Kingston Technology SKC600/256G 256GB 2.5" SATA SSD

Upgrade to solid-state speed: the Kingston Technology SKC600/256G delivers 550MB/s read over its SATA interface for quicker boots, loads and transfers.

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/s* to efficiently store your data up to 2TB**. It’s available in a bundle kit that provides everything you need for a smooth and easy desktop and notebook installation and upgrade.

Remarkable performance
Using the latest 3D TLC NAND technology, it enables read/write speeds of up to 550/520MB/s.*

Full-security suite
Protect and secure your data with Kingston’s self-encrypting drive.

Easy installation/upgrade
KC600 is available in an upgrade bundle kit that has everything you need to install your drive easily.

Multiple capacities
KC600 is available in a range of full capacities from 256GB to 2TB.**

Specifications

Hard drive
SSD capacity	256 GB
Memory type	3D TLC
Data transmission
Read speed	550 MB/s
Write speed	500 MB/s
Random write (4KB)	80000 IOPS
Random read (4KB)	90000 IOPS
Data transfer rate	6 Gbit/s
Security
Security algorithms	256-bit AES
Endurance
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	1000000 h
Features
Interface	Serial ATA III
Component for	PC/Laptop
Controller type	SMI SM2259
Hardware encryption	Yes
SSD form factor	2.5"
Harmonized System (HS) code	84717070
Power
Power consumption (average)	0.2 W
Power consumption (write)	3.2 W
Power consumption (read)	1.3 W
Power consumption (idle)	0.06 W
Weight & dimensions
Width	69.9 mm
Weight	40 g
Height	7 mm
Depth	100.1 mm
Package width	129.5 mm
Package depth	9.14 mm
Package height	184.2 mm
Package weight	62.19 g
Packaging data
Master (outer) case width	135.9 mm
Master (outer) case length	203.2 mm
Master (outer) case height	69.8 mm
Master (outer) case gross weight	699.95 g
Products per master (outer) case	10 pc(s)
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 85 °C
Operating vibration	2.17 G
Non-operating vibration	20 G
Technical details
Country of origin	China

Downloads

• Datasheet (PDF)