Kingston Introduces Next-Gen A2000 NVMe PCIe SSD

Kingston Digital has announced it is shipping the A2000 NVMe PCIe SSD. The single-sided M.2 drive is Kingston’s next-gen entry-level, consumer NVMe PCIe SSD utilizing 3D NAND. A2000 delivers efficient performance, lower power and lower heat all at a lower price, making it the perfect storage upgrade solution for Ultrabook and notebook users.

A2000 is an affordable storage solution with impressive read / write speeds up to 2,200 / 2,000MB/s¹, respectively, thus delivering 3x the performance of a SATA SSD. It is ideal for entry-level users and DIY system builders who appreciate responsiveness and ultra-fast loading times. A2000 is a self-encrypting drive that supports end-to-end data protection using 256-bit AES Hardware-based encryption that allows the usage of independent software vendors with TCG Opal 2.0 security management solutions including Symantec, McAfee, WinMagic and others. The drive also has built-in eDrive support, a security storage specification for use with BitLocker.

 “Kingston is proud to release the next generation of its entry-level NVMe PCIe SSD.  With a single-sided slim M.2 design, A2000 works to its full potential when installed in a Ultrabook or other small form factor system making it the perfect drive for those seeking to upgrade their PC,” said Tony Hollingsbee, SSD business manager, Kingston Technology Europe Co LLP. “Plus, with the drive being self-encrypted, users can trust that their data is protected and secure when used with the right TCG Opal 2.0 management solution.”

A2000 is available in 250GB, 500GB and 1TB² capacities and is backed by a limiteA2000 NVMe d five-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability. For more information visit www.kingston.com.

A2000 Features and Specifications:

• NVMe PCIe performance at a fraction of the cost: A2000 is an affordable solution with impressive read/write speeds up to 2,200/2,000MB/s¹.
• Full-security suite: Protect and secure your data with Kingston’s self-encrypting drive.
• Optimal systems: Ideal for Ultrabooks and small form factor PC (SFF PC) systems.
• Multiple capacities: Upgrade your PC with up to 1TB².
• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: NVMe^™ PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes
• Capacities²: 250GB, 500GB, 1TB
• NAND: 3D
• Encrypted: AES 256-bit Hardware-based Encryption
• Sequential Read/Write¹:
  • 250GB – up to 2,000/1,100MB/s
  • 500GB – up to 2,200/2,000MB/s
  • 1TB – up to 2,200/2,000MB/s
• Random 4K Read/Write¹:
  • 250GB – up to 150,000/180,000 IOPS
  • 500GB – up to 180,000/200,000 IOPS
  • 1TB – up to 250,000/220,000 IOPS
• Total Bytes Written (TBW)³:
  • 250GB – 150TBW
  • 500GB – 350TBW
  • 1TB – 600TBW
• Power Consumption: .0032W Idle / .08W Avg / 1.7W (MAX) Read / 4.5W (MAX) Write
• Storage Temperature: -40°C~85°C
• Operating Temperature: 0°C~70°C
• Dimensions: 80mm x 22mm x 3.5mm
• Weight:
  • 250GB – 6.6g
  • 500GB – 6.8g
  • 1TB – 6.6g
• Vibration Operating: 2.17G Peak (7-800Hz)
• Vibration Non-operating: 20G Peak (20-1000Hz)
• MTBF: 2,000,000
• Warranty/Support⁴: Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support