{"product_id":"kingston-dc600m-enterprise-2-5-sata-ssd-data-center-solid-state-drive","title":"Kingston DC600M Enterprise 2.5″ SATA SSD – Data Center Solid State Drive","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKingston DC600M Series 2.5″ Enterprise SATA SSD – High-Reliability Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKingston DC600M Enterprise 2.5\" SATA SSD\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for data center environments and mixed‑use workloads where predictable latency and consistent IOPS are critical. The drive combines 3D TLC NAND and hardware-based on-board power loss protection to safeguard data during unexpected power events, while delivering sequential performance up to 560MB\/s read and up to 530MB\/s write on larger capacities (480GB model listed at 470MB\/s write).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in capacities up to 7.68TB, the DC600M offers enterprise-grade endurance, QoS optimization for service-level agreements, and optional AES 256-bit hardware encryption with TCG Opal 2.0 on DC600ME variants. Packed with reliability features and a 5‑year limited warranty, it’s suited for system integrators, hyperscale data centers and server RAID environments that require steady performance under sustained load. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for data center environments and mixed‑use workloads with QoS optimization for consistent latency and IOPS. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D TLC NAND with DRAM cache for sustained performance. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware-based on-board Power Loss Protection (PLP) to protect in-flight data during unexpected power events. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSequential performance up to 560MB\/s read and up to 530MB\/s write (write up to 470MB\/s on the 480GB model). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacities ranging from 480GB to 7.68TB to scale server storage. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional AES 256-bit hardware encryption and TCG Opal 2.0 support on DC600ME models for data protection. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise endurance ratings (TBW) and a limited 5-year warranty for long-term deployments. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingston DC600M 2.5\" SATA SSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation and warranty information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcronis cloning software (included license for drive migration\/clone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat workloads is the DC600M best suited for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e The DC600M is optimized for mixed‑use workloads in data center and enterprise server RAID environments where consistent latency and steady IOPS are required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDoes the drive protect against sudden power loss?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. The DC600M includes hardware-based on-board Power Loss Protection (PLP) using capacitors to help protect in-flight data during unexpected power failures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhich capacities and performance can I expect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Capacities range from 480GB up to 7.68TB. Sequential read performance reaches up to 560MB\/s; write performance is up to 530MB\/s on most larger capacities and 470MB\/s on the 480GB model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs hardware encryption available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes—DC600ME variants support AES 256-bit hardware encryption and TCG Opal 2.0 standards. Standard DC600M listings may not include hardware encryption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty and endurance ratings are provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Kingston provides a limited 5-year warranty. Endurance (TBW) varies by capacity (for example, 480GB is rated at 876 TBW); see product specification for capacity-specific TBW ratings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVendor \/ Product:\u003c\/b\u003e Kingston DC600M Enterprise 2.5\" SATA SSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.5\" (7 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInterface:\u003c\/b\u003e SATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb\/s), backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb\/s). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNAND:\u003c\/b\u003e 3D TLC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDRAM Cache:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCapacities:\u003c\/b\u003e 480GB, 960GB, 1.92TB, 3.84TB, 7.68TB. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSequential Read \/ Write:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to 560MB\/s read; up to 530MB\/s write for 960GB+ models; 480GB model listed at 560MB\/s read \/ 470MB\/s write. )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSteady-state 4K Random IOPS (example):\u003c\/b\u003e Read up to 94,000 IOPS; write varies by capacity (e.g., 480GB 41,000 IOPS). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTypical Latency:\u003c\/b\u003e Read \u0026lt;130 µs \/ Write \u0026lt;70 µs (typical pages list latency ranges by capacity). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Loss Protection (PLP):\u003c\/b\u003e Hardware-based on-board PLP with capacitors. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEncryption (optional):\u003c\/b\u003e DC600ME supports AES 256-bit and TCG Opal 2.0; standard DC600M may not include encryption. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEndurance (TBW) examples:\u003c\/b\u003e 480GB – 876 TBW; larger capacities scale proportionally (see product documentation for full table). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e Limited 5-year warranty with technical support. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 0°C to 70°C; Storage: -40°C to 85°C. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMTBF:\u003c\/b\u003e 2,000,000 hours. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevice Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with: systems that provide a standard 2.5\" SATA drive bay and a SATA III (6 Gb\/s) host interface; backwards compatible with SATA II (3 Gb\/s). Examples: rack servers, storage arrays, workstation motherboards and enterprise SATA controllers that accept 2.5\" SATA SSDs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMac:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo information found regarding explicit macOS version support for Kingston DC600M drives; compatibility is governed by the host system's SATA interface and drivers rather than specific macOS versions. If you need explicit macOS version support, please confirm with Kingston support. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWindows:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo information found listing specific Windows versions; the drive is compatible with systems running Windows that provide SATA storage support (Windows storage drivers are required). For explicit certified OS versions, consult Kingston technical documentation. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther OS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo information found listing explicit OS version support for Linux, VMware, or other OSes. Compatibility is determined by the host SATA controller and OS storage stack. Contact Kingston for formal OS qualification details. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterface Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb\/s) host interface recommended; backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb\/s). 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