External Hard Drive Western Digital 5TB USB Type-A USB Type-C My Passport for Mac

The Western Digital My Passport for Mac is a portable 5 TB external hard drive designed for Mac users who need reliable, high-capacity storage. Compatible with both USB-C and USB-A, the drive arrives preformatted for macOS and includes the necessary cables for immediate use. It supports Time Machine backups and features hardware encryption and password protection to safeguard your data.

Advantages

My Passport for Mac combines large 5 TB capacity with USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for fast file transfers. The compact blue enclosure is easy to carry and the drive is supplied with both USB-C and USB-A cables for compatibility with newer and older Macs. Built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption and WD password protection provide added security. The drive also works with WD Discovery and WD Drive Utilities for social import, cloud connections and simple drive management.

Suitable for

• Time Machine backups for macOS
• Storing large photo and video libraries
• Carrying and transferring files between Mac computers with USB-C or USB-A
• Backing up social media and cloud content via WD Discovery

Key specifications

• Brand: Western Digital
• Model: My Passport for Mac
• Capacity: 5 TB (5000 GB)
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (compatible with USB-C and USB-A)
• Encryption: 256-bit AES hardware encryption
• Colour: Blue
• Weight: 0.21 kg
• MPN: WDBA2F0050BBL-WESN
• EAN: 0718037871776

How to use

Connect the drive to your Mac using the included USB-C or USB-A cable. The drive is formatted for macOS so you can drag and drop files immediately or set up automatic backups using Apple Time Machine. To enable encryption and password protection, install WD Discovery, open WD Security and follow the prompts to activate 256-bit AES hardware encryption and set your password. Use WD Drive Utilities for diagnostics and drive management tasks.

Recommendations

For reliable backups, use Time Machine to schedule regular automatic backups and verify backup integrity periodically. Keep the drive in a padded case for transport and avoid disconnecting during data transfer. Maintain updated WD Discovery and macOS software for best compatibility and security.