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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

  • 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
  • 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.

How it compares

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

Price $3,373.99
Pricier than about 77% 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 $439.32 per TB
Cheaper than about 68% 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
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

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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