Kingston DC600ME 1.92TB Mixed-Use TCG Opal 2.5in Enterprise SATA SSD SEDC600ME/1920G
The Kingston DC600ME 1.92TB Enterprise SATA SSD is engineered for mixed-use server workloads, delivering 560 MB/s read speeds and robust data protection for critical business applications.
- Data Security: TCG Opal 2.0 hardware encryption with 256-bit AES protects sensitive data at rest, meeting stringent compliance requirements.
- Power Loss Protection: Integrated H/W PLP capacitors safeguard data integrity during unexpected power outages, preventing corruption and ensuring system recovery.
- Mixed-Use Endurance: With a 3504 TBW rating, this SSD supports demanding read/write server applications, extending drive lifespan and reducing replacement cycles.
- High Performance: Delivers 94,000 random read IOPS and 78,000 random write IOPS, accelerating database transactions and virtualized environments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Kingston DC600ME 1.92TB Enterprise SATA SSD is a 2.5-inch internal drive utilizing a Serial ATA III interface, engineered with 3D TLC NAND for server and workstation environments. It delivers sequential read speeds of 560 MB/s and write speeds of 530 MB/s, ensuring rapid data access for demanding applications.
This drive is purpose-built for mixed-use workloads, featuring TCG Opal 2.0 hardware encryption and on-board power loss protection (H/W PLP). These capabilities provide critical data security and integrity, safeguarding against unexpected power failures and meeting enterprise-grade reliability standards.
- Enterprise Reliability: Engineered with a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2,000,000 hours, ensuring extended operational uptime for mission-critical servers.
- Data Integrity: Hardware Power Loss Protection (H/W PLP) uses hold-up capacitors to protect data in flight during sudden power interruptions, preventing corruption.
- Secure Data at Rest: TCG Opal 2.0 with 256-bit AES hardware encryption provides robust data security, simplifying compliance with data protection regulations.
- Optimized for Mixed Workloads: Designed for a balanced mix of read and write operations, delivering consistent performance for databases, virtualization, and web servers.
- Proactive Monitoring: S.M.A.R.T. support enables continuous monitoring of drive health, allowing IT teams to anticipate and address potential issues before they impact operations.
This enterprise-grade SSD provides the essential performance, security, and reliability required for modern business server environments, ensuring continuous data availability.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
Full Specifications
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What This Solves
Optimizing Database Performance
Organizations running SQL or NoSQL databases require storage that can handle high volumes of random read/write operations without bottlenecks. This SSD delivers up to 94,000 random read IOPS and 78,000 random write IOPS, significantly accelerating query response times and transaction processing.
Data-intensive enterprises, financial trading platforms, e-commerce businesses, healthcare systems
Securing Virtualized Environments
Virtual machine hosts demand reliable, high-endurance storage that can protect multiple guest OS instances and their data. The DC600ME provides hardware encryption and power loss protection, ensuring VM data integrity and security even during unexpected power events.
IT departments managing VMware or Hyper-V clusters, cloud service providers, development and testing environments, educational institutions
Ensuring Business Continuity
Critical business applications cannot tolerate data corruption or extended downtime due to storage failures or power interruptions. With its H/W PLP and 2,000,000-hour MTBF, this SSD enhances system resilience, minimizing the risk of data loss and ensuring continuous operation.
Enterprises with mission-critical applications, disaster recovery sites, government agencies, logistics and supply chain operations
Key Features
1.92 TB SSD capacity
Provides ample storage for demanding enterprise applications and large datasets, reducing the need for frequent storage expansion.
TCG Opal 2.0 with 256-bit AES hardware encryption
Secures sensitive data at rest directly on the drive, simplifying compliance efforts and protecting against unauthorized access.
Hardware Power Loss Protection (H/W PLP)
Safeguards data integrity during unexpected power failures, preventing corruption and ensuring successful system reinitialization.
94,000 Random Read IOPS and 78,000 Random Write IOPS
Accelerates application performance and database transactions, leading to faster response times and improved user productivity.
2,000,000 hours Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
Ensures exceptional reliability and extended operational lifespan, minimizing maintenance overhead and reducing total cost of ownership.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Requires secure, high-performance storage for transactional databases and sensitive customer data, supported by TCG Opal encryption.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Demands reliable and secure data storage for patient records and medical imaging, benefiting from hardware encryption and power loss protection.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Needs robust storage for operational data, ERP systems, and IoT analytics, where consistent performance and data integrity are critical.
Legal & Professional Services
Utilizes secure and fast storage for document management systems and client data, ensuring compliance and rapid access to information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of server workloads is the Kingston DC600ME designed for?
The DC600ME is engineered for mixed-use server workloads, meaning it performs optimally in environments with a balanced mix of read and write operations. This makes it suitable for applications like transactional databases, virtualization, web servers, and data analytics.
How does the hardware encryption feature work on this SSD?
The SSD features TCG Opal 2.0 with 256-bit AES hardware encryption, which encrypts data directly on the drive without impacting performance. This provides a robust layer of security for data at rest, managed independently of the host system's CPU.
Can this SSD be hot-swapped in a compatible server?
Yes, the Kingston DC600ME supports hot-plug functionality. This allows IT administrators to replace or upgrade drives in compatible server systems without requiring a full system shutdown, minimizing service interruptions.
What is the significance of the H/W PLP function?
The Hardware Power Loss Protection (H/W PLP) function uses on-board capacitors to provide temporary power to the SSD during an unexpected power outage. This ensures that any data in the drive's cache is successfully written to NAND flash, preventing data corruption and ensuring the drive can reinitialize correctly.
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.