KINGSTON DC3000ME 7.68TB U.2 NVMe Gen5 Enterprise Solid State Drive ( SSD )

The Kingston DC3000ME is a purpose-built enterprise U.2 NVMe solid-state drive designed for the demands of modern data centres, AI infrastructure, high-performance computing (HPC), OLTP databases, cloud environments, and edge computing deployments. Operating on the PCIe 5.0 NVMe Gen5 x4 interface, it is also backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 servers and backplanes, protecting existing infrastructure investments while providing a clear path to Gen5 performance. At its core, the DC3000ME leverages 3D eTLC NAND to strike an efficient balance between high-density capacity and sustained I/O performance. The 7.68TB variant delivers sequential read speeds of up to 14,000MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 10,000MB/s. 4K random performance reaches 2,800,000 read IOPS and 500,000 write IOPS, enabling consistent throughput under mixed and peak workloads. Latency quality of service (QoS) is rated at 99% read under 10 microseconds and 99% write under 70 microseconds, providing the predictability that hyperscale operators and system integrators require. Enterprise reliability features include board power loss protection (PLP) with capacitor-backed power caps to prevent data loss or corruption during ungraceful shutdowns. Security is addressed through AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption with TCG Opal 2.0 support, plus end-to-end data protection and NVMe-MI 1.2b out-of-band management. Static and dynamic wear levelling extend NAND longevity, while comprehensive enterprise diagnostics — including telemetry, media wear, temperature, and health monitoring — simplify fleet management. The drive supports up to 128 namespaces for flexible multi-tenant or partitioned storage architectures. Endurance for the 7.68TB model is rated at 14,016TBW (1 DWPD over five years), with an MTBF of 2 million hours. Power consumption sits at 8W idle, 8.2W maximum read, and 24W maximum write, fitting within standard 2.5-inch U.2 hot-swap bays (form factor: U.2, 2.5″ × 15mm; dimensions: 100.50 × 69.8 × 14.8mm; weight: 151.3g). **Verified Specifications (7.68TB model — product code SEDC3000ME-7T6)** - Form Factor: U.2, 2.5″ × 15mm - Interface: PCIe NVMe Gen5 x4 (backward compatible with Gen4) - Sequential Read/Write: 14,000MB/s / 10,000MB/s - 4K Random Read/Write IOPS: 2,800,000 / 500,000 - QoS Latency (99%): Read <10 µs / Write <70 µs - Endurance: 14,016TBW, 1 DWPD (5 years) - MTBF: 2,000,000 hours - Encryption: AES 256-bit, TCG Opal 2.0 - Power: Idle 8W / Max Read 8.2W / Max Write 24W - Operating Temperature: 0°C – 70°C - Vibration (non-operating): 10G peak (10–1000Hz) - Namespace Support: 128 namespaces - Warranty: Limited 5-year with free technical support Available in 3.84TB, 7.68TB, and 15.36TB capacities to meet a range of data centre storage density requirements