[ PCIE 3.0 X4 NVME // IDENTIFIED PRODUCT ]
Kingston KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD 1 TB
1 TB M.2 2280, bare module; PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe NVMe SSD. Exact manufacturer SKU SKC2500M8/1000G. Capacity-specific manufacturer ratings and model compatibility notes follow. Peak performance is not a guaranteed sustained result.
IDENTIFICATION: Kingston KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD — 1 TB, complete SKU SKC2500M8/1000G. Verify label, suffix, hardware revision and firmware; similarly named OEM, regional, heatsink and capacity variants may differ.
Manufacturer-identified specifications
| Product / exact SKU | Kingston KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD 1 TB — SKC2500M8/1000G |
|---|---|
| Capacity / form factor | 1 TB; M.2 2280, bare module. |
| Interface / host lanes | PCIe 3.0 x4; NVMe. Link speed negotiates to the host slot, CPU/chipset lane allocation and platform firmware; verify the system manual. |
| Protocol | NVMe; product revision where identified in manufacturer documentation. Confirm firmware/feature support for OEM and region-specific variants. |
| Sequential performance / endurance | Up to 3,500 MB/s read and 2,900 MB/s write; endurance 600 TBW. Manufacturer-rated maxima under stated conditions, not independent test results or guaranteed sustained speeds. |
| Controller | Silicon Motion SM2262EN controller |
| NAND / media | 96-layer 3D TLC NAND |
| Thermal / service detail | Kingston specifies a 0–70 °C operating-temperature range. This bare M.2 module has no tall heatsink; keep airflow and, if using a host M.2 cover, ensure the pad contacts the drive correctly without bending the module. |
Host, firmware & installation compatibility
- M.2 2280, PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe. Confirm the host supports NVMe on the M-key socket, allocated PCIe lanes, the 2280 length and UEFI NVMe boot when applicable. Kingston SSD Manager and firmware updates are model/revision dependent; identify the exact product code before servicing.
- Confirm the motherboard/laptop manual for M-key NVMe signaling, 2280 length, single/double-sided clearance, PCIe lane sharing and BIOS/UEFI boot support. An M.2 socket may be SATA-only.
- Check OS NVMe driver support and backup/recovery options before migrating a boot drive. Back up data before drive firmware updates; use only the manufacturer utility and firmware version matched to the full SKU/revision.
- Provide the airflow and heatsink clearance noted above. Do not stack thermal covers or remove factory labels/heatsinks unless the vendor service instructions permit it; avoid hot-plugging an M.2 module.
Model-specific manufacturer references
- Kingston KC2500 — manufacturer product specificationManufacturer source for product-family or support documentation. Confirm the complete SKU, capacity table, hardware/firmware revision and current compatibility for the physical drive.
- Kingston KC2500 — manufacturer datasheet, capacity-level ratingsManufacturer source for product-family or support documentation. Confirm the complete SKU, capacity table, hardware/firmware revision and current compatibility for the physical drive.
- NVM Express — specificationsProtocol reference only; not a drive-specific specification or compatibility guarantee.
Maximum sequential rates, endurance and thermal behavior depend on workload, firmware, cache state and host cooling. Check current manufacturer documents for exact revision and warranty terms before deployment.