Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, recently revealed KC2500, its next generation M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD for desktop, workstations and high-performance computing (HPC) systems. KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD can provide effective performance using the ultra-modern Gen 3.0 x 4 controller and 96-layer 3D TLC NAND. With speeds1 up to 3,500MB/s read and up to 2,900MB/s write, KC2500 combines amazing performance and persistence that improves workflow for desktop, workstation and power users.

KC2500 is available in capacities up to 2TB2 housed in a compact M.2 2280 form factor that saves space for different aspects while enabling users to take benefit of PCIe speeds. The self-encrypting SSD supports a full-security suite for end-to-end data security using AES-XTS 256-bit hardware-based encryption. It enables the utilization of independent software providers with TCG Opal 2.0 security management solutions such as Symantec, McAfee, WinMagic and others. KC2500 has built-in Microsoft eDrive support, a security storage specification for use with BitLocker.

KC2500 sets a new bar for high-performance customer PC usage, enabling those who demand speed and reliability to deal with intensive workloads on desktops, workstations and for HPC applications, stated Tony Hollingsbee, SSD business manager, Kingston EMEA. The compact M.2 form factor and broad range of security and encryption choices offers better flexibility for organizations who are looking to refresh their current systems, or for the power user looking to improve their present system with the best that NVMe PCIe SSDs can offer.

KC2500 is presently available in 250GB, 500GB and 1TB capacities with 2TB2 delivery soon. KC2500 is backed by a restricted five-year warranty and free technical support. For more details visit kingston.com.

Kingston KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD Features and Specifications:

Incredible NVMe PCIe Performance
Supports a full-Security Suite: TCG Opal 2.0, XTS-AES 256-bit, eDrive
Ideal for Desktop, Workstations and High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems
Upgrade your PC with capacities up to 2TB2
Form Factor: M.2 2280
Interface: NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes
Capacities2: 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB
Controller: SMI 2262EN
NAND: 96-layer 3D TLC
Encrypted: AES-XTS 256 bit

Sequential Read/Write1:
o 250GB up to 3,500/1,200MB/s
o 500GB up to 3,500/2,500MB/s
o 1TB up to 3,500/2,900MB/s
o 2TB up to 3,500/2,900MB/s

Random 4K Read/Write1:
o 250GB up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS
o 500GB up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS
o 1TB up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS
o 2TB up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS

Total Bytes Written (TBW)3:
o 250GB 150TBW
o 500GB 300TBW
o 1TB 600TBW
o 2TB 1.2PBW

Power Consumption: .003W Idle / .2W Avg / 2.1W (MAX) Read / 7W (MAX) Write
Storage Temperature: -40C~85C
Operating Temperature: 0C~70C
Dimensions: 80mm x 22mm x 3.5mm
Weight:

o 250GB 8g
o 500GB 10g
o 1TB 10g
o 2TB 11g

Vibration Operating: 2.17G Peak (7-800Hz)
Vibration Non-operating: 20G Peak (20-1000Hz)
MTBF: 2,000,000
Warranty/Support4: Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support