Kingston DC3000ME 7.68TB U.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe TCG Opal Enterprise SSD

Kingston

Kingston DC3000ME 7.68TB U.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe TCG Opal Enterprise SSD

SKU SEDC3000ME/7T6
R 102,959

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  • 60 months warrantyIncluded with this product
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Overview

About this product

PCIe 5.0 NVMe U.2 for Server Applications
Kingston’s DC3000ME U.2 data center SSD features a high-speed PCIe 5.0 NVMe interface and utilizes 3D eTLC NAND, making it well suited for a wide range of server applications such as AI, HPC, OLTP, databases, cloud infrastructure and edge computing. DC3000ME includes on-board power loss protection to safeguard data in the event of sudden power loss and AES 256-bit encryption for ultimate data security. DC3000ME utilizes the latest high-speed PCIe 5.0 interface and is backward-compatible with PCIe 4.0 servers and backplanes. Like all of Kingston’s data center SSDs, DC3000ME is designed to deliver I/O consistency and low latency as the key design criteria that system integrators, hyperscale data centers and cloud service providers can depend on. DC3000ME is offered in 3.84TB, 7.68TB, 15.36TB and 30.72TB* capacities and is backed by Kingston's legendary technical support and a 5-year limited warranty.

Applications and workloads
DC3000ME is ideal for running a wide range of server applications and workloads including:
- AI
- HPC
- Cloud services
- Edge computing
- Software defined storage
- RAID
- General server use

Enterprise PCIe 5.0 performance
Delivers I/O consistency and low latency with sustained speeds of up to 14,000MB/s read and 2,800,000 read IOPS**.

Optimal storage and efficiency
High capacity options available offering an exceptional balance of consistent I/O delivery and ultra-high performance. Optimized to handle a wide range of server workloads efficiently.

On-board Power Loss Protection (PLP)
Enterprise-class protection to reduce possibility of data loss or corruption on ungraceful power fails including NVMe-MI 1.2b out-of-band management, end-to-end data protection, TCG Opal 2.0.

AES 256-bit encryption
Secure sensitive data with AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption and TCG Opal 2.0.

Specifications

  • Security algorithms: 256-bit AES, TCG Opal 2.0
  • SSD capacity: 7.68 TB
  • SSD form factor: U.2
  • Interface: PCI Express 5.0
  • NVMe: Yes
  • Memory type: 3D eTLC
  • Component for: Server
  • Hardware encryption: Yes
  • Read speed: 14000 MB/s
  • Write speed: 10000 MB/s
  • Random read (4KB): 2800000 IOPS
  • Random write (4KB): 500000 IOPS
  • Read latency: 70 µs
  • Write latency: 10 µs
  • Power loss protection: Yes
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF): 2000000 h
  • Drive writes per day (DWPD): 1
  • TBW rating: 14016
  • Market segment: Server
  • Power consumption (read): 8.2 W
  • Power consumption (write): 24 W
  • Power consumption (idle): 8 W
  • Width: 69.8 mm
  • Depth: 100.5 mm
  • Height: 14.8 mm
  • Weight: 151.3 g
  • Package width: 129.5 mm
  • Package depth: 16.8 mm
  • Package height: 184.2 mm
  • Package weight: 180.44 g

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Shipping, warranty and common questions

Shipping

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Warranty & refunds

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Unwanted products (change of mind) must be returned within 7 calendar days of delivery, unused, in original packaging and suitable for resale.

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How long does order processing take?

We process all orders within 1–2 business days once payment has cleared. You will receive an email confirmation once your order is on its way.

How long does delivery take?

Once dispatched, delivery takes 1–3 business days depending on your location. Including processing, total delivery time is 2–5 business days from the date you order.

Do you ship everywhere in South Africa?

Yes, we offer nationwide shipping. Certain high-risk or no-go areas may experience delays, and we will contact you if this applies to your address.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept Visa and Mastercard cards, interest-free instalments with Stitch Pay Later (subject to approval), Instant EFT, Zapper, Mobicred and direct bank transfer (EFT). The options available for your order are shown at checkout. Orders are only processed once payment has cleared.

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What if the item I want is out of stock?

Items marked out of stock cannot be purchased directly on the website. You are welcome to contact us and we may be able to arrange a manual backorder, subject to supplier availability.

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