WD - My Passport for Mac 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Hardware Encryption - 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
- Product Name: My Passport for Mac 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Hardware Encryption
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBFKF0010BBK-WESE
- 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.)
- 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
- Included
- Included Software: WD Security, WD Drive Utilities, WD Discovery
- Other
- UPC: 718037862156
Add storage space to your Mac with this 1TB Western Digital hard drive. Integrated 256-bit AES encryption keeps sensitive information safe from unauthorized users, and its compatibility with Apple Time Machine lets you effortlessly back up your data. This Western Digital hard drive is engineered for maximum durability for long-term use.
- 1TB 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.
- Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0: Enable a rapid response when updating files.
- 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.
Whats Included
- Portable hard drive
- USB-C to USB Micro-B cable
- USB-A to USB Micro-B cable (compatible with USB 2.0)
- WD Discovery™ software
- Quick install guide
Product Manuals
Q: Will this drive be backward compatible with a USB 2.0 Mac machine?
A: The device came with both USB cables
A: Information on box for 'My Passport for Mac' states "Compatibility with macOS High Sierra, Sierra or El Capitan" and also states "Downloadable HFS+ driver to read/write on Windows 10, 8.1 or 7" with disclaimer that "Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system". My new MacBook Pro is running macOS Mojave 10.14.3 and this hard drive was recommended for plug & play use with Time-machine. Have not hooked it up yet. PDF version of user manual may be downloaded at http://products.Wd.com/docs
Q: Will this work with the newest software update, Mojave?
A: It works just fine with my new MacAir which is running Mohave.
Q: Does a passport ever get full?
A: undefined
Q: Will this work with a MacBook Pro macOS Mojave?
A: Yes, Works with 10.14.6.
