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Silver 2.5 inch U.2 enterprise SSD with label showing 7.68TB capacity

Kingston Technology Corp.

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

SKU CH-1GVH-CAC3P MPN SEDC3000ME/7T6

A 7.68 TB enterprise NVMe drive with PCIe 5.0 x4 interface delivering 14000 MBps read and 10000 MBps write speeds, 1 DWPD endurance and AES 256-bit encryption

  • Total capacity7.68 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 14,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 10,000 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 5.0 x4
  • Form factor2.5 in U.2
  • NAND flash type3D eTLC

Capacity 7.68TB

  • Delivers up to 14000 MBps sequential read speed for demanding workloads
  • Sustains up to 10000 MBps sequential write throughput for heavy write tasks
  • Handles up to 2800000 random read IOPS for low-latency data access
  • Protects data with AES 256-bit encryption and TCG Opal 2.0 compliance
  • Rated for 14016 TB written endurance over the drive lifetime

Enterprise SSD for data-centre workloads

The Kingston SEDC3000ME/7T6 is a 2.5" U.2 enterprise SSD built for server and data-centre environments. It targets applications that demand sustained throughput and hardware-based encryption. The drive suits AI, HPC, cloud services and edge computing deployments. Buyers needing a consumer form factor or lower endurance should look elsewhere.

PCI-Express 5.0 x4 interface

The drive connects through a PCI-Express 5.0 x4 link, delivering up to 14000 MBps sequential read and 10000 MBps sequential write. Random performance reaches 2800000 IOPS read and 500000 IOPS write with read latency below 10 µs and write latency below 70 µs. This interface is the single specification that decides compatibility.

Fits 2.5" U.2 bays with PLP and AES 256-bit

The 2.5" U.2 form factor slots into standard server backplanes and draws up to 24W during write operations. On-board power loss protection safeguards in-flight data while TCG Opal 2.0 and AES 256-bit encryption secure data at rest. No extra cabling or software layer is required for these features.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Server & Data Center SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $3,701.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).
Total capacity 7.68 TB
Higher than about 80% of the 522 comparable items (median 3.2 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 14,000 MB/s
Higher than about 89% of the 311 comparable items (median 6,500 MB/s).
Price per TB $482.03 per TB
Cheaper than about 62% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Model nameSEDC3000ME/7T6
Total capacity7.68 TB
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 14,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 10,000 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 2,800,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 500,000 IOPS
Read latency<10 µs
Write latency< 70 µs
Storage
NAND flash type3D eTLC
Write endurance1 DWPD
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 5.0 x4
Power
Idle power draw8 W
Active power drawMax Read: 8.2 W
Max Write: 24 W
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in U.2
Overall height14.8 mm
Overall width100.5 mm
Product depth69.8 mm
Product weight151.3g
Shipping weight0.18 kg
Package size184 × 130 × 15 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Vibration tolerance10G Peak (10-1000 Hz)
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h
Security featuresTCG Opal 2.0, AES 256-bit encryption

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Questions about this item

How does the 14000 MBps sequential read speed translate in a server workload?

The 14000 MBps read and 10000 MBps write figures are maximum sequential throughput; real-world sustained speeds depend on queue depth, block size and controller firmware tuning.

What does the PCI-Express 5.0 x4 interface limit in practice?

The PCIe 5.0 x4 link sets the electrical ceiling for NVMe command transport; the drive reaches its rated 14000 MBps read and 10000 MBps write within that link.

Will the 2.5 inch U.2 14.8 mm height fit my hot-swap bay?

The drive measures 100.5 mm wide, 69.8 mm deep and 14.8 mm high, matching the standard 2.5 inch U.2 form factor for hot-swap carriers.

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