Technical Snapshot

The Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB NVMe SSD is a high-performance U.2 (2.5") solid state drive built with 3D eTLC NAND (Micron 232L) flash and a PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 14,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 9,700 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 2,700,000 read IOPS and 400,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 15.36TB of storage, an endurance rating of 28,032 TBW, a 2,000,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5-year limited warranty. Part of Kingston's DC3000ME product line, this drive targets enthusiast gamers, content creators, and workstation builders requiring high-bandwidth NVMe storage.

Use Case: Gaming, content creation, high-bandwidth NVMe storage
Compatibility: U.2 (2.5") slot, PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe-capable motherboard
Category: Internal NVMe SSD — Kingston DC3000ME

Kingston SSD

Kingston DC3000ME

DC3000ME 15.36TB NVMe SSD

Name: Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB NVMe SSD
Brand: Kingston
SKU: SEDC3000ME/15T3

PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe · U.2 (2.5") · 3D eTLC NAND (Micron 232L) · Up to 14,000 MB/s Read

Capacity 15.36TB

Seq Read Up to 14,000 MB/s

Seq Write Up to 9,700 MB/s

Endurance 28,032 TBW

MPNSEDC3000ME/15T3

EAN740617347838

CategorySolid State Drives

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Performance & Interface

Form FactorU.2 (2.5")

InterfacePCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe

Sequential ReadUp to 14,000 MB/s

Sequential WriteUp to 9,700 MB/s

Random Read IOPS2,700,000

Random Write IOPS400,000

NAND Type3D eTLC NAND (Micron 232L)

ControllerMarvell Bravera SC5

Endurance (TBW)28,032 TBW

MTBF2,000,000 hours

Warranty5-year limited

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Kingston product specifications

Storage
Product Line	DC3000ME
Capacity	15.36TB
Form Factor	U.2 (2.5")
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe
NAND Type	3D eTLC NAND (Micron 232L)
Controller	Marvell Bravera SC5
Cache	DRAM
Performance
Sequential Read	Up to 14,000 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 9,700 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	2,700,000
Random Write IOPS	400,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)	28,032 TBW
MTBF	2,000,000 hours
Encryption	AES 256-bit, TCG Opal
Warranty	5-year limited
Product
Brand	Kingston
MPN	SEDC3000ME/15T3
EAN	740617347838
Variant	bare
Physical
Weight	0.200 kg
Package Dimensions	36.83 x 21.59 x 15.875 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB NVMe compatible with my motherboard?

The Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB NVMe SSD uses a U.2 (2.5") form factor with PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe interface. It is compatible with any motherboard that has a matching U.2 (2.5") slot. This includes AMD AM5/AM4 and Intel LGA 1851/LGA 1700 platforms. PCIe is backward-compatible, so older PCIe generation slots will work at reduced bandwidth.

What systems is the Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB NVMe designed for?

The Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB NVMe SSD is designed for desktop PCs and workstations with U.2 (2.5") support. Check your system's storage interface specifications for compatibility.

What is the endurance rating of the Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB NVMe?

The Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB NVMe SSD is rated for 28,032 TBW with a 2,000,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5-year limited warranty. At typical consumer usage of ~50 GB/day, this provides years of reliable operation.

How fast is the Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB NVMe?

The Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB NVMe SSD delivers Up to 14,000 MB/s sequential read and Up to 9,700 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 2,700,000 read IOPS and 400,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB NVMe use?

The Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB NVMe SSD uses 3D eTLC NAND (Micron 232L) flash memory with 15.36TB storage capacity. TLC NAND offers a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost.

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