Kingston Technology has unveiled an impressive Gen 5.0 U.2 SSD aimed specifically at data centers, boasting sequential read speeds that can reach up to an astonishing 14 GB/s.
Kingston Introduces the DC3000ME 30.72 TB Gen 5.0 U.2 NVMe SSD for Evolving AI Storage Needs
The acclaimed storage manufacturer Kingston has launched a high-capacity version of its DC3000ME Gen 5.0 U.2 NVMe SSD, now offering an expansive capacity of 30.72 TB. This enhancement is timely, as data centers increasingly demand greater storage solutions to support the rapid scaling of AI applications. The new SSD aims to provide enterprise customers with a significant boost in storage capability while enhancing read/write speeds and optimizing power efficiency.
In addition to Samsung’s PM9D3a, the Kingston DC3000ME is among a select few options in the PCIe 5.0 U.2 category to offer such significant storage capacity. It is engineered to deliver a remarkable 14 GB/s in sequential read speeds and supports up to 2.8 million IOPS for random read operations. Although designed for the PCIe 5.0 interface, this SSD retains backward compatibility with PCIe 4.0 platforms, providing flexibility for a variety of systems. Moreover, the DC3000ME integrates advanced features such as on-board power-loss protection and AES-256 encryption, compliant with TCG Opal 2.0 standards.
The launch of the 30.72TB DC3000ME marks an important milestone for Kingston’s data center portfolio,
As AI, HPC, and cloud environments continue to scale, customers are looking to maximize storage density without compromising performance or reliability. DC3000ME with 30.72TB delivers exactly that.
– Cameron Crandall, Data Center SSD Business Manager at Kingston
The introduction of these high-capacity SSDs enables data centers to significantly reduce the number of storage drives needed per rack, which is crucial for the efficiency of AI training clusters and inference storage layers.
Utilizing 3D eTLC NAND technology, the DC3000ME is structured for optimal cost efficiency in read-heavy and mixed-workload scenarios. The integrated power-loss protection feature enhances the reliability of the SSD, ensuring that critical data remains intact even during unexpected power outages. Kingston backs this innovative capacity with a 5-year limited warranty, although the pricing details for the 30.72 TB variant and its lower-capacity counterparts have yet to be announced.
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