Kingston DC600M 960GB Mixed-Use 2.5in SATA 6Gbps SSD PLP SEDC600M/960G
The Kingston DC600M 960GB Mixed-Use SSD provides robust server storage with a 6Gbps SATA interface and integrated power loss protection, ensuring data integrity for demanding business applications.
- Data Integrity: On-board power loss protection (PLP) safeguards critical data against unexpected power failures, minimizing corruption and ensuring system recovery.
- Server Performance: Delivers 94,000 random read IOPS and 65,000 random write IOPS, accelerating application response times for improved operational efficiency.
- Mixed-Use Endurance: Engineered with 1752 TBW endurance, supporting a wide range of server workloads over an extended operational lifecycle.
- High Reliability: Features a 2,000,000-hour Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), reducing the risk of drive failure and costly downtime for business operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Kingston DC600M 960GB Mixed-Use SSD is a 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps drive, leveraging 3D TLC NAND technology to deliver 94,000 random read IOPS and 65,000 random write IOPS for demanding server applications.
This drive includes hardware-level power loss protection (PLP) via hold-up capacitors, safeguarding data during unexpected power outages and ensuring the drive reinitializes successfully upon system restart.
- Optimized for Servers: Designed as a 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps SSD, it integrates seamlessly into existing server and workstation infrastructure, simplifying upgrades.
- Consistent Performance: Achieves 560 MB/s sequential read and 530 MB/s sequential write speeds, ensuring rapid data access and efficient workload processing.
- Enhanced Data Protection: Hardware-based power loss protection prevents data corruption during sudden power interruptions, maintaining operational integrity.
- Long-Term Durability: With a 1752 TBW rating and 2,000,000 hours MTBF, this SSD provides extended reliability for continuous 24/7 server operations.
- Operational Value: Engineered for mixed-use workloads, it offers a balanced performance and endurance profile, optimizing long-term storage investment and reducing lifecycle costs.
This Kingston DC600M SSD is an ideal choice for businesses seeking reliable, high-performance storage that protects critical data and supports continuous operations.
Technical Specifications
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2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
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What This Solves
Ensuring Data Integrity During Power Events
Small businesses often lack robust power backup systems, making data vulnerable to sudden outages. This SSD's integrated power loss protection safeguards critical information, preventing corruption and minimizing recovery time.
Small businesses, branch offices, retail locations, organizations with limited UPS infrastructure
Accelerating Business Application Performance
Growing offices require faster access to databases, virtual machines, and enterprise applications to maintain productivity. This drive's high IOPS and low latency significantly reduce load times and improve overall system responsiveness.
Mid-market companies, law firms, accounting practices, healthcare clinics running EHRs
Reliable Storage for Virtualized Environments
Virtualization hosts demand consistent, high-endurance storage to support multiple virtual machines without performance degradation. The DC600M's mixed-use endurance and MTBF rating provide a stable foundation for virtualized workloads.
IT departments managing virtual servers, data centers, organizations consolidating physical servers
Key Features
960 GB SSD capacity
Provides ample, high-speed storage for operating systems, critical applications, and large datasets, optimizing server resource utilization.
Serial ATA III (SATA 6Gbps) interface
Ensures broad compatibility with existing server infrastructure while delivering high-bandwidth data transfer for efficient workload processing.
H/W PLP function (Power Loss Protection)
Protects data integrity during unexpected power outages, preventing corruption and ensuring system stability for continuous operations.
94,000 Random Read IOPS
Accelerates database queries and application loading times, directly improving employee productivity and customer service responsiveness.
2,000,000 hours Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
Guarantees exceptional reliability and longevity, minimizing the risk of hardware failure and associated operational disruptions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Critical for transactional databases and data integrity in financial systems, where data loss from power events is unacceptable.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Essential for electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical imaging archives, ensuring patient data availability and integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports operational technology (OT) and IT systems, providing reliable storage for production databases and control systems in harsh environments.
Legal & Professional Services
Deployed in file servers and document management systems, guaranteeing secure and consistent access to sensitive client data and case files.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of server workloads is the Kingston DC600M 960GB SSD best suited for?
This SSD is engineered for mixed-use server workloads, making it ideal for applications that involve a balanced mix of read and write operations, such as database servers, virtualization hosts, and web servers.
How does the Power Loss Protection (PLP) feature work on this drive?
The DC600M includes on-board hold-up capacitors that provide temporary power during an unexpected outage, allowing the drive to complete any in-flight data writes and flush internal buffers to NAND, preventing data corruption.
Can this 2.5-inch SATA SSD be used in any standard server bay?
Yes, its standard 2.5-inch form factor and SATA 6Gbps interface ensure broad compatibility with most modern server and workstation chassis that support 2.5-inch drive bays.
What is the endurance rating of the Kingston DC600M 960GB SSD?
The 960GB model has a TBW (Terabytes Written) rating of 1752, indicating its robust endurance for sustained write operations over its operational lifespan in demanding server environments.
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.