Kingston DC3000ME 3.84TB U.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD SEDC3000ME/3T8
The Kingston DC3000ME 3.84TB U.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD delivers enterprise-grade performance with 14,000 MB/s read speeds, purpose-built for demanding server applications and critical data center workloads.
- PCIe 5.0 NVMe Interface: Provides ultra-fast data transfer rates, significantly accelerating application performance and reducing processing bottlenecks in high-demand environments.
- 3.84TB Storage Capacity: Offers substantial space for large datasets and mission-critical applications, optimizing server utilization and minimizing the need for frequent storage expansion.
- Advanced Data Security: Features AES 256-bit encryption and TCG Opal 2.0, safeguarding sensitive corporate data at rest and ensuring compliance with stringent industry regulations.
- Power Loss Protection (PLP): Integrates on-board PLP to protect data integrity during unexpected power outages, preventing corruption and ensuring business continuity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Kingston DC3000ME 3.84TB U.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD is a high-performance internal solid-state drive designed specifically for server applications, leveraging a PCIe 5.0 interface to achieve read speeds of up to 14,000 MB/s and write speeds of 5,800 MB/s. This drive utilizes 3D eTLC NAND technology, providing a substantial 3.84 TB of storage capacity within a compact 2.5-inch U.2 form factor.
Engineered for enterprise environments, the DC3000ME includes critical features such as on-board power loss protection to safeguard data during unexpected power events and AES 256-bit hardware encryption with TCG Opal 2.0 for robust data security. Its high endurance rating of 7008 TBW and a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2,000,000 hours ensure long-term reliability and consistent performance for mission-critical workloads.
- Exceptional Throughput: Delivers 14,000 MB/s read and 5,800 MB/s write speeds, dramatically accelerating data access and improving the responsiveness of server applications.
- Robust Data Protection: Features AES 256-bit hardware encryption and TCG Opal 2.0, providing enterprise-grade security to protect sensitive information and meet compliance requirements.
- Power Loss Safeguard: Includes on-board power loss protection, ensuring data integrity and preventing corruption in the event of sudden power interruptions, maintaining operational uptime.
- High Endurance & Reliability: Rated for 7008 TBW and 2,000,000 hours MTBF, ensuring sustained performance and extended operational life for demanding, write-intensive workloads.
- Optimized for Servers: Purpose-built for data center and server environments, offering consistent performance and reliability for applications like AI, HPC, OLTP, and cloud infrastructure.
This Kingston DC3000ME SSD is an essential upgrade for organizations seeking to enhance server performance, data security, and operational resilience within their IT infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
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What This Solves
Accelerating Database Performance
Organizations running high-transaction OLTP databases or data warehousing solutions often face I/O bottlenecks that slow down critical business processes. This SSD's 2,700,000 random read IOPS and 10 µs write latency significantly reduce query times and improve database responsiveness, ensuring faster data processing and decision-making.
Financial trading platforms, e-commerce businesses, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, data analytics firms, large-scale CRM deployments.
Enhancing Virtualized Infrastructure
Virtual server environments demand robust storage that can handle concurrent I/O requests from multiple virtual machines without performance degradation. The Kingston DC3000ME provides consistent, high-speed access to virtual disks, eliminating storage-related latency and ensuring optimal performance for all hosted applications.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams, cloud service providers, organizations with extensive server virtualization.
Securing Critical Data Workloads
Businesses handling sensitive customer data or intellectual property require storage solutions that offer advanced security and data integrity features. With AES 256-bit hardware encryption and on-board power loss protection, this SSD protects data at rest and prevents corruption during unexpected power events, reducing compliance risks and ensuring business continuity.
Healthcare providers, legal firms, financial services companies, government contractors, research and development organizations.
Key Features
PCI Express 5.0 Interface
Enables next-generation server platforms to achieve maximum data throughput, ensuring future-proof performance for evolving application demands.
3.84 TB SSD Capacity
Provides ample storage for large-scale databases and virtualized environments, reducing the need for frequent storage upgrades and optimizing server density.
14,000 MB/s Read Speed
Accelerates data retrieval for read-intensive applications, significantly improving the responsiveness of critical business systems and user experience.
AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption
Secures sensitive data at the hardware level, meeting stringent regulatory compliance requirements and protecting against unauthorized access.
Power Loss Protection (PLP)
Safeguards data integrity during sudden power outages, preventing data corruption and ensuring operational continuity for mission-critical applications.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, low-latency storage for transactional databases and real-time analytics, benefiting from the SSD's PCIe 5.0 performance and data security features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare systems need secure, high-capacity storage for patient records and medical imaging, where AES 256-bit encryption and power loss protection are critical for compliance and data integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations and manufacturing facilities leverage high-performance storage for IoT data processing, supply chain management, and automation systems, demanding high endurance and reliability.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies require secure and reliable storage for sensitive data and mission-critical applications, where hardware encryption and data integrity features are paramount for national security and public trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of server applications benefit most from the Kingston DC3000ME SSD?
The Kingston DC3000ME SSD is purpose-built for demanding server applications such as AI, High-Performance Computing (HPC), Online Transaction Processing (OLTP), large databases, and cloud infrastructure. Its high read/write speeds and low latency are critical for these I/O intensive workloads.
Does this SSD require any special cooling in a server environment?
While the Kingston DC3000ME is designed for server environments, its operating temperature range is 0 to 70 °C. Standard server cooling systems are typically sufficient to maintain optimal operating temperatures for this U.2 form factor SSD.
What is the endurance rating of the DC3000ME 3.84TB model?
This 3.84TB model of the DC3000ME has a Total Bytes Written (TBW) rating of 7008. This high endurance ensures the drive can sustain extensive write operations over its lifespan, making it suitable for write-intensive enterprise applications.
Is the Kingston DC3000ME compatible with existing server infrastructure?
The DC3000ME utilizes a U.2 form factor and a PCIe 5.0 NVMe interface. It is compatible with servers that have available U.2 bays and support PCIe 5.0, or are backward compatible with PCIe 4.0/3.0, ensuring broad integration into modern server architectures.
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.