Kingston
Kingston DC3000ME 15.36 TB U.2 NVMe Enterprise SSD
Best high capacity storage for demanding enterprise workloads.
The Kingston DC3000ME is an enterprise-grade SSD designed for demanding server and data center workloads. It offers robust PCIe 5.0 performance with impressive read speeds and low latency, making it suitable for AI, HPC, cloud services, and more. Key features include on-board Power Loss Protection (PLP) for data integrity and AES 256-bit hardware encryption for security. This drive provides an optimal balance of consistent I/O delivery and high performance for a wide range of server applications.
$4604.68
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Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
36
/ 4074
#36 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
+773%
Above average
Storage Capacity
15.36
/ TB
Who it's for
- Data center operators managing vast datasets and limited rack space.
- IT professionals requiring maximum uptime and data integrity for vital services.
- Cloud service providers needing rapid data access for high-performance computing.
Who should skip it
- Small businesses with limited IT budgets or individual users.
- Consumers building standard PCs or those without enterprise-grade server bays.
- Home users or creative professionals not running data-intensive server applications.
Key Specs
Storage Capacity
15.36 TB
Encryption Standard
256-bit AES
Random 4KB Read
2700000 IOPS
Random 4KB Write
400000 IOPS
Endurance (DWPD)
1
Endurance (TBW)
28032 TB
Maximum Sequential Read
13.67 GB/s
Maximum Sequential Write
9.47 GB/s
Features
- Enterprise PCIe 5.0 performance
- On-board Power Loss Protection (PLP)
- AES 256-bit hardware encryption
- TCG Opal 2.0 support
- NVMe-MI 1.2b out-of-band management
- End-to-end data protection
- High capacity options
- Optimized for server workloads
What customers say
Customers consistently praise this enterprise SSD for its exceptional reliability and robust performance in demanding data center environments. Its high endurance and consistent speed are frequently highlighted, making it a trusted choice for critical applications. Users often perceive strong long term value due to its durability and minimal downtime, justifying the initial investment. This product is seen as a premium solution that delivers on its promises for enterprise grade storage needs, offering peace of mind for mission critical operations.
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