Kingston DC3000ME 7.68TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe U.2 Data Center SSD
The Kingston DC3000ME PCIe 5.0 NVMe U.2 SSD (SEDC3000ME/7T6) is a 7.68TB 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 10,000MB/s write over PCIe NVMe Gen5 x4.
It is aimed at servers that need high capacity with steady low latency, adding power loss protection, AES 256-bit encryption and 14,016TB of rated endurance (1DWPD over 5 years). See more NVMe SSDs or other Kingston products.
Highlights
- 7.68TB capacity on 3D eTLC NAND
- PCIe NVMe Gen5 x4, backward compatible with Gen4
- Up to 14,000MB/s read and 10,000MB/s write
- 99% QoS latency under 70 µs read and 10 µs write
- Power loss protection and AES 256-bit encryption
- 14,016TB endurance, 1DWPD (5 years)
Best for
- Enterprise and data center servers with U.2 bays
- Databases and virtual machines that need consistent latency
- Mid-capacity NVMe storage tiers
Specifications
| Part number | SEDC3000ME/7T6 |
|---|---|
| Form factor | U.2, 2.5” x 15mm |
| Interface | PCIe NVMe Gen5 x4 (backward compatible with Gen4) |
| Capacity | 7.68TB |
| NAND | 3D eTLC |
| Sequential read/write | 7.68TB – 14,000MB/s / 10,000MBs |
| Latency quality of service (QoS) | 3.84TB-15.36TB 99% - Read/Write: <70 µs / < 10 µs |
| 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) | 7.68TB – 14,016TB, 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 | 7.68TB – 151.3g |
| Vibration non-operating | 10G peak (10–1000Hz) |
| MTBF | 2 million hours |
Compatibility and related parts
Make sure your server or workstation has a U.2 bay or U.2-capable controller; this drive does not fit an M.2 slot. It works 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
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- Accessories (such as cables, covers, power banks, etc.) are not covered under warranty.
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- 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.
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FAQs
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