Kingston Introduces Next-Gen KC2000 NVMe PCIe SSD

Kingston has announced KC2000, its next-generation M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD for enterprise and power users. Kingston’s KC2000 NVMe PCIe SSD delivers powerful performance using the latest Gen 3.0 x 4 controller and 96-layer 3D TLC NAND. Offering superior read and write speeds up to 3,200 and 2,200MB/s¹, respectively, KC2000 delivers outstanding performance and endurance and improves workflow in desktop, workstations and high-performance computing (HPC) systems.

KC2000 is a self-encrypting drive that supports end-to-end data protection using 256-bit AES Hardware-based encryption and allows the usage of independent software vendors with TCG Opal 2.0 security management solutions such as Symantec, McAfee, WinMagic, and others. KC2000 also has built-in Microsoft eDrive support, a security storage specification for use with BitLocker.

“KC2000 is designed for high-performance client usage especially intensive workloads on PCs and workstations that demand speed and reliability,” said Tony Hollingsbee, SSD business manager EMEA, Kingston. “The drive provides greater flexibility, is available in multiple capacities up to 2TB² and its M.2 form factor saves space. KC2000 is the perfect SSD for users looking for the ultimate storage upgrade.”

KC2000 NVMe PCIe SSD is available in 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB² capacities and is backed by a limited five-year warranty and free technical support. For more information visit kingston.com.

Kingston KC2000 NVMe PCIe SSD Features and Specifications:

• Incredible NVMe PCIe performance
• Supports a full-security suite (TCG Opal 2.0, AES 256-bit, eDrive)
• Ideal for desktop, workstations and high-performance computing (HPC) systems
• Upgrade your PC with capacities up to 2TB²

• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes
• Capacities2: 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB
• Controller: SMI 2262EN
• NAND: 96-layer 3D TLC
• Encrypted: AES 256-bit Hardware-based Encryption
• Sequential Read/Write¹:                    
  • 250GB – up to 3,000/1,100MB/s
  • 500GB – up to 3,000/2,000MB/s
  • 1TB – up to 3,200/2,200MB/s
  • 2TB – up to 3,200/2,200MB/s
• Random 4K Read/Write¹:                                    
  • 250GB – up to 350,000/200,000 IOPS
  • 500GB – up to 350,000/250,000 IOPS
  • 1TB – up to 350,000/275,000 IOPS
  • 2TB – up to 250,000/250,000 IOPS
• Total Bytes Written (TBW)³: 
  • 250GB – 150TBW
  • 500GB – 300TBW
  • 1TB – 600TBW
  • 2TB – 1.2PBW
• Power Consumption: .003W Idle / .2W Avg / 2.1W (MAX) Read / 7W (MAX) Write
• >Storage Temperature: -40°C~85°C
• Operating Temperature: 0°C~70°C
• Dimensions: 80mm x 22mm x 3.5mm
• Weight:
  • 250GB – 8g
  • 500GB – 10g
  • >1TB – 10g
  • 2TB – 11g
• 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