Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB U.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD – Enterprise Storage

Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB U.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD – Enterprise Storage

The Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB U.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD delivers ultra-fast 14,000MB/s read speeds, enterprise-grade reliability, and power loss protection (PLP). Featuring AES 256-bit encryption, 3D TLC NAND, and low-latency performance, it's ideal for AI, HPC, cloud infrastructure, and mission-critical workloads.

Product Overview

The Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB U.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD is a high-performance, enterprise-class storage solution engineered for hyperscale data centres, cloud service providers, and AI-driven applications. Built with 3D TLC NAND and PCIe 5.0 technology, this SSD ensures exceptional throughput, low latency, and enhanced endurance for intensive workloads.

Designed with onboard power loss protection (PLP), it safeguards critical data in case of unexpected shutdowns, while AES 256-bit encryption secures sensitive information. The DC3000ME is backwards-compatible with PCIe 4.0, ensuring seamless integration with existing server infrastructure.

With a massive 15.36TB capacity, this SSD supports software-defined storage, RAID configurations, and high-performance computing (HPC), making it the go-to choice for enterprises requiring speed, scalability, and reliability.

Key Features

✔ 15.36TB High-Capacity Storage – Optimised for data-heavy workloads
✔ Blazing-Fast PCIe 5.0 NVMe Performance – Up to 14,000MB/s read & 9,700MB/s write speeds
✔ Enterprise-Grade Reliability – 3D TLC NAND for enhanced endurance
✔ Power Loss Protection (PLP) – Protects data during unexpected power failures
✔ AES 256-Bit Encryption – Secure, hardware-based encryption for data protection
✔ High IOPS & Low Latency – Ideal for database processing, AI, and virtualisation
✔ Backward Compatible with PCIe 4.0 – Ensures smooth server integration

Technical Specifications

• Form Factor: U.2, 2.5” x 15mm
• Interface: PCIe NVMe Gen5 x4 (backward-compatible with Gen4)
• Capacity: 15.36TB
• NAND Type: 3D eTLC
• Sequential Read/Write: 14,000MB/s / 9,700MB/s
• 4K Random Read/Write (IOPS): 2,700,000 / 400,000
• Latency QoS (99% Read/Write): <10µs / <70µs
• Power Loss Protection: Yes
• Encryption: TCG Opal 2.0, AES 256-bit
• Namespace Management: Supports up to 128 namespaces
• Endurance (TBW/DWPD): 28,032TB (1 DWPD for 5 years)
• Power Consumption: Idle: 8W | Max Read: 8.2W | Max Write: 24W
• Operating Temperature: 0℃ ~ 70℃
• MTBF: 2 million hours
• Warranty: 5-year limited warranty with free technical support

Ideal Use Cases: Enterprise & High-Performance Workloads

The Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB SSD is engineered for:
🚀 AI & Machine Learning – High-speed data training & real-time analytics
☁ Cloud Computing & Hyperscale Data Centres – Scalable, ultra-fast storage
🔍 High-Performance Databases (OLTP, SQL, NoSQL) – Low-latency transactions
📡 Edge Computing & Virtualisation – Reliable, high-speed storage solutions
📊 RAID & Software-Defined Storage (SDS) – Seamless enterprise deployment

Alternative Capacities for Different Needs

🔹 3.84TB Model – Balanced storage and speed for general server use
🔹 7.68TB Model – Mid-tier solution for AI, HPC, and cloud computing
🔹 15.36TB Model – Maximum storage for data-intensive enterprise applications