960GB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 enterprise SSD with heatsink Kingston DC2000B 960GB SEDC2000BM8/960G Data Centre NVMe SSD The Kingston DC2000B 960GB SEDC2000BM8/960G is a heatsink-equipped M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe enterprise SSD for server boot and caching, rated up to 7,000MB/s read, 1,300MB/s write and 700TBW. 960GB capacity Up to 7,000MB/s read Up to 1,300MB/s write Integrated heatsink Hardware power-loss protection 5-year limited warranty Capacity 960GB Sequential read/write 7,000MB/s / 1,300MB/s Endurance 700TBW; 0.4 DWPD Configuration M.2 2280 with heatsink Compact enterprise storage for boot and caching The Kingston DC2000B 960GB SEDC2000BM8/960G uses 3D TLC NAND and a Gen4 x4 NVMe interface in a compact M.2 form factor. Kingston positions it for data-centre boot drives, caching, logging and purpose-built systems where steady-state IOPS, onboard power-loss protection and enterprise SMART monitoring are important. PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe The exact model reaches up to 7,000MB/s sequential read and 1,300MB/s sequential write. Server boot-drive positioning The compact M.2 design can preserve front-loading drive bays for primary data storage. Hardware power-loss protection Onboard power capacitors help reduce the risk of data loss or corruption after unexpected power-off. Integrated heatsink This exact SEDC2000BM8 part number is the heatsink-equipped configuration. Steady-state IOPS Published random 4K performance is 540,000 read and 47,000 write IOPS. Capacity-specific endurance The 960GB model is rated for 700TBW and 0.4 DWPD over five years. Who is the Kingston DC2000B 960GB SEDC2000BM8/960G best for? A strong choice for Enterprise server boot drives Server caching and logging Purpose-built systems with compatible M.2 slots Deployments needing hardware power-loss protection Data-centre systems with space constraints Consider another model if you need Your system cannot accommodate the 8.3 mm heatsink height Your host does not support M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe You need higher endurance than 0.4 DWPD Your platform compatibility list does not include this exact part number Key specifications Official part number SEDC2000BM8/960G Capacity 960GB Form factor M.2 2280 with heatsink Interface PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe NAND 3D TLC Sequential read Up to 7,000MB/s Sequential write Up to 1,300MB/s Steady-state random read/write 540,000/47,000 IOPS Average read/write latency 70/20 µs Endurance 700TBW; 0.4 DWPD over 5 years Power-loss protection Hardware-based Dimensions 80 × 22 × 8.3 mm Weight 11 g Warranty Limited 5-year warranty, subject to Percentage Used Full technical specifications Capacity, interface and performance Series Kingston DC2000B Official part number SEDC2000BM8/960G Capacity 960GB Form factor M.2 2280 Heatsink Included on this exact part number Interface PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe NAND 3D TLC Sequential read Up to 7,000MB/s Sequential write Up to 1,300MB/s Steady-state random 4K read 540,000 IOPS Steady-state random 4K write 47,000 IOPS Average read latency 70 µs Average write latency 20 µs Reliability, endurance and management Hardware power-loss protection Yes Enterprise SMART tools Reliability, usage, remaining life, wear levelling and temperature Endurance 700TBW Drive writes per day 0.4 DWPD over 5 years MTBF 2 million hours Limited warranty 5 years or Percentage Used of 100, whichever occurs first Physical, environmental and power Dimensions with heatsink 80 × 22 × 8.3 mm Weight 11 g Average read power 3.26 W Average write power 7.36 W Maximum read power 3.36 W Maximum write power 7.80 W Operating temperature 0°C to 70°C Storage temperature -40°C to 85°C Non-operating vibration 20 G peak, 10–2,000 Hz Frequently asked questions about the Kingston DC2000B 960GB SEDC2000BM8/960G What is the Kingston DC2000B 960GB SEDC2000BM8/960G?It is a 960GB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe enterprise SSD with an integrated heatsink for server boot and caching applications.What read speed does the SEDC2000BM8/960G provide?The exact model is rated for sequential reads up to 7,000MB/s.What write speed does the SEDC2000BM8/960G provide?The exact 960GB model is rated for sequential writes up to 1,300MB/s.What random performance applies to the SEDC2000BM8/960G?Kingston specifies 540,000 steady-state random-read IOPS and 47,000 random-write IOPS.What endurance rating applies to the SEDC2000BM8/960G?The exact model is rated for 700TBW and 0.4 DWPD over five years.Does the SEDC2000BM8/960G include a heatsink?Yes. This exact SEDC2000BM8 part number is the heatsink configuration.Does the SEDC2000BM8/960G include power-loss protection?Yes. Kingston specifies hardware-based power-loss protection using onboard power capacitors.What interface does the SEDC2000BM8/960G use?It uses PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe in an M.2 2280 form factor.What are the SEDC2000BM8/960G dimensions?The heatsink model measures 80 × 22 × 8.3 mm and weighs 11 g.What warranty applies to the SEDC2000BM8/960G?Kingston specifies a limited five-year warranty or until Percentage Used reaches 100, whichever occurs first, subject to regional terms. Important information: This exact SEDC2000BM8 part number includes a heatsink; confirm 8.3 mm height clearance. Verify the exact part number on the server or system compatibility list before deployment. Performance figures are manufacturer ratings measured under stated conditions. Usable capacity is lower than the nominal capacity after formatting and system use.
