WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue
- Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 2000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Interface(s): Micro-USB Type B (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBYVG0020BBL-WESN
- Product Name: My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
- Color: Blue
- Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 2000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Performance
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Compatibility
- Internal Or External: External
- External Hard Drive Type: Portable (Physical characteristics of the hard drive, including size, weight and how you connect to your device.)
- Interface(s): Micro-USB Type B (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Minimum System Requirements: Windows 10+, macOS 11+, ChromeOS
- Features
- Security Features: Password Protection
- Data Encryption: true
- Encryption Algorithm: 256-bit AES (The algorithm standard used to encrypt data on a device.)
- Usage: Everyday computing, Backup
- Power
- Power Source: USB port
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.53 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 2.95 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 4.2 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: Device Management and backup software (separate download required)
- Other
- UPC: 718037870281
Store, share and transport files with the lightweight Western Digital My Passport Portable Hard Drive. The SuperSpeed USB port lets you transfer large files in seconds and 256-bit AES hardware encryption helps keep your files secure. The My Passport provides enough space to store thousands of files and documents. Auto backup capability allows you to select the time and frequency of file transfers.
- 2TB storage capacity: Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
- USB 3.0 interface: Offers an easy-to-use connection to devices. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 for simple connection to your computer. USB-powered.
- Backup: Make sure everything you createon your own life journey - photos, videos, music, and documents - doesn’t get lost. My Passport drive comes equipped with backup software (download required) that can be set to run automatically to your schedule, just pick the time and frequency to back up.
- Locked down: The My Passport built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection helps keep your digital life's contents secure.
- 2TB storage capacity: Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
- Portable design: Lets you take your data on the go.
Whats Included
- WD My Passport WDBYVG0020BBL - hard drive
- USB 3.0 cable
- WD Discovery software
- Quick install guide
Product Manuals
A: Hi VVvvbbbb, Please be informed that the WD My Passport external portable drive comes preformatted in NTFS format for Windows OS, However, you can reformat the drive with macOS supported HFS+J file system or both macOS and Windows supported exFAT file system by using this link: "Reformatting Required for Mac OS Compatibility" https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3879 -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Q: I have a MacBook Air, Monterey. Would this be capable with time machine?
A: Hello Lauren, Please be informed that the WD My Passport External drive comes preformatted in NTFS format for Windows OS, However, in order to use the drive for macOS you can reformat the drive with macOS supported HFS+J file system by using this link: https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3879 .In order to use the drive with both Windows and MacOS you need to reformat the drive to exFAT file format by referring to the link: https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20821 .Please be informed that reformatting is a data destructive process, please backup the data from the drive before reformatting it.-Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Q: Is this compatible with iMacs as well? Without having to do any reconfiguration?
A: Yes, Western Digital is compatible with both Android and Mac.
Q: can you password protect the drive ?
A: Hello Harshad, Please be informed that the WD My Passport drive is a device tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers for seamless operation. However, you can refer to the mentioned link for more information about the password protection: https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4817 . To know more about the drive please refer to the link: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705155.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Q: Compatible with Tablo quad?
A: I am using it on a Tablo dual channel with no issuses.
A: Just plug it in and use it. I never have downloaded their software to use.
Q: Why is the black one more expensive than the red or blue??
A: Just because of demand. There is absolutely no difference. Bad company practices.
A: Yes it does. I had it hooked up to my ps4 before and now it’s on my ps5.
