Kingston Digital unveiled the DC3000ME Gen 5 U.2 NVMe SSD, adding a 30.72 TB capacity option to its data‑center lineup. The new model extends the existing DC3000ME family, aiming at the escalating density and speed needs of AI, HPC and cloud workloads. Kingston positions the drive as a high‑performance, space‑saving solution for modern server farms across heterogeneous architectures and demanding analytics pipelines.

Built on a PCIe 5.0 interface, the SSD pushes sequential reads to 14 GB/s and random reads up to 2.8 million IOPS, delivering the bandwidth AI training and real‑time analytics require. Backward compatibility with PCIe 4.0 lets operators mix the drive into existing racks while planning upgrades. Internally, it uses 3D eTLC NAND and features on‑board power‑loss protection.

Security isn’t an afterthought; the drive supports AES‑256 encryption and TCG Opal 2.0 self‑encrypting capabilities, meeting strict compliance regimes. Kingston backs every capacity, including the new 30.72 TB model, with a five‑year limited warranty and its renowned technical support network, giving enterprises confidence to consolidate storage without sacrificing reliability.

With its blend of capacity, speed and enterprise safeguards, the DC3000ME aims to reduce rack footprint while keeping latency low, a clear answer to today’s data‑intensive workloads. Customers can pair the unit with NVMe‑over‑Fabric fabrics, enabling scaling across multiple nodes. By delivering terabytes of storage in a single 2.5‑inch form factor, Kingston gives operators a path to higher density without overhauling power or cooling designs.