Kingston DC3000ME 3.84TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe U.2 Data Center SSD
The Kingston DC3000ME PCIe 5.0 NVMe U.2 SSD (SEDC3000ME/3T8) is a 3.84TB data center drive on 3D eTLC NAND in a U.2, 2.5” x 15mm form factor, rated for up to 14,000MB/s read and 5,800MB/s write over PCIe NVMe Gen5 x4.
It suits servers that need fast, dependable NVMe storage at an entry capacity, with power loss protection, AES 256-bit encryption and 7,008TB of rated endurance (1DWPD over 5 years). See more NVMe SSDs or other Kingston products.
Highlights
- 3.84TB capacity on 3D eTLC NAND
- PCIe NVMe Gen5 x4, backward compatible with Gen4
- Up to 14,000MB/s read and 5,800MB/s write
- Power loss protection with power caps
- TCG Opal 2.0 and AES 256-bit encryption
- 7,008TB endurance, 1DWPD (5 years)
Best for
- Enterprise servers with U.2 drive bays
- Boot, cache or database volumes that need low latency
- Upgrading Gen4 servers ahead of a move to Gen5
Specifications
| Form factor | U.2, 2.5” x 15mm |
|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe NVMe Gen5 x4 (backward compatible with Gen4) |
| Capacity | 3.84TB |
| NAND | 3D eTLC |
| Sequential read/write | 3.84TB – 14,000MB/s / 5,800MB/s |
| Static and dynamic wear levelling | Yes |
| Power loss protection (power caps) | Yes |
| Encryption | Yes - TCG Opal 2.0, AES 256-bit encryption |
| Namespace management support | Yes - 128 namespaces supported |
| Enterprise diagnostics | Telemetry, media wear, temperature, health, etc. |
| Endurance (TBW/DWPD) | 3.84TB – 7,008TB, 1DWPD (5 years) |
| Power consumption | Idle (3.84TB-15.36TB): 8W; Max Read (3.84TB-15.36TB): 8.2W |
| Operating temperature | 0℃ ~ 70℃ |
| Dimensions | 100.50mm x 69.8mm x 14.8mm |
| Weight | 3.84TB – 146.2g |
| Vibration non-operating | 10G peak (10–1000Hz) |
| MTBF | 2 million hours |
Compatibility and related parts
Check that your server or workstation has a U.2 bay or U.2-capable controller, since this drive does not fit an M.2 slot. It runs on Gen5 and Gen4 hosts. For desktop builds the PC builder checks compatibility, and you can compare motherboards or browse all SSDs and storage.
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Warranty
Warranty
- All products come with a 1-year official local warranty, unless mentioned otherwise.
- Accessories (such as cables, covers, power banks, etc.) are not covered under warranty.
- Please check your item at the time of delivery—you may refuse the order if you notice any damage.
- The warranty provided is an official local manufacturer warranty.
- Apple products include both local and international warranty, as per Apple’s policy.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
• Shipping: Orders are processed within 0–2 business days. Standard delivery takes 0–5 business days depending on your location.
• Returns: You may return or exchange products within 10 days of receiving your order. Items must be in original condition with proof of purchase.
If your item is defective or damaged due to manufacturing issues, we’ll gladly replace it at no additional cost.
No advance payments required—even for preorders. Pay on delivery or cancel anytime, hassle-free.
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