Kingston has recently launched its new NVME SSD range with fasts speeds up to 3,500MB/s in India. The KC2500 is the next generation M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD range for desktop, workstations and high-performance computing (HPC) systems.
These SSDs deliver high-speed performance as its using the latest Gen 3.0 x 4 controller and 96-layer 3D TLC NAND. The KC2500 delivers up to 3,500MB/s read speed and up to 2,900MB/s write speed, which is very fast in today’s standards and you can opt from 250GB to all the way up to 2TB storage.
According to the company, the KC2500 combines outstanding performance and endurance that improves workflow for desktop, workstation and power users. These SSDs will be available in India with MRPs of ₹ 8,500 (250GB), ₹ 15,500 (500GB), ₹ 27,500 (1TB), ₹ 46,500 (2TB). They are already available on Amazon for some discounts like the 250GB costs ₹ 5,599: https://amzn.to/2CK8et1 while the 500GB costs just ₹ 9,649: https://amzn.to/2B51iGx.
Even though having a capacity of up to 2TB, the KC2500 comes in a compact M.2 2280 form factor and for security, this self-encrypting SSD supports a full-security suite for end-to-end data protection using AES-XTS 256-bit hardware-based encryption.
The NVMe SSD even allows the usage of independent software vendors with TCG Opal 2.0 security management solutions such as Symantec, McAfee, WinMagic and others. Kingston’s KC2500 features built-in Microsoft eDrive support, a security storage specification for use with BitLocker. The KC2500 is also backed by a limited five-year warranty along with free technical support.
“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 Kingston. “The compact M.2 form factor and a broad range of security and encryption options provide 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.”
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 2TB
- Form Factor: M.2 2280
- Interface: NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes
- Capacities: 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB
- Controller: SMI 2262EN
- NAND: 96-layer 3D TLC
- Encrypted: AES-XTS 256 bit
- Sequential Read/Write:
- 250GB – up to 3,500/1,200MB/s
- 500GB – up to 3,500/2,500MB/s
- 1TB – up to 3,500/2,900MB/s
- 2TB – up to 3,500/2,900MB/s
- Random 4K Read/Write:
- 250GB – up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS
- 500GB – up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS
- 1TB – up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS
- 2TB – up to 375,000/300,000 IOPS
- Total Bytes Written (TBW):
- 250GB – 150TBW
- 500GB – 300TBW
- 1TB – 600TBW
- 2TB – 1.2PBW
- Power Consumption: .003W Idle / .2W Avg / 2.1W (MAX) Read / 7W (MAX) Write
- Storage Temperature: -40°C~85°C
- Operating Temperature: 0°C~70°C
- Dimensions: 80mm x 22mm x 3.5mm
- Weight:
- 250GB – 8g
- 500GB – 10g
- 1TB – 10g
- 2TB – 11g
- 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
Overall, if you are planning to go for fast and secure NVMe SSDs, then Kingston’s new KC2500 NVME PCIe SSDs can undoubtedly be your next choice. The full range of SSDs are now available via Amazon India here: https://amzn.to/32n4xV9
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