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Overview


Every journey needs a passport.

The My Passport for Mac drive is trusted, portable storage that perfectly complements your on-the-go lifestyle. Compatible with USB-C and USB-A, the drive also comes in a new, stylish design that fits in the palm of your hand. Perfectly paired with Apple’s Time Machine backup software and password protection, the My Passport for Mac drive helps keep your files safe and your life driving forward.

Genius compatible.

My Passport for Mac works straight out of the box with Mac devices to keep you moving on your journey. Simply drag and drop files, or setup a backup routine with Apple’s Time Machine software to help protect the contents of your digital life.

Plays nicely.

The My Passport for Mac drive includes USB-C and USB-A cables, so you can save tomorrow's content with the Mac computers of both today and yesterday.

Locked down.

Keep your digital life's contents secure with My Passport password protection and built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using WD Discovery.

Super easy.

My Passport for Mac portable storage is ready right out of the box including all necessary cables. And with SuperSpeed USB, you can quickly start backing up everything in your life and keep driving forward.

Social friendly.

Included WD Discovery software1 lets you connect to popular social media and cloud storage services like Facebook, Dropbox, and Google Drive. Seamlessly import, organize, and share your photos, videos, and docs to the My Passport drive to backup your online social life.2 WD Discovery can also manage your drive through WD Drive Utilities.

Ongoing confidence.

There's no telling what's ahead in your own journey. That's why WD builds drives to demanding requirements for durability and long-term reliability.




At-a-glance


  • 3-year limited warranty

  • Designed for Mac and Time Machine ready

  • Easy to use

  • Password protection + 256-bit hardware encryption

  • Slim design

  • Superspeed USB port; USB 2.0 compatible

  • Trusted drive built with WD® reliability

  • Up to 5TB capacity

  • USB-C™ and USB-A compatible

  • WD Discovery™ software for WD Security™, Social Media and Cloud Storage import and WD Drive Utilities™




Reasons to buy

  • 3-year limited warranty
  • Designed for Mac and Time Machine ready
  • Easy to use
  • Password protection + 256-bit hardware encryption
  • Slim design
  • Superspeed USB port; USB 2.0 compatible
  • Trusted drive built with WD® reliability
  • Up to 5TB capacity
  • USB-C™ and USB-A compatible
  • WD Discovery™ software for WD Security™, Social Media and Cloud Storage import and WD Drive Utilities™

Specification

Technical Description: Western Digital My Passport for Mac external hard drive 5 TB USB Type-A / USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Blue
Features
LED indicators:
Yes
Plug and Play:Indicates whether this product supports is "plug and play". Plug and play is hardware or software that, after being installed ("plugged in"), can immediately be used ("played with"), as opposed to hardware or software which requires configuration.
Yes
Product colour:
Blue

Hard drive
HDD capacity:
5 TB

Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code:
84717050

Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored.
-20 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.
5 - 35 °C

Packaging data
Bundled software:Software distributed with another product such as a piece of computer hardware or other electronic device, or a group of software packages which are sold together. A software suite is an example of bundled software, as is software which is pre-installed on a new computer.
WD Discovery
User guide:
Yes
Cables included:
USB

Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN:An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
No
Wi-Fi:Popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.
No
Thunderbolt technology:
No
USB version:Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the interface used for connection, communication and power supply between computers and electronic devices. Every new version - for example 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 - is much faster than the previous one.
3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector:
USB Type-A / USB Type-C

Power
Bus powered:
USB

Security
Password protection:The computer, smartphone etc. can only be used when the correct password is entered, therefore making it more secure.
Yes
Security algorithms:Security algorithms are used to provide authentication, cipher key generation, integrity and radio link privacy to users on mobile networks. The security algorithms supported are the ones that can be used with this product.
256-bit AES

Weight & dimensions
Weight:Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.
210 g
Height:The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.
19.1 mm
Depth:The distance from the front to the back of something.
107.2 mm
Width:The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
75 mm

Product details

WDBA2F0050BBL-WESN Western Digital 0718037871776

Western Digital My Passport for Mac external hard drive 5 TB USB Type-A / USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Blue

£139.00 and In stock

SKU: WDBA2F0050BBL-WESN

Western Digital My Passport for Mac external hard drive 5 TB USB Type-A / USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Blue

Quick Code: Q328944 MPN: WDBA2F0050BBL-WESN
£139.00

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Key Features

  • Designed for Mac and Time Machine ready
  • USB-C™ and USB-A compatible
  • Password protection + 256-bit hardware encryption
  • Up to 5TB capacity
  • Slim design
  • Easy to use