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Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. SEDC2000BM8/480G enterprise SSD 480GB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4

SKU CH-KTA6-Y9G96 MPN SEDC2000BM8/480G

Enterprise SSD with 480 GB capacity, PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, up to 7000 MB/s read and 800 MB/s write speeds, 0.4 DWPD endurance and 350 TBW rating

  • Total capacity480 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 7,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 800 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • NAND flash type3D TLC

Capacity 480GB

  • Up to 7000 MB/s sequential read for fast data access
  • Up to 530,000 IOPS random read for responsive mixed workloads
  • 4 DWPD endurance with 350 TBW rating for write-heavy server use
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface delivers high throughput on modern platforms
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits dense server and workstation slots

Enterprise NVMe SSD for servers

This Kingston SEDC2000BM8/480G is a 480GB M.2 2280 drive built for data-centre workloads. It connects through a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface using the NVMe protocol. The 3D TLC memory delivers up to 7000 MBps sequential read and 800 MBps sequential write speeds. Random performance reaches 530,000 read IOPS and 32,000 write IOPS.

Thermals noise and power

Active power draw averages 3.22 W during reads and 5.60 W during writes, peaking at 3.29 W and 5.77 W respectively. The drive operates from 0 °C to 70 °C and survives storage between -40 °C and 85 °C. Vibration resistance is rated at 20 G peak across 10–2000 Hz. No moving parts mean silent operation in normal use.

Endurance rating 0.4 DWPD

The drive is warranted for 0.4 drive writes per day, equivalent to 350 TB total bytes written. MTBF is rated at 2,000,000 hours. Buyers who need higher write endurance or larger capacities should consider other models. The 8.3 mm height fits standard M.2 slots.

How it compares

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Price $487.99
Cheaper than about 71% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).
Total capacity 480 GB
Lower than about 88% of the 522 comparable items (median 3.2 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 7,000 MB/s
Higher than about 70% of the 311 comparable items (median 6,500 MB/s).
Price per TB $1,016.65 per TB
Pricier than about 81% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Model nameSEDC2000BM8/480G
Total capacity480 GB
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 7,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 800 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 530,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 32,000 IOPS
Read latency70µs
Write latency29µs
Storage
NAND flash type3D TLC
Write endurance0.4 DWPD
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
Power
Active power drawAverage Read: 3.22 W
Average Write: 5.6 W
Max Read: 3.29 W
Max Write: 5.77 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height8.3 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Product weight10g
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size184 × 130 × 15 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
Vibration tolerance20G Peak (10-2000 Hz)
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h

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Questions about this item

How do I install the M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 drive, and what step is often missed?

Insert the M.2 2280 module into the PCIe 4.0 x4 slot at a 30-degree angle, then secure it with the retention screw; the step often missed is confirming the motherboard key matches the M-key notch on the drive.

What maintenance or replacement will the SEDC2000BM8/480G need later?

The drive has no moving parts, so routine maintenance is not required; replacement is driven by the 350 TBW endurance rating or the 0.4 DWPD limit reached over its service life.

What limit appears first under sustained heavy writes on this 480 GB enterprise SSD?

Sustained sequential write speed is rated up to 800 MBps, and the 0.4 DWPD endurance budget will be consumed before thermal throttling becomes the primary constraint.

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