Kingston 480GB SATA 6G SFF 2.5" SED SSD DC500M Series SEDC500M-480G

Designed for enterprise environments that demand reliability, security, and consistent performance, the Kingston DC500M 480GB SSD delivers exceptional storage efficiency for mixed-use workloads. Featuring a SATA 6Gb/s interface, enterprise-grade 3D TLC NAND, and advanced AES 256-bit self-encryption, this drive is optimized for servers, virtualization platforms, databases, and data center applications where predictable latency and data integrity are critical.

The DC500M Series provides impressive throughput of up to 555 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write speeds, along with up to 98,000 read IOPS and 58,000 write IOPS for responsive application performance. Built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) safeguards in-flight data during unexpected power interruptions, while the integrated TCG Opal 2.0 Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology helps protect sensitive business information.

Engineered with enterprise-class endurance, the DC500M offers 1,139 TBW, 1.3 DWPD, and a 2 million hour MTBF, making it a dependable long-term storage solution for mission-critical workloads.

Key Features

• 480GB Enterprise SSD Capacity
• SATA Revision 3.0 (6Gb/s) interface
• 2.5-inch SFF (7mm) form factor
• AES 256-bit Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) security
• TCG Opal 2.0 compliance
• Up to 555 MB/s sequential read speeds
• Up to 520 MB/s sequential write speeds
• Up to 98,000 / 58,000 IOPS random read/write performance
• Enterprise-grade Power Loss Protection
• Advanced SMART monitoring and health management
• Static and dynamic wear leveling
• Backward compatible with SATA 3Gb/s environments

Technical Specifications

General Information

• Manufacturer: Kingston
• Model: DC500M Series
• Part Number: SEDC500M-480G
• Capacity: 480GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Height: 7mm
• Dimensions: 100mm x 69.9mm x 7mm
• Weight: Approximately 92.34g

Performance

• Sequential Read: Up to 555 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 520 MB/s
• Random 4K Read IOPS: Up to 98,000
• Random 4K Write IOPS: Up to 58,000
• Typical Read Latency: Less than 500 µs
• Typical Write Latency: Less than 2 ms

Architecture

• NAND Type: 3D TLC NAND
• Controller: Phison PS3112-S12DC-27
• DRAM Cache: 512MB DDR4

Security & Reliability

• AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption
• TCG Opal 2.0 Support
• Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)
• Power Loss Protection Capacitors
• Endurance Rating: 1,139 TBW
• Drive Writes Per Day: 1.3 DWPD
• MTBF: 2.0 Million Hours

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Operating Vibration: 2.17g (7 to 800 Hz)
• Non-Operating Vibration: 20g (10 to 2000 Hz)

Ideal For

Whether you're upgrading a database server, virtualization host, cloud infrastructure, or enterprise storage array, the Kingston DC500M 480GB SED SSD delivers the security, endurance, and predictable performance required for modern data center workloads. Backed by Kingston's 5-year limited warranty and technical support, it is a trusted solution for businesses seeking dependable enterprise-class storage.