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Kingston KC3000 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 3D TLC 2048 GB Internal SSD (SKC3000D/2048G)

Symmetrical: 7,000 MB/s in read as in write, with 1 million IOPS in both directions. Endurance of 1.6 PB written and a low-profile aluminium-graphene heat spreader to take sustained workloads.

  • Sequential read up to 7,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write up to 7,000 MB/s
  • Up to 1,000,000 IOPS in 4K random read and write
  • Endurance 1.6 PB written (TBW)
  • Phison E18 controller
  • 3D TLC memory with DRAM cache
  • Low-profile aluminium-graphene heat spreader, 3.5 mm thick
Ref.: SKC3000D/2048G
1 899,00 DHincl. VAT

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Product overview

Supercharge your performance with the Kingston KC3000 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe 3D TLC 2048 GB SSD. Harnessing the power of PCIe Gen 4, this SSD delivers read/write speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s, ideal for resource-hungry tasks such as 4K content creation and 3D rendering. Its compact M.2 2280 form factor fits easily on motherboards and cuts load times. With its aluminium-graphene heat spreader, it maintains peak performance and dissipates heat efficiently, for a powerful and energy-efficient storage experience.

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Technical specifications

Technical specifications
Dimensions (W x D x H)80 x 22 x 3.5 mm
Net weight9.7 g
Read speedUp to 7,000 MB/s sequential read
Write speedUp to 7,000 MB/s sequential write
Random performance (IOPS)1,000,000 IOPS 4 KB read, 1,000,000 IOPS 4 KB write
Endurance1,600 TB written (TBW)
MTBF1.8 million hours
Typical power consumption0.36 W average, 2.8 W maximum read, 9.9 W maximum write
Standby power consumption5 mW in standby
Operating temperature0 °C to 70 °C
Technical specifications (continued)
Storage temperature-40 °C to 85 °C
Storage capacity2 TB
Cache sizeDedicated DRAM cache
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4 (NVMe)
Storage typeSSD, 3D TLC NAND flash memory
SSD controllerPhison E18
Drive form factorM.2 2280
HeatsinkLow-profile aluminium-graphene heatsink
UseCreative & Multimedia
Warranty1 year

Specific references

EAN740617324242

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Frequently asked questions about this product

Does the 2 TB KC3000 write as fast as it reads?
Yes, and that is what sets it apart: 7,000 MB/s in both directions on this 2,048 GB capacity. The smaller models in the series are asymmetrical — 3,900 MB/s write on the 512 GB, 6,000 on the 1 TB — with write speed only matching read speed from 2 TB upwards.
How much power does this SSD draw at peak?
9.9 W maximum when writing and 2.8 W when reading, for 0.36 W on average. This write peak is what explains the heatsink: in a closed case, bear in mind that the module needs to dissipate this energy to sustain its speeds over time.
Does the heatsink increase the module's thickness?
Yes, and the difference depends on the capacity: 3.5 mm on the 2,048 and 4,096 GB versions, against 2.21 mm on the 512 and 1,024 GB. Weight goes from 7 to 9.7 g. Check the clearance under the M.2 cover of your motherboard before ordering this capacity.
What does the advertised million IOPS mean in everyday use?
1,000,000 IOPS in both 4K random read and write on this capacity. It is these small accesses that make for smoothness: 3D rendering with many files, 4K content creation, compiling. The lower capacities peak lower, at 450,000 read IOPS for the 512 GB.
What write endurance does this 2 TB version offer?
1.6 petabytes, i.e. 800 full drive fills, calculated on the JEDEC client workload. That is twice the 1 TB and four times the 512 GB. The counter can be tracked as a percentage used in the Kingston SSD Manager application.
Which controller does this SSD use, and why does it matter?
A Phison E18, paired with 3D TLC memory. It is this combination that delivers symmetrical read-write at 7,000 MB/s and the million IOPS: on a drive of this calibre, the controller weighs as much in the result as the memory itself.
Is this SSD suitable for a server?
No. Kingston states that the KC3000 is designed for desktop or laptop PCs and not for server environments. Its target is demanding workstations: 4K content creation, 3D rendering, work machines where loading times weigh on the working day.
Can it withstand the vibrations of a machine being transported?
It tolerates 2.17 G in operation, from 7 to 800 Hz, and 20 G when not operating, from 20 to 1,000 Hz. Its operating range is 0 to 70 °C, its storage range -40 to 85 °C, and the advertised mean time between failures is 1,800,000 hours.
Is the drive new and under warranty?
It is new, and your invoice serves as the warranty document, with free technical support from the manufacturer. It carries the reference SKC3000D/2048G. The full datasheet details the four capacities in the series.

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