Kingston
Kingston DC600M Mixed Use HUS 7.68TB Internal SSD
Best high-capacity storage for demanding enterprise mixed-use workloads.
The Kingston DC600M Internal SSD is a robust storage solution engineered specifically for demanding enterprise environments. This drive offers a substantial 7.68TB total capacity, housed in a standard 2.5-inch form factor for easy integration. It leverages the reliable SATA3 interface, providing dependable performance with sequential read speeds reaching up to 560MB/s and write speeds up to 530MB/s. This is a brand new, retail-packaged unit built for sustained mixed-use workloads in professional settings.
$3034.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 3086
#34 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
+475%
Above average
Total Capacity
7.68
/ TB
Who it's for
- Data center operators looking to maximize rack space and efficiency
- IT managers handling heavy database logging and virtualization workloads
- System administrators requiring predictable latency for mission-critical applications
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking affordable storage solutions
- Performance seekers needing the high speeds of NVMe interfaces
- Home users paying for enterprise features they will never utilize
Performance breakdown
Storage Density
Massive 7.68TB capacity fits comfortably within a standard server rack footprint.
Workload Endurance
Engineered to handle the constant, heavy demands of professional enterprise environments.
Interface Throughput
SATA3 speeds are reliable but limited compared to modern NVMe alternatives.
Integration Ease
Standard 2.5-inch form factor ensures seamless installation into existing hardware setups.
Data Reliability
Enterprise-grade architecture provides the stability required for critical business operations.
Sustained Performance
Maintains consistent read and write speeds during long, mixed-use data cycles.
Key Specs
Total Capacity
7.68TB
Interface
SATA3
Read Speed
Up to 560MB/s
Write Speed
Up to 530MB/s
Form Factor
2.5in
Grade
Enterprise
Drive Type
SSD
Model Number
SEDC600M/7680G
Features
- Enterprise-grade mixed use drive
- High 7.68TB storage capacity
- Reliable SATA3 interface connectivity
- Optimized for sustained workloads
- Standard 2.5-inch form factor
- Delivers fast read/write performance
- New, retail-packaged unit
What customers say
Enterprise and data center users highly value the Kingston DC600M 7.68TB SSD primarily for its robust reliability and exceptional endurance under mixed workloads. Customers confirm it delivers consistently stable performance, maintaining strong IOPS even during sustained heavy writing, which is crucial for virtualization and databases. This drive successfully balances read and write capabilities without significant performance degradation. Although the initial cost is substantial, the excellent total cost of ownership is noted due to minimized failure rates and maximized uptime. Overall, the DC600M inspires significant trust as a top tier choice for mission critical infrastructure demanding both high capacity and dependable sustained performance.
Know before you buy
The DC600M is designed for workloads that involve a balanced mix of read and write operations. It is built with higher endurance than standard consumer drives, making it suitable for enterprise applications like databases, virtualization, and web servers that run continuously.
Yes, this drive uses the standard 2.5-inch form factor, which is compatible with most server drive bays and desktop mounting brackets. Ensure your system has an available SATA3 connection to achieve the advertised performance speeds.
While you can technically use it in a home PC, it is engineered for enterprise environments rather than consumer desktop tasks. You would be paying for enterprise-grade reliability and endurance features that are likely unnecessary for typical gaming or personal file storage.
The SATA3 interface on this drive supports sequential read speeds up to 560MB/s and write speeds up to 530MB/s. While this is the maximum speed limit for the SATA interface, it provides consistent, predictable performance for sustained enterprise workloads.
Yes, the DC600M is designed to be compatible with standard hardware and software RAID controllers. Its enterprise-grade firmware is optimized to handle the error correction and data integrity requirements often found in RAID arrays.
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