Kingston DC600M 960GB 2.5” SATA Enterprise SSD – Reliable and High-Performance Storage for Data Centers

The Kingston DC600M 960GB 2.5” SATA Enterprise SSD is designed to meet the high-performance demands of modern data centers. Leveraging a SATA 3.0, 6Gbps interface and 3D TLC NAND technology, this fourth-generation SSD excels in handling mixed-use workloads with reliability and efficiency. It is tailored for high-volume rack-mount servers, ensuring consistent latency and IOPS performance for system integrators, hyperscale data centers, and cloud service providers.

The DC600M features hardware-based power loss protection (PLP), which includes capacitors to safeguard data during unexpected power outages. This capability reduces the risk of data loss and ensures that the SSD can resume normal operation upon system reboot. With capacities ranging up to 7680GB, this SSD provides the scalability and performance required for demanding applications.

Key Features:

• High Capacity: Provides up to 960GB of storage, with options extending up to 7680GB for various data needs.
• SATA 3.0 Interface: Offers 6Gbps data transfer rates, compatible with SATA 2.0, ensuring broad connectivity and performance.
• Hardware-Based Power Loss Protection: Equipped with capacitors to protect data integrity and enhance reliability during power failures.
• Consistent Performance: Delivers steady-state 4K random read/write speeds up to 94,000/65,000 IOPS for high-demand scenarios.
• Optimized for Data Centers: Designed to meet the requirements of server RAID applications with a focus on low latency and high IOPS consistency.

Specifications:

• Form Factor: 2.5 inch
• Interface: SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s) – Backward compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3Gb/s)
• Capacities: 480GB, 960GB, 1920GB, 3840GB, 7680GB
• NAND: 3D TLC
• Sequential Read/Write:
  • 480GB: 560MB/s read, 470MB/s write
  • 960GB: 560MB/s read, 530MB/s write
  • 1920GB: 560MB/s read, 530MB/s write
  • 3840GB: 560MB/s read, 530MB/s write
  • 7680GB: 560MB/s read, 530MB/s write
• Steady-State 4K Random Read/Write:
  • 480GB: 94,000/41,000 IOPS
  • 960GB: 94,000/65,000 IOPS
  • 1920GB: 94,000/78,000 IOPS
  • 3840GB: 94,000/59,000 IOPS
  • 7680GB: 94,000/34,000 IOPS
• Quality of Service (Latency) (99.999%):
  • 480GB: Read 180 µs, Write 110 µs
  • 960GB – 3840GB: Read 200 µs, Write 300 µs
  • 7680GB: Read 240 µs, Write 170 µs
• Typical Latency: Read <200 µs, Write <30 µs
• Hot-Plug Capable: Yes
• Enterprise SMART Tools: Includes reliability tracking, usage statistics, life remaining, wear leveling, and temperature monitoring
• Endurance:
  • 480GB: 876TBW, 1 DWPD (5 years), 1.66 DWPD (3 years)
  • 960GB: 1752TBW, 1 DWPD (5 years), 1.66 DWPD (3 years)
  • 1920GB: 3504TBW, 1 DWPD (5 years), 1.66 DWPD (3 years)
  • 3840GB: 7008TBW, 1 DWPD (5 years), 1.66 DWPD (3 years)
  • 7680GB: 14016TBW, 1 DWPD (5 years), 1.66 DWPD (3 years)
• Power Consumption:
  • Idle: 1.30W
  • Average: 1.45W
  • Max Read: 1.6W
  • Max Write: 3.6W
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Dimensions: 69.9mm x 100mm x 7mm
• Weight: 92.34g
• Vibration Operating: 2.17G Peak (7–800Hz)
• Vibration Non-Operating: 20G Peak (10–2000Hz)
• MTBF: 2 million hours
• UBER: ≤10^-17

Conclusion:

The Kingston DC600M 960GB 2.5” SATA Enterprise SSD delivers high performance and reliability for enterprise applications. With its robust feature set, including hardware-based power loss protection and consistent performance metrics, this SSD ensures data integrity and efficient operation in demanding environments. Ideal for data centers and server applications, it offers the scalability and performance needed for today’s high-demand workloads.