WD - My Passport 2TB External USB Type-C Portable Solid State Drive - Space Gray
User rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars with 74 reviews.
4.6(74 Reviews)- 10 Answered Questions
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Description
Features
USB Type-C interface
Equipped with the USB 3.2 Gen 2 technology, it offers easy-to-use connection to devices. My Passport SSD features a USB Type-C cable and USB Type-A adapter to work with legacy systems. USB-powered.
Accelerated performance
NVMe technology with read speeds of up to 1,050MB/s and write speeds of up to 1,000MB/s so you can access your digital world anytime, anywhere.
Password enabled 256-bit AES hardware encryption
Helps reliably protect your drive and data on it without sacrificing performance.
Simple backup
Boasts backup software that makes it easy to enable simple backup of high-capacity files to your drive or cloud service account. Compatible with Apple Time Machine (requires reformatting).
Compatible with Mac and PC
For use with your existing computers.
2TB storage capacity
Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
Durable construction
Features a bold, metal design that is tough enough to handle whatever comes your way. Its shock- and vibration-resistant construction resists drops of up to 6.5' (1.98m).
Limited warranty
This WD My Passport SSD comes with a five-year warranty.
WD Discovery™ software
Allows you to manage your My Passport SSD and expands its capabilities.
What's Included
- WD My Passport 2TB External USB Type-C Portable Solid State Drive
- USB Type-C to Type-C cable (supports USB 3.2 Gen 2)
- USB Type-C to Type-A adapter
- WD Discovery software
- Owner's manual
Q: QuestionWill this work with MacBook Air M1?
Asked by Abar301.
- A:Answer Works perfectly with my M1 Max MacBook Pro
Answered by AVBob
Q: QuestionI will be using this drive exclusively for backup purposes. I plan on scheduling one backup a week. Because of limited port availability I will only have this SSD plugged in during the timeframe the backup is running. Will this be an issue?
Asked by jeff.
- A:Answer Not an issue. Actually it is better to unplug the SDD when not using it.
Answered by LaptopUser
Q: QuestionAre there instructions included for reformatting to FAT32? Will reformatting to FAT32 cause the drive to lose the encryption program?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Hi, Please be informed that the WD My Passport SSD comes ready to use right out of the box and compatible with PC and Mac. Equipped with USB 3.2 Gen-2 technology, the My Passport SSD comes with a USB-C cable and USB-A adaptor to work with legacy systems. However, the hard drive can be reformatted in a supported exFAT format to be used on Windows and macOS. Refer to the link: How to Format a WD hard drive to exFAT or FAT32 File System: https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20821/ To know more about the drive refer link- http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/data-sheet-my-passport-ssd.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Answered by Western Digital Team
Q: QuestionWD Passport Ultra HD USB C not recognized by desktop even though Best Buy said they tested all desktop USB ports when new. I want a backup that works using USB C without USB A Adapter. If HD Passport won't work in C, will this SSD Passport Type-C work?
Asked by Chris.
- A:Answer Hello,We would recommend you to check the drive with another computer that the drive is working or not.we would suggest you to checked your all usb ports.Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Answered by Western Digital Team
Q: QuestionWill this device, and its backup software, allow me to copy a "Mirror Image" of my Windows 10 pc hard drive including date, software, desktop, etc.?
Asked by Ratkiller.
- A:Answer Hi Ratkiller, My Passport SSD is portable storage with blazing-fast transfers. Password protection. It’s shock-resistant, compact storage to use on windows and mac computers. For backup jobs you can use Acronis True Image for Western Digital software. It delivers easy, efficient, cyber protection, integrating award-winning backup with an AI-based defense against ransomware and crypto jacking attacks. It backs up everything from operating systems and applications to settings and individual files, with support for both PC and Mac machines. You can download the application by visiting our product support page: https://support-en.wd.com/app/products/product-detail/p/2233 -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Answered by Western Digital Team
Q: QuestionI'd like to use this to transfer data. Mac to windows and a very old windows machine - windows 7 with intel I5 Gen 2 to my brand new windows 10 I7 gen 11 machine. Can this be done straight out of the box or will I need to do reformatting of the drive?
Asked by jeff.
- A:Answer Reformat the SSD with FAT32 before using it to be most compatible between all Windows versions and MAC
Answered by LaptopUser
Q: QuestionWill this device work with a Samsung S7 tablet (Android tablet)?
Asked by ironman1518.
- A:Answer As long as you let device format the drive , using my as backup for Vault 2i storage ,
Answered by Mike
Q: QuestionCan this be formatted for back up downloadable data for ps4
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Hi, Please be informed that the My Passport SSD is portable storage with blazing-fast transfers. Password protection with hardware encryption helps keep your content secure. Easy to use, it’s shock-resistant, compact storage in a cool durable design to use on windows and mac computers. To know more about compatibility of the drive refer the below link http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4178-707296.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Answered by Western Digital Team