WD - My Passport 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue
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Specifications
- Storage Capacity4000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeHDDInterface(s)Micro-USB B
- Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 4000 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 B (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBPKJ0040BBL-WESN
- Product Name: My Passport 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
- Color: Blue
- Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 4000 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 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
- Power
- Power Source: USB port
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.8 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: 7.4 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: Device Management and backup software (separate download required)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 3 years
- Warranty - Labor: 3 years
- Other
- UPC: 718037870212
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.
- 4TB 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.
- 4TB 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 WDBPKJ0040BBL - hard drive
- USB 3.0 cable
- Software
Product Manuals
Q: What type of interface does this hard drive use?
A: This hard drive uses a USB Type A (USB 3.2 Gen1) interface.
Q: What is the storage capacity of this hard drive?
A: This hard drive has a storage capacity of 6 terabytes.
Q: Is this hard drive compatible with Windows and macOS?
A: It's compatible with Windows 10+ and ChromeOS. For macOS 11+, you'll need a downloadable NTFS driver and reformatting.
Q: Does this hard drive come with any software?
A: Yes, it includes Acronis True Image for Western Digital software for data backup and ransomware protection.
Q: How long is the warranty on this hard drive?
A: This hard drive comes with a 3-year limited warranty.
Q: Is it Mac and Pc compatible?
A: Hi Cosmicwiz, The WD My Passport external hard drive comes pre-formatted for Windows OS. The hard drive can be reformatted to be used on a Mac OS. If you want to use this hard drive on Windows and Mac OS then the drive needs to be reformatted in ExFAT filesystem. Please refer to the link mentioned below for more information: How to Format a WD hard drive to exFAT or FAT32 File System: https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20821/kw/exfat Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information
Q: Can this be added to Xbox one?
A: yes
Q: does this support Timemachine?
A: Yes, it does.
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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.
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| Pros for WD - My Passport 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue | |||
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| Storage, Ease of use, Reliability, Size, Price | Storage, Ease of use, Reliability, Size, Price | Storage, Ease of use, Reliability, Size, Price | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for WD - My Passport 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue | |||
| Software, USB | Software, Noise, Heat | Software, Setup | There were no cons for this product— |
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