Name: SKC2500M8/2000G Kingston 2TB PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 TLC 3D NAND M.2 2280 SSD
Brand: Kingston
SKU: SKC2500M8/2000G
Price: 392.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Kingston KC2500 Series 2TB SSD is a solid-state drive designed to offer fast, secure storage with its PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 interface and triple-level cell 3D NAND technology. It fits into the M.2 2280 slot commonly found in modern computers, making it a practical choice for upgrading system performance and safeguarding data.

General Information
Brand	Kingston
Part Number	SKC2500M8/2000G

Technical Information
Capacity	2TB
Memory Technology	Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Interface	PCIe Gen 3.0 x4
Cache	DRAM cache
MTBF	1,600,000 hours
Hot Swappable	No
Hot Pluggable	No

Performance
Max Sequential Read	3500 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	2900 MB/s
Random Read	350,000 IOPS
Random Write	300,000 IOPS
Endurance (TBW)	1200 TBW

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	3.5 x 22 x 80 mm
Weight	1.10
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Kingston KC2500 Series SSD provides high-speed storage ideal for professionals and enthusiasts who need reliable, fast data access. Built with PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 technology, it delivers impressive read and write speeds that improve system responsiveness and shorten load times. Often found in workstations, gaming setups, and high-performance laptops, this 2TB drive offers ample space for large files and applications. It's suited for users who run demanding software or handle large media projects. Key Features High-speed PCIe NVMe protocol for faster data transfer compared to SATA 3D TLC NAND flash providing a good balance between endurance and cost Hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption to protect sensitive data Compact M.2 2280 size suitable for tight system builds Supports SMART monitoring for drive health tracking This SSD is typically installed in desktop and laptop computers requiring faster boot times and smoother multitasking. It helps users maintain productivity by reducing wait times during data-intensive tasks.

Use Cases
The Kingston KC2500 2TB SSD is tailored for IT environments demanding high-speed data access paired with secure storage. It is particularly suitable for professional workstations and enterprise devices where rapid read/write speeds and data protection are critical. How It's Used: Accelerating virtualization workloads in small to mid-sized data centers requiring low latency and high IOPS. Upgrading development workstations handling large media files and databases to improve application responsiveness. Deploying in remote office setups where compact form factor and encryption ensure secure, efficient data storage. Supporting edge computing devices that necessitate fast local storage with robust data protection. Integrating into enterprise IT systems to enhance boot times and application loading in desktop fleets. This SSD supports operational efficiency by balancing speed with data security across diverse deployment scenarios. Its compatibility with common M.2 slots and advanced encryption capabilities make it a scalable solution for evolving infrastructure demands.