[ PCIE 4.0 NVME DRIVES // IDENTIFIED PRODUCT ]
Kingston KC3000 2 TB (SKC3000D/2048G)
2 TB M.2 2280, double-sided module; PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. Cataloged by the complete manufacturer part number below; performance figures are vendor-rated, not independent test results.
IDENTIFICATION: Verify the complete MPN, suffix, serial/date code, hardware revision and firmware against the product label. Capacity variants, factory heatsinks and regional SKUs may differ; the link and rated data below apply only to the specified configuration where the manufacturer identifies it.
Manufacturer-identified specifications
| Product / MPN | Kingston KC3000 2 TB (SKC3000D/2048G) — SKC3000D/2048G |
|---|---|
| Capacity / form factor | 2 TB; M.2 2280, double-sided module. |
| Interface / lane width | PCIe 4.0 x4. |
| Protocol | NVMe 1.4. |
| Rated performance / endurance | Sequential up to 7,000 MB/s read and 7,000 MB/s write; 1,600 TBW endurance for 2 TB. |
| Model era | 2021 product generation; check manufacturer lifecycle/support notice. |
| Heatsink / revision | Thin graphene-aluminum heat spreader label; no tall factory heatsink on this SKU. Double-sided clearance matters on compact boards and laptop sockets. |
Compatibility, installation & service
- Model-specific capacity and side layout are important for single-sided-only chassis. A compatible PCIe/NVMe M-key socket and adequate board support are required. System UEFI must provide NVMe boot for OS startup; using it as data storage can work on systems that cannot boot NVMe, subject to OS/driver support.
- Check the exact SKC3000D capacity suffix, M.2 standoff length, socket depth, and manufacturer/host clearance notes; do not bend a double-sided module or compress it against a laptop shield. Consult the board manual for lane sharing and thermal-pad thickness. Maintain backups and verify firmware/SMART using Kingston support tools where supported; remove the module only after clean OS shutdown and power-off.
- Do not hot-plug an M.2 module unless the server/platform manual explicitly documents hot-plug support. Shut down cleanly, disconnect standby power when instructed, and use electrostatic-discharge precautions during handling.
- Before replacing a boot drive, verify a recoverable backup, OS recovery media, encryption keys, firmware settings and the target system’s boot mode; physical fit does not establish compatibility.
Manufacturer references
- Kingston KC3000 2 TB — manufacturer product specificationsOfficial manufacturer product/specification reference; use the exact MPN on the drive label and its linked specification/downloads for revisions, capacity ratings, fit and warranty limits.
- NVM Express — specifications and technical documentationStandards reference for NVMe; it does not establish this product’s SKU-specific implementation.
Manufacturer ratings are model/capacity-specific and measured under stated vendor conditions; they are not guarantees of sustained speed in every host. Confirm current datasheet/manual, support status and warranty in the manufacturer’s regional support portal before deployment.