WD - My Passport for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
- Key Specs
- 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): USB 3.0 (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBP6A0020BBK-WESN
- Product Name: My Passport for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
- Color: Black
- 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): USB 3.0 (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Minimum System Requirements: Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Apple OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Apple OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Apple OS X 10.11 El Capitan
- Features
- Security Features: Password Protection
- Data Encryption: true
- Encryption Algorithm: 256-bit AES (The algorithm standard used to encrypt data on a device.)
- 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: 4.3 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: 8.8 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: WD Security, WD Drive Utilities, WD Backup
- Other
- UPC: 718037851181
Store files from your Mac securely with this Western Digital 2TB My Passport drive. The sleek, portable design makes it easy to move information between computers or share data with a friend. This Western Digital 2TB My Passport drive provides plenty of storage space for photos, videos, documents and project files.
- 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.
- Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0: Enable a rapid response when updating files.
- Automatic backup options: Allow you to use compatible software to back up your files to the server.
- Password protection and 256-bit AES hardware encryption: Help keep your files secure.
- Time Machine compatible: Back up your entire system directly to the drive.
- Portable design: Lets you take your data on the go.
- Compatible with PC and Mac: For flexible installation options.
- *500GB of WD2go® cloud storage PLUS FILERECOVERY® software included FREE! Only @ BBY: One year cloud storage & Filerecovery license with included WD Discovery software.
Whats Included
- Portable hard drive
- Quick install guide
- USB 3.0 cable
- WD Discovery™ software with WD Backup™, WD Security™ and WD Drive Utilities™
Product Manuals
Q: Is this compatible with the High Sierra IOS operating system?
A: Yes, we have been using it for Time Machine with High Sierra.
A: I have a macbook pro and can tell you this was as easy as anything that connects to a mac. That's why I bought mine and its pretty seamless- Just find the drive in finder, create a folder, and cut and paste away. Very easy to use.
Q: does it work with osx yosemite 10.10.5?
A: yes. thats what I'm using it on.
Q: Does it work with original Xbox one
A: Yes, my daughter loves it and she has not had any problems with the unit .
Q: Will this external drive work as a storage that I can transfer my iPhone files/pictures to?
A: Yes it will.
A: The Mac will require an NTFS file reader.
Q: My MacBook Pro only has Thunderbolt 3 ports and not USB. Do I need to buy a extra cable?
A: This product requires an adapter for use.
Q: does this HD use a seperate ac adaptor to power it, or is it simply powered by the USB ?
A: This is simply powered by USB.
