Monday, April 27th 2020
Kingston Releases Next-Gen KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD
Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced KC2500, its next generation M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD for desktop, workstations and high-performance computing (HPC) systems. KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD delivers powerful performance using the latest Gen 3.0 x 4 controller and 96-layer 3D TLC NAND. With speeds up to 3,500 MB/s read and up to 2,900 MB/s write, KC2500 combines outstanding performance and endurance that improves workflow for desktop, workstation and power users.
KC2500 is available in capacities up to 2 TB housed in a compact M.2 2280 form factor that saves space for other components while allowing users to take advantage of PCIe speeds. The self-encrypting SSD supports a full-security suite for end-to-end data protection using AES-XTS 256-bit hardware-based encryption. It allows the usage of independent software vendors 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 client PC usage, enabling those who demand speed and reliability to handle intensive workloads on desktops, workstations and for HPC applications," said Justin Karasek, SSD business manager, Kingston. "The compact M.2 form factor and broad range of security and encryption options provides greater flexibility for organizations who are looking to refresh their current systems, or for the power user looking to upgrade their current system with the best that NVMe PCIe SSDs can offer."
KC2500 is currently available in 250 GB, 500 GB and 1 TB capacities with 2 TB shipping soon. KC2500 is backed by a limited five-year warranty and free technical support.
Kingston KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD Features and Specifications:
KC2500 is available in capacities up to 2 TB housed in a compact M.2 2280 form factor that saves space for other components while allowing users to take advantage of PCIe speeds. The self-encrypting SSD supports a full-security suite for end-to-end data protection using AES-XTS 256-bit hardware-based encryption. It allows the usage of independent software vendors 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 client PC usage, enabling those who demand speed and reliability to handle intensive workloads on desktops, workstations and for HPC applications," said Justin Karasek, SSD business manager, Kingston. "The compact M.2 form factor and broad range of security and encryption options provides greater flexibility for organizations who are looking to refresh their current systems, or for the power user looking to upgrade their current system with the best that NVMe PCIe SSDs can offer."
KC2500 is currently available in 250 GB, 500 GB and 1 TB capacities with 2 TB shipping soon. KC2500 is backed by a limited five-year warranty and free technical support.
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 2 TB
- Form Factor: M.2-2280
- Interface: NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes
- Capacities: 250 GB, 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
- Controller: SMI 2262EN
- NAND: 96-layer 3D TLC
- Encrypted: AES-XTS 256 bit
- Sequential Read/Write:
- 250 GB - up to 3,500/1,200 MB/s
- 500 GB - up to 3,500/2,500 MB/s
- 1 TB - up to 3,500/2,900 MB/s
- 2 TB - up to 3,500/2,900 MB/s
- Random 4K Read/Write:
o 250 GB - up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS
o 500 GB - up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS
o 1 TB - up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS
o 2 TB - up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS - Total Bytes Written (TBW):
o 250 GB - 150TBW
o 500 GB - 300TBW
o 1 TB - 600TBW
o 2 TB - 1.2PBW - Power Consumption:0.003 W Idle /0.2 W Avg / 2.1 W (MAX) Read / 7 W (MAX) Write
- Storage Temperature: -40°C~85°C
- Operating Temperature: 0°C~70°C
- Dimensions: 80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5mm
- Weight:
o 250 GB - 8 g
o 500 GB - 10 g
o 1 TB - 10 g
o 2 TB - 11 g - Vibration Operating: 2.17G Peak (7-800Hz)
- Vibration Non-operating: 20G Peak (20-1000Hz)
- MTBF: 2,000,000
- Warranty/Support: Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support
15 Comments on Kingston Releases Next-Gen KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD
Im going to use 2TB as example as it is the biggest
Kingston KC2500 & WD Black SN750
Sequential Read/Write:
2TB - up to 3,500/2,900 MB/s
WD & Kingston 2 TB - 1.2PBW
WD Store price £400.99 Kingston not released
Seagate Firecuda 510 M.2 SSD
2TB - up to 3,450/3,200 MB/s
2TB - 2.6PBW
Ebuyer price £294.99
Wow
when you look at the specs and price, me personally i would go for the Seagate drive
500GB – up to 3,000/2,000MB/s
1TB – up to 3,200/2,200MB/s
2TB – up to 3,200/2,200MB/s
500 GB - up to 3,500/2,500 MB/s
1 TB - up to 3,500/2,900 MB/s
2 TB - up to 3,500/2,900 MB/s
500GB – up to 350,000/250,000 IOPS
1TB – up to 350,000/275,000 IOPS
2TB – up to 250,000/250,000 IOPS
500 GB - up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS
1 TB - up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS
2 TB - up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS
The situation is quite different in other parts of the world.
The WD Black SN750 costs the equivalent of £348 where I live and the Seagate FireCuda 510 costs the equivalent of £375, both in 2TB sizes.
As such, the Seagate drive would be a bad deal.
On the other hand, an Adata SX8200 Pro 2TB costs a mere £215.
This random SSD that I've never seen before, goes for as little as £188 for 2TB.
www.leven.com.tw/?page_id=673
Phison PS5018-E18 wow that is fast
Even the Samsung 970 Evo is something like 500k IOPS.