sensitive information even if the drive is removed from the system.
Can this SSD be used in a hot-swap environment?
Yes, the Kingston DC600ME 3.84TB SSD supports hot-plug functionality. This allows for seamless drive replacement or addition in compatible server systems without requiring a system shutdown, minimizing service interruptions.
What is the endurance rating of this drive and what does it mean for its lifespan?
The drive has a TBW (Terabytes Written) rating of 7008. This indicates the total amount of data that can be written to the drive over its lifespan before its endurance is exhausted, ensuring it meets the demands of intensive enterprise applications for many years.
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.