Hard Drive Kingston SKC600MS/256G 256 GB

The Kingston SKC600MS/256G is a compact form factor SSD drive designed to provide efficient, high-performance storage in systems compatible with mSATA slots. With a capacity of 256GB, this model uses SSD technology based on 3D TLC NAND memory controlled by an SM2259 chip that ensures remarkable transfer speeds, reaching up to 550 MB/s sequential read and 500 MB/s sequential write. Its SATA Rev 3.0 6 Gb/s interface is backward compatible with SATA Rev 2.0, ensuring flexible integration in various devices, whether laptops or workstations requiring fast and reliable solid-state storage. This device also delivers excellent performance in random read and write operations, with up to 90,000 IOPS 4K read and 80,000 IOPS 4K write, key data for scaling efficiency in multitasking applications. Regarding durability and reliability, the SKC600MS has an estimated lifespan of 1,000,000 hours MTBF and supports a total write endurance of up to 150 TB, attributes that back its continuous use in demanding environments. Physically, its compact dimensions of 50.8 x 29.85 x 4.85 mm and light weight of 7 grams make it ideal for space-constrained devices. It also stands out for its low power consumption, with only 0.08 W idle and a maximum of 2.4 W during writes, contributing to longer battery life and less heat generation, supporting operating temperatures from 0 °C to 70 °C. Its vibration resistance and robust build make it reliable for continuous use under various physical conditions. In summary, the Kingston SKC600MS/256G is a compact, fast, and durable mSATA storage solution designed to upgrade or expand devices with the performance and efficiency demands of modern SSD technology.

• Speed:
  • 500 MB/s-550 MB/s
  • 6 Gbit/s
  • 550 MB/s
  • 500 Mb/s
  • 6 Gbps
• Connections:
  • mSATA
  • SATA
  • USB x 3
  • Sata III
• Hard Drive:
  • 256 GB SSD
  • 256 GB
• Recommended use: Laptop
• Memory Type: 3D TLC
• Colour: Multicolour
• Size: 2,5"
• Working range for temperature: 0º / 70º
• Safety: AES-XTS 256-bits
• Compatible: PC/Notebook
• Controller: SMI SM2259
• Type of storage: SSD

Hardware-based self-encrypting drive with 3D TLC NAND Kingston’s KC600 is a full-capacity SSD designed to provide remarkable performance and optimised to provide functional system responsiveness with incredible boot, loading and transfer times. It comes in both 2.5” and mSATA form factors using SATA Rev 3.0 interface with backwards compatibility. The KC600 utilises the latest 3D TLC NAND technology while supporting a full security suite that includes AES 256-bit hardware encryption, TCG Opal and eDrive. It features read/write speeds of up to 550/520MB/s1 to efficiently store your data up to 2TB2. It’s available in a bundle kit that provides everything you need for a smooth and easy desktop and notebook installation and upgrade.

• SSD form factor: mSATA
• SSD capacity: 256 GB
• Interface: Serial ATA III
• Memory type: 3D TLC
• NVMe: N
• Component for: PC/notebook
• Hardware encryption: Y
• Security algorithms: 256-bit AES-XTS
• Data transfer rate: 6 Gbit/s
• Read speed: 550 MB/s
• Write speed: 500 MB/s
• Random read (4KB): 90000 IOPS
• Random write (4KB): 80000 IOPS
• Controller type: SMI SM2259
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 1000000 h
• TBW rating: 150
• Power consumption (read): 1.2 W
• Power consumption (write): 2.4 W
• Power consumption (average): 0.1 W
• Power consumption (idle): 0.08 W
• Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 70 °C
• Storage temperature (T-T): -40 - 85 °C
• Operating vibration: 2.17 G
• Non-operating vibration: 20 G
• Width: 50.8 mm
• Depth: 9.8 mm
• Height: 4.85 mm
• Weight: 7 g