External Hard Drive Western Digital 2TB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 WDBC3C0020BBL-WESN

The Western Digital My Passport Ultra external hard drive (2TB) combines USB-C™ connectivity and a modern metal design to expand storage for laptops and desktop PCs. Formatted for Windows® 10 out of the box and compatible with older systems via the included USB 3.0 adapter, the drive offers up to 2TB of capacity, hardware AES-256 password protection, bundled WD Discovery™ and WD Backup™ software, and a 3-year limited warranty.

Advantages

This My Passport Ultra drive uses USB-C technology for fast, reversible connections while remaining compatible with USB 3.0 systems through the supplied adapter. The anodized metal enclosure provides a durable, modern appearance available in blue and black finishes. Built-in WD Discovery and WD Backup software simplify backing up files and importing content from cloud and social services, and hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption with user-set password helps protect private data.

Suitable for

• Storing and transporting large photo and video libraries
• Backing up documents and business files
• Expanding storage for laptops and desktops with USB-C or USB 3.0 ports
• Users who want built-in encryption and scheduled backups

Key specifications

• Capacity: 2 TB (2000 GB)
• Interface: USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (backward compatible with USB 3.0 via adapter)
• Encryption: 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection
• Included software: WD Discovery (with WD Backup and social/cloud import features)
• Compatibility: Formatted for Windows 10; NTFS driver available for macOS via WD Discovery
• Colours: Blue, Black
• Weight: 0.13 kg
• Warranty: 3-year limited warranty

How to use

Connect the drive to a computer using the included USB-C cable or the USB 3.0 adapter for older ports; the drive is plug-and-play on Windows 10. Install WD Discovery to access WD Backup, enable scheduled backups, and import content from supported cloud or social accounts. To enable encryption, open WD Security in WD Discovery, set a password and follow the on-screen steps to activate 256-bit AES hardware encryption.

Recommendations

For reliable operation, keep the drive on a stable, flat surface during use, use the supplied adapter/cable appropriate for your port, and maintain regular backups with WD Backup. If you switch between Windows and macOS, install the NTFS driver provided in WD Discovery rather than reformatting the drive.