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Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. SEDC600ME/7680G enterprise SSD 7.68TB 2.5" SATA 1 DWPD

SKU CH-TV2K-93AYG MPN SEDC600ME/7680G

A 7.68 TB SATA enterprise SSD with 3D TLC, 1 DWPD endurance and 256-bit AES encryption for mixed-use server workloads

  • Total capacity7.68 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 560 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 530 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • NAND flash type3D TLC

Capacity 7.68TB

  • 68 TB capacity stores large enterprise datasets
  • 256-bit AES encryption protects data from unauthorised access
  • SATA 600 interface delivers up to 560 MB/s sequential read
  • 1 DWPD endurance with 14016 TBW supports mixed-use workloads
  • 2 million hour MTBF and 2.17G vibration resistance ensure server reliability

Enterprise storage drive

The Kingston SEDC600ME/7680G is a 7.68TB 2.5 inch SATA SSD built for mixed-use server and data-centre workloads. Its 3D TLC NAND and 1 DWPD endurance rating suit read-heavy databases, virtualisation hosts and content repositories that need consistent latency.

2.5 inch SATA connector

The 7mm z-height fits standard hot-swap bays and backplanes using the SATA III interface. Hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption secures data at rest without host software overhead, and the 2 million hour MTBF plus vibration tolerance up to 2.17G operating support continuous rack deployment.

Compatibility check

Verify the chassis or controller provides a 6Gbps SATA port and 2.5 inch bay with 7mm clearance. Confirm the workload stays within the 14016TB total bytes written budget and that the 0 to 70°C operating range matches your airflow design. Builds needing PCIe bandwidth or higher write endurance should evaluate alternative interfaces.

How it compares

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

Price $3,897.99
Pricier than about 80% 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 560 MB/s
Lower than about 70% of the 311 comparable items (median 6,500 MB/s).
Price per TB $507.55 per TB
Cheaper than about 59% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Model nameSEDC600ME/7680G
Total capacity7.68 TB
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 560 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 530 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 94,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 34,000 IOPS
Read latency<130 us
Write latency<70 us
Storage
NAND flash type3D TLC
Write endurance1 DWPD
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Power
Idle power draw1.3 W
Active power drawAverage: 1.45 W
Max Read: 1.6 W
Max Write: 3.6 W
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Overall width100 mm
Product depth69.9 mm
Product weight92.34g
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 76 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
Vibration tolerance2.17G Peak (7-800 Hz) operating
20G Peak (10-2000 Hz) non-operating
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h

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Questions about this item

What does the SATA 600 interface limit for this SEDC600ME/7680G drive?

The SATA 600 interface caps sequential throughput at 560 MBps read and 530 MBps write for this 7.68 TB model.

Which physical dimensions and bay size does the 2.5 inch SEDC600ME/7680G require?

It fits a standard 2.5 inch bay using 7 mm height, 100 mm width and 69.9 mm depth.

How is the SEDC600ME/7680G installed and what step is often missed?

Mount the 92.34 g drive in a 2.5 inch bay, connect SATA data and power cables, then enable 256-bit AES encryption in the RAID controller or OS before writing data.

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