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Rectangular 2.5 inch U.2 enterprise SSD with silver metal casing and label

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. SEDC3000ME/7T6 7.68TB U.2 enterprise SSD

SKU CH-94BB-GD7KV

A 7.68 TB U.2 enterprise SSD delivering 14000 MB/s reads and 10000 MB/s writes with 1 DWPD endurance and AES 256-bit encryption

  • Form Factor2.5" U.2
  • Capacity7.68TB
  • Memory Components3D eTLC
  • InterfacePCI-Express 5.0 x4
  • Max Sequential ReadUp to 14000 MBps
  • Max Sequential WriteUp to 10000 MBps
  • High capacity of 7.68TB stores massive datasets
  • PCI-Express 5.0 x4 interface delivers up to 14000 MBps sequential reads
  • 3D eTLC memory sustains 14016TB written with 1 DWPD endurance
  • Hardware AES 256-bit encryption plus TCG Opal 2.0 protects data at rest
  • 2 million hour MTBF and 10G vibration resistance ensure server-grade reliability

7.68TB U.2 enterprise SSD

The Kingston SEDC3000ME/7T6 is a 2.5-inch U.2 solid-state drive built for server and storage arrays. It uses 3D eTLC flash and a PCI-Express 5.0 x4 interface to deliver high throughput in a standard enterprise form factor.

Suits read-heavy workloads needing high capacity

This drive fits databases, content repositories and analytics platforms that value sustained sequential speed and 1 DWPD endurance. It is not for write-intensive logging or caching tiers that exceed the rated endurance, nor for systems lacking a U.2 backplane or PCIe 5.0 support.

PCI-Express 5.0 x4 interface decides fit

The drive requires a U.2 port wired for four lanes of PCIe 5.0 to reach the rated 14000 MBps read and 10000 MBps write performance. Without that link the drive will negotiate a slower speed and may not meet the throughput target.

Highlights

  • High capacity of 7.68TB stores massive datasets
  • PCI-Express 5.0 x4 interface delivers up to 14000 MBps sequential reads
  • 3D eTLC memory sustains 14016TB written with 1 DWPD endurance
  • Hardware AES 256-bit encryption plus TCG Opal 2.0 protects data at rest
  • 2 million hour MTBF and 10G vibration resistance ensure server-grade reliability

Specifications

BrandKingston
ModelSEDC3000ME/7T6
Form Factor2.5" U.2
Capacity7.68TB
Memory Components3D eTLC
InterfacePCI-Express 5.0 x4
Max Sequential ReadUp to 14000 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 10000 MBps
4KB Random ReadUp to 2,800,000 IOPS
4KB Random WriteUp to 500,000 IOPS
Read Latency<10 µs
Write Latency< 70 µs
Endurance1 DWPD
Terabytes Written (TBW)14016TB
MTBF2,000,000 hours
SecurityTCG Opal 2.0, AES 256-bit encryption
Power Consumption (Idle)8W
Power Consumption (Active)Max Read: 8.2W
Max Write: 24W
Operating Temperature0°C ~ +70°C
Max Vibration Resistance10G Peak (10-1000Hz)
Height14.8mm
Width100.5mm
Depth69.8mm
Weight151.3g

Questions about this item

Will this 2.5" U.2 drive with PCI-Express 5.0 x4 work in my server that only has PCIe 4.0 backplane slots?

The drive is backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 x4 slots, though sequential reads will be limited to the PCIe 4.0 ceiling rather than the rated 14000 MBps.

How do I confirm the SEDC3000ME/7T6 is delivering its rated 4 KB random read performance of 2800000 IOPS after installation?

Use a tool such as fio or CrystalDiskMark with a 4 KB random read workload at high queue depth; sustained results approaching 2800000 IOPS indicate the drive is operating as specified.

Does the retail package for the 7.68TB SEDC3000ME/7T6 include a U.2 cable or heatsink, or must I source those separately?

The drive ships as the bare 2.5" U.2 module only; U.2 cables, drive carriers and any required heatsinks are sold separately.

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