Kingston SNV3S/2000G
NV3 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 solid state drive
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The Kingston NV3 SNV3S/2000G is a 2TB internal solid state drive using the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface and NVMe protocol. It uses the M.2 2280 form factor for installation in compatible desktops, workstations, and notebooks. The drive delivers sequential read speeds up to 6,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 5,000 MB/s. Its 3D NAND design provides high-capacity storage for operating systems, applications, games, and active data. The M.2 2280 module installs directly into a compatible motherboard or system backplane without SATA cabling. Verify PCIe NVMe M.2 support, available clearance, and system firmware compatibility before installation.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | SNV3S/2000G |
| Manufacturer | Kingston |
| Series | NV3 |
| Type | Internal solid state drive |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| NAND Type | 3D NAND |
| Sequential Read | Up to 6,000 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 5,000 MB/s |
| Endurance | 640 TBW |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70 degrees C |
| MTBF | 2,000,000 hours |
| Warranty | 5 years |
2TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with PCIe 4.0 x4 connectivity.
Sequential performance reaches up to 6,000 MB/s read and 5,000 MB/s write.
Requires a compatible M.2 slot supporting PCIe NVMe storage.
Which systems support the Kingston SNV3S/2000G?
The drive requires a system with an M.2 2280 slot supporting PCIe NVMe storage. It can be installed in compatible desktops, workstations, laptops, and servers.
Can this SSD operate in a PCIe 3.0 system?
Yes. PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives are generally backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 slots, but performance is limited by the host system's PCIe 3.0 interface.
Is the SNV3S/2000G compatible with a SATA M.2 slot?
No. This drive uses PCIe NVMe signaling and does not operate in an M.2 slot designed exclusively for SATA drives.
Does the drive require a separate power cable?
No. The M.2 slot supplies power and data connectivity. Confirm that the system provides the required M.2 mounting screw and adequate cooling clearance.
What performance can administrators expect from this SSD?
Kingston rates the 2TB model for sequential reads up to 6,000 MB/s and sequential writes up to 5,000 MB/s. Actual results depend on the host platform, workload, thermals, and available PCIe bandwidth.
Is a special driver required?
Standard NVMe support is included in current Windows and Linux operating systems. System firmware should support booting from NVMe storage when the drive is used as an operating system device.