Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the Kingston SM2280S3G2-480G (Kingston SM2280S3G2/480G SSDNow 480GB MLC SATA 6GB/s M.2 2280 Solid State Drive) is a Solid State Drives component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include capacity of 480 GB, interface of SATA, data rate of 6 Gb/s, features of MLC NAND. Appropriate for OS boot tier (Windows Server, RHEL, Ubuntu Server, ESXi), application data tier, database log volumes, and tier-2 capacity in mixed-storage clusters. Pro Disk Network sources the SM2280S3G2-480G through reputable distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from a US fulfillment hub (Hillsboro OR, Atlanta GA, or Phoenix AZ) with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 3pm ET. 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The SM2280S3G2-480G is a Kingston solid state drives component with capacity 480 GB, interface SATA, data rate 6 Gb/s. Pro Disk Network sells the SM2280S3G2-480G for $259.50 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Will the SM2280S3G2-480G fit my system?
The SM2280S3G2-480G is a Kingston solid state drives part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the SM2280S3G2-480G ship?
If in stock, the SM2280S3G2-480G ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The SM2280S3G2-480G is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
OLTP Database — SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle data and log volumes. Mixed-use SSDs (3 DWPD) recommended for transaction-heavy workloads.
VMware Datastore — ESXi 7/8 datastores hosting 30–80 VMs per drive. RAID 10 for write-intensive, RAID 5 for read-leaning VM mixes.
Citrix / Horizon VDI — Linked-clone master images and write-cache disks. Lower DWPD acceptable since VDI write patterns are bursty.
NoSQL & Real-Time Analytics — MongoDB, Cassandra, ClickHouse, Druid hot-tier nodes. NVMe variant strongly preferred over SAS/SATA for query latency.
What is the SM2280S3G2-480G?
The SM2280S3G2-480G is a Kingston enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 480 GB and interface SATA, manufactured by Kingston. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of SM2280S3G2-480G
Pros
Direct-to-rack shipping on multi-pack orders
Sequential serial-number bundling for cluster builds
Cons
Not enterprise NVMe — sub-100 µs latency workloads need a different SKU
Bulk capacity is the value play, not raw IOPS
Larger orders may ship via LTL freight (signature required)
Frequently Asked Questions about SM2280S3G2-480G
Is the SM2280S3G2-480G a genuine Kingston part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every SM2280S3G2-480G as factory-original Kingston inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Kingston servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the SM2280S3G2-480G fit my system?
The SM2280S3G2-480G is a Kingston solid state drives part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the SM2280S3G2-480G ship?
If in stock, the SM2280S3G2-480G ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the SM2280S3G2-480G?
New SM2280S3G2-480G units carry the full Kingston manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the SM2280S3G2-480G?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.