Technical Snapshot

The Kingston DC3000ME 30.72TB 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. The drive offers 30.72TB of storage, 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

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Kingston DC3000ME

Kingston DC3000ME 30.72TB NVMe SSD

Name: Kingston DC3000ME 30.72TB NVMe SSD
Brand: Kingston
SKU: SEDC3000ME/30T7
Availability: InStock

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

Capacity 30.72TB

Seq Read Up to 14,000 MB/s

Interface PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe

NAND 3D eTLC NAND (Micron 232L)

MPNSEDC3000ME/30T7

EAN740617354843

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

NAND Type3D eTLC NAND (Micron 232L)

ControllerMarvell Bravera SC5

MTBF2,000,000 hours

Warranty5-year limited

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Kingston product specifications

Storage
Product Line	DC3000ME
Capacity	30.72TB
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
Endurance & Reliability
MTBF	2,000,000 hours
Encryption	AES 256-bit, TCG Opal
Warranty	5-year limited
Product
Brand	Kingston
MPN	SEDC3000ME/30T7
EAN	740617354843
Variant	bare
Physical
Weight	0.173 kg
Package Dimensions	13.0 x 18.0 x 1.5 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kingston DC3000ME 30.72TB NVMe compatible with my motherboard?

The Kingston DC3000ME 30.72TB 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 30.72TB NVMe designed for?

The Kingston DC3000ME 30.72TB 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 30.72TB NVMe?

The Kingston DC3000ME 30.72TB NVMe SSD 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 30.72TB NVMe?

The Kingston DC3000ME 30.72TB NVMe SSD delivers Up to 14,000 MB/s sequential read speeds.

What type of NAND does the Kingston DC3000ME 30.72TB NVMe use?

The Kingston DC3000ME 30.72TB NVMe SSD uses 3D eTLC NAND (Micron 232L) flash memory with 30.72TB storage capacity. TLC NAND offers a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost.

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