Kingston Digital Unveils New High-Performance Data Center SSD

Kingston Digital has recently launched a new solid-state drive (SSD) designed to meet the high-performance demands of data centers. The DC2000B SSD is equipped with the latest Gen 4x4 PCIe interface and 112-layer 3D TLC NAND technology, providing exceptional speed and reliability for server boot drive applications.

Enhanced Data Protection with On-Board Power Loss Protection

The DC2000B features onboard hardware-based power loss protection, which is a rare attribute for M.2 SSDs. This feature significantly reduces the risk of data loss or corruption during unexpected power outages. Additionally, the SSD comes with an integrated aluminum heatsink for efficient heat management, allowing it to maintain optimal performance levels even under heavy workloads.

Impressive Speeds and Capacities

Available in three capacities – 240GB, 480GB, and 960GB – the DC2000B offers varying sequential read and write speeds according to the storage size. The 240GB model boasts read speeds of up to 4500 MB/s and write speeds of 400 MB/s, while the 480GB and 960GB models reach read speeds of 7000 MB/s, with write speeds of 800 MB/s and 1300 MB/s, respectively.

Durability and Longevity

The SSDs are designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures and significant vibration, ensuring their durability and longevity. With an endurance rating of 0.4 DWPD over five years and a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating of 2 million hours, the DC2000B is a reliable choice for data center environments. Kingston also offers a five-year warranty with free technical support.

Tony Hollingsbee, SSD business manager for Kingston EMEA, emphasized the SSD's ability to handle high-duty cycle server workloads and the benefit of keeping boot drives inside the server to free up front-loading drive bays for data storage.

The DC2000B SSD is now available for purchase in the UK and through B2B and government resellers in the US.